I have a Suzi Q and I am not pleased with how tight the chainstays are to the tire. I put on Dillenger 3.8s on them and the studs scraped the frame when cornering. Kind of disappointing. Now I am looking for a new fat bike so I don't have that issue anymore. Considering getting a Blizzard Carbon 50
This was great! I have the ‘21, 26” A10 and I’d echo all of these thoughts. Have a few videos on it but I should make another update one. I have a 29+ wheelset myself for summer and it truly feels like a trail bike. With the Mastodon I think the HTA gets down to 65ish. Which is great for an all purpose hardtail. I also agree that it climbs better than I expected (actually better than any of my other bikes). And wheelies super nice. Maybe attributed to those 455 chainstays and the fat meats on the back. This thing is also a drift king on groomed singletrack and like you said, can catch front slides on it which is surprising. I also agree that crust riding and just riding around the woods is fun, and I pull my kid trailer with it in the summer when we go to the beach. Such a blast.
This was great, I am currently looking to replace my Fatboy. I honestly thought that the new Blizzard geo was too progressive by the numbers. It's good to hear some rider feedback. I am now interested in going the Carbon 50 route. Do you know the weight of the C 50 in stock trim? I can't find it on the web.
@@westendskitrailllc8330 I appreciate the response, thank you! Time for me to go for a ride and think this over. I have perfect singletrack conditions here in Edmonton today. Hard pack snow, crusty ice and the muddy spots are still frozen. It's what fat bikes are all about.
I'm curious about the changes you made, what size of chainring/crankset you installed to have a smaller Q-factor. Also have you changed the stem or stayed with the 40mm? Thanks
With regards to the stem, I changed mine to Turbine R, but still did the 40mm. We ran a RaceFace Next SL with a 169 spindle and an AbsoluteBlack 30t oval 3mm offset, but flipped.
James touched on this briefly but how would you compare RM Blizzard C50 with Farley 9.6? Any significant updates between 22 vs the latest 23 Blizzard C50?
There are no changes to the 2023 other than color. With regards to the Blizzard vs Farley, the geo will tell the story. Even the new Farley with a redesign is still not as progressive as the Blizzard. Though the Farley is a nice bike, the on trail fee of the Blizzard is so natural. James has mentioned that the Blizzard is a better climbing, better handling and far better descending fat bike.
Actually, yes! Before I (Spencer) owned this shop, I owned a couple of the Beargrease. Though some my think my opinion is bias due to selling the Rocky and not the Salsa, I can tell you it is far and away a more fun bike to ride! While the BG is a great bike, it’s geo doesn’t compare to the Blizzard. The handling is nicer and it’s climbing is as good if not better. We have locals both having a ton of fun on the bike and many local podiums including XC, Cyclocross and Winter Enduro style races.
@@westendskitrailllc8330 That’s great feedback Spencer!!. I was just up there for the Polar Roll last weekend and saw 1 or 2 Blizzards running around. First time I had seen one in person. I’ll give you a shout today if you guys are open.
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I have a Suzi Q and I am not pleased with how tight the chainstays are to the tire. I put on Dillenger 3.8s on them and the studs scraped the frame when cornering. Kind of disappointing.
Now I am looking for a new fat bike so I don't have that issue anymore. Considering getting a Blizzard Carbon 50
Modern geo on a fatbike. What a great idea!
We definitely feel that way!! It’s hard not to love the ride on this bike.
@@westendskitrailllc8330how would you compare it to the Fezzari King Peak? These are at the top of my list.
This was great! I have the ‘21, 26” A10 and I’d echo all of these thoughts. Have a few videos on it but I should make another update one. I have a 29+ wheelset myself for summer and it truly feels like a trail bike. With the Mastodon I think the HTA gets down to 65ish. Which is great for an all purpose hardtail. I also agree that it climbs better than I expected (actually better than any of my other bikes). And wheelies super nice. Maybe attributed to those 455 chainstays and the fat meats on the back. This thing is also a drift king on groomed singletrack and like you said, can catch front slides on it which is surprising. I also agree that crust riding and just riding around the woods is fun, and I pull my kid trailer with it in the summer when we go to the beach. Such a blast.
2022 RMB A10, 300 miles since Sept! Suburban woods east coast ripper joe bike.
This was great, I am currently looking to replace my Fatboy. I honestly thought that the new Blizzard geo was too progressive by the numbers. It's good to hear some rider feedback. I am now interested in going the Carbon 50 route. Do you know the weight of the C 50 in stock trim? I can't find it on the web.
Thank you for the feedback!
We weighed our medium C50 with tubes in it at 30lbs 13oz.
@@westendskitrailllc8330 I appreciate the response, thank you! Time for me to go for a ride and think this over. I have perfect singletrack conditions here in Edmonton today. Hard pack snow, crusty ice and the muddy spots are still frozen. It's what fat bikes are all about.
What are the differences between the A-10 and the A-20 ?
I'm curious about the changes you made, what size of chainring/crankset you installed to have a smaller Q-factor. Also have you changed the stem or stayed with the 40mm? Thanks
With regards to the stem, I changed mine to Turbine R, but still did the 40mm.
We ran a RaceFace Next SL with a 169 spindle and an AbsoluteBlack 30t oval 3mm offset, but flipped.
James touched on this briefly but how would you compare RM Blizzard C50 with Farley 9.6?
Any significant updates between 22 vs the latest 23 Blizzard C50?
There are no changes to the 2023 other than color.
With regards to the Blizzard vs Farley, the geo will tell the story. Even the new Farley with a redesign is still not as progressive as the Blizzard. Though the Farley is a nice bike, the on trail fee of the Blizzard is so natural. James has mentioned that the Blizzard is a better climbing, better handling and far better descending fat bike.
Do any of you have experience on a Beargrease? Curios how the Blizzard compares.
Actually, yes!
Before I (Spencer) owned this shop, I owned a couple of the Beargrease.
Though some my think my opinion is bias due to selling the Rocky and not the Salsa, I can tell you it is far and away a more fun bike to ride! While the BG is a great bike, it’s geo doesn’t compare to the Blizzard. The handling is nicer and it’s climbing is as good if not better. We have locals both having a ton of fun on the bike and many local podiums including XC, Cyclocross and Winter Enduro style races.
@@westendskitrailllc8330
That’s great feedback Spencer!!. I was just up there for the Polar Roll last weekend and saw 1 or 2 Blizzards running around. First time I had seen one in person. I’ll give you a shout today if you guys are open.
We are open until 2 on Saturdays.