Fatbikes: Ein neuer Trend erobert die Biker

With fatbikes, a new category of bicycles is conquering the hearts of bikers. Apart from their fascinating appearance, their riding advantages also speak for the choice of a fatbike. In particular, they are considered the current fun mobile among the bikes.

by Rolf Fleckenstein

Motorcycle tires on bicycles - you have to come up with that first. And they are considered to be fun and a new alternative to conventional mountain bikes. No wonder they're all the rage. Which models offer what and why fatbikes.

Good arguments
Where the mountain bike can no longer move forward, there it goes with the fat bike still loose further. The grip or traction of the "fat" tires on the trail is fabulous. Also, the thick tires already offer a lot of suspension comfort by itself, so that a strong suspension can be dispensed with, not must. Therefore, most fatbikes are hardtails on the road with rigid fork or suspension fork depending on the model. The use of the rigid fork makes the bike of course even cheaper. Even on difficult surfaces such as snow, the things prove to be really reliable draft horses that plow their way through the snow.

Everything has two sides
But where there is light, there is also shadow, everything has two sides, this also applies to fatbikes. On the one hand, it is obvious that the things are already due to the thick tires significantly heavier than classic mountain bikes and uphill no treat. Here it is necessary to take a look at the weight. On the other hand, the thick tires are spongy on the road and not smooth in the curves.

But since the fun factor is unique and the advantages clearly outweigh, "thumbs up" for fatbikes.

Canyon Dude CF

Trek Farley

Bra Big Foot

Scott Big Ed

Felt Double Dee 30

BiXS Snow Odyssey

KTM Fat Rat

Rocky Mountain Blizzard

Specialized Fatboy

Specialized Fatboy 24 (Kids)