Fat Bike Vs Plus Bike | How Do They Compare?

Fat bike or plus bike? 👇

So good to see videos exploring hardtails as a fun option and not just a budget option. Blake, you're my hero.

Blake is an absolute legend, so entertaining to watch.

Blakes’s videos are starting to be my favourites. Great skills, good topics and oozes fun. I can tell by the sound of the fat tires you where running them way too hard. No more than 8-10 PSI for this kind of terrain. No wonder you had no grip. And youshould def run it tubeless. I am 100% sure the test would yield a diff result if repeated withcorrect tire pressure. Great to see some hardtails in action either way. +Bikes are also very cool anyway.

I really wouldn't call a 2.6" a plus bike, more like semi plus, but amazing video Blake!!!!!

My XC (Forrest Racer) is equipped with 26x2.4, witch was HUGE at the time of building. I recently got a Fatbike with 26x4.8 and that is somewhat slower but waaaaayy more fun to ride - so for recreation and exercise I would choose the Fatbike any day. Would love to see a 29x3 build Plus bike in the mix.

My mountain bike life changed completely when I purchased my Kona big Honzo. It’s 27.5 * 2.8. My wife has a specialized Ruze. It’s 27.5 * 3.0. Absolutely love riding around whether it’s the mountain or in the city or on a simple trail my wife and I have more confidence than ever.

I am a very casual, novice MTBer and my only off-road bike is a fat bike (Pugsley SpecOps). It perfectly fits your assessment of the fat bike. Great uphill traction but it feels cumbersome when you want to maneuver in tight situations. Being inexperienced it also makes up for my flaws on trail. I don't worry about big rocks, loose gravel, roots, etc. because the tires just don't care. You adequately sum up the joy of owning a fat bike every time you say "and now the fat bike!". You smile, growl and love it for the sheer happiness is brings you.

Love the video, I have an On One 27.5 X3.0 and I am really enjoying it. This is my first mountain bike and these videos are great for building my knowledge.

Great Video! Outstanding information... Thank You for Posting.

Fat bike because it’s my only trail bike, and I can ride it in the snow. Another great video Blake!

Got a 27.5 x 2.8 on my Diamondback and I LOVE IT!!!

Blake! Never fails to entertain. Loving all your videos. Make another comparison plus bike vs full suspension perhaps?

Komodo Expert 26+ Tires actually measure out to 28ers. Last year on my Gt Zaskar usually was in the back. This Year I'm waiting on them👍

Having too much pressure can make or break the ride of a fat bike with those huge fat tires. Hearing you mention "bounciness" makes me think the fat bike tire pressures were set a little on the high side for this video. Anyways, I enjoy seeing the fat bike coverage from you guys! Those things are practically a way of life for some people in AK. =)

Best combination is a beautiful hardtail with 27,5+ tire rear for a good traction en comfort and Twenty niner front for good rolling speed.👍👍💪

Fatbike ! Has more fun

Edits are sick! Love it!

I rode both a fat and a plus when I was test riding for my new bike. I had to go with the Plus (running 2.8 now). Felt better to me and I can go up to 3 inch tires. Probably go 3 inch and tubeless for my next tire setup. Been loving the Plus; does everything I want it to do.

I agree , I like both. I own a surly pugsley for snow and winter riding . Cannondale Habit 27.5” for the rest of the year on singletrack and gravel which is tight and lots of climbing .