Snowy weather is just around the corner for much of Canada, so its time to dust off those fat tires, pull on your balaclava, and get ready to explore!
Check out this selection of new 2015 gear and essentials, available from your local independent bicycle retailer.
New for 2015, Axiom has expanded their Streamliner rack offering – quite literally – to include fat bike and 29er options. The Fatliner rack is disc compatible and offers clearance up to 26 x 5.0” tires on dropouts spaced 170-190mm apart. Mounts to bikes with or without eyelets! MSRP: $ 65 CAD.
This unconventional ‘bicycle rack’ is a favourite! Attach large bottles or other lightweight gear to your fat bike via 3-bolt bottle cage pattern. 6.6lb cargo limit. MSRP $45 CAD.
Vee Tire Co.’s Snowshoe lineup
This folding bead tire has directional, well-spaced lugs, and is available in three models: original Snowshoe at 26 x 4.5”, XL Studded at 26 x 4.8” with 240 studs, and XL Studless with 240 pockets for stud customization. MSRP: $150, $230, and $165 CAD, respectively.
Vee Tire Co. Bulldozer and H-Billie 
Optimized for trail riding, the Bulldozer and its little brother have center tread knobs which roll smooth and stick to the trail while shedding mud and muck. Available in 26x 4.7” ($154 CAD) and 4.25” ($145 CAD).
45NRTH Vanhelga Tubeless Fatbike Tire
Aggressive winter tire with open tread design to provide great traction and minimize snow and ice buildup. Tubeless ready! Comes in 26 x 4.00”. MSRP: $146 CAD (60 TPI; $188 CAD (120 TPI).
There’s no doubt these are the granddaddy of winter riding boots! Complete with grippy Vibram outsole, filled with Primaloft insulation, and a waterproof and breathable outer membrane. SPD cleat, or flat pedal compatible. MSRP: $375 CAD.
Stay warm with Endura’s full length insulated and windproof bibs. MSRP $193 CAD.
Serfas True Mini rechargeable lights
When riding by moonlight isn’t quite enough, check out Serfas’ lightweight rechargeable LED front lights, available in 505, 305, and 155 lumens. MSRP: $90, $70, and $55 CAD, respectively.
*All MSRP pricing in CAD & is subject to change