tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750718270536322829.post3946938225453468228..comments2022-03-23T02:18:16.454-07:00Comments on Bike Is the New Black: rumor mill: fatbikes gaining girthAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16524247237094632554noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750718270536322829.post-16733863424988753292013-10-27T17:16:04.895-07:002013-10-27T17:16:04.895-07:00We built the prototype 190 bikes with 100mm rims t...We built the prototype 190 bikes with 100mm rims to check frame clearance on the widest possible setup. <br />Not sure who you spoke with about BFL's, but they were incorrect. We have never said the BFL was slower, however, we have said the Bud and Lou are more tire than most folks need for riding in our area.Speedwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05909421307400656244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750718270536322829.post-91684221426347951942013-02-19T13:35:03.685-08:002013-02-19T13:35:03.685-08:00It would appear consumer demands trump Speedway...It would appear consumer demands trump Speedway's professional opinion. <br />Last year, a Speedway employee tried to talk me out of up-sizing to Big Fat Larry tires due to the increased rolling resistance making them impractical and unnecessary. Published weights: UMA III 90mm =1080g & 100mm Clownshoe= 960g; Clownshoe is wider and lighter. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16524247237094632554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750718270536322829.post-10140187875303889432013-02-17T21:00:28.813-08:002013-02-17T21:00:28.813-08:00Interesting that they didn't spec it with thei...Interesting that they didn't spec it with their 'own 90mm rims which through smart design give a tire width of (their) competitors 100's at less weight.'<br /><br />Also interesting is their website never actually states what the "smart design" is to make 90=100.<br /><br />Don't get me wrong, I like Speedway and their gear, these are just the little things in life that I find amusement in.bikewriderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15836168247120514287noreply@blogger.com