Did a 7km along the coastal line. With low tides, the hardened sand made it less harsh than I thought, but still a good workout. And I brought my water pump to give it a good rince before heading back home
I was looking to get a fat bike for next winter to enjoy the local snow trails, but being in a seaside area, the idea came to me that I could buy one sooner to enjoy a ride on the beach as well. My local bike retailer heavily discouraged me to do so since the salt and sand would most likely damage my components. So here what I was thinking:
Buy the cheapest used fat bike that I can find and use it without regrets at the beach. I'm talking something in the 300-400$ price range max. This could also give me a taste of the hobby before spending more money in it
Buy a more quality fat bike this winter, most likely a Bigfoot 2 or Bigfoot 1
Where does the group stand with this? Would buying a better bike first glance would risk damaging it with beach/sand riding? If I go the cheap way, any recommandation on brands and specs to look for?
Edit: Thanks for your feedback. I pulled the trigger on an online off-season deal for a Farley 5 since I've read good stuff about it here and on other post. Not sure if I'll ride it on the beach day one but your maintenance tips will definitely help me
Almost a year ago, my wife cheated on me and decided to leave with her new partner. It happened so quickly I was at shock and it took me a couple of months to get through it and accept things as they turned out to be. I got to the point where I'm satisfied with my current life, having my kids, my free time (we have a 50/50 guard), and mostly the calmness that I have in my life right now.
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Which brings me to my point: I still have zero interest in dating, not even approaching women for anything other than a friendly chat. It feels like having my kids already and knowing I won't want more, I feel in no rush to find another partner. And if I eventually find someone, it will be more purely for the quality of the relationship and not for the typical milestones that come with it (wedding, kids, house etc.)
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Maybe there's still some underlying trust issues there as well? I'm not sure but for the most part: life is good, life is peaceful.
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Just needed to write this somewhere. If you made it here, I wish you the best in your path.