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Fat bike vs mountain bike: Making the right choice

If you’re looking to take on the trails and handle anything the environment can throw at you, should you be riding a mountain bike or a fat bike? We examine these two awesome bike types and explore why a couple of centimetres of tyre width makes all the difference.

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Canyon.com Published: Apr 30, 2024
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