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Weekly Dose of Fat – Show Number 69 – Friday, August 28th, 2015 Todd “The Wild Man” Lyons from SE Bikes is Special Guest Sven Haamer, Tio Gomez and  Mr. JK Livin guide you through today’s show. Fat-Bike Radio, and The Weekly Dose of Fat, is sponsored today by the Brand New Surly Wednesday and My Other Brother Darryl – tubless ready rims.  Learn more about getting rad at  http://surlybikes.com. On this week’s show? We will be taking call in guests all show to ask the question What is the annual fat-bike event you MOST look forward to? This week’s special guest is Todd Lyons from SE Bikes We reveal next week’s Call-in question We’ll talk fat-bike and Plus Bike news in the Fatty Farm Field Report And, as always, we’ve got fat and plus sized Links Last week’s big winner on the show Evan Larsson, gave us the gift of beer! He sent us Pipeworks Brewing’s Unicorn Blood Hoppy Red Ale. Thanks Evan! SPECIAL GUEST – Todd “The Wild Man” Lyons Joins us to talk about the Fat Rip

  Weekly Dose of Fat – Show Number 68 – Friday, August 21st, 2015 Aussie Beach Fat – photo by Joshua Macpherson This week JK makes his presence known along with Sven and Gomez! Fat-Bike Radio, and The Weekly Dose of Fat, are made possible through support from Surly Bikes. You can learn more about getting rad at  http://surlybikes.com. On this week’s show: We will be taking call in guests all show to ask the question If you could do one major upgrade to your current fat-bike, what would it be? We have muppets We reveal next week’s Call-in question We’ll talk fat-bike and Plus Bike news in the Fatty Farm Field Report And, as always, we’ve got fat and plus sized Links ACTION ALERT: Yellowstone National Park has again chosen to ignore non-motorized uses in its next round of Winter use management. Please comment by FRIDAY AUG 21st, and let the park know how important Winter non-motorized use is to you. Specifically, Fat Bike access would allow a greater number of people to enjoy their Nation

Arboreal Pugslys – Photo by Evan LarSSon Weekly Dose of Fat – Show Number 67 – Friday, August 14th, 2015 Sven, Gomez and JK are joined in the studio by musical guest, Uncle Dick! Fat-Bike Radio, and The Weekly Dose of Fat, is brought to you by Surly. Learn more about bikes at  http://surlybikes.com. On this week’s show: We will be taking call in guests all show to ask the question What’s your favorite aspect of fat-adventure-mountain-biking? We have this week’s Special Guest Nick Frey from Boo Bicycles We reveal next week’s Kung Fu Call-in question We’ll talk fat-bike and Plus Bike news in the Fatty Farm Field Report And, as always, we’ve got fat and plus sized Links Cheers! Special Guest – Nick Frey, Founder of Boo Bicycles! For more information about Boo or to check out the Boo Bus Demo schedule visit – http://boobicycles.com/ Next week’s call-in question is…If you could do one major upgrade to your current fat-bike, what would it be? Call in next week Wednesday

Above is Scott Quiring’s 29+ Rig Fat-bike Radio – Fat Camp Show #4 In this episode Ken and Andy talk about Tire/Wheel Sizes and Tire/Rim Ratios. Learn about the hows, whats and whys of using different rim widths with various tire combos. Show Notes: Tire rolling resistance links: http://www.schwalbetires.com/wider_faster_page http://velonews.competitor.com/2014/12/bikes-and-tech/resistance-futile-tire-pressure-width-affect-rolling-resistance_355085 http://www.bicyclerollingresistance.com/specials/tubeless-latex-butyl-tubes http://www.mtbonline.co.za/info/mtb-tyre-rolling-resistance.htm “Tech Tuesday – Wider Rims Are Better and Why Tubeless Tires Burp Air” by Richard Cunningham Traditional 2.25″ MTB Tire Rim width Inner rim width Tire Casing width Ratio Mavic 717 22 17 57 3.35 Stans Crest 24.4 21 57 2.71 Stans Flow EX 29.1 25.5 57 2.24 35mm rim 35 30 57 1.90 Racing Ralph 2.4″ Rim width Inner rim width Tire Casing width Ratio Stans Crest 24.4 21 61

Ron Stawicki at the Wausau 24 – Photo by Beth Haupt Weekly Dose of Fat – Show Number 66 – Friday, August 7th, 2015 Sven and Gomez are joined in the studio by Mr. JK Livin Fat-Bike Radio, and The Weekly Dose of Fat, is brought to you by Surly. Learn more at  http://surlybikes.com. On this week’s show: We will be taking call in guests all show to ask the question If your fairy fat mother appeared and granted you one wish for Any existing new fat-bike – available right now – – which fat-bike would you ask for? We have this week’s Special Guest – Olov Stenlund of Bike Life in Swedish Lapland We reveal next week’s Call-in question Fat-Man & Ronin! Episode? We’ll talk fat-bike and Plus Bike news in the Fatty Farm Field Report And, as always, we’ve got fat and plus sized Links Cheers! Special Guest Olov Stenlund from Sweden! Olov’s event: The Swedish Lapland Bike Summit http://bikelifeinswedishlapland.com/2015/07/23/swedish-lapland-bike-summit-demo-version/ Next week’

Weekly Dose of Fat –  Show Number 65 – Friday, July 31st, 2015 Gomez is back from his trip west and is joined in the studio by Sven and JK. Fat-Bike Radio, and The Weekly Dose of Fat, is brought to you by Surly. Learn more  at  http://surlybikes.com. On this week’s show: We will be taking call in guests all show to ask the question How do you feel about USA Cycling’s involvement with Fat-Bike Racing? We reveal next week’s Call-in question We premier Fat-Man & Ronin! a radio cartoon We’ll talk fat-bike and Plus Bike news in the Fatty Farm Field Report And, as always, we’ve got fat and plus sized Links Cheers! Next week’s Call in Question is… If your fairy fat mother appeared and granted you one wish for Any existing new fat-bike – available right now – which fat-bike would you ask for? Call in next week Wednesday from 8-9 CST to 818-918-2453 and let’s discuss. We are still on the hunt for Regional Reporters who can call in with a report about what’s happening in the fat-bik

Weekly Dose of Fat –  Show Number 64 – Friday, July 24th, 2015 This week it is Sven and JK in the studio with a few segments from Westward Ho, Gomez! Fat-Bike Radio, and The Weekly Dose of Fat, is brought to you by Surly. Check out their bikes, wares and such at  http://surlybikes.com. On this week’s show: We will be check in in with Gomez who has a couple of segments from his Field Trip We will be taking call in guests all show to ask the question Do extreme adventures like attempts to cross Antarctica on a fat-bike inspire you or make you go, HUH? We reveal next week’s Call-in question We’ll talk fat-bike news with the Fatty Farm Field Report And, as always, we’ve got Links Next week’s Call in Question? How do you feel about USA Cycling’s involvement with Fat-Bike Racing? Call in next week Wednesday from 8-9 CST to 818-918-2453 and let’s discuss. Travis from Anchorage is our first Fat-bike Ambassador. We are still on the hunt for other Regional Reporters who can call in with a report about w

Weekly Dose of Fat –  Show Number 63 – Friday, July 17th, 2015 Welcome to The Weekly Dose of Fat. Sven is in the studio today with a call-in form JK and a couple of special segments from the traveling Gomez! Fat-Bike Radio, and The Weekly Dose of Fat  is brought to you by Surly. Check out their bikes,wares and such at  http://surlybikes.com. On this week’s show: We will be taking calls all show to ask the question Is your fat-bike your all-season friend or a Winter fling? We reveal next week’s Call-in question We check in at the Fatty Farm Field Report Check in from JK Special Segments from Gomez Links Next Week’s Call In Question revealed Do extreme adventures like attempts to cross Antarctica on a fat-bike inspire you or make you go, HUH? Call in next week Wednesday from 8-9 CST to 818-918-2453 and let’s discuss. Welcome to this week’s Fatty Farm Field Report Tour Talk? Specialized leaks reveal Women’s Fat-bike called the Helga Fat-bike Links eFat-bikes in Jackson Hole! http://www.jhnewsan

Fat Camp Show #3 – Fat-bike Geometry Show Notes: There is a good diagram and calculator for the “trail” of a bike at: Bicycle Trail Calculator Mike Curiak – “Mikesee” on MTBR – http://forums.mtbr.com/fat-bikes/things-dont-always-have-so-black-white-927381-post11439866.html#post11439866 “Progressive”/“New School”/”Trail” Geometry Slack (69 degrees or less), low (under 12.5”) and tight (16.5-17”) Fat Bike “Snow” Geometry Slack, low and tight – Hey, isn’t this the same as above? Singletrack race geometry Steep (over 71 degrees), tight (16.5-17”) and high (over 12.5”) “Normal” XC Geometry Neither steep nor slack (70ish degrees), Medium length (17.25-17.5”) and medium height (12-12.25”) The post Fat Camp Podcast #3 with Ken and Andy – Geometry appeared first on .

Weekly Dose of Fat –  Show Number 62 – Friday, July 10th, 2015 Zito fat-bike vs BMX! This week it is Sven and JK in the studio with a call in from Gomez! Fat-Bike Radio, and The Weekly Dose of Fat, is brought to you by Surly. Check out their bikes, wares and such at  http://surlybikes.com. On this week’s show: We will be taking calls all show to ask the question What is the most you’d EVER spend on winter cycling boots? We reveal next week’s Call-in question We check in at the Fatty Farm Field Report Links Cheers! Next Week’s Call In Question revealed Is your fat-bike your all-season friend or a Winter fling? Call in next week Wednesday from 8-9PM CST to 818-918-2453 and let’s discuss. We are still wrangling up Regional Reporters who can call in with a report about what’s happening in the fat-bike world. If you are interested in being an on the scene, call-in, reporter let us know at info@fat-bike.com. Use the subject line “Fat-bike Ambassador” Welcome to this week’s Fatty Farm Field Report

Weekly Dose of Fat –  Show Number 61 – Friday, July 3rd, 2015 Jonny Rauth from Winnipeg getting some air. Intros all around. Sven, Gomez and J.K. are back after a short Summer hiatus! Fat-Bike Radio is brought to you by Surly – Learn more at http://surlybikes.com . On this week’s show Chchchchangess Radio Promo Contest – Winner New Regional Segment New Call In Question Segment – we reveal the question Cheers! Framed Bikes Contest Winners 1st – Robert Taylor wins a Framed Carbon frame and fork 2nd – Bob Prohaska wins the Minnesota 4.0 fat-bike tires 3rd – Dominic gets that sweet set of Steak Knives New Regional Segment explained. We are looking for regional reports from you fat-bike riders out there. If you can call in once a month and give us a report we’d love to hear from you. Shoot us a note to info@fat-bike.com with the subject line “Fat-bike Ambassador” Another new Segment is the Call In Question. We will have a weekly topical question to discuss on t

Show Notes for Podcast #2: Goal of Podcast – Explain why you may want to consider a wider hub than “normal” in the future Introductory info: Q-Factor Diagram Boost Hubs – 148mm spacing rear, 110mm front 150/157mm rear spacing – Long time standard for downhill bikes Chain line basics Sheldon Brown on chainline Chainrings are 7.5-8mm apart Boost 148 – moves cassette out by 3mm 150/157 – moves cassette out by 7.5mm Raceface Cinch bottom bracket compatibility chart (including 83mm BBs) Wider hubs – wheel stuff Wider hubs = stronger wheels A wider hub increases the “bracing angle” of the spokes giving side forces on the rim less leverage to decrease the spoke tension. The Bicycle Wheel by Jobst Brandt Tire/drivetrain clearance Two primary issues with 3” or bigger tires Chain rub on tire Keeping chainstays thick enough to be strong/stiff without compromising tire or chainring clearance Both of the above are solved by moving the chain line outward (getting chainrings

Weekly Dose of Fat –  Show Number 60 – Friday, June 12th, 2015 Jocelyn Gaudi Interview Seems the recording apparatus had a bit of a hissy fit so my apologies but this is a great show anyway! Sven and Uncle Gomez are  joined by J.K. Livin in the studio today! Fat-Bike Radio is brought to you by the Surly Ice Cream Truck – Black Ops Edition. http://surlybikes.com On this week’s show Our Special Guest is Jocelyn gowdy representing team Komoreebi and Portland Design Works – ala choy Weekly dose of Fat Links from the interwebz Words about our Summer Hiatus Beers Base Camp Brewing Intents IPL http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/29619/87986/ Hop Woerk Uurban Brewery – -Rise Up Red http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/16353/51064/ Alameda Brewing Black Bear XX Stout http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/2980/16046/ Thanks to Jocelyn from PDW for the Beer Buzz this week! Interview with Jocelyn Gaudi from PDW and the Komorebi Cycling Team Bike rental in PDX http://www.rid

Weekly Dose of Fat –  Show Number 59 Friday, June 5th, 2015 Tyler From Surly Says Farewell! Because good people need better fat bikes Sven and Gomez are here to talk about that. Plus, we’re joined by Mr. J.K. Livin in the studio. Today’s radio program is sponsored by the Surly Instigator 2.0 – Learn more at at http://surlybikes.com . On this week’s show Our Special Guest Tyler from Surly with his Farewell Address to the fat-bike nation Weekly Dose of Fatness Michael McColgan is going to share a Dirty Kanza Report with us We still have our radio promo contest going on! Links from the interwebz Beer Stop This week’s beer is the Pride of the Twin Cities! Grain Belt in both the 16oz Big Friendly can and the ever popular 12oz bottle. It’s an American Adjunct Lager BA 75 ABV 4.6% This week’s Beer Stop is sponsored by Uncle Dicks Bead Slip. http://uncledicksbikeshop.com RSD Bikes is having a sale! RSD Bikes is clearing out their 2015 Mayor fatbike for as low as $1399. Carbon fork and Bluto builds a

Weekly Dose of Fat – Show Number 58 – Friday, May 29th – 2015 Vincent Price inspired today’s intro! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTJeckfseKc Sven and Gomez are in the studio and, like most weeks, we’re joined by J.K. Livin’. The weekly dose of fat is brought to you by our friends at Surly Bikes. http://surlybikes.com. On this week’s show Our Special Guest Kathi Merchant from the Iditarod Trail Invitational talks about the Fat Bike Expo to be held in conjunction with the 2016 ITI. We drink a beer Weekly Dose of Fat Links from the interwebz Cheers and Beers This week’s beer is Longboard Island Lager from Kona Brewing Company It is an American Pale Lager with 4.60% ABV. BA gives it a 77 whilst the Bros rate it an 80. This week’s Beer Buzz is sponsored by Uncle Dicks Bead Slip http://uncledicksbikeshop.com Kathi Merchant Interview http://www.fatbikeexpo.com/big-fat-ride/ http://www.fatbikeexpo.com/ Weekly Dose of Internet Fat Gomez is back on the Faceplace We talk about – http:/

Welcome to the World Premier of Ken and Andy’s Fat Camp Podcast here on Fat-bike Radio! Ken and Andy will be presenting fat-bike tech through their podcast and this week they are delving into making your fat-bike more Summer friendly. Look for The Fat Camp Podcast monthly on the 2nd Saturday of the month beginning June 13th right here at fat-bike.com! Show Notes for Podcast #1: Converting your fat bike for summer riding. There are 3 basic options that may be open to you right now: Light fast rolling 26×4” tires and possible some skinnier/lighter 26” wheels 27+ (aka 650b+) wheels and tires 29+ wheels and tire Your wide hub spacing makes for super strong/stiff wheel Instead of $$ towards two bikes, you can put your money towards a 2nd set of wheels and/or higher end wheels. 26×4” The tried and true setup for summer fat bike riders Been done for years now so no point in spending a lot of time on this Discuss pros of this route compared to + options: Discuss cons of this route compared to + op

Christina & Scott Quiring Weekly Dose of Fat – Show Number 57 – Friday, May 22nd – 2015 Certain Fat-Bike.com executives feel it would be a little unkind to present this show without just a word of friendly warning…weeelll…we’ve warned you! Sven and Gomez are joined in the studio today by the one and only, J.K Livin’ The weekly dose of fat is brought to you by our friends at Surly Bikes http://surlybikes.com . On this week’s show Our Special Guest is Scott Quiring here to tell us about Jordan Wakeley’s new race bike, fat-tandems and other fat-bike goodness We drink a beer from our Beer Shaman – Julio dot Com Weekly Dose of Fat We talk about the world premier of the FAT CAMP Podcast. Links from around the Net The Beer Stop Thanks to Julio.com, this week’s beer is Zombie Dust Pale Ale from Three Floyds! This is a 100 point beer over there at BA! 6.2% ABV 50 IBUs Kick Ass Label Art! http://www.3floyds.com/beer/zombie-dust/ http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/26/64228/

   Weekly Dose of Fat –  Show Number #56Friday, May, 15th- 2015 – Interview with Ned Overend Sven and Gomez are joined in the studio by Mr. J.K. Livin. The Weekly Dose of Fat is sponsored by the good folks at Surly Bikes. Surly sells steel cycles across the seven seas. Learn more at http://surlybikes.com. On this week’s show Our special guest is Mountain Bike Hall of Famer Mr. Ned Overend Belgian Beer made by Trappist Monks Weekly Dose of Fat with news from the test lab Rack shoot out info Links from the interwebz Beer Today’s beer is Westmalle Trappist Ale – Triple BA Score – 96 – with a Bro score of 100! 9.5% ABV http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/208/646/ This week’s Beer buzz is sponsored by Uncle Dicks Bead Slip. http://uncledicksbikeshop.com Interview With Ned Overend! Check out the info on Todd and Ned’s Fondo at:http://www.toddandnedfondo.com Weekly Dose of Internet Fat Intro Welcome

Weekly Dose of Fat –  Show Number 55 – Friday, May 8th 2015 The intro of today’s show was inspired by Orson Wells’ 100th birthday this past Wednesday. Orson was Kenosha born and we’re darn proud of his work. Especially this! – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFevH5vP32s Gomez is callin’ in from the remote studio while Sven and JK are in the Riverwest Studio. Thanks to Surly for sponsoring today’s show! New Troll shirts are in at http://surlybikes.com. On this week’s show Our topic of today’s show is all of the new wheel standards and should we drink the Kool-Aid yet? We delve into  beer Weekly Dose of Fat with news from the test lab Links from the interwebz Beer Today’s beer in the studio is Ayle Asylum’s Demento American Pale Ale / Session IPA (4.7 abv) 86 very good (outta 96 clicks)on BA …but better on RateBeer (96 rating outta 36 clicks) http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/13837/124300/ http://www.ratebeer.com/be

Weekly Dose of Fat – Show Number 54 Friday, May, First – 2015 Sven and Gomez are joined by J.K. Livin in our Riverwest studio. Our program is sponsored by the helpful folks at Surly Bikes. Surly makes steel bikes and fat- tires that don’t suck! Check ‘em out at http://surlybikes.com . On this week’s show Special Call-in Guests – Chris Daisy, Ken Blakey Shell, Nate Phelps and more! Beer and Beards Weekly Dose of Fat links from the interwebz Beer Segment This week’s beer is Oscar Blues – Gubna American Double / Imperial IPA. This beer satisfies Oskar Blues hankerin’ for an IPA with over 100-IBUs! While the beer drinkers over at Beer Advocate have given it an average of 86 which is Very Good. http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/2681/55412/ This week’s Beer Buzz is sponsored by Uncle Dicks Bead Slip. Check it out at: http://uncledicksbikeshop.com Weekly Dose of Internet Fat Links Fat-biking Tasmania http://bicyclenomad.com/2015/04/13/tasmania-west-coast-remoteness/ The highest (be