I to was thinking that the greater mass of the Knard wheels might be the reason. While this comparison is only on pavement, I do know that the Fargo's wheels, with SnoCat rims and 60 mm Big Apple tires -- which roll very well on flat pavement, incidentally -- certainly require more effort to push up steep hills -- again, paved, compared to wheels with lighter rims and tires.
I also wonder if geometry is not another cause: one that forces you to lean forward when you are used to sitting back may well wear you out faster. At any rate, I'd be interested in the upshot -- whether the OP gets used to the Krampus, or modifies the gearing, or ditches it. Interesting discussion for me, who have so often thought I'd like a fat tired off road bike (fat = considerably fatter than 50 to 65 mm). On Sat, Apr 26, 2014 at 1:35 PM, Garth <garth...@gmail.com> wrote: > I'm guessing the rotational weight difference is what you are feeling. > Compare the weight of your Atlantis tires and rims, to that of the > Surly's. It's likely more, but I don't know your Atlantis wheels. > 700g for a 700c Rabbit hole rim > 1205-1229g for the Knard 29 x 3" 27 tpi > http://fat-bike.com/2012/01/tire-weights-for-fat-bikes/ > > A 700c Synergy weighs 500g > fill-in-your-tire-here :) > > I'm going to guess off the cuff you're going to have over a pound per > wheel more rotational weight. Some will say it does not matter, some say > it does. To me, yes, it does, and yet, it does not. For the bottom line is, > Do I enjoy riding the bike as I define my Joy of Riding ? > > And finally, each bike is it's own Bike. the Surly isn't a Rivendell, so > comparing the two , unless it pleases you to do so, is an exercise in > futility :) An apple is an apple, an orange and orange. Love them both or > neither or one , I get to choose !!!!!!! > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ Patrick Moore Albuquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Etats Unis -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
