New FAT Chance Bicycles

fat-tony · March 20th, 2016, 9:24 AM

This is the category to post up those great new 2016 FAT Chance Bicycles frames and bikes that Fatcog members have been receiving from their recent orders. Please share here.

DocChill · April 14th, 2016, 2:04 PM

Hi FATfans,

my frame has been shipped yesterday - can't wait to hold it with my own hands!

Cheers,
Daniel

DocChill · May 6th, 2016, 6:30 AM

...is back

! I really love the frame:

Nearly 25 years later, when I saw a Yo Eddy in grello the first time, I got my own one - what could be better

?!

Cheers & best regards,
Daniel

fat-tony · May 6th, 2016, 4:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DocChill

...is back

! I really love the frame:

Nearly 25 years later, when I saw a Yo Eddy in grello the first time, I got my own one - what could be better

?!

Cheers & best regards,
Daniel

beautiful frame!

DocChill · May 12th, 2016, 9:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fat-tony

Beautiful frame!

Thanks a lot - I'm really happy with it

! My first brand new Yo Eddy - here you'll find more pictures.

Cheers,
Daniel

Hux · May 26th, 2016, 8:50 PM

OK, what am I missing here? Is the good Mr. Chance building up in Stowe?

Wookie · May 27th, 2016, 10:03 PM

http://fatchance.bike/

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hux

OK, what am I missing here? Is the good Mr. Chance building up in Stowe?

Bulleidawg · May 30th, 2016, 8:43 AM

I am shocked and a little disappointed at the lack of detailed ride reports/reviews of these bikes from both owners and the mountain bike press. The return was a much-publlicized event, yet crickets when it comes to the actual bikes.

Come on people!

Doug Carter · May 30th, 2016, 7:22 PM

Agreed. Is it too much to ask for just ONE unbiased review somewhere?

DocChill · June 1st, 2016, 3:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bulleidawg

I am shocked and a little disappointed at the lack of detailed ride reports/reviews of these bikes from both owners and the mountain bike press. The return was a much-publlicized event, yet crickets when it comes to the actual bikes.

Come on people!

...my one will be built-on maybe around spring 2017 at the earliest - firstly I have to save enough money to buy all these necessary components

! The frame was expensive enough. I have two young children - please understand that my preferences are a bit different at the moment

!

Cheers,
Daniel

Stingercut · June 1st, 2016, 6:40 AM

There have been a few ride reviews on FB. The concensus is that they have a lively ride, handle superbly through twisty single track and in many ways ride like the original Yos, which is a good thing. Iirc these reviews were of 27.5 not 29rs and top quality steel always ride so well.

I'm hoping for a full susser from them.

DocChill · June 1st, 2016, 10:09 AM

...some more pics of my new "baby":

...I'm really happy, that I got one of the first new Yo Eddy's

!

Cheers,
Daniel

Stingercut · June 1st, 2016, 1:11 PM

Grello is still such an iconic colour.

wesintl · June 1st, 2016, 8:53 PM

I think it rides really well. I'll admit though i have not really "ridden" too many 29'rs to really tell them apart. What I can say is mine rides well, tracks well, feels good and is pretty lively. I've ridden some fairly tight single track that has a lot of turns. 29rs like to roll and in tight single track it's harder to transition the bike back and forth. Also slow speed rolling isn't that great. probably better than most. This is somewhat nitpicking and I don't think this is particular to the new Yo's, it's 29rs in general.

It's a Fat though. Has same feels and tracking and riding characteristics as those that came before.

I would like to get a 27.5 next.

SMR · January 4th, 2017, 4:29 AM

Should receive my purple (same color as the one on the blog) 27.5, size large in a month or so. I will post pics when I receive it. I saw that purple frame and said I gotta have one of those. Can't wait to get back on a steel hardtail. This will be my 1st Fat Chance.

Stingercut · January 4th, 2017, 5:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SMR

Should receive my purple (same color as the one on the blog) 27.5, size large in a month or so. I will post pics when I receive it. I saw that purple frame and said I gotta have one of those. Can't wait to get back on a steel hardtail. This will be my 1st Fat Chance.

They are addictive

DocChill · May 3rd, 2017, 3:16 AM

...needs time, but takes form step by step:

Currently we are working on the wheelset (black Shimano XT-Hubs, DT Revolution Spokes in silver, combined with black DT Pro-Lock Nipples and Mavic XC 821 rims). I prefer a classic look to make a bow to the colourful 90s-era

!!!

More pics will come as soon as it gets

!

Maybe you like it -
cheers, Daniel

Stingercut · May 3rd, 2017, 9:30 AM

Neo Retro

Retro Dude · May 3rd, 2017, 10:37 AM

Grello looks great, green in the outdoor pics & yellow in the indoor pics.

DocChill · May 5th, 2017, 3:14 AM

...that you guys like the buildup until now

! For me it's a late completion of a childhood dream

! Here you'll find the complete album so far...

Cheers,
Daniel

wesintl · May 5th, 2017, 9:59 AM

looking fantastic!! wait til you ride it

dubya · August 13th, 2017, 12:03 AM

My frame is finished. It should be rolling by this time next week! http://s1250.photobucket.com/user/du...?sort=3&page=1

SMR · August 14th, 2017, 12:43 AM

Hi DocChill I just installed the Paul's seatpost clamp, what rear thru axle did you order from them? The 15x142xCourse 1.5?
Thanks

fiatjeepdriver · August 14th, 2017, 2:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SMR

Hi DocChill I just installed the Paul's seatpost clamp, what rear thru axle did you order from them? The 15x142xCourse 1.5?
Thanks

It'll take the 12x170mmx1.5 coarse

SMR · August 15th, 2017, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fiatjeepdriver

It'll take the 12x170mmx1.5 coarse

Great, thank you.

DocChill · January 30th, 2018, 6:26 AM

@SMR - ...a big sorry to you... I'didn't saw your question

!!! But I ordered also 12 x 170 mm x 1.5 coarse...

!

Here's a short update-pic for you quys:

...black Shimano XT-Hubs, DT Revolution Spokes in silver, combined with purple DT Standard Nipples and Mavic XC 821 rims with Onza Canis Tires

!

It will be ready soon

!

Have a nice day -
cheers, Daniel

dubya · January 31st, 2018, 11:01 AM

I got my 2.1 built up last summer but didn't find much time to ride, hoping this spring will be better when work isn't so bust. I went with a full XT M8000 group including brakes, DT Swiss M442 rims laced to red CK hubs with DT spokes and red nipples, red CK bottom bracket & headset, Thomson stem bars and seatpost with a Brooks C17 saddle. XT T8000 pedals with flats on one side clips on the other that I really like. Lots of red anodized bolts throughout.

I was running a 140mm Fox 34 Float Factory and 2.2" Ground Control tires but decided go sell the fox last month and ordered a matching rigid Yo Eddy fork and am going to try a 2.6" Specialized Butcher up front with a 2.3 Butcher in the rear.

I'm not sure how to post pics here from my phone but a few of you have seen it on Facebook anyway. Frame is a one off paint job, candy cherry up front fading to an emerald green in back with a nice lemon yellow at the transition. I ordered the fork solid candy cherry.

Anyone else have the rigid Yo fork? How do you like it? I'm looking forward to the front end being a bit lighter and stiffer with a bigger footprint.

DocChill · February 5th, 2018, 5:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dubya

I'm not sure how to post pics here from my phone but a few of you have seen it on Facebook anyway.

Your description sounds interesting - pics please

! It should be possible to connect from Facebook into this forum or

? Can anyone help...?

Although I love the Yo Eddy rigid fork I think, that the new Yo is build for a suspension fork. The rigid fork in a Yo 2.x looks much too long in my opinion. If you compare with an old one, you'll understand what I mean:

Yo can see, that the new Yo is designed for a suspension fork - that's why I used a Rock Shox SID for my 2.0

!

Cheers,
Daniel

dubya · February 6th, 2018, 4:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DocChill

Your description sounds interesting - pics please

! It should be possible to connect from Facebook into this forum or

? Can anyone help...?

Although I love the Yo Eddy rigid fork I think, that the new Yo is build for a suspension fork. The rigid fork in a Yo 2.x looks much too long in my opinion. If you compare with an old one, you'll understand what I mean:

Yo can see, that the new Yo is designed for a suspension fork - that's why I used a Rock Shox SID for my 2.0

!

Cheers,
Daniel

I have a 95 Yo Eddy in the same Sapphire Fade paint job you posted above. It's a suspension corrected BOI fork, as is the new rigid Yo fork I ordered for the 2.1. Of course it looks long, it's designed for 29"/27.5"+ wheels as opposed to 26" that my 95 is designed for.

Lashanda · April 19th, 2018, 8:53 AM

Hey,my frame has been shipped yesterday - can't wait to hold it with my own hands!

March 20th, 2016, 9:24 AM	#1
fat-tony Global Moderator Join Date: October 13th, 2004 Location: birmingham, al - usa Posts: 711	New FAT Chance Bicycles This is the category to post up those great new 2016 FAT Chance Bicycles frames and bikes that Fatcog members have been receiving from their recent orders. Please share here.

April 14th, 2016, 2:04 PM	#2
DocChill Senior Member Join Date: July 11th, 2012 Location: Ennigerloh-Westkirchen, Germany Posts: 147	Yo Eddy 2.0 Hi FATfans, my frame has been shipped yesterday - can't wait to hold it with my own hands! Cheers, Daniel

May 6th, 2016, 6:30 AM	#3
DocChill Senior Member Join Date: July 11th, 2012 Location: Ennigerloh-Westkirchen, Germany Posts: 147	Yo Eddy... ...is back ! I really love the frame: Nearly 25 years later, when I saw a Yo Eddy in grello the first time, I got my own one - what could be better ?! Cheers & best regards, Daniel

May 30th, 2016, 7:22 PM	#9
Doug Carter Global Moderator Join Date: July 7th, 2004 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 683	Agreed. Is it too much to ask for just ONE unbiased review somewhere? __________________ . 2003 Serotta* Fierte Cyclocross* 2000 Gunnar* Rockhound* 2006 Turner* Flux*

June 1st, 2016, 10:09 AM	#12
DocChill Senior Member Join Date: July 11th, 2012 Location: Ennigerloh-Westkirchen, Germany Posts: 147	The one, the only... ...some more pics of my new "baby": ...I'm really happy, that I got one of the first new Yo Eddy's ! Cheers, Daniel

May 26th, 2016, 8:50 PM	#6
Hux New Member Join Date: June 16th, 2012 Location: Burlington, MA Posts: 11	OK, what am I missing here? Is the good Mr. Chance building up in Stowe?

May 30th, 2016, 8:43 AM	#8
Bulleidawg New Member Join Date: August 6th, 2013 Location: Georgia Posts: 11	I am shocked and a little disappointed at the lack of detailed ride reports/reviews of these bikes from both owners and the mountain bike press. The return was a much-publlicized event, yet crickets when it comes to the actual bikes. Come on people!

June 1st, 2016, 6:40 AM	#11
Stingercut Senior Member Join Date: July 2nd, 2013 Location: London Posts: 558	There have been a few ride reviews on FB. The concensus is that they have a lively ride, handle superbly through twisty single track and in many ways ride like the original Yos, which is a good thing. Iirc these reviews were of 27.5 not 29rs and top quality steel always ride so well. I'm hoping for a full susser from them.

June 1st, 2016, 1:11 PM	#13
Stingercut Senior Member Join Date: July 2nd, 2013 Location: London Posts: 558	Grello is still such an iconic colour.

June 1st, 2016, 8:53 PM	#14
wesintl Member Join Date: November 8th, 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 34	I think it rides really well. I'll admit though i have not really "ridden" too many 29'rs to really tell them apart. What I can say is mine rides well, tracks well, feels good and is pretty lively. I've ridden some fairly tight single track that has a lot of turns. 29rs like to roll and in tight single track it's harder to transition the bike back and forth. Also slow speed rolling isn't that great. probably better than most. This is somewhat nitpicking and I don't think this is particular to the new Yo's, it's 29rs in general. It's a Fat though. Has same feels and tracking and riding characteristics as those that came before. I would like to get a 27.5 next. Last edited by wesintl; June 3rd, 2016 at 3:19 PM.

January 4th, 2017, 4:29 AM	#15
SMR New Member Join Date: December 31st, 2016 Location: Washington Posts: 10	Purple 27.5 on the way Should receive my purple (same color as the one on the blog) 27.5, size large in a month or so. I will post pics when I receive it. I saw that purple frame and said I gotta have one of those. Can't wait to get back on a steel hardtail. This will be my 1st Fat Chance.

May 3rd, 2017, 3:16 AM	#17
DocChill Senior Member Join Date: July 11th, 2012 Location: Ennigerloh-Westkirchen, Germany Posts: 147	The buildup of my Yo Eddy 2.0... ...needs time, but takes form step by step: Currently we are working on the wheelset (black Shimano XT-Hubs, DT Revolution Spokes in silver, combined with black DT Pro-Lock Nipples and Mavic XC 821 rims). I prefer a classic look to make a bow to the colourful 90s-era !!! More pics will come as soon as it gets ! Maybe you like it - cheers, Daniel

May 3rd, 2017, 9:30 AM	#18
Stingercut Senior Member Join Date: July 2nd, 2013 Location: London Posts: 558	Neo Retro

May 3rd, 2017, 10:37 AM	#19
Retro Dude Senior Member Join Date: September 5th, 2011 Location: Clay Posts: 470	Grello looks great, green in the outdoor pics & yellow in the indoor pics. __________________ inFATuated

May 5th, 2017, 3:14 AM	#20
DocChill Senior Member Join Date: July 11th, 2012 Location: Ennigerloh-Westkirchen, Germany Posts: 147	Really great... ...that you guys like the buildup until now ! For me it's a late completion of a childhood dream ! Here you'll find the complete album so far... Cheers, Daniel

May 5th, 2017, 9:59 AM	#21
wesintl Member Join Date: November 8th, 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 34	looking fantastic!! wait til you ride it

August 13th, 2017, 12:03 AM	#22
dubya Member Join Date: March 18th, 2017 Location: Wallskog Posts: 37	My frame is finished. It should be rolling by this time next week! http://s1250.photobucket.com/user/du...?sort=3&page=1

August 14th, 2017, 12:43 AM	#23
SMR New Member Join Date: December 31st, 2016 Location: Washington Posts: 10	Doc Chill what rear thru axle Hi DocChill I just installed the Paul's seatpost clamp, what rear thru axle did you order from them? The 15x142xCourse 1.5? Thanks

January 30th, 2018, 6:26 AM	#26
DocChill Senior Member Join Date: July 11th, 2012 Location: Ennigerloh-Westkirchen, Germany Posts: 147	...a short update... @SMR - ...a big sorry to you... I'didn't saw your question !!! But I ordered also 12 x 170 mm x 1.5 coarse... ! Here's a short update-pic for you quys: ...black Shimano XT-Hubs, DT Revolution Spokes in silver, combined with purple DT Standard Nipples and Mavic XC 821 rims with Onza Canis Tires ! It will be ready soon ! Have a nice day - cheers, Daniel

January 31st, 2018, 11:01 AM	#27
dubya Member Join Date: March 18th, 2017 Location: Wallskog Posts: 37	I got my 2.1 built up last summer but didn't find much time to ride, hoping this spring will be better when work isn't so bust. I went with a full XT M8000 group including brakes, DT Swiss M442 rims laced to red CK hubs with DT spokes and red nipples, red CK bottom bracket & headset, Thomson stem bars and seatpost with a Brooks C17 saddle. XT T8000 pedals with flats on one side clips on the other that I really like. Lots of red anodized bolts throughout. I was running a 140mm Fox 34 Float Factory and 2.2" Ground Control tires but decided go sell the fox last month and ordered a matching rigid Yo Eddy fork and am going to try a 2.6" Specialized Butcher up front with a 2.3 Butcher in the rear. I'm not sure how to post pics here from my phone but a few of you have seen it on Facebook anyway. Frame is a one off paint job, candy cherry up front fading to an emerald green in back with a nice lemon yellow at the transition. I ordered the fork solid candy cherry. Anyone else have the rigid Yo fork? How do you like it? I'm looking forward to the front end being a bit lighter and stiffer with a bigger footprint.

April 19th, 2018, 8:53 AM	#30
Lashanda New Member Join Date: April 19th, 2018 Location: United States Florida Posts: 4	Hey,my frame has been shipped yesterday - can't wait to hold it with my own hands! __________________ Play and win only here right now

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