If you haven't seen Pain & Gain with The Rock and Mark Wahlberg then it should definitely be on your to see list. That movie cracks me up every time I watch it!

Thanks for the information reply Carbon Dude. Sorry for the redundant question. Not long after I posted this I saw where you had posted this info in the other thread. Either way, it's a good little round-up/summary of what the options are right about now.

I think you may be right about that Tower Pro looking like the best option. The X-fusion line is attractive but after more investigation the forks run about the same price as the Manitou, and I'm actually kind of fond of the Manitou brand for some reason. Not sure why, never owned or even ridden one, guess I've read enough positive things about them over the past years.

Man, really wish I could've snagged a Tower Pro 120mm for $275.  SN - was it only the 80mm that were on sale for that price or all of the travel options? You happen to know if they cycle that deal on and off like a lot of these online shops do? Thanks.

Yes, the RM80C 80mm rim sample will be available next week.

Good to hear, Peter. Thanks.

Well I know the fat bike frames are just around the corner.. What's the status of the fat rims, Peter?

I've got nothing against Light Bikes but if you are ordering a frame and other parts as well, might as well save some shipping/paypal fees and get everything from one Chendor .  <--- Like that SN, I got to use your word, "Chendor".

That said, Hope Pro are fine hubs, I just like the DT Swiss stuff more as they are very nicely engineered.

Whoa. Hold the train. That's my word. I am official Chindor inventor guy

Looking better! The bottom text is much larger and more in proportion with the top text. I really like the new logo at the top of the site too. The one that just says "Chinertown" in front of the world. Think it's definitely an improvement. More simple and bold. Maybe use the one I quoted for stickers or t shirts or whatever, to let me people know what the site is about, and on the site just use the more plain one since it already says "Chinese Carbon MTB Forums" in the top right corner of the site anyways.

Hey kokos..

I like the idea of fat bikes but am fairly unfamiliar with them? What kind of weight could one expect to get a full carbon (frame and rims) fat bike?

Also, what about the tyres? Aren't they insanely heavy? Are companies making good progress in innovating and providing lighter tyres with tread patterns optimized for fat bike tyres and not just ported over from the smaller version of the tyre?