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More trail will be a benefit in the snow, at the expense of dirt handling, IMHO.

I'd say opt for the 2.0 if you can swing the extra cost.  In my experience, a 1x9 set up with a 33 tooth ring isn't low enough for the snow.  In fact, I'd get the 2.0 and promptly swap the 28/38 rings for a pair that's smaller.

My fear with the 1.0 would be that the cranks don't have tabs for a granny ring and you're looking at upgrading the cranks as soon as you get it out on snow.

Also, don't overthink it too much.  Pick a size based on the TT length of your current bike, and maybe go slightly smaller to gain some standover.  I bought a bike that's slightly too big because it was a good deal on CL.  It's working, but my next fatty will be smaller.

You'll learn to ride the bike you have.

More trail will be a benefit in the snow, at the expense of dirt handling, IMHO.

I'd say opt for the 2.0 if you can swing the extra cost.  In my experience, a 1x9 set up with a 33 tooth ring isn't low enough for the snow.  In fact, I'd get the 2.0 and promptly swap the 28/38 rings for a pair that's smaller.

My fear with the 1.0 would be that the cranks don't have tabs for a granny ring and you're looking at upgrading the cranks as soon as you get it out on snow.

Thanks for all the advice.  I was also worried about a 33t ring being too large and impossible to swap out for something smaller.  I went ahead and bought the 16" 2.0 - should ship by the end of the month.

Nice! It'll be interesting to see it up close sometime.

FWIW: I am 5' 8" as well. I have the 9:ZERO:7 in a small, 16". From their charts I am in between sizes, but leaning strongly toward the medium. I am glad I went with the small. I like the compact frame. Sloves any standover height issues as well.
I agree with others on the trail. You can't overdue it for the sand or snow. Unless maybe you were riding on really hard-packed snow trail? Only an issue for speed on dirt as I see it.
I think you made a wise choice. I also can't wait to see it on the trail! Looks like a real solid choice. Good specs for the price. Nice to see these affordable options for folks to get into the fat bike scene.
One of these weekends I will be around, we will have 20 degrees and sunshine, and we can get a good group ride going out here. With lots of libations at CamRock Sport to follow!

More trail will be a benefit in the snow, at the expense of dirt handling, IMHO.

I'd say opt for the 2.0 if you can swing the extra cost.  In my experience, a 1x9 set up with a 33 tooth ring isn't low enough for the snow.  In fact, I'd get the 2.0 and promptly swap the 28/38 rings for a pair that's smaller.

My fear with the 1.0 would be that the cranks don't have tabs for a granny ring and you're looking at upgrading the cranks as soon as you get it out on snow.

atta boy, you're gonna love your decision.  fat is fun
Thanks for all the advice.  I was also worried about a 33t ring being too large and impossible to swap out for something smaller.  I went ahead and bought the 16" 2.0 - should ship by the end of the month.