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NOTE: Equipped with SunRingle MuleFut Tubeless Compatible Wheels Valued at $700+
When Converted, Virtually FlatProof/Super Ride Quality and Lighter*See Tubeless FAQ
Be aware, Last batch sold out almost instantly. These are such low qtys + high demand they'll sell out. First come, first served. In the event of an oversell, Refund is only option. NOTE: pics for illustration. See spec list for expected parts
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Bikes come up to 90 percent assembled. Assembly is easy. An 11 year old customer assembled their own bike. Check out his video: CLICK HERE.How much Assembly?CLICK
HERE for sample assembly instructions and videos CLICK HERE for a special price on the full Video DVD/CD and Folding
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If you don't feel confident working on your bike, we suggest
you take it to a local bike shop for final assembly
& safety checks.
We have sold hundreds of thousands of bikes. A high level of engineering and attention to detail is seen on all Motobecane Fat bikes. Happy customers send friends and family to buy these incredibly capable Fat bikes all the time.
REVIEWS The Sturgis and NightTrain have the same Incredible High End Hydroformed Framesets
Compare these to Trek Farley, Specialized Fat Boy Fat Bikes, Salsa Beargrease, Mukluk, Surly, 9Zero7 Borealis
SIngleTracks.com
" I can clean everything on my local trails with ease, even lines I regularly avoid...super stable, even in dicey sections, as they smooth out rocks and roots...rolls over chunder, navigates sandy washes with ease, blazes trail where there is no trail, and even rides up stairs (this last one is still my favorite).
Real Customers Say:
Christopher S. - Cold Spring Harbor, NY
"...rode it today. Love it!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's such a beautiful frame and rides amazingly. Thanks so much for such a great company. As a longtime bike rider, I believe your fat bikes (and many others) are a no-brainer for anyone..."
NG 50- MTBR.com
"I am very very impressed with this bike. Its a quality bike with a quality build. I would strongly suggest that you grab either the Sturgis Bullet or (spend more) and get the NightTrain Bullet. You will not be disappointed, and you might not need another bike."
M. Davies, Colorado
"Thanks for making my day....awesome in the snow. I was able to power uphill over snow covered rocks without slipping at all. Snow is fun again!"
MM-MTBR.com
"Just got my first fatty from Bikes Direct...never bought a bike this way before & I was a little apprehensive….the bike is outrageous! Great spec...once out of the box, I was up & running in less than an hour. To give you an idea about the capabilities of this bike, I took it out to my favorite local trail that I have been riding for more than 10 years. Over time, as my bikes & my skills improved, I managed to clean all the sections of trail but for one area that I just couldn't ride.I cleaned it on the first time out...Nuff said!"
Max-MTBR.com
"First impressions? Super-impressed!! The bike came well-packaged…took it for a spin around the neighbourhood... Rides way better than any of the fatbikes I've test-ridden...amazing value and blows away anything else in its category
OU-MTBR.com
"…it's definitely a fun bike to fling around"
Ben-MTBR.com
"...yesterday, two hours of cranking, and even my notoriously sensitive hips and knees bothered me not…simply put: This is a lot of bike for the money…quality of this bike is what one should expect from this level of bike, but the price we are paying is far less that we'd be paying at a bike store."
SMED-MTBR.com
"Just got back from my first single track ride….WHAT A BLAST! It was really fun to ride. I rode pretty hard and it held together. So, thats good!"
AHR-MTBR.com
"..as nimble as my old 26" single-speed hardtail with an 80mm travel fork. On the fat bike, I can clean rock gardens that have stymied me…"
SML-MTBR.com
"…lot of complements on the bike, One guy even asked if he could sit on it and ride it, I was like sure. Then I told him the price and he was blown away…Today I did a real ride, 8 miles and can say WOW this thing can climb..."
Customers rave about these Fat Bikes
Even when reviewed at list price, bicycle tech editors feel the Motobecane bikes are incredible values.
When you consider the discount BIKESDIRECT offers on these incredible quality Fat bikes; nothing else comes even close!
Buy one now at a discounted, factory direct price with shipping included to 48 states.
Comparison Specialized FatBoy FatBike Frame vs Motobecane Sturgis/NightTrain FatBike
Aluminum Frame Fatbike Comparison Buyers Guide (*as of 9/1/15)
When shopping for a front suspension fatbikes and looking at reviews, there are three essentials to look for.
1) For best handling, comfort and control look for Rockshox Bluto Suspension Forks (worth $600 alone).
2) For enhanced ride quality, traction and virtually flat-free riding (when converted) look for MuleFut Tubeless Wheels (worth $700 alone)
3) For best power and control, look for hydraulic disc brakes.
If your fatbike does not have at least these three top features, expect to spend about $1500 more to get them.
Compare FatBike Features
Motobecane Sturgis Bullet
Trek Farley 5 Fatbike
Specialized Fatboy SE
Framed Minnesota 2.2+Bluto
Shipping Cost
Free Shipping 48 States
Trek May Charge
Specialized May Charge
$39.95 For Ground
Tires
26x4.5 inch 72tpi
26x4.7 inch 120tpi
26x4.6 inch 120tpi
26x4 inch 120tpi
Frame Fits 5 inch Tires
Yes
Yes
Yes
NO
MuleFut Tubeless Wheels
Yes $700 Value
Yes, Front Won't fit Bluto Forks
NO
NO
Rockshox Bluto Fork
Yes $600 Value
NO
NO
Yes $600 Value
RaceFace Ride Cranks
Yes
Yes
NO
NO
Rear Thru Axle
Yes
Yes
NO
NO
Advanced Clutch Rear Der.
Yes
Yes
NO
NO
Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Yes
Yes
NO
NO
Total Sale Price*
$1,499.95 +FREE SHIP48US
$1,729.99 + ?
$1,500 + ?
$1,489.90
FEATURES: Same Top-of-the-line Hydroformed Aluminum frame as the NightTrain Fatbikes
This Motobecane Sturgis Bullet is an incredible deal when you consider: MuleFut Rim Wheelsets have incredible ride quality and are sold for $700 and up
Rockshox Bluto Forks are sold for $600+
Top Rated Maxxis Minion Fatbike tires are at least $160 / pair
That's over $1400 in parts alone!
Before someone else does, Grab your bike now for only $1499 + Free Shipping 48 States
NOTE: For summer use many customers put 29er wheels on their bikes. We have 29er wheels that are compatible with these 150/197mm thru-axle frames Click >Here<
FAT BIKES! Ingeniously simple concept. Giant tires = more control in loose conditions. Ride Virtually Any Where!
Super wide tires “float” over snow and sand…the fastest bikes you’ll ever ride on mud, bogs, deep sand and snow. As a bonus, they’re great convo makers and super smile-generators
How much does a fat bike weigh?
These bikes are big and Big FUN. Big weighs more. Most average fat bikes weigh between about 30 and 40 pounds. How much do these fat bikes weigh? Compare specs, aluminum fat bikes with similar parts will weigh the about the same.
How do Fat Bikes ride?
Way better than standard mountain bikes in snow? Yes. No Doubt. You'll ride over absolutely almost everything. Float over soft powder snow or deep sugar sand and laugh! You'll do a tons more riding – and way less walking.
Awesome in rough conditions such as snow, deflate the tires to provide more traction. Compare Fat Bikes to the difference between a car and monster truck SUV. Your fat bike can go more places, like sport utility vehicles.
The hottest trend in the mountain biking world right now. Fat bikes are hard to miss. Their giant, "fat" tires roll over virtually anything, which makes them an ideal winter mode of transportation because they help cyclists traverse snowy and icy trails with ease and traction.
While the bikes were pioneered for snowy climates, such as found on the Front Range, they work well in a variety of environments including sand and loose rock, which has some local bike experts dubbing fat bikes as the all-around mountain bike of the future.
How are these Fat Bikes being sold for this Great Price? Other similarly equipped Fat Bikes cost over twice as much.
This is a promotional price for Bikesdirect Pre-Order customers ONLY. These Awesome Fat Bikes are selling out rapidly and will be up to $200 more for any that are left instock. At the current rate of sales, many sizes will be gone soon and may not restock for quite some time.
Size
General Fit Guide Rider Height Range*
Effective Top Tube Length
Standover*
Small 15.5"
5'5" to 5'8" tall
22.6 inches
27.8 inches
Med 17.5"
5'8" to 6' tall
23.6 inches
29.5 inches
Large 19"
6' to 6'3" tall
24.3 inches
30.5 inches
XLarge 21"
6'3 to 6'7" tall
25.4 inches
32.1 inches
*If one is between sizes, size down for lower bars more aggressive fit or shorter arms/legs. Size up for higher bars, or longer arms.
**Add one more inch to standovers for Bluto Equipped Fat bikes.
*SO Slopes up and increases towards head tube. Standover in chart above and Geometry link has SO on axis with BB and thus is lower than at midpoint.
Refused / Returned Fat Bikes: For much larger bikes such as Fatbikes the return fee would be $100 which is part of the cost of the return shipment and will be deducted from your refund.
ROCK SHOX BLUTO, MOTION CONTROL, RL CROWN ADJUST, SOLO AIR, STEERER: ALLOY 1-1/8" to 1.5" Taper, CROWN:Forged, AL66 TV aluminum, STANCHION:32mm, Low friction anodize Fast Black , BLADE: Magnesium, 160mm post mount disc brake, TRAVEL: 100mm W/15x150 Maxle Lite, OLN:150mm
Crankset
SAMOX 10 SPD, 22x36T 175mm FOR 120mm AXLE
Bottom Bracket
EB-2401 BB-100mm BSA Standard English Threaded
Pedals
n/a
Front Derailleur
SHIMANO DEORE, FOR 2X10, TOP-SWING, DOWN-PULL
Rear Derailleur
SHIMANO RD-M6000, DEORE, SGS 10SPEED, SHADOW PLUS DESIGN
Shifters
SHIMANO SL-M6000, DEORE, 2X10-SPEED RAPIDFIRE PLUS
F/HUB NOVATEC D201SB-15 ALLOY DISC 32H,OL:15mmx150mm FOR FAT BIKE , 2 PRECISION BEARINGS, POLISH ANOD. BLACK
F/HUB ThruAXLE NOVATEC QR264F ALLOY M15xP1.5x190 , BLACK ANOD
R/HUB NOVATEC D202SB -10/11S ALLOY DISC W/ STEEL CASSETTE BODY 32H. OL:12x197MM CRMO AXLE, 4 PRECISION BEARINGS, 2RS, POLISH ANOD. BLACK
R.HUB THRUaxle NOVATEC ALLOY M12xP1.75x229 , BLACK ANOD
Spokes
14G STEEL STAINLESS W/BRASS NIPPLE
Rims
Tubeless Compatible SUN-RINGLE Mulefüt SL 80mm Pinned 32H W/FV BLACK ANOD (32mm) CutOuts *Add your own tubeless kit for lighter weight, enhanced ride quality, virtually flat-free riding. See FAQ page for Tubeless system setup.
