Of all the various types of e-bikes out there, fat bikes assuredly offer the most unique features and ride quality. But don’t let their purpose-built design fool you, because as useful as they are in areas where you want to ride on sand or snow, they are also really fun to ride. By varying the air pressure, you can improve the performance on a given surface. On dry sand or snow, you can take the tires down to 6–9 psi for impressive grip, or you can add pressure for smoother rolling on the street.
SURFACE 604 BOAR HUNTER
The Boar Hunter makes no bones about what it’s made for—it’s a true hunter’s bike, with front and rear racks and a 9-speed drivetrain made for carrying heavy stuff out into the woods. That paint job looks like camo mixed with snake skin. Make sure you remember where you left it, because it might be hard to spot in the wilderness!
Price: $2799
Frame: Aluminum
Motor: Bafang 500W rear hub motor
Battery: 672 Wh (standard), 960 Wh (optional)
Display: Color LED
Range: Up to 45 miles with the 672 Wh, up to 65 miles with the 960 Wh battery (claimed)
Drivetrain: SRAM X5, 9-speed
HOUSE OF LITHIUM 50/50
House of Lithium’s TJ Aguirre consulted with legendary BMX freestyle rider Rick Thorne to put together a e-bike like no other. It’s one of the sturdiest e-bikes we’ve ever ridden, and it handles a lot like a heavy BMX bike, with power on demand via a throttle. The motor system is really efficient, and since it is a direct-drive motor, it regenerates power when braking.
Price: $ 2099
Frame: Aluminum
Motor: Yamee 750W direct drive rear hub.
Battery: 696 Wh
Display: Yamee color LCD
Range: 30-50 miles
Drivetrain: Single-speed
2022 BIG CAT CHEETAH XXL 750
Big Cat has a couple of choices in their fat bike line, but we think this is the most stunning model of all. Choose between a standard 624Wh battery or a larger 840Wh battery for more range. The claimed 35-mile range is with the standard battery using pedal-assist level 1.
Price: $2845
Frame: 6061 aluminum
Motor: 750W Bafang rear hub motor
Battery: 624Wh
Display: Color LCD
Range: 35 miles
Drivetrain: Shimano Altus, 7-speed
PEDEGO TRAIL TRACKER
The Pedego Trail Tracker frame is available in either a step-over or step-though style, as well as a small 24-inch wheel version. Like the original Ford Model T, the Pedego is available in any color you want, as long as that color is black! However, you actually can select your rim color as an accent. Up front you’ll find a RockShox Bluto fork with 80mm of travel.
Price: $4495
Frame: 6061 aluminum
Motor: 750W brushless geared rear hub motor
Battery: 672Wh
Display: Backlit LCD
Range: 30 miles (estimated)
Drivetrain: Shimano Acera, 7-speed
Suspension: RockShox Bluto, 80mm
RAD POWER RADROVER 6 PLUS
This is the sixth generation of the RadRover, which is available in either a step-over or low-step frame version. This generation build adds more power, but they claim that it’s under 750 watts at the ground to stay within U.S. regulations. The bikes are sold as a consumer-direct models.
Price: $1999
Frame: 6061 aluminum
Motor: 750W brushless geared hub motor
Battery: 672Wh, semi-integrated
Display: Backlit LCD
Range: 45 miles
Drivetrain: 7-speed
Suspension: RST spring fork, 60mm travel with lockout
MAGNUM SCOUT
Magnum’s Scout is a nice-looking bike with two options for batteries. We don’t know why anyone would skimp and not go for the larger battery for a mere $100 more. It comes with a rear carrier rack that can carry up to 55 pounds, and there’s an optional front carrier rack. The polycarbonate fenders will help keep you clean.
Price: $2599
Frame: Aluminum
Motor: 750W Bafang rear hub motor
Battery: 840 Wh or 936 Wh ($100 option)
Display: LCD
Range: 35-75 miles (claimed)
Drivetrain: Shimano, 7-speed
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