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Decoding fat tyre ebikes: Is bigger better?
Thicc is in.
Let me explain.
Even if you’re not an avid cycling enthusiast, chances are, you’ve seen a bunch of aesthetically pleasing digital content centred around bicycles with unusually thick tyres - unless you live under a rock.
These rad-looking, muscular bicycles, which clearly didn’t skip leg day, have seen a dramatic surge in popularity in the last couple of years. Rugged from tip to tail, with the convenience of an electric drivetrain thrown in, they look a lot like mini moon-rovers, but with pedals.
What are they?
You’ve got to admit, the coolness quotient of these ebikes is off the charts. But what’s all the fuss REALLY about? Are these bikes any better than conventional tyre electric bikes, or is it just a product of individual expressionism?
Believe it or not, these monster bicycles are a classic example 0f function dictating form. Fat tyre bicycles are the two-tyre equivalent of those rugged rock crawling, dune bashing, mud-bogging monster trucks and SUVs you see out there, doing the craziest things you could possibly imagine, far beyond where the roads end.
With the rapid growth of eco and adventure tourism in India, and buoyed by the rise of disposable income, we’re seeing the market for such speciality electric bikes blossom at a pace never seen before. People who genuinely want to explore the great outdoors are embracing capable machines that will get them there and back. And that’s where fat tyred ebikes steal the show.
So is bigger really better?
Well, in this context, it would appear so.
The typical fat-tyre electric cycle has tyres with a width exceeding 3.8” inches, along with beefier frame and suspension components to handle the added weight of the tyres. The more substantial sidewall of the fatter rubber can handle very low air pressures, even as low as 5-14Psi, allowing for a much wider contact patch. This translates to much more traction over loose and slippery surfaces than electric bicycles with conventional tyres. Since the weight is much better distributed, you don’t sink into sand or snow. Moreover, courtesy of their construction, they’re much more resistant to punctures and provide a comfortable ride over uneven, broken terrains - making them perfect for extended mile munching.
In the absence of electrical assistance, these ebikes probably would have felt heavier and more sluggish to ride than regular bikes. But with the powerful hub-mounted electric motor doing the bulk of heavy lifting, fat tyre ebikes can be deceptively fast and agile - the perfect recipe for exciting weekend adventures on backcountry trails. No wonder we’re steadily seeing more of them tearing through offroad trails, seemingly effortlessly.
Take the newly launched Nighthawk by Emotorad, for example. The design is drop-dead gorgeous, and the drool-worthy premium components it proudly showcases could make even the most stoic of pro bikers giggle with excitement! The beefy frame ties paired together with a long-travel suspension unit from Rockshox, a high-torque powerhouse of a motor sourced from Bafang, and the super slick 9-speed drivetrain from SRAM. Riding on some mad-looking 26”x4” Kenda Juggernaut tyres, Nighthawk makes short work of practically any terrain you throw at it, and the 100 km of electric range means you have more than enough juice to spend all day in the saddle.
Should you buy one?
It boils down to what you’re looking to do with your electric cycle. If you’re a pro-biker looking for that perfect mile muncher with premium componentry and abuse-friendly construction, fat-tired ebikes like Nighthawk should be on top of your list. Period.
The Nighthawk isn’t cheap, but for the high-end specs it boasts, this electric bicycle is a steal, no matter how you look at it. The ride quality is up there with the best in the business. Sand, snow, muck, rocky trails - nothing fazes this monster. It’s a fantastic piece of kit, truly a head-turner, guaranteed to give you bragging rights wherever you may roam.
Alternatively, if perhaps you’re looking for a fat tyre e-cycle that’s a little less hardcore, with a more compact form factor, you should definitely check out the Doodle. It’s a rugged, foldable ebike that deserves an article of its own. Watch this space for more on that.