Any suggestions or experience for an entry level electric fat tire bike? I am located just north of Toronto so even a great bike shop recommendation? I have seen a few options around the $2,000 range and wondering who has tried them and loves a certain brand. Thank and look forward to sharing
Newbie looking for recommendations on Fat Tire Bike
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TMH
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My little sister just bought an NCM Aspen and she loves it. She had ridden my Juiced RipCurrent S and my wife's FLX Gladiator and fell in love with these fatty bikes, but her budget was lower than each of those cost.
The NCM Aspen Plus does give some nice upgrades to the base Aspen as well. These bikes seem to come highly regarded both for design, construction, reliability and support. And even better, I believe they are both currently available (many e-bikes are sold out with availability dates creeping farther out every day).
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For more money the FLX Gladiator has performed very well for my wife. She actually rides 2 different FLX bikes, the Gladiator and a Roadster SE. We haven't had issues with either of them. For the Gladiator it specifies "Pre-Order" on the site. It did when we purchased ours, but it was in stock. Check with them on the phone or chat to find out for sure.
https://flx.bike/products/gladiator
The Juiced Bikes RipCurrent and RipCurrent S are great bikes, but at a higher price point. Folks new to e-bikes seem to love my RipCurrent S the best of any of my bikes they try. Great power and big battery! Availability seems O.K. currently, but some size/color combinations are OOS. They currently have a $100 off sale for Mothers Day.
https://www.juicedbikes.com/products/ripcurrent-s?variant=3914701406231
Happy hunting!
The NCM Aspen Plus does give some nice upgrades to the base Aspen as well. These bikes seem to come highly regarded both for design, construction, reliability and support. And even better, I believe they are both currently available (many e-bikes are sold out with availability dates creeping farther out every day).
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For more money the FLX Gladiator has performed very well for my wife. She actually rides 2 different FLX bikes, the Gladiator and a Roadster SE. We haven't had issues with either of them. For the Gladiator it specifies "Pre-Order" on the site. It did when we purchased ours, but it was in stock. Check with them on the phone or chat to find out for sure.
https://flx.bike/products/gladiator
The Juiced Bikes RipCurrent and RipCurrent S are great bikes, but at a higher price point. Folks new to e-bikes seem to love my RipCurrent S the best of any of my bikes they try. Great power and big battery! Availability seems O.K. currently, but some size/color combinations are OOS. They currently have a $100 off sale for Mothers Day.
https://www.juicedbikes.com/products/ripcurrent-s?variant=3914701406231
Happy hunting!
TMH
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rich c
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I'd like a lot more structure in a bike like that if going off road. Full suspension bikes have a looser feel already, but with all the stress on that folding joint I wouldn't want to buy one without riding it.
Net weight is 28.5kg (approx 62lbs) wet
Not a bad weight for a full suspension emtb.
I’m liking those blue rims.
TMH
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Purchased directly off FLX's web page.
https://flx.bike/collections/bikes/products/gladiator
When I purchased it in mid-Feb of this year, it still specified 'Pre-Order' on the web page, but they actually had it in stock. I don't know the stock situation at the moment, but for some reason it has always shown pre-order?
https://flx.bike/collections/bikes/products/gladiator
When I purchased it in mid-Feb of this year, it still specified 'Pre-Order' on the web page, but they actually had it in stock. I don't know the stock situation at the moment, but for some reason it has always shown pre-order?
harryS
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I'm with RIch C. I've seen that same frame style on older ebikes. They put a fancier front fork on this one but it's still a folder, and should stay on pavement.
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Nova Haibike
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If it weren't for motors, fat bikes would have died out.
Take a look at BD... SRAM GX 1X10 Shimano HYDRAULIC Disk Brakes, Front Suspension $1599
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I am in Canada so BD only ship a limited number of bikes north........plus look at the orange one with wires all outside of the bike....do not like that.
TMH
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You are probably right, but when new e-bike riders try out our different bikes, the fat tired ones are always their initial favorites.
After lots of research and lack of response from many dealers I decided to go with this....seems like it is decent for entry level around $2,000. Liked the FLX the bests but no shipping to Canada and I don't know when I will get south of the boarder again. Happy riding and thanks for all your imput.
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