Electric fat bike: what is it?

Fat bikes are designed to ride on terrain that includes snow, mud, sand or rocks. These paths would be difficult, if not impossible, to walk with any other type of bike (even a mountain bike). In recent times, their popularity has increased a lot and we see more and more of them appearing on the market, especially in their electric version.

Characteristics of electric fat bikes

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Fat bike frames are very similar to those of MTB electrical. They usually feature a sloping top tube to allow the rider to bend their knees and have better control when jumping. The difference compared to the frames of MTB is that the fork and chainstays have more room to support wider wheels. Frames can be aluminum or in carbon fiber. Fatbike frames may or may not have suspension, just like mountain bikes.

fat bike handlebar

In order to have good control and excellent visibility on rough roads, electric fat bikes use straight or double height handlebars. These types of handlebars allow for a semi-upright posture, ideal for difficult paths.

fat bike wheels

Most electric fat bike wheels are built with 170mm hubs. The tires regularly measure from 64 to 130 mm. Using such wide tires allows them to be inflated to low pressures.

Electric fat bike speeds

Those motorcycles are equipped with a wide range of gears, with rather low ratios. This allows them to tackle any terrain. They usually have 2 or 3 chainrings and 8 or 9 gears, like mountain bikes.

Fat bikes are recommended for those looking to get off the beaten track and explore new horizons. They are particularly effective on muddy, sandy, snowy and rocky roads. Their wide, low-pressure tires offer very good grip and absorb most of the dirt very well. vibes of the road.