Fatbikes, of all things…

  • 𝒍𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒏@lemmy.one
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    1 year ago

    OP username checks out as my response 😅

    That’s a really, really high theft rate. Interesting to see that the Dutch are showing an interest in this style of bike though, as it’s quite different from the usual upright/granny bikes.

    I do wonder how easy is it to get fatbike parts there? I own a Dutch bike outside of the NL and it’s very difficult to get replacement inner tubes and rollerbrake grease as an example. Last time I did maintenance on the IGH I ended up using mineral ATF bath and a red lithium based grease to repack, couldn’t find anywhere that had the Shimano stuff in stock at a sensible price

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      1 year ago

      The Netherlands recently passed a law requiring helmets on mopeds. This makes mopeds less interesting leading to fat bikes being more attractive, because a helmet is not required on a fat bike.

    • FlembleFabber@sh.itjust.works
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      1 year ago

      I don’t know if the parts are available, but if they are, they are pobably very expensive just like the fatbikes themselves

    • IWantToFuckSpez@kbin.social
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      1 year ago

      The majority of fatbike riders I’ve seen are lazy teens. These are not the people that want to ride bikes. Usually these kind of people would’ve bought a scooter or moped the moment they turn 16.