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Ride Smooth - Upgrading Your Fat Bike Tires and Lubricants

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Is your fat bike feeling sluggish lately? Upgrading to high-performance fat tire tubes and lubricants can make a difference in how your bike handles. Is your fat bike feeling sluggish and inefficient lately? No matter how hard you pedal, it just doesn't ride as smoothly as it used to. Upgrading to high-performance fat bike tires and drivetrain lubricants can make a difference in how your bike handles and responds.

The right components reduce friction and resistance for increased speed, traction, and Control. This guide covers our top recommendations for smoothing your fat bike ride through quality tires, tubes, lubes, and maintenance. With a few affordable upgrades, you can get your fat bike feeling fast and responsive again! Keep reading as we walk through the best tires, inner tubes, and lubricants to get you flying over the trails with less effort.

This guide covers our top recommendations for smoothing out your fat bike ride.

Choose Quality 29x3.0 Tires

The right tires can drastically improve your fat bike's traction, cornering, and comfort. Here are some stellar plus-sized tire options:

·       Surly Lou - This tried and true fat bike tire has multiple tread patterns to match conditions. Opt for the Lou on the rear and Dirt Wizard up front for aggressive trail riding.

·       Terrene Cake Eater - With tight, versatile knobs, the Cake Eater sheds mud and provides an excellent cornering grip. The durable compound offers low rolling resistance, too.

·       45NRTH Vanhelga - Ideal for snow riding, the Vanhelga has aggressive lugs to bite through loose terrain. The supple 120TPI casing adds comfort over rough conditions.

·       Vittoria Corsa Control - A fast-rolling tire with center knobs and tight side lugs, the Control works well for groomed trails. The graphene compound delivers incredible longevity and efficiency.

Run Fat Tire Tubes for Cushioning

Switching to quality fat bike inner tubes improves comfort and prevents flats:

·       Q-Tubes Oversized - Specifically made for plus-sized tires up to 3.8 inches. Reduces pinch flats.

·       Schwalbe SV21A - Offered in 26 to 27.5-inch sizes for fat bike wheels. The lightweight butyl holds air well.

·       Sunlite Extra Thick - The 1.5mm wall provides cushioning from ride impacts. Fits 3 to 4-inch wide tires.

Lubricate Your Drivetrain with ProGold Lubricants

Keep your chain, derailleurs, and cables running smoothly with these top-rated lubes:

·       ProGold ProLink Chain Lube - Formulated to resist fling and wear, it protects chains from corrosion.

·       ProGold EpicRide Dry Lube - Apply this paraffin-based lube to prevent drivetrain wear and friction.

·       ProGold X-14 Degreaser - The ultimate bike cleaner quickly strips grease and grime for fresh lubrication.

Use quality lubes like ProGold to prepare your drivetrain properly for optimal shifting and pedaling.

Ready to upgrade your fat bike parts? Our shop carries all the necessary tires, tubes, lubricants, and accessories. Visit us online or stop by the store to get your fat bike riding smoother than ever!

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