This fashion, born in the 70s to have a great time on sand or snow, has spread in recent years sheltered from the rise of electric bicycles. Currently, the market offers numerous urban ‘Fat Bikes’ with which to attract many looks.
If you are a regular in urban life, surely you have seen a few fat bikes in the streets of your city. In essence, a fat bike It is a bike with very wide wheels.much wider than those of a Mountain Bike.
This type of bicycle became fashionable in the 1980s -especially in the United States- as a solution to snow and sand, since the wider wheels allowed rolling on these unstable surfaces. Initially, its predecessors adapted Mountain Bikes and BMX bikes for wider wheels, but over time this type of bike has carved its own niche in the market.
There are different types of fat bikesbut this time we are going to focus on the urban ones, bikes aimed at day-to-day use in the city, but without giving up the ‘hooligan’ and fun gene of this type of bike. eBike.
The ‘Fat Bikes’ they are really spectacular.
3 interesting electric Fat Bikes to buy
the fort of the fat bikes is that you can tackle any terrain with them. They are also robust, their tires are less prone to punctures and they provide additional comfort thanks to their wide and voluminous wheels, whether they are rigid, Hhard tail (front suspension) or full-suspension.
It is true that these advantages entail some drawbacks, among which are the Greater weighta less reactive ability to maneuver or greater resistance to progress.
But we cannot deny that they are striking and spectacular. And, for this reason, they are perfect for ‘showing off’ in the city.
Youin You-Ride Dakar
The first of the new fat bikes that we highlight today is the latest creation of the Spanish brand Youin, the You-Ride Dakar.
We talk about one three part folding electric bike It has a removable battery and 45 kilometers of autonomy. It also has a double suspension system and 20-inch wheels, all mounted on an aluminum frame.
The You-Ride Dakar has a 7-speed Shimano transmission, disc brakes on both wheels, a 7-inch LCD screen and a total weight of 34 kilograms, as well as a capacity of maximum load of 130 kg.
As for the electrical assistance system, the Dakar includes a motor in the rear hub that produces 250 W and throws a 25km/h top speedso it is considered a Pedelec bicycle.
This motor, with five pedal assistance modes, is powered by a battery that works at 36 V and 10 Ah, that is, it has a capacity of 360 Wh, which is enough to travel between 35 and 45 kilometers with each charge. Its price is 1299 euros.
Fantic ISSIMO
We moved to Italy to learn about the new Fantic proposal, the ISSIMO 45 that arrives to complete the existing range and formed until now by the Urban and the Fun.
At first glance, the ISSIMO looks more like an electric scooter, but the truth is that what we actually have in front of us is a Fat Bike that can be purchased with a speed limit of 25 km/hto comply with European legislation, or without it and therefore reach 45 km/h (then being considered a moped).
The design is modern and very careful, and can also be customized with different colors and finishes for its aluminum frame. The ISSIMO 45 has a Bafang M600 motor rated at 500W and a maximum torque of 120 Nm, associated with a 600 Wh capacity battery.
This allows the brand to guarantee 50 kilometers of autonomy. Fantic also offers the possibility of incorporating a second battery that allows to reach 100 km. In addition, it has four assistance modes, Road, Hill, Zero and Walk Assist.
It also has front suspension with 80 mm of travel, Enviolo Heavy Duty continuous variable transmission in the rear hub and a recommended price of 3,590 euros, although it is possible to find it for about 3,000 euros.
Engwe Engine Pro
We end today’s review with the Engine Proa folding electric proposal from the Chinese brand Engwe for Europe that lacks nothing, not even the 20-inch wheels and 4-inch tires characteristic of Fat Bikes.
Nor the front fork with configurable suspension accompanied by another damping system for the rear wheel. Neither fenders, LED lights or the possibility of adding a chest of up to 7 liters of capacity.
Focusing on the technical section, the Engine Pro has a 750W electric motor of maximum power. In addition, it includes a regenerative braking system to recover battery power when the user is not pedaling.
Its battery is removable 48 V and 16 Ah with the capacity to travel up to 120 kilometers on a single charge, according to the manufacturer. In addition, we can incorporate a second pack of 13 amps for an additional cost of 300 euros. Of course, surely the best thing is the price, 1429 euros plus shipping costs. Without a doubt, a more than interesting option to enter the Fat Bike universe.