Fat tire mountain bikes: bicycle with oversized tires
Bikes with over-sized tires " Fat tire mountain bikes " Fat tire mountain bikes , also known as fat bikes, are a type of off-road bicycle with oversized tires designed to handle rough terrain. The tires typically measure 3.8 inches or wider and are inflated to low pressure, providing more surface area and better traction on soft surfaces like sand, snow, and mud. Fat bikes were originally developed for use on snow and sand, but they have since become popular for off-road riding in general. The larger tires allow riders to float over obstacles that would slow down or stop a traditional mountain bike. This makes fat bikes ideal for exploring wild and remote areas, as well as for extreme conditions like winter riding. The first fat bikes were developed in the 1980s, but it wasn't until the 2000s that they started to gain popularity. Today, many top bike manufacturers produce fat bikes, with models ranging from beginner-level to high-end professional bikes. S...