Electric Fat Bike

The Fat Bike is a bike with (very) large wheels and reinforced components to face. This type of bike allows you to ride on very difficult surfaces. The Fat Bike can be used on snow, sand, mud or gravel. With its extraordinary look, Fat Bike has grown strongly in recent years. Many manufacturers now offer a Fat Bike in their catalogue. Also discover in this article the advantages of coupling the electric assistance with the components of the Fat Bike.

Electrical assistance and Fat Bike

On this type of bike, the rims are not full. These ventilations reduce the weight and increase the deformation of the tire, which will better match the ground surface. On a soft surface (snow, sand…), it will be necessary to lower the tire pressure to get maximum grip.
Rim with holes on Fat Bike Rim with holes on Fat Bike

The other disadvantage of the Fat Bike is its high weight. The electric assistance therefore makes it possible to eliminate the higher weight of the bike and the friction resistance to be able to face the climbs without (too many) difficulties.

The motorization of fat bikes is generally integrated into the crankset. On the cheapest e-Fat Bikes, the engine can also be placed on the rear wheel.

Origin of FatBike

Fat Bike first developed in North America. Recently, there has been a fairly sustained development of this type of bicycle in Europe as well.

FatBike and snow descent

Many ski resorts that are looking to diversify their clientele offer downhill runs with a fat bike. It is also possible to do night descents in the light of a frontal light: guaranteed sensations!