Fat Bikes & Plus Bikes
Who are they for?
- Fat bikes can be great as a secondary winter bike or even your primary all around bike. The extra weight and handling are not for everyone's tastes so definitely try before you buy.
- Plus Bikes are a great primary trail bike when you don't want to hit big jumps or plow through the chunkiest rocks at top speed. Their forgiving trail bikes that also lend themselves well to back country bike packing.
Sizing
Due to the vast number of models and size's available we recommend you come in for sizing. We can only make guesses based off your height and inseam. Ultimately you need to choose something that feels right. With a little feed back from you our team can help find a bike that fits and feels the way you want it to.
Bike Spec & Budget
- Bikes with fat looking tires that contain high volumes of air.
- Float over softer terrain with a supple ride quality
- Fat bikes cover a range of tire sizes - 26” Rim with tires ranging from 3.5 - 5” and 27.5” rim with tires ranging from 3.8-4.5”
- Pus bikes - 27.5” Rims with tire's ranging from 2.8 - 3.25” or 29” rims with tires ranging from 2.8-3”
- Models with suspension forks and rigid forks
- Fat bikes primary use was for snow and sand. They have found themselves more then suitable for regular trail riding as well. Like a monster truck they can roll over most obstacles with ease. Also like monster trucks then tend to go where they want at times.
- Plus bikes for trail riding excel well in most applications. great for crawling rock and during muddy/soft conditions. The tendency for tire squirm and potential bounces here and there are not for everyone.
- Pricing Range $1000-5000
Brands & Models We Recommend
Giant Bicycles
XTC Advanced +2
Advanced Grade Composite Frame
RockShox Judy Gold RL 29
Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Maxxis Recon+ 27.5 Tubeless Tires
Giant AM 27.5 Aluminum Wheels
Price - $2,500
Jamis Bikes
Roughneck
6061 Air Formed Aluminum Frame
6061 Air Formed Aluminum Fork
Mechanical Disc Brakes
Kenda Juggernaut Sport 26" x 4.5" Tires
Sun Ringle MuleFut Aluminum Wheels
Price - $1,699
Pivot Cycles
Les Fat
Pivot Carbon Fiber Frame
Pivot Carbon Fiber Fork or RockShox Bluto
Hydraulic Disc Brakes
26 x 3.8, 26 x 4.8, 27.5+, 29+ Tire Options
26 x 3.8, 26 x 4.8, 27.5+, 29+ Wheel Options
Price - $3,000 - $6,000 Depending on configuration
Fat Bikes Available Now
If you do not see what you want in our catalog please give us a call, or stop in. Bike orders typically take 2-5 business days to arrive.