Eighteen months ago, the rear wheel of my mountain bike parted company with the bike at around 35 mph on a country trail. The resulting shattered proximal humerus was, as you might imagine, rather less than humorous.
Fast forward to last week, and the same old fat bloke was riding his Fiido fat-tyre touring bike down the very same trail. This time, the bumps, ruts and divots that had once felt bone-shattering were barely noticeable.
For an older gentleman with a shoulder that's still recovering, this bike has been nothing short of fantastic. I spent months researching which bike would let me get back off-road without aggravating my arm and shoulder, and I'm delighted to say the decision has been an absolute success.
Yes, the bike is a beast. It's big, it's solid, and it isn't light. But as someone who weighs over 18 stone, that's exactly what I wanted. It feels planted, reassuringly stable, and inspires confidence. As an unexpected bonus, lifting it over the occasional knee-high barrier probably counts as my resistance training for the day!
The range is excellent, the comfort is superb, the packaging is first-class, and assembly is straightforward if you take your time. My one piece of advice would be to have your phone handy and watch the official YouTube assembly video. In particular, routing the cables beneath the display isn't quite as intuitive as the manual suggests, but with a little patience it's easily done.
All in all, this has exceeded my expectations. It has given me the confidence to enjoy riding off-road again after a fairly serious accident, and I genuinely couldn't be happier with the purchase.
Very well done, Fiido. You've built an outstanding bike.
