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 +---- 
 +===== Fat City Cycles ===== 
 + 
 +Chris Chance started his own business in 1977 building race bikes before starting Fat Chance in 1982 to focus solely on mountain bikes in Somerville, Mass.  ((History from: [[https://mmbhof.org/chris-chance/]], [[https://fatchance.bike/chris/]] && [[https://fatchance.bike/chris-blog-coming-full-circle-again/]])) 
 +\\ 
 + 
 +In 1992 he took a 23 year sabbatical to open a massage therapy business: [[https://www.yelp.com/biz/chris-chance-shiatsu-san-rafael|Chris Chance Shiatsu]]. 
 +((In San Rafael, CA, just four miles from the birth of mountain biking in Fairfax.  Coincidence?)) 
 +In 2015 Fat Chance was resurrected with Chris back holding the welding torch: [[https://fatchance.bike/]] 
 +\\ 
 + 
 +Fat Chance's have a cult following, more than [[potts:start|Steve Potts]] or 
 +[[ibis:start|Ibis]].  The [[https://fatcogs.com/]] forum has 2,880 members and is very active.  Fat Chance lists an impressive set of community resources at: [[https://fatchance.bike/vintage/]]. 
 + 
 +</div> 
 + 
 + 
 +<div column 25%> 
 +{{chris2.jpg?280|Chris Chance, 1980's}} 
 +\\ 
 +Chris Chance, 1980's\\ 
 +[[https://mmbhof.org/chris-chance/]] 
 + 
 +\\ 
 +</div> 
 + 
 +<div column 25%> 
 +{{chris.jpg?340|Chris Chance, today}} 
 +\\ 
 +Chris Chance today, better jigs and a clearer vision [[https://www.instagram.com/p/BSMWTcMga-p/|instagram]] 
 +</div> 
 + 
 + 
 +<div column 50% #s1982> 
 +---- 
 +===== 1982 Fat Chance ===== 
 + 
 +All models from 1982 -> 1985 were called "Fat Chance."  In following years they became more creative ((list from: [[http://mombatbicycles.com/MOMBAT/BikeHistoryPages/Fat_Chance.html|mombat]])): 
 +\\ 
 +  
 +  * **1985**: Kicker 
 +  * **1987**: [[https://www.bostonmagazine.com/news/2017/10/13/wicked/|Wicked]] Fat 
 +  * **1988**: Wicked Fuck'n Fat Chance 
 +  * **1988**: Fuck'n Fat Chance 
 +  * **1988**: Monster Fat 
 +  * **1990**: Yo Eddy 
 +  * **1992**: Slim Chance 
 +  * **1992**: Ti Fat 
 +  * **1993**: Wicked Lite 
 +  * **1993**: Shock a Billy 
 +  * **1994**: Buck Shaver 
 +  * **1994**: Beam Bike 
 +  * **1998**: Chris Cross 
 +  * **1999**: Bro Eddy 
 + 
 +Not a complete list. 
 +\\ 
 + 
 +See timeline for more pics. 
 + 
 +</div> 
 + 
 +<div column 45%> 
 +{{1982.jpg?300|1982 Fat Chance}} 
 +\\ 
 +1982 Fat Chance 
 +\\ 
 +[[http://mombatbicycles.com/MOMBAT/Bikes/1982_Fat_Chance.html|mombat]] 
 +</div> 
 + 
 + 
 +<div column 50% #s1983> 
 +---- 
 + 
 +===== 1983 Fat Chance ===== 
 + 
 + 
 +In 1983, Fat Chance Cycles started to transition to [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gas_tungsten_arc_welding|TIG]] welding, often with TIG welds brazed over by Chris for aesthetic purposes.  ((The original FCC welders comment on the transition to TIG: [[https://fatcogs.com/threads/who-has-welded-the-1984er-fat-chance-frames-tig.4720/|fatcogs]])) 
 + 
 +</div> 
 + 
 +<div column 45%> 
 +{{1983b.jpg?300|1984 Fat Chance}} 
 +\\ 
 +1983 Fat Chance 
 +\\ 
 +[[https://www.facebook.com/groups/927406034014215/permalink/5560200420734730/|facebook]] 
 + 
 +</div> 
 + 
 + 
 + 
 +<div column 50% #s1984> 
 +---- 
 + 
 +===== 1984 Fat Chance ===== 
 + 
 +Shimano XT v1 (1982-84) 
 + 
 + 
 +</div> 
 + 
 +<div column 45%> 
 +{{1984.jpg?300|1984 Fat Chance}} 
 +\\ 
 +1984 Fat Chance 
 +\\ 
 +[[https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/1984-fat-chance-tig.322719/|retrobike]] 
 + 
 +</div> 
 + 
 +<div column 50% #s1985> 
 +---- 
 + 
 +===== 1985 Competition ===== 
 + 
 + 
 +TIG welded frame with brazed bullmooses.  Magura brake levers.  SunTour XC RD-6300 (1984-86).  Serial #85533. 
 + 
 +</div> 
 + 
 +<div column 45%> 
 +{{1985b.jpg?300|1985 Competition}} 
 +\\ 
 +1985 Competition  
 +\\ 
 +[[https://www.ebay.com/itm/294786330128|ebay]] 
 + 
 +</div> 
 + 
 + 
 +<div column 50% #s1986> 
 +---- 
 + 
 +===== 1986 Fat Chance ===== 
 + 
 + 
 +As shown at the 2015 North American Hand Built Show (NAHBS.)  Reynolds 531.  Full XT. 
 + 
 +{{1986fin.jpg?200|1986 Fat Chance}} 
 +Shark fin detail on chainstay.  [[https://singletrackworld.com/2015/03/north-american-hand-built-show-1-fat-chance-returns/|singletrackworld]]((This came as part of the Shimano XT gruppo, part #DF-M730.  Details: [[https://www.mtbr.com/threads/the-official-shimano-xt-shark-fin-thread-df-m730-only.1015375/|mtbr]])) 
 + 
 +</div> 
 + 
 +<div column 45%> 
 +{{1986.jpg?300|1986 Fat Chance}} 
 +\\ 
 +1986 Fat Chance [[https://singletrackworld.com/2015/03/north-american-hand-built-show-1-fat-chance-returns/|singletrackworld]] 
 + 
 +</div> 
 + 
 + 
 + 
 +<div column 50% #s1988> 
 +---- 
 + 
 +===== 1988 Wicked Fat Chance ===== 
 + 
 + 
 +Interesting box crown fork. 
 + 
 +{{1988b.jpg?120|1988 Wicked Fat Chance}} 
 +\\ 
 +Front view, with box crown fork. 
 +[[https://web.archive.org/web/20150905102146/http://velocult.com/bikes/fat-chance-wicked-1998-black-yellow/|velocult]] 
 + 
 + 
 +</div> 
 + 
 +<div column 45%> 
 +{{1988.jpg?300|1988 Wicked Fat Chance}} 
 +\\ 
 +1988 Wicked Fat Chance 
 +\\ 
 +[[https://web.archive.org/web/20150905102146/http://velocult.com/bikes/fat-chance-wicked-1998-black-yellow/|velocult]] 
 + 
 +</div> 
 + 
 + 
 +<div column 50% #s1989> 
 +---- 
 + 
 +===== 1989 Wicked Fat Chance ===== 
 +Factory custom paint job  Shimano XT M730 (1987-88) - but it's uncertain how much is original.  Cook Bros cranks. 
 + 
 + 
 +</div> 
 + 
 +<div column 45%> 
 +{{1989.jpg?300|1989 Wicked Fat Chance}} 
 +\\ 
 +1989 Wicked Fat Chance 
 +\\ 
 +[[https://web.archive.org/web/20150905105207/http://velocult.com/bikes/fat-chance-wicked-199/|velocult]] 
 + 
 +</div> 
 + 
 + 
 + 
 +<div column 50% #s1990> 
 +---- 
 + 
 +===== 1990 Fat Chance ===== 
 + 
 +Pretty "lifesavers" paint job.  SunTour XC Pro. 
 + 
 + 
 +</div> 
 + 
 +<div column 45%> 
 +{{1990.jpg?300|1990 Fat Chance}} 
 +\\ 
 +1990 Fat Chance 
 +\\ 
 +[[http://mombatbicycles.com/MOMBAT/Bikes/1990_Fat_Chance.html|mombat]] 
 + 
 +</div> 
 + 
 +<div column 50% #s1991> 
 +---- 
 + 
 +===== 1991 Yo Eddy ===== 
 + 
 +XT M735 (1990-92) 
 + 
 + 
 + 
 +</div> 
 + 
 +<div column 45%> 
 +{{1991.jpg?300|1991 Yo Eddy}} 
 +\\ 
 +1991 Yo Eddy 
 +\\ 
 +[[https://www.facebook.com/groups/927406034014215/permalink/5602137759874329/|facebook]] 
 + 
 +</div> 
 + 
 + 
 + 
 + 
 +<div column 50% #s1992> 
 +---- 
 + 
 +===== 1992 10th Anniversary ===== 
 + 
 +Campagnolo Record OR (1992-95) derailleurs, hubs, shifters, brakes, seat post & bars. 
 + 
 + 
 + 
 +</div> 
 + 
 +<div column 45%> 
 +{{1992.jpg?300|1992 Fat Chance}} 
 +\\ 
 +1992 Fat Chance 
 +\\ 
 +[[https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid0ZwsZ7VsdM4ugJsUhry8CMYkWrn3XKfugS5wx69bbEn6JMKRrs1ipKt9n2tRLXFUsl&id=884673908591635|facebook]] 
 + 
 +</div> 
 + 
 + 
 + 
 + 
 + 
 + 
 +==== Production Notes ==== 
 +<WRAP #prod1 /> 
 +[1]. 15 bikes:  [[http://mombatbicycles.com/MOMBAT/Bikes/1982_Fat_Chance.html|mombat]] 
 +\\ 
 +[2]. Based upon serial numbers, and a stated 1,500 bike production in 1988: 
 +  * **1983**: 200 
 +  * **1984**: 300 
 +  * **1985**: 450 
 +See: [[http://mombatbicycles.com/MOMBAT/Bikes/1982_Fat_Chance.html|mombat]], 
 +[[http://mombatbicycles.com/MOMBAT/BikeHistoryPages/Fat_Chance.html|mombat]], 
 +[[https://www.oldschoolracing.ch/archiv/fat-chance/|oldschoolracing.ch]] 
 +\\ 
 + 
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