Best Fat Tire Electric Bikes | Our Expert's Top Picks
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- Опубліковано 9 лип 2024
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Aventon Aventure - www.avantlink.com/click.php?t...
Rad Power Bikes RadRover 6 Plus - www.ebrdeals.com/ebrBPfattire...
Himiway Cruiser - www.ebrdeals.com/ebrBPfattire...
Lectric XP 2.0 - www.ebrdeals.com/ebrBPfattire...
QuietKat Apex - www.ebrdeals.com/ebrBPfattire...
QuietKat Jeep - www.ebrdeals.com/ebrBPfattire...
Rad Power Bikes RadMini 4 - www.ebrdeals.com/ebrBPfattire...
Rad Power Bikes RadExpand 5 - www.ebrdeals.com/ebrBPfattire...
Surface604 Boar Explorer - surface604bikes.com/products/...
To see the full written list of our picks for the best fat tire e-bikes visit:
electricbikereport.com/best-f...
If you are in the market for a new fat tire e-bike in 2022, this is our list of the best fat tire electric bikes.
We’ve personally reviewed and tested each electric bike seen here in this video. This video will award our picks for different sub categories in the fat tire e-bike world: from trail bikes to folders and premium off-roaders - this list has it all. Prices start at $1,000 and go up from there so there is something for everybody's budget.
If you're looking into a new fat tire e-bike consider some of the following questions:
What's Features Do You Need?
Finding the best fat tire electric bike means identifying what you really need. If you're primarily sticking to paved paths, you don't need the biggest, fastest motor out there. Suspension is great, but it can add weight to an already hefty bike. Think through the features you'd need for your daily use which will help you not buy more bike than you need.
How Much Battery Do You Need?
Fat bikes aren't the most efficient so you'll want a decent amount of battery, but how much?. If you're daily commute is under 20 miles, you can get by on smaller batteries. If you want long-range capability though you'll want to look at higher stock options, or something that offers upgrades or second batteries.
What Is Your Budget?
The more features the more money you'll spend... usually. Many bikes featured here are thanks to the amount of features they were able to put on the bikes and if we felt the value matched up, but if you want the most premium bikes we have a few listed here too.
With these questions in mind, we've picked bikes that are great for e-bike newbies, and seasoned road-veterans alike. If you think an e-bike is missing from this list, check out the link above to our website for the full list, or let us know which is your pick for the best electric bike in the comments section below!
0:00 Best Fat Tire E-Bikes 2022 Intro
1:15 Aventon Aventure
2:55 Rad Power Bikes RadRover 6 Plus
4:29 Lectric XP 2.0
6:07 Surface604 Boar Explorer
8:17 Rad Power Bikes RadMini 4
9:59 Himiway Cruiser
11:35 QuietKat Jeep
13:09 QuietKat Apex
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E-Bike Question of the Day ⚡🚴 What are your picks for the best fat tire e-bikes? Let us know in the comments below 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼
Bikonit Warthog MD750 - 750 watt mid-drive motor - Chain Drive
We're in talks with them and are hoping to get that one in soon. Would love to see how it does in person!
wheres ariel rider??
I need help - i bought a QuietKat Ibex (basically the rubicon package with a different body style) and i want to know how the quality of the Aventon vs the QuietKat because i spent 4-5k more on the QuietKat. is the QuietKat worth 4-5k More?
I really appreciate the quality of your video, content of video aside. Really nice to watch. Thank you. Well-spoken and eloquent, I think. Thanks again.
I have a 2018 RadRover. I ride exclusively street. A little over 4000mi. on this beast. I did many mods on this thing, but kept the drivetrain bone-stock(batt., motor, etc..) The mods are strictly cosmetic and it looks more an old-school motorcycle now. I have had no problems with it at all. Love it!!!
Glad you're enjoying getting those rides in!
One thing that a lot of these reviews don't take into account (likely because it's a bit niche) is that the Aventon Aventure (what I have) is actually a little different than the Rad Rover and at least a few others that I've seen in that it has a true cassette in the rear. I have upgraded mine to an 11 speed 11-51t cassette and SRAM derailuer, which has improved shifting and enabled climbing even steeper hills. It doesn't have a whole lot in the way of "proprietary" components, aside from the battery casing and the controller, which is great from a maintenance standpoint.
Very fair point, thanks for sharing!
I think your reviews should include customer support experience as witnessed by peoples comments on forums etc. For instance the Aventon bikes have been reported to have serious on delivery problems and very poor customer support.
If you are having issues with Aventon, you need to work through a local shop. I work with them on a daily basis and they have been great to work with.
@@jordanknicely4108 100%! in my book aventon is number 1! I love my local shop and they have all the aventons!
These 2 guys up ⤴ there? Pretty sure they're employed by Aventon 🤔
@@88_TROUBLE_88 yeah probably lol
Purchased one of the last QuietKat Ridge Runners. The Jeep model was just being sold at the time. Looked the same to me😀. Bought the less pricey one. 1000w, absolutely love this machine. It is a lot bigger in person than looking at it on the website.
Let’s not sleep on the Class 3 Ariel Rider Kepler, boasting a 52 volt, 1000 watt motor, and 32 mph top speed.
Can’t wait to see your performance test review on it.
We hear good things about Ariel Rider. Hopefully getting some in the future to test.
Great video! What do you think about the new 2022 Himiway Zibra? I'm going to use this to pull heavy load about 150-200 lbs with trailer.
The best eBike for you personally speaking, is the one that will most efficiently encompass your needs....provided you have done your due diligence in assessing your parameters fully, doing your RESEARCH COMPLETELY. And lastly, your tastes in aesthics. Don't get one because everyone else gets one. Find your perfect balance. Can apply to life in general obviously. Be smart. Make good, informed decisions always. Think things through. Impulsiveness is mostly always.....uugggghhhh. Not every time but you get the point. Follow the science in this instance. You're welcome
The truck to sedan comment was the best explanation of a fat tire ebike I've ever heard
Thanks!
I'm wondering how different the height of the pedal is from the ground and is this an issue when turning? I love the performance of the RAD Rover but I don't have the strength to manhandle that weight into storage or even on to a bike rack. So looking at the RAD Expand 5 or Lectric 3.0 . I already hold my pedals so they are both horizontal to the surface when I turn, but wondering if this could be an issue on these smaller bikes?
Juiced Bikes own my of these, RCS 1000w 🔥🔥🔥
Surprised not to hear at least a reference to either:
1. Frey CC, or the
2. Biktrix Juggernaut Ultra Duo 2
IMO, both are *killer* e-bikes.
A lot of these bikes top out at 6" - 4" for rider height. I'm 6' - 5" and wondering if I could get by with that by adding a longer seat post and raising the bars a bit.
Idk but i'd imagine if not you could get an extended seat post.
Hello, I am looking to purchase my first E bike. I am a tall athletic rider. I’m 6’6 230 lbs. I would like to use my E bike for daily transportation, fitness/cardio, and some bike trails as well. No as much mountain climbing or off road.
Any recommendations for tall e bike riders???
always go more power than what you think you need, most people will always end up upgrading power output and battery size especially if they plan to make their e-bike their main form of transport, me personally i started with 1000w hub an very quickly within 3 months upgraded to a 1250w mid-drive difference was night an day i also went from 48v 10ah battery to 2x 48v 25ah batteries an did over 6000miles with it hauled all kinds of things from daily shopping to camping gear to an iron v8 engine block on a trailer lol, i now have an 1800w motor that i've done just over 9000 miles with an looking at upgrading to 72v batteries
Which bike do you have now?
@@montyjones111 i built my own, built is better than bought
Did you just build up a mountain bike or build from the frame up custom bike?
@@montyjones111 i used a beach cruiser as the base frame then added suspenion front forks with disc brakes, built a rear wheel with 12g spokes and a cyclone mid drive, i'm building a new long tail cargo style bike with a bafang BBSHD mid drive and an off the shelf 52v 20ah battery.. if you already have a good bike you like build it, you'll end up with a much better bike than a ready made store bike..... look up "johnny nerd out" on youtube he has awesome videos and building ebikes is his business so he can help you with parts and advice
That great! I'll check it out. Thank You!
Hi Have you done a review on the NCM ET 1000 fat tire bike.
Negative.
Awesome roundup, but where's the Himiway Zebra? Was it perhaps omitted because the time of the review or perhaps because of the "non-production" front chainring from the review?
Yeah until we've heard that it's officially been updated on the production models it's hard to include that.
Can you guys make a review on the new Blix Ultra?
If we can get them to send one in we'd be happy to review it! It's always worth giving them a nudge on social media letting them know you'd like to see an Electric Bike Report review. It definitely helps us get bikes in when they hear from people who aren't us :)
Would be very interested to see how you think the Juiced Ripcurrent S compares to this group. I was close to buying an Aventure before coming across the RCS, which seems to be worth the extra cost.
Would be interesting to try it out, but haven't gotten Juiced to send us any products yet.
I have had a Ripcurrent for two years - it has been absolutely solid. The Kickstand finally gave out but other than that I have never had any issues and the bike has over 3000 miles on it. I highly recommend it over at least 3 bikes on this list. I have gone through a rad and an original Lectric - the rad just fell apart - every day something new would just not work anymore - horrible experience... and the Lectric I just beat the hell out of and put it through things it didn't deserve so I think their bikes are solid but the Juiced is many steps above both.
@@jnb756
Got four juice to bikes
Two rip currents one hyper scorpion and my favorite the hyper scrambler 2
Coming up on 15,000 mi. ride everyday
All I replace is tires
Love my Juiced Ripcurrent. More than 1,000 miles now with zero problems.
I hope to see the Grizzly dual motor and battery reviewed more.. Even though it has less real bike quality. Testing its speed up hill.. Distance and comfort. Brakes. Usability .
Numbskull
@@simpleman5688 wrong answer
Yeah I’m 6’3 205/lbs and that seems to be the perfect bike to use as a commuter bike to work… and also the only bike that I’ve seen someone my height ride it comfortably. I wish they made one that topped out at 45/mph range just so I could keep up with traffic if need be but I’m not buying it for speed. Most importantly is braking, suspension and then comfort in that order. Onyx looks like it would be perfect but I’m not sure it would be a good fit size wise
@@greg6162 I think the Ariel Rider Kepler would be a good one. Strap on an extra battery for 60 mile throttle only 😂 Or the Juggernaut Duo by Biketriks or biketrix
The audio on this is like listening to spurts of cannon fire with breaks when someone whispers to you from across the room
What's the best moped style e-bike and what's the best cargo style e-bike?
We haven't tested a lot of Moped style to be honest.
electricbikereport.com/himiway-escape-review/
Had decent amounts of fun with the Himiway Escape though.
electricbikereport.com/best-electric-cargo-bikes/
These are our top picks for cargo options.
Do you know where I can find a ebike for a 400lbs person
Do you guys have a video that show your ebike able to pull kids/Dog trailer?
We reviewed a few Burley trailers a while back where we pulled kiddos around. Most e-bikes should be able to handle that task on flat roads just fine, and some better than others on hills. Just remember that most trailer manufacturers like Burley advise you not to exceed 15 mph.
Any feed back on the American Electric Steller eagle fat tire cruiser?
Haven't ridden that yet so we couldn't speak to it much.
@@ElectricBikeReport you should test it! There are some bike tours in Michigan that have these and they say they are the best plus they come with the best warranty out there!
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THIS AERIAL RIDER KEPLER BIKE
Until we ride it we can't really speak to it.
@@ElectricBikeReport well it's better than the ones you just showcased
What bike do you recommend riding on the ocean beaches
Because I can’t find a bike dealer to fix them once they get salt corrosion
lol doubt you ever will find any dealer, try washing your bike down straight away with products like "salt away" found in most boating stores and dielectric grease on all your electric connections but remember salt water destroys everything once you beach it it's life span is shortened massively
I too am looking at aluminum foldable E bikes that have a decent tire size for sand; I go out to islands that are great for bike riding but I need a foldable bike to fit on my boat, and it has to be semi corrosion resistant. I found a few on Amazon; not trying to spend 5000 bucks on a bike either.😂
@@jasonbaldridge4281 build one, building is usually much cheaper than buying one already made. go with a mid-drive like bafang and a 52 volt battery.... go watch "johnny nerdout" if you're unsure
I would like to see how the Lectric Premium bike stands up to these
Yeah, me too. The Xpremium seems quite formidable.
I noticed that most fat tire eBikes are hub drive. I live in an area with a lot of hills. What are your top 3 choices for mid-drive fat tire eBikes?
I noticed that, too. 😕
I think I’m a bit disappointed or confused or both. Mid-drive motors are my (virtual) preference. I wish there was more mid-drives represented for sure.
If you're climbing hills a fat tire is the last thing you need. I have lots of hills and I'm swapping my 2.8s knobbies for 2.0s all weathers to get some more speed and range. Also, most of the customers for these kinds of bikes are not looking for performance, just looks. Over the past few years, the ebike commuting crowd has been dropping fat tire and you never see them on the trails. I do see them on the Greenway cruising around.
the best fat tire e bike is the biktrix juggernaut dual drive
2,000 watts of power 360 nm of torque and a motorcycle drive on the driver side for 40 mph speed... $5,000 for early adopters and $6,000 at release
the performance can't be matched for that price currently with any other bike I've looked
nothing here can match it
I wish you guys would get one to review but it may be hard to get one before it releases in the summer
Would be an interesting one to review. Feels more motorcycle than e-bike though given all the specs you just listed, so we'd have to change up our review format a little if we got to test one out.
@@ElectricBikeReport its not close to a motorcycle really... it's just twice as powerful as the befang 1000 watt
@@SoldierBoy3064 ehh, going 40+ MPH and being that powerful makes it feel less like a bike. It will also make it a lot more dangerous than your regular ebike and would require more investment in safety devices compared to an ebike that makes out at 20MPH.
what is your pick for a big & tall rider (6'5"+, 300lbs+)????
Look at the Himiway Cobra. It's the only one we've tested with a claimed 400 lbs payload capacity, and it was quite fun. electricbikereport.com/himiway-cobra-review/
300-Overweight! You should get to the gym to loose those extra pounds..
have you ever tested M2S bikes?
Not yet, no. Hopefully we get a chance soon though!
best
cool
Nice bikes but 2.5 inch tires is all I need. Like Pace 500
That's a good choice.
The QuietKat Jeep is the only bike here that is capable of taking you where ever you want to go.
It should for 7k....lol
@@MrCheckster2000 I am not pushing 65 lbs. of dead weight up a hill. I paid 4,500 for my bike with a G510 motor. I also built a bike with G510 for 3,500. Really it's the g510 motor not 7,000 price tag.
Quiet cat Megatron
Griffin, could you tie Sams hands behind his back for me? Instead of people looking at the bikes, im watching his hands flail around like an intoxicated mime. Thank you, and well done guys.
Sam's got strong arms. Griffin would just be tossed about like a buoy against the waves.
@@ElectricBikeReport 😁
Could you define the classes?
Class 1: 0-20 MPH Pedal Assist Only
Class 2: 0-20 MPH with a Throttle
Class 3: 0-28 MPH Pedal Assist Only
All classes have to have a 750 Watt or lower motor. Please let me know if you have any other questions.
@@jordanknicely4108 Thanks so much. I ride road, gravel and MTB. Being 77 yo all are very slow. If I'm still riding by 80 yo, I'm going to look into an electric bike. Great video, thanks so much. Jim
I would like to see some serious reporting on some areas you don't touch on right now.
SENIORS
CUSTOMER SERVICE
WARRANTYS
LOCAL REPAIR SHOP SUPPORT
DIY REPAIR SUPPORT
UPGRADES - e.g. Mechanical to Hydraulic Brakes, Batteries, etc.
Your reports are good but could be so much more informative and better !!!
We purchased this Vivi 27.5” electric bike and a Tentaquil 26” electric bike for our 13 and 14 year olds. ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxUiL0GnyDjP32RJdd660sP8mZk4CRLTCJ The Vivi was much easier to put together. With the Vivi, there was a video link to assist with assembly which made the process easier to follow (we did put the handlebars on upside down, but it was a quick and easy fix). With the Tentaquil, the assembly was not as simple to follow, but after we messaged the company for an assembly video, it was easier and they did respond quickly. The other major differences were that the Vivi has a grip throttle on the right handle (like a motorcycle) and the Tentaquil has a push throttle that you use your thumb to activate. The monitors were also different, so if you’re looking for something specific in terms of changing the bikes functions, pay attention to what the monitor offers. We were really impressed with the overall quality and functionality of both bikes, but if you’re looking for more power and an easier assembly, definitely go with the Vivi!
oh ps, be very careful buying electrics with their own unique parts like controllers etc if they go out of business as many have and do then you are stuck with a paper weight as you can no longer get replacement parts, go with brands that have been around a long time and have good parts supply behind them like bafang the after market support is huge with not only factory parts but a lot of upgraded parts made by many different companies (BBSHD for example), cyclone is another
Great videos, but those intro's and outro's for headphone users are HORRIBLE. Have to panic smash the mute button because of how loud the music is over the voice levels in the video. Please balance your intro and outro volumes. :/
Dude on the left is giving me the ocular pat down.
1000 watt bikes arent street legal? I did not know that.
Hi guys 👋 I’m looking for long range class 3 electric bike to do delivery 📦 price range Under 4k . Can you suggest me some thanks 😊.
Do you need a cargo or are you still thinking fat tire (since that's where this comment is coming from we're assuming you're wanting fat tires...??)
Fat tire or cargo bike with good range to delivery 📦
Himiway big dog or juiced hyper Scorpio was on my list .
Juiced RCS is a great buy!
@@bikerjohn Yes it is!
Fat tire electric bikes are changing the way people ride. Check out these American made fat tire electric bikes at FattE Bikes!
Nothing from Specialized?
Fat tire e-bikes aren't in Specialized's lineup.
no ariel bikes ? kepler baby
I’ve heard that Aventon, Rad, and Lectric have terrible customer service. Please take this into account in your reviews.
I own the Lectric XP 2 . Customer support is outstanding. I have 800 miles on mine , the only issue was keeping the headset top nut tight. Love the bike.
I did not see any pedals being used other than to set shoes upon. None of the reviewing/evaluating goes into how well the supplemental pedal assist actually works. It appears that the majority of "fat tire" e-bikes prefer to provide no physical effort, and just cruise regardless of the terrain. Obviously, there is a market for this "very limited" form of exercise, and it is better than just sitting. A good lighter e-mountain bike would provide the best of both worlds.
Fat tire e-bikes are popular with seniors in home parks in states like Arizona. Due to the speeds of class 2 and 3 e-bikes, nearly 50% of senior purchasers make at least one trip to the emergency services at hospitals in metro Phoenix during first 3- 5 weeks of ownership.
Why do you never test Sondors bikes?? Specifically the LX. When I purchased I paid $2000. Probably would win this
We hope to review some Sondors bikes soon. FWIW, when people reach out to companies saying that want to see an Electric Bike Report review it really does help us get bikes in. It's always worth saying something on their social media pages, or a direct email. We'd happily take a look at the LX if we can get one in!
No Bakcou? How can anyone take this serious without the best of the best involved.
electricbikereport.com/best-fat-tire-electric-bikes/
They made an appearance on the written list.
I expect at least Himiway Zebra/Cobra or Cobra Pro. I don't know what is wrong with these 3 models.
electricbikereport.com/best-fat-tire-electric-bikes/
The written list includes alternates. We have the Cobra there. The Zebra needs a larger chain ring as it's a pretty big drawback. And we hope to test the Cobra Pro soon, but we haven't tested it ourselves yet.
NORCO and MOOSE are two canadian FAT BIKES that are in many ways MUCH BETTER than anything you’ve got there, please guys you must check those. Almost to a superior level…. Norco is reknown with it’s numerous prizes among « mountain bikes designs of the year ».
Biktrix best long range cruiser..Rambo best hunting bike. You have lost a lot of cred here.
Looks the same as Averton.
Awd ebikes are barely beginning
Wait you just did the best fat tire e bikes of 2022 and your telling me there wasn’t one bike from Juiced that was up to standards of these other bikes across all categories LOL stop it
Two Rad bikes? Lazy or paid off? Rad bikes are pedestrian as far as quality and that's after 2 or 3 years of low quality junk. You said "best" fat tire bikes and the Surface 604 Himiway Cruiser and the QuietKats are acceptable but where is the Juiced Bikes, where is the Ariel Rider? There are a LOT of high quality fat tire e-bikes and Rad does not belong on any best list.
We haven't had Juiced or Ariel Rider bikes in for testing and review yet. We stuck to bikes we've reviewed for this video. Rad bikes are good value too, but different opinions isn't a bad thing.
@@ElectricBikeReport the Rambo Rooster is the better version of the Radrunner. More features considered extras on the Rad and better tubing and welding. You need to stop drinking Rad wine. There are bikes out Radding the Rad.
hub motor for trail - nahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Don't count it out if it was carefully tuned.
Are u kidding me no magicycle on this list smh
8:26
"..as this bike's name 'segg-justs'.."
I've got a segg-justion: Proofread your script before going on-camera, Ron Burgundy 😂 Or look into managing dickslessia 🤣
Also, kudos to your co-host for not breaking character / keeping a straight face for that egregious blunder 👍🏻
You guys have too many trolls following you.
these aren't e-bicycles anymore but e-motorcycles with pedals. The e-bicycle market has been slowly moving to absurdity .
Cry more.
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DO not make the mistake of buying a POLARNA!!!!!!¡!!!!!
DO NOT MAKE THE MISTAKE OF BUYING A POLARNA.
ACCUSING "CUSTOMER SERVICE" WHEN RECEIVING DEFECTIVE BATTERY.
ENTIRE SUMMER WASTED TRYING TO GET THE BIKE FUNCTIONAL.
COMPANY
DEMANDING VIDEO SHOWING REPLACEMENT OF USELESS PARTS.
You must be paid to say that. 645watt hrs. Really...
YOu go on and on about the long distance ebike and never tell us the damn distance. It's 60 miles.
lol these guys r just trying to sell you off their commission. The fact that they mentioned half of this garbage and not the lankeleisi rv800 plus is an absolute joke
What is this a rad bike commercial? Disappointed in your reviews.. narrow review here!