Unbiased, In-Depth Analysis of the Best Electric Bikes
This type of electric bike has tires that are wider than 2.8-inches, often 4″ or 4.9″ wide! The increased surface area improves traction, but also increases friction, drag, and noise. Some fat tires are knobby for off-road use and others are slick and smooth for cruising on-road. In general fat tire electric bikes are very stable and comfortable. The air inside can squish to act as a shock absorber and be lowered to help the tire spread out and “float” over soft terrain. Fat bikes began as a niche product for traditional cyclists who wanted to ride in loamy, sandy, or packed snow conditions. Some fat tires can even be used with metal spikes for grip in slippery icy conditions. With the introduction of electric bike technology, the niche has become much more mainstream because motor systems more than offset the weight and drag of fat tires, making them more enjoyable for less athletic riders.
Aventon’s no stranger to breaking new ground. They didn’t invent the fat tire eBike, but they sure fanned the flames of the craze with the Aventure.1, the first to roll out hydraulic disc brakes in the segment. Then they doubled down with the Aventure.2, pioneering a torque sensor in a fat tire eBike. Now Aventon’s […]
Retrospec has been in the bike game well before e-bikes became the obsession, kicking off their lineup with a small batch of fixed-gear bikes back in 2009. Fast forward to today, and Retrospec has stayed true to its love for all things two-wheeled, expanding into a diverse range of bikes, from urban commuters to rugged […]
In a world where Heybike as a brand to me, and mid-drive motors are nothing new to me. But, a mid drive motor on a heybike? That is new to me. Oh, and coming in with a price tag of just $1,499? Well, now I’m in foreign territory. Meet the Heybike Alpha, an all-new fat […]
Mokwheel made waves a few years back with the original Basalt, a bike that gave this newcomer some real traction in the e-bike world. It wasn’t flawless, but with its 4-inch fat tires and all-terrain attitude, it found a sweet spot—especially for riders who wanted a rig that could handle sand, snow, or backcountry trails […]
Velotric’s been carving out a solid rep for e-bikes over the past couple years that punch above their weight class, and the Nomad 2 is their latest shot at raising the bar. This fat-tire rig isn’t just a sequel—it’s a rethink, loaded with features that catch your eye without drowning you in spec sheets. They’ve […]
Let’s get this out of the way: I never got the fat bike thing. Growing up riding in the South far from any real elevation, these oversized tire monsters seemed like toys with no real performance-driven purpose. But, now firmly planted out west and after a few months spinning the Borealis Keystone eMTB on everything […]
Lectric has built a rep for delivering solid, wallet-friendly electric bikes that don’t skimp on utility. Their Xpeak 1.0, launched just one year ago, was a bold stab at the offroad eMTB-style market, but it landed with the thud of mixed reviews from its owners. Design misses like motor noise, a jumpy cadence sensor and […]
The Mokwheel Basalt, which launched in late 2023, has been steadily proving itself since. It’s not the new kid on the block anymore, but it remains a solid choice thanks to its blend of capability and value. With a 750W rear hub motor delivering 85 Nm of torque, and an estimated range of 60-80 miles, […]
Mokwheel first grabbed attention with models like the Basalt fat tire e-bike, which gave the Aventon Aventure.2 a run for its money, and the popular folding Slate. Now, they’re back with the Obsidian ST—a fat tire, all-terrain e-bike built for riders ready to go beyond just the daily commute. Priced at $2,299, it packs a […]
I spent the week riding the Velotric Discover 1 Plus, and if there’s one thing that stands out, it’s the value you’re getting for the price. At $1,199, this e-bike is loaded with practical features that usually come at a higher cost: an 80mm suspension fork, hydraulic disc brakes, and a range close to 70 […]
