In the seventh installment of Fat Camp Ken and Andy Talk fat-bike and plus bike tech with 4 Trek honchos, Alex Applegate, brand manager for Bontrager hardgoods, Travis Ott, MTB brand manager, MTB engineer, Ted Alsop, and Travis Brown who you may know as an Olympian and an MTB Hall of Famer among many other accomplishments as an athlete who now works in product development. Massive cred with these guys! Listen up!

Here are the show notes:

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Pat & Gabrielle on their way to a 1st place at the Pedal the Prairie.

Weekly Dose of Fat – Show Number #77 – Friday, October 23rd, 2015 – Special Guest Ben Popp from the Fat-bike Birkie and Shawne Camp talks about doing a Toys for Tots Drive for Global Fat-bike Day.

Welcome to the Weekly Dose of Fat with your hosts Sven and Gomez along with JK Livin’ in the studio.

Fat-Bike Radio, and The Weekly Dose of Fat, is sponsored by Surly Bikes and Show # 77 is brought to you by Surly’s new 8 and 24 pack racks. Check out all of Surly’s bicycle doo-dads at http://surlybikes.com

On this week’s show

Beards are making a comeback at Fat-bike Radio

Marty McFly Day

A bit of beverage talk

SPECIAL GUEST – Ben Popp – The executive director of the American Birkebeiner and the 45NRTH Fat Bike Birkie, Presented by Freewheel

45NRTH Fat Bike Birkie, Presented by Freewheel Web Site – http://www.birkie.com/bike/events/fat-bike-birkie/

Next week’s call-in question is…Samsquantch! What would you do if you met one face to face? Call in next week Wednesday from 8-9 CDST to 818-918-2453 and let’s discuss live!

Fatty Farm Field Report

This week’s Fatty Farm Field Report is sponsored by Uncle Dick’s Bead Slip check them out at http://uncledicksbikeshop.com.

Market research firm NPD says fat-bike tire sales are up 600% since 2013!

Ritchey Commando – Six thumbs Up! A total ripper!

Global Fat-bike Day – Toy’s for Tots Contest Sponsored by Fat-bike.com and…

We’re going to award the prizes to the people who organize the Global Fat-bike Day Rides that donate the largest number of toys to Toy’s For Tots – http://www.toysfortots.org

Stories next week on fat-bike.com?

Fat-bike Links

Boo Bicycles – the Zen of Boo http://boobicycles.com/zen-of-woodworking/

Snow Crown Wisconsin Fat-Bike Race Series https://www.facebook.com/Snow-Crown-1636563636610834/

Winter Park CO is looking for your fat-bike destination dollars with several places to rent fat-bikes and trails for your riding pleasure. http://www.playwinterpark.com/winter_biking.html

Washington wants you to visit as well! One location is Methow Trails outside Winthrop, WA. http://www.seattleweekly.com/home/961306-129/big-tires-mean-big-fun-on

Ben Witt and friends on a Sub24 Moab Adventure http://salsacycles.com/culture/moab_sub_24

JoBoo contemplates a new fat-bike https://joboo1967.wordpress.com/2015/10/20/ti-or-carbon-framed-fatbike/

Anchorage looking ahead to winter cycling http://www.anchoragepress.com/headlamp/stud

Off the Beaten Path Trailer

Plus Bike Links

Updates on 3 different 29+ setups from CoastKid http://coastkid.blogspot.com/2015/10/midweek-mid-octobersurly-krampus-pt-3.html

Custom 27+ bike called the Demi Porkeur. Has hints of old GT frames in the design! http://www.hartleycycles.com/camilles-demi-porkeur/

Thanks again to Surly for sponsoring the radio portion of today’s broadcast. Surly make Bikes and Parts that don’t suck! Learn more at Surly bikes.com

Join us next week when the question of the week is…Samsquantch! What would you do if you met one face to face?

Can call in and pimp your local fat-bike race – 818-918-2453 any time, day or night, and leave us a message

Don’t forget that it’s the time of year to post your rides races gatherings demos, etc. on our event calendar – https://fat-bike.com/event-calendar/submit-calendar-event/

Be sure to Tune in Tomorrow to Listen to a new episode of Fat Camp with Ken and Andy chewing the fat with a gaggle of Trek Engineers about Bikes and Science.

Say, Bye!

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Here is a taste of things to come! Robert Hood shot this photo of his wife riding their homemade fat-bike trail in Auburn, Wyoming last January.

Weekly Dose of Fat – Show Number 76 – Friday, October 16th, 2015

Join Sven, Gomez and JK Livin’ for today’s show with special guest, and ITI champion, Kevin Breitenbach talking about keeping feet warm in the winter and a call-in from Mark Peterson about the Fat-bike Ogden Buffet (FBOB) event.

Fat-Bike Radio, and The Weekly Dose of Fat, is sponsored by Surly Bikes. Learn more  at http://surlybikes.com

On today’s show?

https://youtu.be/U01xasUtlvw

SPECIAL GUEST – Kevin Breitenbach

Theory of Vapor Barrier Liners http://andrewskurka.com/2011/vapor-barrier-liners-theory-application/

Call to action – write these guys an email telling asking them to make a kit for winter boots – http://www.retrofitz.com/index.html – make any shoe clipless?

Next week’s call-in question…What Holiday Traditions should we institute for Global Fat Bike Day? Call in next week Wednesday from 8-9 CDST to 818-918-2453 and let’s discuss live!

Fatty Farm Field Report

This week’s Fatty Farm Field Report is sponsored by Uncle Dick’s Bead Slip check them out at http://uncledicksbikeshop.com.

Twenty Two Cycles out in Glenwood Springs Co, looks like they’re going through a reorganization. We did get a return to our inquiry to see if the rumors of their demise were true from Aaron Dallas – He Said “At the moment, Twenty2 Cycles is in limbo. The path will reveal itself shortly, stay tuned.”

What’s in the hopper for upcoming stories at fat-bike.com?

What were some recent stories that people should know about?

• Andrew the Maker Handmade Goods – Custom Frame Bag

Quiring build report impressions

Fat-bike Links

Adventure by Bike, that’s what Salsa says, Bike-sploring the Brooks Range in Alaska with Bretty Davis sure qualifies! Check out this 3 parter.

More posts with parts. These about Bruce’s Krampus

And a farewell to the British Vulcan aircraft http://coastkid.blogspot.com/2015/10/saturday-cyclefarewell-to-vulcan.html

Check out Yonder Journal’s Iron Pass, Fat-bike, BC adventure, Dead Reckoning. http://yonderjournal.com/iron-pass/iron-pass-day-00/

Ride Bikes. Travel. Do Good. The Bicycle Travel Merit Badge Nominations http://pathlesspedaled.com/2015/10/ride-bikes-travel-do-good/

Olov shares a video https://vimeo.com/142351505

Plusbike Links

Wheel Size is Dissected and Explained http://www.pinoymtbiker.org/what-does-it-27-5-and-29-bikes-means-your-guide-to-the-fattening/

Thanks again to Surly for sponsoring the radio portion of today’s broadcast. Surly make Bikes and Parts that don’t suck! Learn more at Surly bikes.com

Join us next week where the question of the week is What Holiday Traditions should we institute for Global Fat Bike Day?

Plus, you can call in and pimp your local fat-bike race –

throw down the gauntlet and challenge your friends to come out and join in the fun!

Call 818-918-2453 any time, day or night, and leave Sven and Gomez a message!

Don’t forget that it’s the time of year to post your rides races gatherings demos, etc. on our event calendar – We’ll have the link to register your event in the show notes. https://fat-bike.com/event-calendar/submit-calendar-event/

Say, Bye!

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Fatback Ambassador, Pat Smage, on his way to victory at the Urban Jungle Cross III

Weekly Dose of Fat – Show Number 75 – Friday, October 9th, 2015 – Scott Chambers from the Great Lakes Fat-bike Series

Sven and Gomez in the studio with JK Livin’.

Fat-Bike Radio, and The Weekly Dose of Fat, is sponsored by Surly. There’s a thousand and one uses for a surly junk strap. See what you can tie down at http://surlybikes.com

On today’s show

Making a return engagement from our 1 year anniversary show, Anti Hero from Revolution Brewing. Amigo Evan

Cheers!

SPECIAL GUEST – Scott Chambers talks about the upcoming Great Lakes Fatbike Series race season.

http://www.greatlakesfatbikeseries.com

Next week’s call-in question is…FLATS or CLIPLESS Pedals in the Snow and Why? Call in Wednesday from 8-9 CDST to 818-918-2453 and let’s discuss live!

Fatty Farm Field Report

This week’s Fatty Farm Field Report is sponsored by Uncle Dick’s Bead Slip check them out at http://uncledicksbikeshop.com.

Our Trek Farley 9.8 full carbon fatty came in this week for review.

Urban Jungle Cross III was dominated by Fat-bikes and the most dominant was Fatback Ambassador Pat Smage.

Milwaukee Santa Rampage has a date 12.05.2015. Same as Global Fat-bike Day so you can get two birds stoned with one rock.

The 2nd Annual Northland FatBike Rally date has been set for March 16th in the 2016 up there in Bemidji, Minnesota.

It’s that time of year to post your rides races gatherings demos, etc on our event calendar. https://fat-bike.com/event-calendar/submit-calendar-event/

Fat-bike Links

Shorts Brewing Fat-Bike Race Series http://www.shortsbrewingfatbikeseries.com/blog/2015/10/6/unveiling-the-2015-2016-shorts-brewing-fat-bike-series

Fat-Bike France – http://www.seekandenjoy.com/fatbiking-the-gr5-france/

Custom Gun Rack for a fat-bike http://deathrideradventure.blogspot.com/2015/09/gun-mount.html

Dog mushing! Some fat-bikes in the fold. The final day of the Chugiak Dog Mushers Association’s Speedy Glass Dog Derby dryland championships. http://www.adn.com/slideshow/photos-chugiak-dog-mushers-dryland-championships

Lots of Fat-bike beach ride pix from Bruce http://coastkid.blogspot.com/2015/10/saturday-beachride.html

Really Red Bull? Still going with the “Fat-bikes are a fad” thing? http://www.redbull.com/sg/en/bike/stories/1331751252955/the-difference-between-26in-27.5in-29in-and-fat-tyres

Plusbike Links

2016 Specialized Plus Bike Line http://plusbikes.com/video-dane-from-specialized-introduces-the-2016-6fattie-plus-bike-line-at-interbike/

2016 Canondale Beast from the East http://plusbikes.com/video-cannondale-2016-beast-of-the-east-introduced-at-interbike/

Chumba USA Presents – https://www.facebook.com/events/1569396286656784/  

Thanks again to Surly for sponsoring the radio portion of today’s broadcast.

Check out the fat-bike.com gift shop on our facebook page

Join us next week where the question of the week is FLATS or CLIPLESS… Plus, you can call in and pimp your local fat-bike race. Call 818-918-2453 any time, day or night, and leave Sven and Gomez a message!

Say, Bye!

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Weekly Dose of Fat – Show Number 74 – Friday, October 2nd, 2015  -Special Guest David Ochs from Crested Butte talks about the Fat-bike Worlds!

It’s studio time with Sven and Gomez plus JK lIvin’

Fat-Bike Radio, and The Weekly Dose of Fat, is sponsored by the new Surly My Other Brother Darryl tubeless ready rims. Learn more about bikes and bliss at http://surlybikes.com

On today’s show?

SPECIAL GUEST Dave Ochs

Next week’s call-in question is…Ask Sven & Gomez ANYTHING! Call in next week Wednesday from 8-9 CDST to 818-918-2453 and let’s discuss.

Fatty Farm Field Report

This week’s Fatty Farm Field Report is sponsored by Uncle Dick’s Bead Slip check them out at http://uncledicksbikeshop.com.

PSA – There is a huge Q/R recall including skewers from Shimano. While specific models are not listed here over 1.5 million bikes from 17 different brands are affected going back to 1998. Not even sure if any fat-bikes are involved, but we all ride other bikes at times and this is an easy check! http://www.bicycleretailer.com/recalls/2015/09/29/13-bike-companies-recall-models-over-disc-brake-qr-concern#.VgvpSrTf5qs

Recall poster and test http://www.bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/downloads/article/QR%20Recall%20Poster_PDF_final.pdf

We revisit last week’s question and talk about the results! What was your favorite fat-bike item from coverage of this year’s interbike extravaganza.

9:Zero:7 launched their new Bike and Rims at Chain Reaction Cycles up in Anchorage and we have Will Ross on the phone to tell us all about it!

Maxxis Minion Tires – Proto vs Production and why all the hedging.

Here’s some great news for women in the cycling industry. QBP along with SRAM, RockShox, Park Tool, Surly and United Bicycle Institute (UBI),are offering 16 scholarships for an all-women’s class of Professional Repair and Shop Operations at UBI. Interested parties can apply at qbp.com/womensscholarship.

We should send some healing vibes to our pack leader Chris Zito. Zito hyperextended his knee while doing some trail building for his urban jungle cyclocross race over there in the industrial wastelands of Milwaukee.

Fat-bike summits are going regional.

Twin Six just got their shipment of the Standard Fat coming in this week, so they should have a full size run in stock. http://www.twinsix.com

Fat-bike Links

Bruce is back on the coast! http://coastkid.blogspot.com/2015/09/back-on-coast.html

BBR Test Pilot and Euro Bureau Bro – Jeff Price HYDROplaned and then COMplained about bruised (hopefully not broken) ribs – Crash Video with two camera angles!

Olov takes a break and goes fat-biking. http://bikelifeinswedishlapland.com/2015/09/29/the-tiny-escape/

Our buds at Cycles Monkey introduce complete builds on their special edition, Rohloff equipped Ventana El Gordo. http://cyclemonkeylab.blogspot.com/2015/09/ventana-el-gordo-fat-bike-packages-fall.html

Bikes, fat-bikes and fun in the Northwoods with Salsa http://salsacycles.com/culture/salsa_ridecamp_2015_celebration_education_inspiration

Plus Bikes Links

29+ ECR love from The Coastkid http://coastkid.blogspot.com/2015/09/big-sky-day-escape-common-routine.html

Thanks again to Surly for sponsoring the radio portion of today’s broadcast.

Be sure to stop by the fat-bike.com gift shop on our facebook page and buy yerself sumpthin pretty.

Join us next week where the question of the week is … Ask Sven and Gomez ANYTHING! Call 818-918-2453 any time, day or night, and leave Sven and Gomez a message!

Say, Bye!

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In this special edition of Fat Camp, Ken and Andy talk to Surly enginerd Thor about the upcoming tubeless-compatible rim, My Other Brother Darryl.

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The Niner 29-plus seen above was one of five bikes stolen from Blackburn’s truck right after interbike. Pretty distinctive! Keep an eye out.

Weekly Dose of Fat – Show Number 73 – Friday, September 25th, 2015

Back in the Fat-bike Radio Studio, it’s Sven and Gomez with our faithful sidekick, JK Livin.

Fat-Bike Radio, and The Weekly Dose of Fat, is sponsored by Surly Bikes. Learn more at http://surlybikes.com

Welcome to the Post Las Vegas Hangover Interbike  Special Edition Show.

SPECIAL GUEST – Fat Man

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Next week’s call-in question is…For winter rides do you prefer rigid or suspension? Call in next week Wednesday from 8-9 CDST to 818-918-2453 and let’s discuss or leave a voicemail anytime!

Fatty Farm Field Report

This week’s Fatty Farm Field Report is sponsored by Uncle Dick’s Bead Slip check them out at http://uncledicksbikeshop.com.

We revisit last week’s question and talk about the results!

We are getting our first e-fatbike in for testing in a bit over a week.

Gomez has a Washington ride report.

How popular is fat-biking? In the 4 years since we started this site we’ve had over 3.5 million user sessions and are closing in on 8 million page views! Not bad for a niche market!

Links

Fat-bike Links

A3 from Surly Bogs Racks and More Wednesday Lore http://surlybikes.com/blog/post/the_bun_to_your_cheeseburger

Angus Cycling Festival Fat-bike Ride Recap http://coastkid.blogspot.com/2015/09/angus-cycling-festival-fatbike-ride.html

John Withrow rode a fat bike 112 miles on the bike leg at the 2015 Ironman Wisconsin to raise money for ReserveAid http://www.slowtwitch.com/Interview/With_a_fat_bike_for_a_good_cause_5362.html

In defense of Open Mold Bikes? http://www.bikeradar.com/us/mtb/gear/article/heller-boasts-good-value-with-open-mold-bikes-45260/

JoBoo talks trail improvements from Maple Hill Park https://joboo1967.wordpress.com/2015/09/19/maple-hill-park/

Kayaking and Fat-biking with the youth http://deathrideradventure.blogspot.com/2015/09/similar.html

Plus Bikes Links

Rollin’ to Cove on an ECR http://coastkid.blogspot.com/2015/09/ecr-east-coast-roller.html

Plus Bike and others stolen after interbike. Be on the lookout for a sweet Niner Plus bike among others http://www.bicycleretailer.com/industry-news/2015/09/23/blackburn-reports-display-bikes-stolen-interbike#.VgMKprTf5qs

TGR is doing the “What are plus bikes for?” thing http://www.tetongravity.com/story/bike/what-the-hells-is-the-deal-with-plus-sized-bikes-anyways

Thanks again to Surly for sponsoring the radio portion of today’s broadcast.

Be sure to stop by the fat-bike.com gift shop on our facebook page and buy yerself sumpthin pretty.

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Join us next week where the question of the week is … For winter rides do you prefer rigid or suspension? Call 818-918-2453 any time, day or night, and leave Sven and Gomez a message!

Say, Bye!

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Weekly Dose of Fat – Show Number 72 – Friday, September 18th, 2015 From Interbike in Las Vegas – Eric Sovern from Surly Bikes is our Special Guest

It’s the Las Vegas interbike edition with your traveling sideshow, Sven and Gomez.

Fat-Bike Radio, and The Weekly Dose of Fat, is sponsored by Surly Bikes. Surly makes bikes that don’t suck like the new Wednesday we saw here in Vegas! Learn more about bucking the odds, and bikes, at http://surlybikes.com.

On this week’s show!

SPECIAL GUEST – Eric Sovern of Surly Bikes talks about interbike, Dirt Demo and strange stories from the past!

Next week’s call-in question is…What was your favorite product from our Interbike coverage? Call in next week Wednesday from 8-9 CDST to 818-918-2453 and let’s discuss

Fatty Farm Field Report

This week’s Fatty Farm Field Report is sponsored by Uncle Dick’s Bead Slip check them out at http://uncledicksbikeshop.com.

We talk about the bikes we rode at the Outdoor Demo

Fat-bike Links

Bruce says good bye to a couple of friends… http://coastkid.blogspot.com/2015/09/velo-solo.html

Plus Bikes Links

Outdoor Demo Coverage http://plusbikes.com/interbike-2015-dirt-demo/

Olov checks out some new trails on his Instigator http://bikelifeinswedishlapland.com/2015/09/16/instigatinon-the-snake-trail/

Plus Bikes from Interbike link

Thanks again to Surly for sponsoring the radio portion of today’s broadcast.

Be sure to stop by the fat-bike.com gift shop on our facebook page and buy yerself sumpthin pretty.

Join us next week where the question of the week will be… What was your favorite thing from our coverage from Interbike last week?

Call 818-918-2453 any time, day or night, and leave us a message!

Say, Bye!

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Show notes for Fat Camp Podcast #5

We didn’t have time to talk about these but are noteworthy for beach riders: SRAM steel x-sync rings

• Cheap and super durable. You won’t find better than that for beach riding setups!

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This week’s photo of a Carbon Salsa Bucksaw from the Salsa Demo at Hartman Rocks in Gunnison Colorado comes from Gunnyrose!

Weekly Dose of Fat – Show Number 71 – Friday, September 11th, 2015

It’s the Weekly Dose of Fat radio teleplay with your hosts, Sven and Gomez! We are joined in the studio today by JK Livin’ and Uncle Dick!

Fat-Bike Radio, and The Weekly Dose of Fat, is sponsored by Surly Bikes. Learn what it’s all about at http://surlybikes.com.

What’s happening on this week’s show?

SPECIAL GUEST –  Micah Rice from USA Cycling

Next week’s Call in Question is…What do you put in your flask for those cold, winter days? Call in next week Wednesday from 8-9 CDST to 818-918-2453 and let’s discuss!

Hey, ya’ll! Please visit PlusBikes.com!

Fatty Farm Field Report

This week’s Fatty Farm Field Report is sponsored by Uncle Dick’s Bead Slip check them out at http://uncledicksbikeshop.com.

Olov Checks in from Swedish Lapland

Interbike Outdoor Dirt Demo Discussion

Fat-bike Links

We updated the tire weights page! https://fat-bike.com/2012/01/tire-weights-for-fat-bikes/

Bike Black Ribbon Test Pilot – Jeff Price – went riding with Coastkid https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xQM0hRAFS0

Italian motorcycle company, Fanatic, is making electric fat-bikes

Bike Summit Sum Up http://bikelifeinswedishlapland.com/2015/09/09/bike-summit-sum-up/

Fat-bike shenanigans at the Rolling Rendezvous in Grand Targhee http://www.jhnewsandguide.com/stepping_out/events/rolling-rendezvous/article_87085794-18ac-5e99-a9ea-fdb4f18c71b2.html

Coast kid Harvest Week pix http://coastkid.blogspot.com/2015/09/harvest-weekend-pic-dump.html

Plus Bikes Links

Stumpjumper 6fattie http://www.bikemag.com/gear/bikes/trail-bikes-gear/stumpjumper-6fattie/

Bultaco’s 2000 watt, electric 24-plus bike. (24-plus, yep, we went there!) http://www.gizmag.com/bultaco-brinco-e-bike/38137/

Plus Bike Touring http://offroute.ca/2015/09/08/bike-ckeck/

Thanks again to Surly for sponsoring the radio portion of today’s broadcast.

Be sure to stop by the fat-bike.com gift shop on our facebook page and buy yerself sumpthin pretty.

Call 818-918-2453 any time, day or night, and leave Sven and Gomez a message!

We will talk at you from Las Vegas next week!

Say, Bye!

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