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[Upchuck]

1999 Yo Eddy! SS conversion.
http://gallery.mtbr.com/data/mtbr/721/medium/236688P2190025.JPG
1992 Slim Chance all original build.
http://gallery.mtbr.com/data/mtbr/1192/medium/92_Fat_City_Slim_Chance.JPG
1989 Wicked Fat Chance all original build. Currently has skinwalls, Fat Chance handlebar and a shorter stem.
http://gallery.mtbr.com/data/mtbr/1043/medium/WickedFatChanceSideView.JPG
1985 Fat Chance Kicker SS conversion w/ WTB Dirtdrops.
http://gallery.mtbr.com/data/mtbr/1193/medium/85_Fat_Chance_Kicker.JPG

[K-Man]

Perfect!

:D

[north20]

Beeeauuutiful ! You certainly have a knack for keeping your rigs pristine :)

And I second Mr. Rosengarth's Powergrips's nod ... until the snow melts my old Suntour XC Pros w/ Powergrips are the only pedals that will see any use.

Thanks for sharing the pics.

[Billy2FAT]

Thats a nice gaggle of Fats congrats your a lucky individual!! Ther are about 9 in my long standing circle of friends(including the two of my own). They are such a great handling bike ! I have a 95 Wicked Lite and a 94 Buck. sweeet..is the only word out of my mouth as soon as I throw a leg over at the start of every ride!

[jh4rt]

That SLIM is amazing. The spec on that bike is almost perfect too, except those pedals and that double-wrap on the bars. ;-P

[Upchuck]

That SLIM is amazing. The spec on that bike is almost perfect too, except those pedals and that double-wrap on the bars. ;-P

Hehehe, I expected as much from you. The original wrap was just too hard on my delicate hands. Besides, she's not just a garage queen. She's actually getting out and seeing some action!

And as far as the pedals, I don't recall the seller ever offering to part with an original set from that era...

[Upchuck]

Thats a nice gaggle of Fats congrats your a lucky individual!! Ther are about 9 in my long standing circle of friends(including the two of my own). They are such a great handling bike ! I have a 95 Wicked Lite and a 94 Buck. sweeet..is the only word out of my mouth as soon as I throw a leg over at the start of every ride!

Pictures! I need pictures! Love to see the Wicked Lite and Buck.

[Upchuck]

Beeeauuutiful ! You certainly have a knack for keeping your rigs pristine :)

And I second Mr. Rosengarth's Powergrips's nod ... until the snow melts my old Suntour XC Pros w/ Powergrips are the only pedals that will see any use.

Thanks for sharing the pics.

Powergrips and Chuck Taylor All Stars are a beautiful thing. :D

[Billy2FAT]

Heres a shot of the Wicked. It was one of the last 5 at the factory, and since I had just bought my Buck,Matt gave me choice of colors ;So I went with the team color for 96. It really is a cool ride I put a Z-Max on the front and a Primalraptor on the back last week for some snow riding. Oh yeah and a coat of wax:D

[Upchuck]

I don't see the pics. :confused:
Heres a shot of the Wicked. It was one of the last 5 at the factory, and since I had just bought my Buck,Matt gave me choice of colors ;So I went with the team color for 96. It really is a cool ride I put a Z-Max on the front and a Primalraptor on the back last week for some snow riding. Oh yeah and a coat of wax:D

[Billy2FAT]

http://www.dirtragmag.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15802

You can see it here somehow the siye won't let me post pics:confused:

[Upchuck]

http://www.dirtragmag.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15802

You can see it here somehow the siye won't let me post pics:confused:

I think it has something to do with the file name when the photos are on DirtRag's gallery. I tried to link pics from my DirtRag album and it didn't work either.

[robcycle]

I'm pretty sure I'm in love with all of your bicycles. :o

-Rob.

[jh4rt]

Could we see a pic of that last fat? The one not built? I hear it is legend... Let's get it up here for posterity.

[Upchuck]

Nuttin' legend about it. She's just a purty garage queen hanging in my vault. Nary a scratch. Not even in the dropouts.
Frame: 1989 NOS Fat Chance
Fork: 1989 NOS Unicrown Fork
Paint: Original Grey w/ Silver glitter Yellow lettering
BB: 1989 NOS Press Fit BB/spindle
Seat Collar: 1989 NOS Fat
Hang Tag signed by the Fat Crew
http://gallery.mtbr.com/data/mtbr/1241/medium/1989_Fat_Chance_NOS_1.JPG
http://gallery.mtbr.com/data/mtbr/1241/medium/1989_Fat_Chance_NOS_5.JPG
http://gallery.mtbr.com/data/mtbr/1241/medium/1989_Fat_Chance_NOS_4.JPG
http://gallery.mtbr.com/data/mtbr/1241/medium/1989_Fat_Chance_NOS_3.JPG
http://gallery.mtbr.com/data/mtbr/1241/medium/1989_Fat_Chance_NOS_2.JPG

Could we see a pic of that last fat? The one not built? I hear it is legend... Let's get it up here for posterity.

[Upchuck]

I charge by the hour. Just change the sheets before you leave.;)
I'm pretty sure I'm in love with all of your bicycles. :o

-Rob.

[jh4rt]

I charge by the hour. Just change the sheets before you leave.;)

I'm so proud to be your friend !!! :p:eek:

[Billy2FAT]

Hang Tags are COOL! I have the one from my Buck and the FAT logo that was on the original box!

[robcycle]

I charge by the hour. Just change the sheets before you leave.;)You mean wipe the seat, right? :p

What's the going rate, and is it more if I get 'er muddy?:eek:

-Rob.

[Seth.keena]

Goodness me, it seems those rigs are of outstanding quality.

[Upchuck]

As long as we're not talking about that Virginia mud. I hear that gets every where. ;)
You mean wipe the seat, right? :p

What's the going rate, and is it more if I get 'er muddy?:eek:

-Rob.

[Upchuck]

Thanks, Seth. Hey, what were you riding on your trip from Minneapolis to Oregon? Did you record your adventure for others to enjoy?
Goodness me, it seems those rigs are of outstanding quality.

[robcycle]

As long as we're not talking about that Virginia mud. I hear that gets every where. ;)That's what makes it so good!:p

-Rob.

[BMAC]

I have a Hite-Rite and a 18tooth mountain quad tamer that would finish off one of your Fats.

[davkatreb]

As long as we're not talking about that Virginia mud. I hear that gets every where. ;)
Them bikes ain't never SEEN mud! Still, I must ask you to pardon my boner.:D

[Upchuck]

Well I must admit, you are correct. But that's only because California mud makes for some really angry Sierra Clubbers. :mad:

However, the Wicked just saw 20 miles of rocky, narrow singletrack on Sunday.
Them bikes ain't never SEEN mud! Still, I must ask you to pardon my boner.:D

[Upchuck]

Send me a PM or email. I was thinking of getting a Hite-Rite and Quad Tamer for my Wicked. I'm racing it in the vintage class at the Keyesville Classic (http://www.ssfta.com/)this March.

Here's a quote from the website:
"Has time passed you by? Do you feel like the bike industry has taken the soul out of the mountain bike? Does "nine inches of travel" mean to you the measure of the height that your bike bucks your bum above the seat, not suspension? Hyraulic disk brakes and carbon fiber make you groan with oily plastic disgust?

Well my friend, have I got good news for you! This year Keyesville will have Vintage Bike Races, Cross Country and Downhill and Short Track. Two classes, ten to 19 year old classics that can still kick the trail tail of the newest bikes, and 20 years and older bikes that started this whole Mountain Bike phenomenon."


I have a Hite-Rite and a 18tooth mountain quad tamer that would finish off one of your Fats.

[davkatreb]

really angry Sierra Clubbers
They ain't bad, deep fried. 'Course, you really oughtta parboil 'em first.

[mimbresman]

Here's a quote from the website:
"Has time passed you by? Do you feel like the bike industry has taken the soul out of the mountain bike? Does "nine inches of travel" mean to you the measure of the height that your bike bucks your bum above the seat, not suspension? Hyraulic disk brakes and carbon fiber make you groan with oily plastic disgust?

Well my friend, have I got good news for you! This year Keyesville will have Vintage Bike Races, Cross Country and Downhill and Short Track. Two classes, ten to 19 year old classics that can still kick the trail tail of the newest bikes, and 20 years and older bikes that started this whole Mountain Bike phenomenon."

This is the main reason I miss the USA. I don't miss mass-marketing big-box stores, I don't miss my family all that much...I miss this kind of stuff! Boy howdy, just to get in the car and drive some place new with my bike to ride. My Merlin could ride in the 10 - 19 category...Jeez! I wish I still had my original Trek...too bad it broke.

[jh4rt]

They ain't bad, deep fried. 'Course, you really oughtta parboil 'em first.
They taste a lot like spotted owl when deep fried. However, grilling them makes them taste closer to grilled bald eagle.

[Seth.keena]

I rode a Surly Cross Check, using racks. I liked that bike because its astonishingly versatile, and I don't feel too bad beating the shit outta it. As for what you can see of the ride, I just graduated out of the film age and don't feel like scanning a ton of photos(on a scanner I don't have). It was stupid cool ride tho, It was a one way ride as I was moving to the farm from Mpls.

Hanukkah I got a digital, and will be sharing my rides through Oregon, South America, and all over the World.
Stellar bikes my friend. Cant wait to flex my 14 speed Gunnar.

[Upchuck]

That's too cool, Seth. I envy you for your ability to do those things. Make sure you post up so we can live vicariously through your adventures.
I rode a Surly Cross Check, using racks. I liked that bike because its astonishingly versatile, and I don't feel too bad beating the shit outta it. As for what you can see of the ride, I just graduated out of the film age and don't feel like scanning a ton of photos(on a scanner I don't have). It was stupid cool ride tho, It was a one way ride as I was moving to the farm from Mpls.

Hanukkah I got a digital, and will be sharing my rides through Oregon, South America, and all over the World.
Stellar bikes my friend. Cant wait to flex my 14 speed Gunnar.

[Seth.keena]

Im honered by your interest, Mabey I can swing by and we can kick fenders and eat dirt on my way South.
That green Wicked fat chance looks like a solid distance rig, any trips on 'er? How bout up to the SSCX in Napa in '08?

[jh4rt]

Im honered by your interest, Mabey I can swing by and we can kick fenders and eat dirt on my way South.
That green Wicked fat chance looks like a solid distance rig, any trips on 'er? How bout up to the SSCX in Napa in '08?
Seth.

If you are headed this way, I'm up for riding with you as well.

--jim

[Upchuck]

Gimme a heads up when you'll be out this way and we'll ride.
I just got the Wicked set up properly for riding. It had a 160mm stem and Scott AT bars, not my bag. She's only recently been seeing the trail. I'm going to race it in a couple months.
Im honered by your interest, Mabey I can swing by and we can kick fenders and eat dirt on my way South.
That green Wicked fat chance looks like a solid distance rig, any trips on 'er? How bout up to the SSCX in Napa in '08?

[rockyrider]

Gimme a heads up when you'll be out this way and we'll ride.
I just got the Wicked set up properly for riding. It had a 160mm stem and Scott AT bars, not my bag. She's only recently been seeing the trail. I'm going to race it in a couple months.Geez, a 160mm stem! That's like doing a handstand on the front axle. :eek: :D

[Upchuck]

Geez, a 160mm stem! That's like doing a handstand on the front axle. :eek: :D
It was pretty uncomfortable until I changed it. Look at the difference:
BEFORE
http://gallery.mtbr.com/data/mtbr/1043/medium/WickedFatChanceSideView.JPG
AFTER
http://gallery.mtbr.com/data/mtbr/1043/medium/WickedFatChanceSideViewSkinwalls.JPG