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Originally Posted by Rig-Rat
I just pulled the trigger on a " Real " Bike. Bought a 2017 Rocky Mountain Growler 750. It's a plus size bike so with a set of studded tires I should be able to run it all year round. Tried to get the best all round bike for trails and downhill. Pick it up on the long weekend.
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The plus bikes are great but they do not take the place of a FAT BIKE. I bought a Specialized Stumpjumper Comp (actually two as one for the wife also) and the 3 inch tires and 27.5 wheels are a dream especially if converted to tubeless so you can run low pressures. They will work in the winter and with studs could be used on some trails and roads but won't provide sufficient flotation for use on winter trails. As a result I ended up getting a plus sized FAT BIKE and these are a blast but still require studded tires if there is any amount of ice. Some areas even limit biking on winter trails to bikes with a minimum width of 3.7 inches so something to keep in mind. Studded tires for a fat bike don't come cheap!