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Tobias Brehler

 · 16.10.2019

Full fat: 11 cool 2020 fat bikesPhoto: Kao Her
Full fat: 11 cool 2020 fat bikes
True fans always do it anyway, for others fat biking is very popular in the off-season. Here are the most exciting fat bikes of 2020, with everything from titanium frames to carbon fullys.

About five years ago, the boom FatbikesThe Pummel tyres deliver a huge amount of comfort and can also burrow through deep sand pits. You could ride your bike where others had long been pushing. In one nine fatbikes had to compete in the big BIKE comparison test at the time - including Canyon, Rocky Mountain, Scott and Trek. But after just two years, the MTB industry realised: The masses will never crank through the terrain on tyres up to 4.8 inches wide, as they are simply too sluggish. Some manufacturers cancelled their fat bikes, while others continued to sell the specialists.

We provide an overview of fat tyre bikes that, in our opinion, offer exciting concepts: from titanium frames to classic hardtails and carbon full-suspension bikes, everything is represented. Even though fat bikes have never made the big breakthrough, there is a dedicated fat bike fan community that ploughs through the terrain on fat bikes all year round.

The original idea behind fatbikes: to ride (even further) in the nastiest conditions. That's where a low-maintenance Pinion gearbox makes sense. The frame of the <a href="http://www.mi-tech.de/bike/tyke-p1-fat/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">MiTech Tyke P1 Fat</a> can be purchased for 2500 euros with a 12-speed gearbox. The speciality of the small forge MiTech: the Dortmund-based company can produce a custom geometry on request. Paint finishes are of course customised. More fat bikes from MiTech can be found <a href="http://www.mi-tech.de/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">here</a>.Photo: MiTechThe original idea behind fatbikes: to ride (even further) in the nastiest conditions. That's where a low-maintenance Pinion gearbox makes sense. The frame of the MiTech Tyke P1 Fat can be purchased for 2500 euros with a 12-speed gearbox. The speciality of the small forge MiTech: the Dortmund-based company can produce a custom geometry on request. Paint finishes are of course customised. More fat bikes from MiTech can be found here.For weight fetishists and racers: The <a href="https://www.fatbike.com/store/CRESTONE-EAGLE-12-speed-p124041936" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Borealis Crestone</a> is said to weigh a sensational 10.0 kilos in top configuration with four-inch tyres. The Americans are asking around 4000 euros for the bike. The configurator makes it easy to put together your dream bike. You can find more <a href="http://www.fatbike.com/bikes1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">fat bikes from Borealis here</a>.Photo: BorealisFor weight fetishists and racers: The Borealis Crestone is said to weigh a sensational 10.0 kilos in top configuration with four-inch tyres. The Americans are asking around 4000 euros for the bike. The configurator makes it easy to put together your dream bike. You can find more fat bikes from Borealis here.The <a href="https://salsacycles.com/bikes/archive/2019_beargrease_carbon_x01_eagle" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Salsa Beargrease</a> also comes with a carbon frame and rigid fork. Interesting for bikepacking fans and adventurers: various bottle cages and bags can be mounted on the numerous mounting options. The top model is said to weigh just 12.1 kilos. Salsa also has special <a href="https://salsacycles.com/bikes/blackborow/2020_blackborow_gx_eagle" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">weight fat bikes</a> on offer.Photo: SalsaThe Salsa Beargrease also comes with a carbon frame and rigid fork. Interesting for bikepacking fans and adventurers: various bottle cages and bags can be mounted on the numerous mounting options. The top model is said to weigh just 12.1 kilos. Salsa also has special weight fat bikes on offer.The <a href="https://www.cube.eu/2020/bikes/mountainbike/hardtail/nutrail/cube-nutrail-greennorange-2020/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Cube Nutrail</a> is perfect for an after-work ride on the local trail: the Upper Palatinate company has fitted a Manitou Mastodon suspension fork with 100 millimetres of travel and a Vario dropper post to the aluminium frame. 1699 euros for the 15.5-kilo hardtail sounds fair. Bei <a href="https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=15695&awinaffid=471469&clickref=Cube+Nutrail&p=%5B%5Bhttp%253A%252F%252Ft23.intelliad.de%252Findex.php%253Fredirect%253Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.fahrrad-xxl.de%252Fcube-nutrail-x0042006%253Faff%253D31389%2526utm_source%253Dawin%2526utm_medium%253Daffiliate%2526cl%253D3353735373136323131303%2526bm%253D100%2526bmcl%253D5343835313236323131303%2526cp_name%253Dawin%2526ag_name%253Dlink%2526bk%253Dlinkbuilder%5D%5D&pref1=bike" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Fahrrad-XXL gibt's das 2019er-Modell aktuell für 1459 Euro*</a> .Photo: CubeThe Cube Nutrail is perfect for an after-work ride on the local trail: the Upper Palatinate company has fitted a Manitou Mastodon suspension fork with 100 millimetres of travel and a Vario dropper post to the aluminium frame. 1699 euros for the 15.5-kilo hardtail sounds fair. Bei Fahrrad-XXL gibt's das 2019er-Modell aktuell für 1459 Euro* .
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Although Trek has dropped the complete fat bike Farley EX from its range, the US company is still selling the <a href="https://www.trekbikes.com/de/de_DE/bikes/mountainbikes/fatbikes/farleyex/rahmenset-farley-ex/p/24999/?colorCode=grey" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">carbon frame</a>. The rear triangle squeezes 120 millimetres of travel out of the Fox shock and accommodates tyres up to 4.5 inches wide in 26" or 3.8" in 27.5". The 3.0 kilo carbon fibre chassis with Fox Performance shock costs 3199 euros. Still on offer: the Farley fat bike hardtail with aluminium or carbon frame.Photo: Frank JenicheAlthough Trek has dropped the complete fat bike Farley EX from its range, the US company is still selling the carbon frame. The rear triangle squeezes 120 millimetres of travel out of the Fox shock and accommodates tyres up to 4.5 inches wide in 26" or 3.8" in 27.5". The 3.0 kilo carbon fibre chassis with Fox Performance shock costs 3199 euros. Still on offer: the Farley fat bike hardtail with aluminium or carbon frame.No other fat bike manufacturer can match Canyon's price-performance ratio: The <a href="https://www.canyon.com/de-de/mountain-bikes/fat-bikes/dude/dude-cf-9.0-trail/2465.html?dwvar_2465_pv_rahmenfarbe=RD%2FOG&dwvar_2465_pv_rahmengroesse=S" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Dude CF 9.0</a> costs € 2999 and offers a carbon frame, a Manitou Mastodon suspension fork and a Vario seatpost. The total weight of 13.8 kilos is totally acceptable in view of the equipment.Photo: Canyon BicyclesNo other fat bike manufacturer can match Canyon's price-performance ratio: The Dude CF 9.0 costs € 2999 and offers a carbon frame, a Manitou Mastodon suspension fork and a Vario seatpost. The total weight of 13.8 kilos is totally acceptable in view of the equipment.For all those who like precious metal: The Fatlab Hoggar. The titanium frame offers tyre clearance up to 5.2 inches! As with the Pole, you can ride extreme tyre widths, e.g. the Vee Tire 2XL in 5.05 inch width. The Hoggar starts at 1799 euros for the frame with fixed dropouts. The chassis with adjustable dropouts costs €2000 and the manufacturer offers the frame with customised geometry for €2400. The frames will be available from spring 2020 at <a href="https://www.fatbike24.de/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Fatbike24 in the online shop</a>, but can already be pre-ordered here: info@fatbike24.dePhoto: FatlabFor all those who like precious metal: The Fatlab Hoggar. The titanium frame offers tyre clearance up to 5.2 inches! As with the Pole, you can ride extreme tyre widths, e.g. the Vee Tire 2XL in 5.05 inch width. The Hoggar starts at 1799 euros for the frame with fixed dropouts. The chassis with adjustable dropouts costs €2000 and the manufacturer offers the frame with customised geometry for €2400. The frames will be available from spring 2020 at Fatbike24 in the online shop, but can already be pre-ordered here: info@fatbike24.deThe € 3399 <a href="https://www.maxx.de/de/bikes/fatbikes/bikes.php?name=HURAXDAX&id=145#" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Maxx Huraxdax</a> has already <a href="dauertest-maxx-huraxdax/a39236.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">convinced in an endurance test</a>. The fully accepts tyres up to 4.8 inches wide. The Rockshox Bluto fork with 120 millimetres of travel takes over what the thick tyres do not absorb. The rear end even squeezes 136 millimetres out of the Monarch shock. The customer can choose the frame colour from the RAL register.Photo: MaxxThe € 3399 Maxx Huraxdax has already convinced in an endurance test. The fully accepts tyres up to 4.8 inches wide. The Rockshox Bluto fork with 120 millimetres of travel takes over what the thick tyres do not absorb. The rear end even squeezes 136 millimetres out of the Monarch shock. The customer can choose the frame colour from the RAL register.Bigger is better: As is usual with Pole, the frame of the <a href="https://polebicycles.com/polestore/product/taiga/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Fatbike Taiga</a> is extremely long - 490 millimetres reach in L. But the tyres are also a size bigger than those of the competition: On the Pole Taiga TR for 2600 euros, the Finns fit brutally wide 5.05-inch tyres (!). These tyres are said to work particularly well on snow. Available in four different colours and with a suspension fork.Photo: PoleBigger is better: As is usual with Pole, the frame of the Fatbike Taiga is extremely long - 490 millimetres reach in L. But the tyres are also a size bigger than those of the competition: On the Pole Taiga TR for 2600 euros, the Finns fit brutally wide 5.05-inch tyres (!). These tyres are said to work particularly well on snow. Available in four different colours and with a suspension fork.The <a href="https://silverbacklab.com/de/bike-model/mountainbikes/synergy-fat/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Silverback Synergy Fat</a> for 3099 euros is also a fat bike fully. The 120 mm Rockshox Bluto fork is at work at the front, while the suspension provides 110 millimetres of travel at the rear. Thanks to the carbon fibre main frame, the Synergy is said to be 15.57 kilos "light".Photo: SilverbackThe Silverback Synergy Fat for 3099 euros is also a fat bike fully. The 120 mm Rockshox Bluto fork is at work at the front, while the suspension provides 110 millimetres of travel at the rear. Thanks to the carbon fibre main frame, the Synergy is said to be 15.57 kilos "light".Versatility is key: the brand new <a href="https://otsocycles.com/collections/voytek-bikes" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Otso Voytek</a> fits 26-inch fat bike tyres as well as 27.5-inch and 29-inch plus tyres and, of course, normal 29er tyres. A flip chip in the rear dropout adjusts the geometry accordingly. The US mail order company with the bear logo achieves a low Q-factor because the crank rotates in an 83 millimetre narrow press-fit bottom bracket. And because 83 mm cranks are not so common, Otso also supplies a matching Race Face part in the form of the "Frankset" (frameset + crankset), which costs the equivalent of just under 2200 euros. In the online configurator, you can select the add-on parts for the complete bikes (from just under 3100 euros) as required - for example a running fork. With four-inch wide Schwalbe tyres, the Voytek should only weigh 11.5 kilos - thanks to the rigid carbon fork.Photo: Kao HerVersatility is key: the brand new Otso Voytek fits 26-inch fat bike tyres as well as 27.5-inch and 29-inch plus tyres and, of course, normal 29er tyres. A flip chip in the rear dropout adjusts the geometry accordingly. The US mail order company with the bear logo achieves a low Q-factor because the crank rotates in an 83 millimetre narrow press-fit bottom bracket. And because 83 mm cranks are not so common, Otso also supplies a matching Race Face part in the form of the "Frankset" (frameset + crankset), which costs the equivalent of just under 2200 euros. In the online configurator, you can select the add-on parts for the complete bikes (from just under 3100 euros) as required - for example a running fork. With four-inch wide Schwalbe tyres, the Voytek should only weigh 11.5 kilos - thanks to the rigid carbon fork.
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