7 things you must do BEFORE you ride a FAT BIKE on snow (pro tips and habits)

[@Marc_Plays_Outdoors]

Good tips! One item I carry winter is a stylus, in case I need to check Trailforks, take a picture, etc. I can use the phone and gloves/mitts stay on so hands will keep toasty.

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

That’s a great tip, thanks for sharing!

[@jimp65]

Great winter riding tips. I like to pack an extra beanie for the return ride home, my head often sweats, so I start off the ride with a lite weight beanie and which over to a warmer dry beanie for the second half of my ride.

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Thanks for sharing :)

[@d.g2676]

Excellent information on the hand warmers! I had not realized they can last so long. Do you. ever use the foot warmers? Do you ever store food in your pogies? Have to laugh - at my first Fat Pursuit I learned (thankfully, not the hard way) just how much tire pressure can drop after taking the bike outside!

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

I don't use toe warmers too often. IME they don't get as hot, don't last as long. Yes, I store food in my pogies, it's a great spot to stash snacks. See ya at fatty p!

[@TurtleCurtle]

Thank you for these tips I recently moved to a place that actually gets snow so this video was pretty helpful stay safe out there 😁🤙🏿

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Thanks for watching! Ride on :)

[@TurtleCurtle]

@ of course thank you 🤙🏿

[@btydings]

What a great video! I wish I had watched it before my below-freezing misery this am! 😅 But, info from a few of your previous videos allowed me to complete my ride and take note of changes to make for the next one! Peace and love to you and your family! Appreciate your vids!!

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Haha! Thanks for your kind words, and I hope your next ride finds you thriving and smiling :) Ride on!

[@PumpkinVillage]

A lot of good points. Like the starting hand warmers prior to the ride, I would of never thought of putting hand warmers on my shins. Once again thank you for an outstanding video. Oh by the way your model keeps getting cuter and cuter. Your a lucky man. Take care, Al

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Thanks for the kind words about Molly :) I'l let her know... and yes, I'm very blessed with my family - ride on!

[@quigger101]

Thanks

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Thanks so much, Ian!!! Happy holidays, brother!

[@richardjacoby7812]

Lots of good tips.

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

I'm glad you liked them!

[@mickilkr]

Excellent video! Interesting point… acclimating the bike first

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Thanks for watching - glad you enjoyed it! Ride on!

[@suesheane3671]

Great video .

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Thanks for watching!

[@leotasker5562]

Thanks for another great video! Just a thought, maybe you can also put the ziplocked handwarmers in the freezer? Should help to slow the chemaical reaction even more so they're good to go the next time!

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Great idea - can't hurt :) I'll have to add that to the handwarmer tips video I'm prepping right now - thanks!!

[@edt5276]

Since the chemical reaction is exothermic (gives off heat), ironically, putting them in the freezer MIGHT actually speed the reaction. There's a story in Freshman chemistry where, in WWI, soldiers' coat buttons decayed faster in very cold temps because that decay gave off heat. See Le Chatelier's Principal. I put mine in a small glass jar. I've stored partially-used ones over the spring, summer & fall, taken them out the following winter and they heat up fine.

[@leotasker5562]

@@edt5276 Interesting, thanks! Some experimentation needed!

[@gbp4429]

A few tips I find that work well for me. Electric socks and gloves are key at 10 F and below. I use SRAM Tyrewiz to monitor pressure on my garmin. I run 27.5 Gnarwhals with studs are my tire of choice, often breaking trail with pressure down to 2.5 psi on Hed CF wheels. I have learned that friction from riding increases the pressure by about .25 PSI even in very cold temps. They have been very helpful in understanding what pressure to ride with different snow conditions.

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Thanks for sharing your insights!

[@francoispaquin9996]

Nice video. Thanks for sharing. My Soundcore ear buds are pretty much cold-resistant. My own heat and a windproof hat over my ears are enough to keep my ear buds batteries warm enough.

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Great to hear :) thanks for sharing!

[@SteveJanney]

Great video and information. I use bone conducting for music / phone (shokx) and they hold up just fine. They are worn under my had and or hood / helmet, never any issues. I ride all winter virtually everyday whether it's 110 or -35 f.

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

That's great to hear! (pun intended) - Glad to know your insight... you might've just nudged me to give them a go on the fat bike - thanks so much!

[@gids49]

Bro knows what doom scrolling is!! 😂😂

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

I have a teenage daughter 🤣

[@gids49]

Ahh that makes sense! Love your videos dude! I just ordered my first fat bike and can’t wait to hit those trails so I’ve been doing a lot of research. And your videos are super helpful!

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

@gids49 congrats on your fatty purchase - have a blast out there!

[@whirving]

For wireless headphones I use Beats Flex Bluetooth headphones. The batteries are on a lanyard that sits next to your neck and can be placed under a layer. I wear them working outside in all temperatures (but never while riding, go figure) and they run almost as long as they do inside. They are cheap, have decent sound, and last almost 8 hours. Probably not the best for perfect sound aficionados but I mostly listen to audio books. This December I wore them working in -20F temps for 4 hours and no problems at all.

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Thanks for sharing. I appreciate your thoughtful insights - ride on!

[@joedesimone1444]

I store my partially consumed hand warmers using a vacuum sealer. It's the same way the manufacturer package them. To minimize waste, put them in a larger bag, seal it, then carefully cut away just the sealed strip on next use. Reuse the bag again until it's too small to fit warmers.

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Thanks for sharing :) Great idea!

[@stiniusdahl9789]

I wear foam rim glasses designed for motorcycle use.....keeps the eyes happy

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

thanks for sharing :) Ride on!

[@cwitt483]

I've been using Shokz bone conducting headphones for winter riding down to -5°F and had no issues with battery life

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Awesome, thanks for sharing! That's just what I wanted to hear (pun intended:)

[@gbp4429]

Same, no issues @ 5 F and below.

[@erinclaudio9211]

Thank you!!

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

No, thank YOU! Ride on :)

[@jynxyboy95]

Im.not big on having ear buds in while riding. If I do have one in, it's the right side (as it's the side away from traffic and such). I have Soundcore Life Dot 2 ear buds and they've never ever let me down yet. Doesn't matter the temps. I'm nit sure if they're built that well, or what. But I can say in the 5 yrs I've had mine they have been through hell and back, and STILL produce excellent results.

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

thanks for sharing :)

[@Robinators]

Air in suspension also shrinks, A LOT.. in minuss degrees.

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Good point, thanks for sharing - I should've considered folks with sus forks!

[@alexeya.3536]

I always pump tires at home, in advance considering that the temperature outside will drop by 2-3 psi. Why freeze your hands, which are very hard to warm up later?)

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Great point :) That's fine if it works for you, especially if you're only dealing with 2-3 psi change. I typically have double that or more where I live. I do it outside to take the guesswork out and get a more exact reading... and like I said, my bike usually lives in the garage anyway. PS - if I freeze my hands while dealing with air before the ride even starts, I have no business going out and fat biking :) - Ride on!

[@skylertompkins8210]

I use wireless headphones made for swimming I only get like 10 hours of battery life on the ones I have but I don’t have to worry about the sweat wrecking them

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

thanks for sharing!

[@MrSchattka]

Great Winter riding tips. Thanks for uploading. Quick question: Do you have experience with either electric gloves or mitts for really cold weather?

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Thanks for watching! -No, I haven't tried electric gloves yet. A few companies keep trying to send me stuff to test, and I'm definitely open to the idea, especially for skiing... Ride on!

[@losap130]

Hi, thanks for the great tips! I'm thinking of adding a dropper post (external) to my trusty old Silverback Scoop fatbike and hoping it won't be too expensive. I was wondering if you have any tips regarding this. Thanks!

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

KS and PNW both make high quality external droppers- I’d check them out. Thanks for watching :)

[@fid420]

Noxgear 39g speaker. Works always and has a long battery life. 6+ hours.

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

thanks for sharing!

[@philipjohnson8444]

I don't have the problem with staying warm. I can sweat underwater.

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Haha! You gave me a great laugh with that one, thanks :)

[@mikedeal7457]

Visine is garbage you should try Refresh Tears

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

thanks for sharing

[@widespot_]

I find it hard to get the bone conductive headphones in a comfortable place on my head with beanies. I haven’t used them in the brutal cold yet I’d think body heat would provide warmth.

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Thanks for sharing your insight - much appreciated :) Ride on!

[@SteveJanney]

what do you use to attache the Hydro thirst thermos to the bike?

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Cedaero Devils Kettle XL. Made for 32oz hydroflasks. The trail series is a little longer than "regular" hydroflask, but still fits ok and I modified slightly... ride on!

[@jynxyboy95]

Im.not big on having ear buds in while riding. If I do have one in, it's the right side (as it's the side away from traffic and such). I have Soundcore Life Dot 2 ear buds and they've never ever let me down yet. Doesn't matter the temps. I'm nit sure if they're built that well, or what. But I can say in the 5 yrs I've had mine they have been through hell and back, and STILL produce excellent results.

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

thanks for sharing :)