[Northendzone]

my fatty has shimano xt brakes, they get a little stiff when it is -20 or so, but i find if i give a few pumps regulary they feel a little more lively.

i run tubes in my tires, my main reason is because i swap between studded and non-studded tires and i don't want to deal with the hassle of goop. it would be nice to shave a lb or so of rotational weight, but i tell myself that keeping it on makes me a stronger rider.

also don't want to deal with the odd hassle of having the tire go flat in the cold weather. i have also read that fat tires are a little more work to get seated.