Khs 2015 Four Season 3000 Fat Mtb Review
Click hither to read function 1: Budget Models.
Click here for a more than up-to-date list of mid-range fat bikes, from $1,000-$2,000.
Terminal updated by Greg Heil on x/22/14.
If you've already demoed a fatty bike and know for certain that you want one, the mid range ($1,001 – $three,000) offers some excellent builds that will last for years and volition require few–if any–upgrades.
Norco Bigfoot $945-$one,785
Yes, we have a Bigfoot sighting here! The Norco Bigfoot is now bachelor in a variety of build kit options, ranging from virtually $945 to $ane,785. So yep, the base-level half dozen.3 model technically ranks in our budget-level article, with an aluminum frame, chromoly fork, low-stop Shimano drivetrain, and 4″ tires. The Bigfoot 6.ii retails for $1,345 with an aluminum frameandaluminum fork, iv.v″ tires, SRAM DB brakes, and a nicer Shimano drivetrain. The higher-end Bigfoot 6.3 features a carbon rigid fork, 4.5″ tires, the aforementioned Shimano drivetrain every bit the six.ii model, and SRAM DB brakes, and retails for $1785 USD.
KHS four Season $one,099-$3,299
The KHS 4 Season is bachelor in four different models, ranging in cost from $one,099 to $3,299. The depression-level 500 model retails for $i,099 and comes spec'ed with an aluminum frame, steel fork, 4″ tires, and a depression-level Shimano drivetrain. The 1000 models sports an MSRP of $1,399 and also features an aluminum frame, steel fork, and 4″ tires, only it's driven by a SRAM X5/X7 drivetrain. The 3000 model retails for $two,199 and features an aluminum frameandfork, full-sized iv.viii″ tires, and a X7/X9 drivetrain with a blazon 2 rear derailleur.
Finally, the pinnacle-terminate 5000 model is leaps and premises above the others, breaking into our high-end category. The 5000 retails for $iii,299 and features a full-carbon rigid frame and fork, iv.8″ tires, and the same drivetrain from the 3000.
On-Ane Fun Fat ~$1125
The On-I Fun Fatty is the world's offset 24″-wheeled fat bike. With the smaller wheels this fat bike is perfect for kids, or for adults who just want to have fun and send it on jumps, pumptracks, and more with this mini-sized fat bike. This mini fatty bike features a rigid aluminum frame and is built with a SRAM X5 drivetrain and Avid BB7 brakes. Click here for a video of the Fun Fatty in action.
Motobecane Sturgis Bullet $one,300
The Motobecane Sturgis Bullet ships with an aluminum frame, a RockShox Bluto suspension fork, 4.v″ tires, and a SRAM X5/X7 2×10 drivetrain for $1,300. This might be the most affordable complete fatty bike with a Bluto that money tin can buy.
Charge Cooker Maxi ~$i,357-$1,756
Hailing from the Britain, Charge makes 2 models of the Cooker Maxi: the one and ii. The lower-cost ane model features an aluminum frame with a chromoly fork, 4.25″ tires, and a 2×10 SRAM X5 drivetrain. The more than expensive 2 model comes with a full-steel frame and fork combination, 4.25″ tires, and the same drivetrain.
Felt Double Double $1,399-$2,000
The Felt Double Double 70 rocks a completely rigid aluminum frame, 4″ tires, and a Shimano 3×9 drivetrain for the everyday-low-cost of $one,399. The Double Double 30 retails for $2,000 and uses the same rigid aluminum frame and fork, just rocks a Shimano XT ii×10 drivetrain.
Framed Alaskan $1,399-$2,699
The Alloy model of the Framed Alaskan retails for nigh $i,399, depending on the build. It comes with 4″ tires, a rigid carbon fork or a RockShox Bluto 100mm suspension fork, and a variety of drivetrain options
The Framed Alaskan Carbon is probably the most affordable carbon fat bike in being. You can pick up a fully rigid carbon fat bicycle with 4″ tires and an X7 drivetrain for every bit depression as $ii,000. Stepping up to an X1 drivetrain increases the price, equally does swapping in a Bluto suspension fork, with top-finish builds maxing out at a even so-highly-affordable $2,699.
Gravity Quigley $1,500
The Gravity Quigley is a BikesDirect fat bicycle, and it's the most affordable full suspension fat bike currently available. The Quigley is built with the RockShox Bluto suspension fork, RockShox Monarch R rear shock, a 2×10 SRAM X7/X9 drivetrain, and 4″ tires.
Motobecane NightTrain Bullet $one,500
The NightTrain Bullet is kitted out with an aluminum frame, a RockShox Bluto pause fork, 190mm axle spacing, 4.7″ tires, SRAM X9 Blazon 2 rear derailleur, and SRAM Guide brakes. For detailed information on the NightTrain Bullet, be sure to read Jeff's First Ride and Final Review articles.
Origin8 Crawler $i,500
This is yet another alloy frame with a chromoly fork, only what sets the Crawler apart is its NuVinci N360 gearless rear hub. The NuVinci hub features seamless ratio changes and it is more often than not well-liked amid fat cycle enthusiasts. You can read more about it hither.
On-1 Fatty ~$1,605
The On One fat retails for 999 British Pounds, so the exact U.s. cost can vary from day-to-day. This rig sports a rigid frame and a 2×10 SRAM X5 drivetrain.
Surly Pugsley $1,750
This is the original production fat bike that started it all, and other than some pocket-sized tweaks, it is yet engineered the same. With a steel frame and components chosen for immovability and serviceability, this is a heavy bike that is well-suited to bikepacking and expedition-class rides. It is fine as a daily ride likewise, just be aware that it is heavy. It should also be noted that Surly however uses an offset wheel design that allows a rear wheel to be installed in the front. When you accident a rear hub or freehub on your way to the south pole, you can simply switch wheels and go along on pedaling. On the other paw, well-nigh current fatty bike designs are using a symmetrical rear hub in either 170mm or 190mm widths, and these are not compatible with the Surly setup.
Trek Farley $1,869-$3,149
The Farley is a more traditional design, with a low top tube for enhanced standover and three.8″ tires. The Farley half-dozen, which retails for $i,869, features a mixed 10-speed drivetrain with an XT Shadow Plus rear derailleur, 3.8″ tires, aluminum frame, and aluminum rigid fork. The Farley 8, with a retail price of $iii,149–which puts information technology in our high-end category–comes with an aluminum frame, RockShox Bluto 100mm suspension fork, a SRAM X1 1×xi drivetrain, three.8″ tires, and Avid DB 3 brakes.
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Source: https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-gear/fat-bike-buyers-guide-mid-range-models/
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