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• William Benjamin

  

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  November 28, 2023 1:58 PM PST

  This is one of the questions we get most often at YOUNG ELECTRIC. Not just what is a fat tire electric bike, but what are the benefits of a fat tire ebike? And what are the downsides of this type of ebike over other styles? As described in our Guide to Fat Tire Electric Bike, the defining feature of these bikes is their extra wide tires. Any tire that is 4" wide or more is considered fat. These tires have a wider surface area that is in contact with the ground, and often knobby treads. This provides enhanced traction and stability, especially on rough or unpaved surfaces.

   

  Fat tire electric bikes fall into several common bike formats, including mountain, step-thru and folding. Fat tire electric mountain bikes have the typical characteristics of conventional mountain bikes, including an aggressive, forward-leaning body posture, straight handlebars, heavy-duty frames, and front shocks. Some fat tire ebikes have full-suspension frames and hydraulic disc brakes. Fat tire ebikes with a step-thru frame are less common, but there are a few that are very popular with customers. The E-Fat-Step is our bestseller in this category. It features a curved frame that allows for easy mounting and dismounting. The E-Fat-Step also sports 20” x 4” tires and is a folder, so it's more portable than other e-bikes in this category.

   

  With a fat tire electric bike, you can travel further and to more remote places than you could on a regular bike. In an urban setting, a fat tire electric bike will smooth out the potholes and curbs, giving you a nicer ride with less wasted exertion. Wet or icy asphalt, gravel, and other urban jungle obstructions become less of a concern, and you will naturally feel more confident and free in your riding ability.

   

  Fat tire bikes provide improved grip and traction, even in some challenging terrains. In off-road settings, a fat tire electric bike really shines. You can smoothly roll over rocks and roots without a problem. And with the help of an electric motor with torque sensors, it is now possible to carve a path through fresh snow or ride your bike on a sandy beach, without being an American Gladiator.

   

• CiVault

  

  • 49 posts
   

  November 28, 2023 2:39 PM PST

  Based on my experience using a fat tire electric bike, it is big, heavy, and more difficult to maneuver. They take a lot more battery power to keep moving, which results in a bike with even more weight and heft.

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