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Articles by Julio

About Julio
Julio loves to ride bikes and the inner piece it brings. He also loves beer, doughnuts, and espresso. In his current capacity at Fat-Bike.com, he is serving as both a Test Pilot and Beer Shaman.
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Smith Resolve and Bobcat Review

August 25, 2022 Julio Comments Off on Smith Resolve and Bobcat Review
For me, sunglasses fall into the same category as helmets – mandatory.  Too many things to take out your eyeballs […]
FatBikes

2020 REEB Donkadonk Review

April 6, 2020 Julio 5
With my mission of relocating to the Front Range of Colorado complete, I was the logical (and all too willing) […]
Accessories

Steadyrack Fat Rack Review

February 27, 2020 Julio 1
As owner of a new garage (and house), I’ve been trying to sort out the bike storage situation.  I figured […]
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Bontrager Specter Helmet Review

August 29, 2019 Julio 3
Over the years I’ve owned lots of helmets –  Giro, Lazer, Bell, Specialized . . . I currently strap a […]
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ENVE M685 Wheelset and Fat Fork Review – by Julio

April 2, 2019 Julio 1
Way back in December I wrote an introduction to a new wheelset and fork from the carbon fiber maestros over […]
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45NRTH Dillinger 27.5×4.0 Review

February 15, 2019 Julio 3
As I was loading up the super blingy Why Cycles Big Iron outfitted with Enve Fat Fork and M685 Wheels […]
Components

First Look – ENVE M685 Fat-Bike Wheelset and Fat Fork

December 27, 2018 Julio Comments Off on First Look – ENVE M685 Fat-Bike Wheelset and Fat Fork
While there are currently a quite a few rim/wheel options out there in the fat-bike universe, one major player in […]
FatBikes

Specialized Fatboy Expert – The Three Way Review

February 5, 2018 Julio 3
  Way back in November, when it was still warm and snow-free here in the midwest, Gomez gave you a […]
Site News

509 Jabit III 29+ Review

November 23, 2017 Julio Comments Off on 509 Jabit III 29+ Review
Last time we spoke, I had just taken possession of one very green 509 Cycles Jabit III.  This particular Jabit […]
FatBikes

Framed Wolftrax Carbon Custom Review

April 13, 2017 Julio 1
Back in January, a Framed Wolftrax Carbon Custom landed in the Fat-Bike.com Bike Black Ribbon Test Pilot hanger bay.  You […]
FatBikes

Product Spotlight – Framed Wolftrax Carbon

February 20, 2017 Julio Comments Off on Product Spotlight – Framed Wolftrax Carbon
The testing lab at Fat-Bike.com was recently offered up a Framed Wolftrax Carbon fatbike to put through its paces.  Gomez reached […]
FatBikes

Sarma Vortex Review

February 8, 2016 Julio 3
Sarma first came onto the scene with the carbon Shaman, a fat-bike (as seen right here on FatdashBikedotCom)  followed by […]
Tires

Product Spotlight – Vittoria Bomboloni 29×3.0

April 6, 2015 Julio 7
Luckily for those of us with 29+ bikes, new tire offereings continue to trickle in. This year at FrostBike, Vittoria […]
Components

Sarma Naran 100 Carbon Wheelset

February 5, 2015 Julio 3
Sarma is newer company to the fat-bike scene but they bring to the table many years of aerospace composite experience […]
FatBikes

Specialized Fatboy Expert – More Time in the Saddle – Julio’s Review

February 2, 2015 Julio 6
  Back in mid-November, Fat-Bike.com majordomo Gomez sent a smoke signal my way and asked if I wanted to put some […]
Tires

Maxxis Mammoth – Tested & Reviewed

December 17, 2014 Julio 4
  As the fatbike tire market continues to grow, more and more big name tire makers are getting into the game. […]
Accessories

Initial Impressions – MK Fenders – Part III – A Short Term Review

February 28, 2012 Julio 4
Now that I’ve given you an overview and a detailed install of the MK Fat-bike Fenders, the lingering question still […]
Accessories

MK Fenders – Part II – The Install

February 21, 2012 Julio 2
In the last installment I talked about the drool worthiness of these MK Fat-bike Fenders. There is no doubt about […]
Accessories

Product Preview – MK Fat-bike Fenders

February 14, 2012 Julio 7
Fenders . . .  What can you really say? When there’s a need, there’s a need. They keep you and […]
Accessories

Time Tested Thursday – Küat NV – Fat Friendly Hitch Rack

December 1, 2011 Julio 7
A new car situation earlier this year found me in the market for a hitch rack. While not the owner […]
FatBikes

Murdered Out Schlick Northpaw – A Review

October 24, 2011 Julio Comments Off on Murdered Out Schlick Northpaw – A Review
With their growing popularity, there are now a number of choices for fat bike frames to be had.  There is […]

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