Classic Bikes Fatbike – VSF Fahrradmanufaktur T-500
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Frame material
Steel frames are traditionally favoured for fat bikes and offer an excellent combination of robustness, riding comfort and damping. Steel frames absorb vibrations well and offer a smooth ride, especially on rough surfaces. They are also relatively inexpensive. Aluminium frames are lighter than steel frames and still offer good durability and stiffness. Aluminium frames are often stiffer and more responsive than steel frames, which can lead to a livelier ride quality. Titanium frames are extremely light, strong and corrosion resistant, making them an attractive choice for fat bikes. Titanium frames offer high strength at a relatively low weight and exceptional ride quality. However, titanium frames are generally more expensive than steel or aluminium frames. Carbon frames are light, stiff and offer excellent vibration damping. Carbon frames are known for their high performance and are often used in high-end fat bikes. They offer a lively ride quality and are often equipped with advanced technologies and construction techniques. However, carbon frames are usually the most expensive options.
Suspension
Fatbikes generally do not have conventional suspension systems such as full suspension or suspension forks like mountain bikes. Instead, they rely on the wide tyres and low tyre pressure to absorb shocks and vibrations on uneven terrain. These features provide a degree of cushioning and improve riding comfort on rough surfaces such as sand, snow or mud. Although fat bikes do not usually have special suspension, they still offer a smooth and controlled ride on difficult terrain. The wide tyres with low air pressure allow the bike to roll over obstacles and smooth out bumps while improving traction and stability.
Wheels
Due to the special requirements and purpose of fat bikes, their wheels often differ from those of conventional bikes. Fatbikes are typically equipped with 26 inch wheels, although there are also models with 27.5 inch or even 29 inch wheels. The choice of wheel size can affect the ride quality, traction and agility of the fatbike and often depends on personal preference and the intended use of the bike. The rims of fat bikes are specially designed to accommodate the wide tyres and withstand the demands of riding on soft surfaces such as sand, snow or mud. They are often wider than the rims of conventional bicycles and have a robust construction. Fatbike spokes can be more robust than those of conventional bicycles to withstand the stresses that can occur when riding on uneven terrain.
Tyres
Fatbike tyres are the most distinctive feature of these special bikes and differ significantly from the tyres of conventional bikes. Fatbike tyres are much wider than conventional bicycle tyres. They can have widths of 3.8 to 5 inches or more. This width allows the tyres to float on soft surfaces such as sand, snow or mud instead of sinking in, which improves traction and stability. They also often have a special tread pattern that is optimised for different terrain conditions. Some tyres have aggressive lugs for maximum traction on loose surfaces, while others may have a smoother tread pattern for a faster ride on paved roads.
Brakes
Most fat bikes are equipped with disc brakes that provide reliable braking performance in a variety of weather conditions. Fatbikes can have either hydraulic or mechanical disc brakes. Hydraulic brakes usually offer better braking performance and improved modulation as they use a hydraulic fluid to transfer pressure to the brake pads. Mechanical brakes are usually easier to adjust and maintain, but may not offer the same braking performance as hydraulic brakes.