The weekend started out with a late night drive down to Colorado Springs, which is home to Borealis bikes. I figure, who better to build my custom Echo than the very people that designed it? A few bucks and a six pack of beer later, my new baby was ready for her maiden voyage...
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While there have been a few companies that have been quietly producing fat bikes under the mainstream radar for many years now. it's safe to say That surly bikes was the first company to really bring these big tired behemoths into the limelight.
Us cyclists living here on the front range are an interesting bunch. We have the pleasure of seeing some of the craziest cycling designs and inventions bestowed upon the world of cycling. From custom built recumbent cycles, to cargo bikes you could transport your old t.v. to the dump with, these are just some of the things we see on an everyday basis. Because of this bias, I think its very safe to say we were all a little skeptical when we all saw our first fat bike...
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