Top 6 Fatbike Manufacturers

Fatbike is a bike that seemed to borrow wheels from a motorcycle. Surprisingly wide tires allow not only to keep the attention of others around you, but also to move without any problems on the road, snow, icy track.

Fatbike is a type of mountain bike. It differs from the “burner” in the large size of tires and lower pressure in them. To ride on snow cover or off-road enough pressure of 0.4 atm, and for asphalt pavement tires will have to pump up to at least 1 atm.

Pros and Cons of Fatbike

“Thick bike” compared to a regular bike is good:

• all-terrain properties - fatbikes easily overcome mountain bumps, slippery mud pools, snow-covered areas;
• versatility - this bike can be operated not only on the road, but also in the city on a flat road surface.

There are more disadvantages of this bike:

• heavy weight - due to the increased tires and some changes in the design, fatbikes weigh 1–2 kilograms more than ordinary bicycles;
• cost - the price of models with huge wheels is 20–200% higher;
• repair cost - replacement of a punctured wheel will cost the owner a round sum, and there is not a replacement for a damaged tire in every bicycle shop;
• a large load when driving - due to the large area of ​​contact between the wheels and the ground, pedaling is more difficult than on a conventional bicycle. But it is precisely thanks to the increased contact area that the all-terrain fetchike is achieved
• difficulties of choice - in Russia there are not so many decent manufacturers of fatbayks, and among the brands offered by the market there are enough “werewolves” who do not follow the quality. So that you do not stumble upon unscrupulous manufacturers of fatbikes, we have compiled a ranking of the best brands you can trust.

Top 6 Top Fatbike Brands

6 STELS

Under this brand make excellent Chinese bicycles, and in particular, fatbayki. The manufacturer can not please unsurpassed quality, but conquers the price and a wide selection of models. A full-fledged wide-wheel “Stealth” can be bought at almost the same money as a regular “mountain”.

All Stels Fat Bikes are divided into two lines:

• Navigator. Models for adults and children, equipped with a transmission at 7-14 speeds, considerable weight (15.6 kg for models with 24-inch wheels). In reviews, users note good throughput and handling.
• Pilot. These are models for children. They differ from adults only in size and slightly simpler equipment.

The products of this brand is great for those who have a modest budget, but really want to buy a fatbike. They are equipped with pleasure, usually mechanical brakes (there are models more expensive and with hydraulics), a double rim in the wheels; implemented rigid fork design. In the ranking of the best manufacturers of wide-wheeled bicycles, Stels deservedly ranks sixth due to an honest price-performance ratio.

5 Fuji bikes

The Japanese brand deservedly got into our rating, which immediately began its activities with the production of bicycles in the late 19th century.When bogus lovers started talking about Fuji, the company opened a branch in the USA. Now the brand is owned by a Taiwanese company. The manufacturer installs on his creations Shimano components and does not sacrifice quality for the sake of reducing vehicle weight, price, or designer delights. Fuji Bikes fatbike weight is 16-17 kg with 26-inch wheels. Here are semi-professional transmission switches, sports carriages and a classic chain drive.

Especially for extreme lovers of speed, the company has created Wendigo 26 2.3 2017 release, supporting as many as 27 speeds. At the same time, the model is inexpensive compared to analogues of other brands. The budget model of 2016 - Fuji Bikes Wendigo 26 1.1 (2016), which has received an aggressive design and good handling, is still relevant today. If you want to save a little and not buy Chinese slag, pay attention to this manufacturer.

4 Scott

The company produces both cheap models of fatbikes for teenagers and premium ones for adults. Uses components of famous brands, does not save on quality and pleases bike enthusiasts with good shock absorption. Wide bicycles are produced under the line called “Big”. Models "Big John" easily overcome sand dunes, rocky terrain, snow-covered road and high rises. If you want to know how cool the fatbike is, get Scott. Here and high speeds (transmission 20 speeds), and excellent throughput due to a good contact patch (tire width as much as 4.8 inches). Mud tread, but suitable for driving on asphalt, it is only important to adjust the tire pressure.

The optimal model for children is the Scale JR 20 Plus (2018), and for adults the flagship of the Swiss company is Scott Big Jon (2018) - an excellent cross-country model and the optimal solution for trail races.

3 Haibike

Manufacturer with a century of history, which is known worldwide for its electric bicycles. The engine German developers have equipped and wide-wheel bicycles - it turned out an interesting mix of autonomy and cross-country vehicles. Produced by the manufacturer and not only electric bicycles. There are also indirect rewards in the bank of achievements of the company: on a bicycle with the Haibike logo, athletes have repeatedly won world title in cross-country.

Among the electric versions of fatbikes, the Haibike Xduro FatSix 9.0 (2018) enjoys well-deserved demand, and among non-motorized models, the audience award is given to Haibike Fatcurve 6.20 (2016), which boasts 20 speeds and a light weight of 14.3 kg. In the reviews, the owners of this model note the universality of the bike and the same good behavior both on bumpy roads and on smooth asphalt.

2 Cube

Pretty easy but reliable and durable fatbayki. The manufacturer began its activity in 1993, and so far has managed to fall in love with its products cyclists from around the world. The noteworthy model is the Cube Nutrail Pro, released in 2018. This is the third generation of fatbikes from this manufacturer. The model did not undergo major changes - engineers improved the permeability, changed the manufacturer of the brakes and “played” with the chain.

The manufacturer is developing several lines of fat-bikes. It:

• Nutrail. Cheap bikes (compared to other models of this company). Universal and suitable for everyone. Differ in a large set of speeds (up to 20).
• Nutrail Pro. Improved version of the previous series. Even more adapted to extreme conditions, equipped with professional components.
• Nutrail Race. Models of this series do not infringe upon you in high-speed mode. Suitable for those who crave not only good permeability, but also high speeds.
• Nutrail Hybrid.This is a fat engine with an electric engine. Want - pedal, tired - go at the expense of battery resources.

1 Specialized

Legendary bicycle manufacturer originally from the USA. Under the brand "Special" issued a cool fatbayki that caused a sensation wherever they appeared on sale. Lightweight and reliable wide-wheeled bicycles easily overcame high grass, sand, snow, mud; climbed the stairs and left their imprint on the mountain trails.

The manufacturer produces fatbayki not only for adults but also for teenagers. Moreover, the models were created for extreme lovers, for bicycle travelers, and for ordinary people living in northern latitudes or where there are virtually no roads. For teenagers, Specialized Fatboy 20 (2016) and Specialized Fatboy 24 (2016) are considered the most popular models. The best-selling model for adults is Specialized Fatboy SE (2016). Choosing a fatbike of this brand, you will definitely not fall for the Chinese “quality”.

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