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In April of 2021, I received my Domane HP+7 after ordering it five months prior; who knew Wisconsin was so far away? So what processed me to spend over $10k ...
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A fat tire bike rack is an essential tool to help keep your bike safe while you transport it. These racks are designed especially efficient heavy bikes with ...
Business in the front, party at the back What is a mullet mountain bike? A mullet mountain bike is one with mixed wheel sizes. Most often this is a 27.5" ...
Investing in a hunting e-bike is a game-changer when it comes to the success and enjoyment of your hunting, angling, or camping trips. A great feature of ...
Marin's Rift Zone series bikes are built for the mountainous of trails, both beginners and recreational cyclist alike. Featuring front & rear ...
Steel is most definitely real according to plenty of current bike manufacturers, which is why we've made a list of the best steel gravel bikes. Known for ...
If you're the type of cyclist that often needs to use public transport or store their bike away, a folding bike is essential. Add to that a motor and fat tires ...
Engwe eBikes - EP 2 Pro Engwe bikes might not be a household name, but over two decades they have steadily become a more popular electric-wheelers and ...
Electric bikes have exploded in popularity in recent years due to their versatility, affordability, maximum comfort, and sheer fun factor. Not only are they ...
The Niner Bicycle company is a US-based bike manufacturer founded in 2005 and the pioneer of the 29-inch wheel. Always looking to improve their game, 2008 ...
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Hi Raphael,
Thanks for pointing that out. We’ve added Giant as a brand to “Where to buy” section, as Giant bikes can be found all around the country basically in every large town across the US. Their bikes and selection are indeed very good. We made this post to diversify the selection and point out some of the best bikes you can order online, without the middleman.
Hi Gabe
You are not far from right. We have reviewed the Sinch in a more suitable post – Best Folding EBikes Review. Matter of fact, we are going to publish a brand review of Aventon bikes anytime soon, and add their bikes to more of our reviews. Stay tuned
Which bike do you mean – I suppose the Cannondale Bad Boy? We check REI’s selection weekly (if not daily), and seen the Bad Boy 1,2,3 pop up every now and then.
Look for comfort bikes that have a more comfortable entry & upright riding position.
Puncture-resistant tires are indeed a great extra to have. If you’d keep tire pressures up to their recommended range it would minimize the chance of getting a puncture though. Taking off the rear wheel for a puncture repair can be a nuisance on a hub-drive e-bike so why not get an extra set of tires.
It depends how often are you going to use the bike and how heavy are you. The weakest part about used to be the Shimano Tourney derailleur which they have fortunately updated to microSHIFT. Front suspension plays a huge role too, and currently there’s a heavy coil shock which might not be the smoothest, but does its job at its price range. Other than that, I didn’t have major setbacks.
It is best for recreational commuting on mixed terrain and definitely worth its price. If you are planning on updating the parts, take a look at best under $1,000 MTB’s, there’s quite a noticeable gap there.
We’ll be releasing an article for fat tire ebike racks anytime soon!
Good point, Dimitri. We’ve listed bikes that can be used as Class 2 when using the throttle only. We’ll be updating an eBike Laws article soon where we could clarify that.
The 2017 CX3 retailed for $870 new. As the ’17 model had a 3×9 Shimano Deora/Acera/Alivi groupset and hydraulic brakes – which are great, I’d be looking at something around $300-$400 for a used bike that’s been properly maintained.
Hi Liz
Citizen Seoul seems like a decent deal for its low price.
Frame – Not sure about the quality of the alloy frame, but it seems sturdy enough for your weight (Max capacity: 220lbs). Recommended heigth range for the Seoul is 5′ – 6′
Brakes – V-brakes are quite old-school but do the trick for light riding. They might be a good choice at this price range & in the occasion of folding up the bike regulary. Disc brakes are a better alternative among newer bikes.
Gearing is probably not the strong point at this price range which means that it might need some extra tuning every now and then.
In conclusion – if you are planning to use the Seoul for commuting with your kid on the bike – its doable, but probably not as convenient as you can only use the seatpost kids’ seat on it. (Thule Ridealong type).
The electric model London seems to be a great deal for its price. It only weighs 36lbs and the electric assistance can help a ton towards comfortable commutes.
Are you going to take the bike with you on the bus/train?
Hi Peter. E-Bikes are categorized in 3 legal classes. Each state in the US has their own set of rules regards to age limit and helmet compulsory when riding an e-bike.
Class 1 eBikes are equipped with pedal-assist motor only, with a max speed of up to 20mph. Motor power in Class 1 is limited to 750W.
Class 2 eBikes come with the throttle as a standard, while there are many variations that have pedal assistance as well. The speed of Class 2 eBikes is limited to 20mph on both throttle and pedal-assist mode. Same goes for motor power that is limited to 750W.
Class 3 eBikes have a maximum assistance of 28mph. Anything over 750W or 28mph would legally need a license to ride on the road. Those bikes are considered as Class 4 eBikes as long as they have pedals.
We’ll be updating a post about eBike laws this week. Stay tuned!
Did you mean Oyama bikes? Check out Giatnerd.com
700 series can be legally used as Class 2 eBike (when using the Throttle mode as the max speed is limited to 28mph), and as Class 3 eBike when using pedal-assist mode (Pedal-assist max speed is limited to 28mph. We’ll be updating our EBike laws post soon so stay tuned!
I’d look up State Bicycles bike. You’ll get a pretty sweet deal at under $500! They do not have a mountain bike, but you’ll be needing serious luck to score a decent MTB for trails at under $500
Thanks for noting – we updated the obvious!
Bad Boy 3 runs on WTB Byway 650b x 40c clincher tires which means that the tires are tubeless-ready. Cannondale hasn’t provided any information regards the wheels besides that they are Cannondale C2 wheels.
I believe 29×2.4″ is the max among most 29er hardtails, although 2.2″ – 2.3″ should be fine with lower tire pressures. Bear in mind that the geometry is best for XC/Trail which means oversized tires on 29″ wheels can reduce the ride quality quite significally.
Hi Ahmed
Never heard of Gobi Bicycles, nothing come up from the Google search either. What are the components on the bike? If its got a good set of components it might be a custom build, if not – it might be a cheap no-name road bike. By the end of the day, the brand is just a name. What’s important is that if you can use it for your own convenience 🙂
Thanks for pointing that out, we’ll add it to the list!
You can check out Rambo bikes, their fat-tire electric bikes are limited to 300lbs, plus the wide tire width gives way better riding experience for heavier riders. Next one up is Quietkat, but their bikes are slightly more expensive.
Coming right up!
The link to Verve-series review can be found after the last model.
Hi Nancy
We’d recommend looking into fat tire folding e-bikes which are ideal for all sorts of environments, including light trails. Lectric & Radmini on the top 3 are great and lightweight bikes that have also been one of the best-selling bikes by today.
Hi Nick
What kind of bike are you after – A city hybrid, mountain or trekking bike? And what do you exatcly mean by stretching?
I’d also recommend looking into our “Between Two Bike Sizes article” to find out if she has picked the right size for her.
Hi Carli
Sad to hear from your negative experience. Where did you order you bike from? As far as we know, REI has never dealt with SixThreeZero bikes. Buying bikes from Amazon and assembling by yourself (If you haven’t done it before) can be tricky at first as there are many moving parts around the bike that need to be tensioned at the very beginning, and after the first miles.
Electra Townie is indeed one of the best alternatives to SixThreeZero bikes!
Hi Jeff
We are indeed partnered up with REI and many other stores. This is also clearly stated at the top menu. The reason why we have chosen so many bikes from REI is that they have a great selection of bikes on offer, and a trustworthy feedback & rating platform as well.
Feel free to add a bike store in the comments which has a better selection of great value hybrid bikes that can also be ordered online :).
Good point, we’ll add those there at some point. In general, folding bikes have a slightly smaller max weight capacity, for example Brompton bikes have a max weight capacity of 242 lbs, while the popular folding e-Bike Rad Power Bikes – Rad Mini has a max weight capacity of 350 lbs.
Hi Brian.
Congrats on the purchase – Trail 7 is an awesome XC bike to explore the nature and commute in urban areas.
Depending on how hard (and where) you ride, there are some minor things you can swap out to make the bike ride better.
Components such as the grips or a saddle are the first thing to try. Some riders swap out the pedals first thing after buying any new bike.
Towards gearing, make sure that the derailleurs are tuned. A new bike (out of the box) needs to be re-tuned after a while when the components have ‘worked themselves in’.
Read also our: Should You Pay More Upfront, Or Pay Less & Upgrade Later
They do look sleek and are equipped with a nice set-up indeed!
Hi Barry. The Frisco seems like a cool bike for light trails and commuting. The air forks and full-suspension set-up is a decent deal at such a low price. Also the hydro brakes, mid-drive motor and a relatively low weight at 54lbs it has some great specs indeed. But, as the Frisco is a Class 4 eBike with a max-assisted speed of 34mp/h, some states require you to have drivers license, a helmet and a license place so make sure to ask about it as well!
Thanks for pointing that out, really appreciate it! We’ve made the corrections now.
As the Tern HSD 9 is basically a cargo e-bike, at 57lbs (With a payload capacity of 375lbs) it is quite light for its weight 🙂
Hi Ashton
Whoa, that’s awesome what you are doing there – living the life and using a fat bike to its core purpose.
Unfortunately, any of our partnered merchants do not offer a fat-tire kick bike just yet.
And for availability, I think there is still quite a severe shortage of bikes, and you might have a better overview of that tight niché market than we do.
That’s unfortunate.
Did you check the recommended tension provided by Brooks? Most saddles generally don’t need too much tension – prefer finger/palm-tight over ‘elbow-tight’ 🙂
Did you send Brooks Saddles feedback for a possible warranty case? Also, thanks for providing an alternative!
That is one of the greatest feedbacks I’ve heard so far. Brooks Saddles truly ages well in time, and fortunately, they have stayed true to their principles of quality.
You should write for them and become a brand ambassador as this is a priceless piece of information and experience you’ve got there!
Hi Steven
The Prodigy’s first sentence on Ride1Up’s page goes like this “A master of the trails at just under 50lbs.”
The Prodigy rocks a front suspension fork, MTB geometry, and 27.5×2.0″ knobby tires – if it’s not categorized as a mountain bike, then what it is? 🙂
Hi
The 46tooth belt-drive crank length is either 170mm or 175mm. We couldn’t find more specific information than that.
The model used is: “46T Gates S150 Belt Drive CDX”
Hi Suzanne
Sorry for the confusion.
Short answer: Yes, it is ‘quite’ an overkill, especially if you are thinking of hitting some gravel roads. Although it is a full carbon bike, the geometry of the Ventum is designed for road use mainly.
There are more versatile options available we’d recommend looking into 😉 Most bicycles over 1,500 USD hold their value rather well, and it happens to be that it is hard to get rid of a used high-end performance road bikes such as the Ventum in the long run.
Hi Suzanne
As I understand you are 6’2 and 35 years old, right?
If you’d like to explore gravel roads on a road bike geometry – I’d definitely recommend looking into gravel bikes. Those bikes are also great on city streets, and why not for touring? The Ventum seems to be a good recommendation for a performing athlete that indeed comes with a hefty price tag.
You can get a nice gravel bike for that budget, Gravel bikes are indeed very comfortable to ride if you prefer 70% road and 30% offroad.
See our “Main Page – ROAD – Best Gravel bikes” there are some women-specific gravel bicycles that might lead you to a more suitable path.
Best of luck!
Hi Dennis
Thank you for your feedback.
If you’d ask a thousand people to name the best hamburger in the world, I’m sure they’d mention McDonalds as one of them. Same for Apple smartphones, although Android phones might have better specs in theory. The Apple watch is the best-selling wristwatch throughout history, is it the best?
‘Best’ is obviously a widely understood term. Instead, this article works as a guide for people who are looking to buy a fat bike online. We have gathered a bunch of bikes by known retailers you can trust, and we have also featured the most-known types and models to broaden the spectrum for beginners cyclists.
If you have suggestions, or even better, own a certain bike yourself that deserves to be on this list – we would be more than happy to see your review of your fat bike, and why not add it here as well!
We might release an article about saddles soon.
Look for full-face helmets
Hi Paul
This is a selection of fat bikes by the most known, therefore the most popular brands searched in Google. We have Surly as number one, and Mongoose placed number two as Mongoose has by far the best ratings on Amazon over time. Also, their bikes are cheap and have proved to be perfect for many riders who are looking for a cheap fat bike. We added 9 Zero 7, thanks for the hint.
Hi Susan
Glad to hear you like the bike. I would contact your nearest paint store so that they could match up the suitable color for you. Their bikes do have very nice and vibrant colors indeed.
That’s a great recommendation, thanks!
Hi Jayson
If you’d like to order online – We’d recommend getting anything from the Cannondale Trail series as their XL frame is indeed extra-large. Besides, the bikes hold great value in terms of components and durability. Co-op Cycles bikes have also proved to offer superb value for the money!