I would love to build a bike like one of these, any updates from the OP?
What do you guys think about fat tire vs mtb? All I see is marketing saying fat tire is the way to go for hunting…mud, snow, all terrain…. seems like mountain bikes sure go a lot of places with standard tires too though. Thoughts from the riders here?
For me, it all depends on terrain that you hunt on which type of bike to choose. I hunt north east Texas, south west Arkansas, and the ouachita national forest mountains in Arkansas.
I technically have almost a “plus” sized bike with a tire width of 2.35 I believe. Not super skinny and not too fat. With my hub driven motor, I go up and down anything. Literally, I can pedal assist up a steep mountain. I also hunt in the bottoms on Arkansas and around a lake in Texas, and mud can be a factor.
For the most part, with a decent bike, it doesn’t make much difference for me. I am also 190 lbs minus any hunting gear. Probably at 230 or so with full gear and bow.
I will say I have hardly any experience with snow. If we get snow, it is like an inch and is gone the next day. A fat tire bike may make a difference in deep snow drift.
I really don’t think you can go wrong with a regular mtb or a fat tire. Both will get the job done.
My buddy has a fat tire and is super comfortable to ride compared to mine, but mine is able to output more power. There are multiple different angles that you can go with it. It depends on your hunt style, desire for output/comfort, and the terrain you hunt.
Hope that helps a bit!