AKMTB2012

The author should really get on a fat bike. We took our 9:ZERO:7 demos to Interbike and Outerbike this past fall, and repeat riders were waiting in line to take them out on rocky singletrack. I'm not suggesting you replace your Wilson with a fat bike, but these things can rally...Year round. I particially agree with Laerz. I've spent a little time on a dual suspension fatty with an 8" fork, and it definitely has its applications. Its not necessary in the snow, so it just depends on the type of riding you want to do. Kudos to the PB readers for an open mind. The On-One is a great example of an affordable ride, and most of our bikes are under $3K (Yes, if you want XO and a lot of carbon, it's going to be pricy). BTW, Alaska is not exactly flat, and BC tends to get a lot of snow.