Mongoose Dolomite ALX in 2024 - Best Fat Tire Bike for Snow Riding?

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Mongoose Dolomite ALX in 2024 - Best Fat Tire Bike for Snow Riding?

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The Mongoose Dolomite ALX was a great bike in 2021 when it was released. I modified the bike in 2022 to be a snow bike. 2024 starts with a rare snow and ice event that has shut down the city. That means it's time to put the ALX back in action as a snow rider.
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@Brother_Pugz 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the awesome content!

@KevCentral 6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much 👍🏻

@thomash7573 7 ай бұрын

I love my ALX in the snow. Especially with the BBSHD on it!

@michaelsprinzeles4022 7 ай бұрын

I have plans for an HD on mine too. How is your chain-line? Did you need an after market chain ring to offset for lower gears? On my other bikes the chain would bend too much in low gear so an after market chain ring like a Lekie was needed.

@thomash7573 7 ай бұрын

@@michaelsprinzeles4022 It was the 42T option when I ordered the kit from Eunorau. Lucked out that it was a narrow-wide with good offset. It is in a straight line with the second largest ring on the wheel. I can use all gears without problem but I usually leave it on that ring when using throttle only. Good power and decent top end and better on the motor.

@michaelsprinzeles4022 7 ай бұрын

@@thomash7573 Yes, thanks. I'm familiar with the HD & 02 and like an offset 42T narrow wide best for being able to use all the gears. I just wasn't sure of the stock chain line (I hate the stock rings for drops & chain line) or if an offset aftermarket one would rub the chainstay. You've set my mind at ease. You're lucky to have found the Eunorau option because the other offset narrow wide chain rings are much more expensive (& I can't imagine that they perform any better). Thank you!

@bassw1758 7 ай бұрын

Forget that, I have the Juneau with the 1000w Bafang 6.5 hub, riding that thing in the snow is borderline suicidal.

@michaelsprinzeles4022 7 ай бұрын

@@bassw1758 Unlike a hub drive, with a mid-drive you can change the torque going to the ground with the bikes gearing. Like with a car, if you're sliding too much go up 1 gear. On my e-mtb I swapped my 100 watt HD controller for a 2500 watt controller. I can ride my e-mtb even in the snow (if I have to). I can't wait to slap an HD on my ALX for more pleasurable snow riding.

@tomrichards6207 7 ай бұрын

I'd love to see a fat bike version of the Hyper X Carbon. Built to modern fat bike standards. Capable of handling 4.8" -5.05" tires and a decent 1×11 wide range drive train. 😊

@EBikeBuilder_ 7 ай бұрын

Kev Thanks for your dolomite ALX videos!! They are part of what originally inspired me to build my Dolomite a few years ago. Which is now a dual motor awd ebike. These bikes are so much fun, Especially as an Ebike conversion. I wish I would have got the ALX!! I've never seen it on sale though.

@bassw1758 7 ай бұрын

Fat bike keeps me sane in the long NH winters, but every snow is different, sometimes the bike slices through the snow with ease, and some times the snow will stick to the tires making every pedal stoke a chore.

@Moto4Husky 5 ай бұрын

When I'm not on a dirt bike or pit bike, I'm usually on my fat bike which is the Dolomite ALX. I use it all 4 seasons for trail riding and nothing more. Its great in snow, sand, mud, roots, shallow water, and offtrail areas that can offer all sorts of crap. Did a few upgrades such as a new saddle, grips, pedals, and a stem raiser and made it all the better. No complaints. Very capable bike and perfect for 1 bike owners who want to ride all seasons in any condition. No matter what the weather is, you can ride this thing in it.

@plokmko0 7 ай бұрын

My fat tire ebike is phat !!! Powersliding with the throttle is what I wait all year for ... 😊

@victorvannatter312 3 ай бұрын

This is why I put a bbshd on my dolomite ALX. Don’t get tired anymore

@tarstarkusz 7 ай бұрын

Hey Kevin, why don't you do a conversion for your fat tire bike? I'm sure you can find a supplier to sponsor the video. I've actually been considering building an ebike so I can get exactly what I want. It would be nice to see an example of what to expect. I would think your audience in particular would be highly receptive to a kit vs buying a pre-built ebike. After all, one of the central themes of your channel is upgrading bikes.

@KevCentral 7 ай бұрын

I’ve never been a channel that attracts any parts or other sponsors. Calling it like it is must deter most companies 😂

@michaelsprinzeles4022 7 ай бұрын

Agree 110%! In the meantime, check out JohnnyNerdOut for DIY builds. He's mid-drive centric & he mostly shows off his client builds but he does have an instructional video for how to install a Bafang mid-drive.

@johndor1904 7 ай бұрын

I rode my Dolomite ALX in the snow today too. I also have not ridden it since the last time it snowed. Before fatbikes, i'd just ride my mtb or CX/urban bike, I cant believe i ever lived without my mongoose snow bike!! I rode it around the hood in 6-8" of snow. The bike always gets attention, and I let people try it out

@brianfranta9549 7 ай бұрын

Although this year in Minnesota is a bust as far as the snow goes but we have plenty of cold so far. The ALX has held up in stock form (did have a cassette failure) for a few winters now with the help of studded tires. We run the fat tire bikes on frozen lakes, snow covered paved trails, and we actually groom the single track trails that we ride the mountain bikes on in the summer.

@charleswhite7612 7 ай бұрын

Love your vids. Boy, what you described about your weather is EXACTLY, word for word, what happened here in Salem, Oregon this week. Crazy. Take care.👍😉

@charleswhite7612 7 ай бұрын

We had one day of cold temps and snow (before it turned to an ice rink). I commuted on a mid-fattie ebike and had a blast!😃👍

@tarstarkusz 7 ай бұрын

About 6 years ago I had to go to another part of the city. I decided to take the bike and the bus rather than drive. I was there much longer than anticipated. It was supposed to be a 1/2 hour that turned into 5 hours. In that 5 plus hours (waiting for and then taking 2 buses), 5-6" of snow fell on the ground. I had to bike the last 3 miles with 700x32 tires. Even with the thinner tires, it was still at least 3 times more effort than on clear streets. Like you said, it's like going up a steep hill. It slid all over the place too. Almost fell a few times.

@KevCentral 7 ай бұрын

Wow. Thanks for sharing. That sounds like the type of ride that countours the saddle around the pucker as it slides around

@TangoDelta_Gen2 7 ай бұрын

I was on a work trip in Florence all week during all this. I can agree, no salt was distributed haha. But was a good trip. Had to work the few days the WWTP wasn’t frozen so didn’t have a chance to bike or rent a bike. Glad you got out and enjoyed it!

@ecopennylife 7 ай бұрын

LOL, you needed ski goggles with ski helmet for that ride 😅

@CrazyDiamond.critter 7 ай бұрын

Yeup, add a decent heavy balaclava, and you're good to go.

@Wile-E-Coyote_Super_Genius 7 ай бұрын

Nice to se the Dolomite again. I love mine and I'm sure its awesome in the snow and wouldve been the bike to have when I delivered papers in the 70s vs a single speed cruiser, but I did my time in the cold and will wait for spring.

@slackerjo 7 ай бұрын

Canadian here - Well done, 0F (-18C) is pretty cold, even for here.

@KevCentral 7 ай бұрын

The funny thing is I told one of my friends in Québec what temp it was and she asked me if we even had heaters in our houses in Alabama 😂. Her only exposure to the south has been in the summer, so I can see where her impression would be that it’s even warm here in the winter….and to be fair I think I’ve asked her if she had an air conditioner at one point or another 😂

@slackerjo 7 ай бұрын

Ha ha, we get Alabama humidity in Quebec and Ontario.

@michaelsprinzeles4022 7 ай бұрын

You're lucky! I got out for just under 1 hour on my ALX this year, before roads were salted & plowed. I'm almost up to 2 hours in 2 years (like with you, it only got used in fresh snow). You need a balaclava for cold rides. I will eventually add a mid-drive to my ALX (as I have with my other bikes) so I can ride it more regularly more often. Just FYI on another topic: On my snow ride I had just replaced my rechargeable light batteries. After my ride I kept the lights on, being curious after your queery. The batteries had been sitting for at least 3 months and kept my lights bright for 8 to 10 hours respectively (I had 2 lights). They continued to run getting dimmer & dimmer up to 12 to 14 hours respectively. Not scientific but it should answer your question, somewhat.

@JaredUnashamed 7 ай бұрын

I will own a fat tire bike some day. We get a decent amount of snow here in southern Missouri. It's pretty cold and I get lazy and drive to work cause I can, but some day I will own one even if it's just for fun and not for commuting.

@joshuabuilds3051 7 ай бұрын

Ski goggles. I commute in them. I would say riding through powder in 2.25 knobby tires aired down to 13 psi, requires 100% more power than the same bike with 2.20 slicks and 22 psi on dry ground. Im gonna be so fast next spring.. i hope.

@oscarloaiza1111 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the update man! greta video, I got the ALX recently and been enjoying it so much, its very fun! I def want to upgrade the breaks soon.

@FrankySilverFace 7 ай бұрын

I have family near Birmingham. They said they had a snow day and sent a pic. LOL I had to laugh cus I'm in the snow belt but I realize they have no snow tires and no road salt. I get it.

@Brother_Pugz 6 ай бұрын

Beautiful Dolomite! Kentucky snow lasts at least 3.6 minutes longer than your snow. At least in my area..... I've got a bikes direct fat tire bike from years ago. Lotta fun when you can make it happen! But I gotta admit, it feels weird pumping the wider cranks and tires. Kinda like rodeo bull riding I guess. Even with the wider knobbies and lower air pressure, I still find myself on the ground every time I ride it. But that's low skill level on my part for sure. LOL

@KevCentral 6 ай бұрын

3.6 minutes longer. That’s funny 😂

@user-fo9ri5dy7b 7 ай бұрын

I ride a Roadmaster quarry ridge 29 in the winter so far it hasn't given me a feel of confidence it's been doing good on the ice and packed snow but when I get an accumulation it gets a bit squiley

@harrygrimley4352 7 ай бұрын

Very nice.

@bradbell4055 6 ай бұрын

I got my alx the same time you got yours about a year later a new Farley 7 and realized after a years riding I wish I would have bought the Farley 5 unless your a real aggressive rider front suspension isn't necessary with fat tires

@madjh8 7 ай бұрын

Moongoose is and was a nice brand, I will not consider a big box brand because has some history and have some cool stuff. My SS Maurice was amazing. It handles very nice and can do some single tracks with no modifications. I love it. The freedom thickslic tires cand handle stairs, roots etc bery good choice, not a fast rolling tire but perfect for fun.

@fenceyhen4249 4 ай бұрын

I love this channel

@helidude3502 7 ай бұрын

I thought we might get some snow in Houston so I could play on my fat tire bikes and get a couple cool photos. If there was any, I didn’t see it. I’m ready for warmer days myself. Others deal with extreme cold weather like any normal day. But I don’t like it. I’ve at least gotten our household prepped enough that it’s just an uncomfortable inconvenience.

@KevCentral 7 ай бұрын

I actually like riding (trail riding) in colder weather. However, that’s cold weather by normal Alabama winter standard: high or 50 with a low of 30-ish. I don’t handle 0 degrees well

@ricksantana1016 7 ай бұрын

I’am surprised you don’t have a balaclava mask? Well I personally have never had an experience with a “fat bike” but if I did I definitely would like to take it to the beach or especially to a scrub trail I bet their the Dolomite would be shredder! Thanks for sharing, Stay Warm and “Keep on Peddling” 🚴🇺🇸

@joshck93 7 ай бұрын

I got a Mongoose Argus Sport last year and was hoping to do some snow riding in the rare Alabama snow event, but all we got was sleet and freezing rain .

@KevCentral 7 ай бұрын

🤞we’ll get some more snow fun this year…but hopefully the usual kind that gives 2 days of fun and then goes away 😂

@usamasaleem1100 Ай бұрын

Nice ❤ bike

@Jude0422 7 ай бұрын

Love the video... Keep up the Amazing work🔥🔥🔥🔥

@Randy-ry9ss 7 ай бұрын

The guy who designed the Alabama Flag must have studied under Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci.

@gregnowak2492 7 ай бұрын

That's a good lookin rig for sure!

@helidude3502 7 ай бұрын

Cool 😎 I mean COOL 🥶

@gl0bal7474 7 ай бұрын

great bike. great review

@_Schreintime 7 ай бұрын

You should be running 3-5psi in those tires. Makes a huge difference.

@woods_roamer 5 ай бұрын

Tubeless?

@thrawn8840 6 ай бұрын

Very interesting

@bradbell4055 6 ай бұрын

Best fatbike for the money

@shaymtbrider7244 7 ай бұрын

I just picked up argus trx for 250 on walmart n its same bike with better red color n loved it

@KevCentral 7 ай бұрын

There are slight differences, but the Argus is a nice bike. Congrats

@shaymtbrider7244 7 ай бұрын

@@KevCentral i am not talking about argus trail . I am talking about argus trx . Every part on dolomite n trx is same only difference i found was color

@KevCentral 7 ай бұрын

@shaymtbrider7244 sized frame options for the dolomite alx would be the main difference. Historically, the Argus TRX has used a Shimano Tourney instead of the ALX’s Microshift drivetrain, but that might have changed with all the parts substitutions we’ve seen since 2020. They are certainly near identical except for the color and sizing options - which doesn’t matter if the one TRX size fits 👍🏻

@shaymtbrider7244 7 ай бұрын

@@KevCentral ya trx changed to micro shift but i already change to 1x12 lol yes trx frame is 18 inch so anyone 5.9 to 6 will fit thanks for reply. I really enjoy ur videos

@shaneweightman 7 ай бұрын

Ha ha 0 degrees , was -6 here last night in England , and 2 years ago hit 41 degrees c ,,, cheers shane uk England

@KevCentral 7 ай бұрын

Our average low temp in January is 32F, so zero is quite a bit lower than this area is equipped to handle. Edit…and wow! Is the 105F a January temp?

@shaneweightman 7 ай бұрын

@@KevCentral no Kev was July , and last yr we reached around 34 35 we’re I live in the centre of the uk 🇬🇧, about 13 yrs ago it hit -15 , was cold that yr but saying that last night was cold , -6 ,, still got out and did 5 miles , and I’m 59 and had 2 heart attacks 7 yrs ago , coffin dodger ,, I’m going to review my Boardman mtb on my small KZfaq channel in about a wks time , a Boardman 8.6 that costs 600 English pounds here in the uk , not sure you got that bike in the states , but it’s good enough for me with my heart conditions, cheers Kev , always love your vids , been a follower for years ,,, thanks for the reply Shane uk ,,, Motorcycles And Things , my small channel

@KevCentral 7 ай бұрын

@shaneweightman I haven’t heard of a Boardman. Let me know when you get it posted and I’ll take a look 👍🏻

@davidcrowson4745 7 ай бұрын

Do you have any videos of the dolomite on Wildwood?? Thank you for the update on the fat tire.

@KevCentral 7 ай бұрын

I don’t think so…I don’t routinely ride fat tire bikes in the trail. No benefits that would offset the extra drag from those big tires

@megashovelmanam1517 7 ай бұрын

If you had 3 feet of snow ❄️, after 4 days you may have flooding, salt 🧂 is hard on metal, those fat tire bikes can have fat tire balloon 🎈 inner tube in Presta or Schrader valve.

@KevCentral 7 ай бұрын

If we had 3-feet of snow nobody would be left to worry with the flooding after 4 days 😂

@megashovelmanam1517 7 ай бұрын

@KevCentral Just a couple days ago saw 👀 some ice 🧊 in Georgia, which I think is rare.

@johnmills837 7 ай бұрын

Only required in snow IMO. Hate them on the trails in good weather.

@michaelbedard7859 7 ай бұрын

Funny man🎉 Up grade King....

@peterbedford2610 Ай бұрын

I want one....

@24blade00724 7 ай бұрын

It's a really nice looking bike. I would like to have one, because I have a fat tire e- mountain bike, but that bike is way way overpriced.

@THEGARNERCOLLECTIVE 7 ай бұрын

i would not have confidence to ride in any weather apart from dry as have fear of falling. yesterday i had go out had to go out and ground was frosty so i mostly walked with the bike.

@KevCentral 7 ай бұрын

It’s certainly less stable in snow - even with fat tires

@markj6984 6 ай бұрын

hey there buddy i was directed to you by a subscriber and wanted to ask yu... do you know the dropout size of this bike? i am buying this bike tomorrow but its a three hour drive and trying to save the sadness. I need 190mm dropout for a rear hub conversation but hoping i can figure all this out in time. My findings say 190mm but others say different. cheers buddy

@KermitOfWar 7 ай бұрын

An old man almost got ran over near where I work, cycling in the snow. His bike's front tire slipped and he fell on the road into incoming traffic, head first. Poor guy. I was eating a Subway sandwich & witnessed it all. I'm an avid cyclist, but winter weather in the city is 50/50. I can't wait for spring either! 👍

@KevCentral 7 ай бұрын

Wow