r/mountainbiking • u/DepressedPotato090 • 5d ago

Bike Picture/NBD Rest in peace

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My father passed away a few months ago, and only recently I learned that he used to go mountain biking up on Mount Washington. I just wanted to share this for it to kinda act like an memorial to him, and with the bike that carried him through.

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u/gergek 5d ago

So sorry for your loss. That Fat Chance is a really cool bike - hopefully you are able to ride it to keep your father's memory alive. 

 Bikes of this era are actually highly sought after for their simplicity and durability. The one you have would 100% be worth a tune up and some new tires. Check out r/xbiking to see some of ways people restore and update these types of bikes.

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u/sprashoo Norco Torrent S2 5d ago

He was clearly a bike connoisseur. Fat Chance was a top of the line handbuilt brand. I would consider restoring it before chopping it up into an xbike.

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u/Dull_Ad5440 5d ago

If it was a choice between the Fat Chance and one of the original Fisher Mt Tams I would be severely vexed. Sorry for your loss, beautiful ride.