Review: Why Cycles Big Iron V2
Even though Why Cycles’ titanium builds seemed like the perfect chance to create another fat bike, a non-compete clause meant we would have to wait. Eventually, we were shown the all-new Why Cycles Big Iron – a big titanium fat bike meant to run the biggest tires on the block.
In spite of the huge tire clearance, the adjustable dropouts allow for chain stay length as short as 445mm, or as long as 460mm. That adjustability also makes for a fat bike that can be run single speed, or as a belt drive, thanks to the split in the seat stay. V2 includes the move to a SRAM UDH dropout, and a new accessory mount, but the biggest change would have to be the geometry itself.
The ENVE has a much longer steerer tube – useful if you need it, not so much if you’re just cutting it down.To be fair to ENVE, their fork has a 3.5″ longer steerer tube so the weight difference may be closer than it seems. The ENVE is also the clear choice if you need the longest steerer tube possible for the tallest stack height. However, for me the Whisky is the better choice since it has external brake cable routing.
I’ve had sitting around for some time. These weigh in at 1334g for the front Gnarwhal, and 1253g for the Barbegazi. With that said, this is the first 27.5” fat bike build that has actually impressed me to the point of wanting to buy it.Other than the increased weight of 27.5” wheels and tires, the other thing to consider on a fat bike like this is q-factor. Obviously, with the ability to clear a 5” fat bike tire, your q-factor can only be so narrow. Generally, the wider the tires, the wider the q-factor.
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