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15-MAR-2024

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RideFATbikes.ca

Custom builder of all-season Adventure bikes, that excel in the categories of :

  • Performance

  • Proper Rider Fitment

  • Durability

  • Lightweight frames & wheelsets

  • Long-term Ownership

  • Industry-leading components

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OTSO

ARCTODUS

  • All of our bikes feature proven high-quality components by Industry leaders.

    Retail prices start at $5000+ CAD.

    At RideFATbikes.ca, we only charge the Retail ($CAD) price on all of our complete bikes and framesets, using daily currency exchange rates.

    There is never any markup over Retail prices, aside from necessary import and logistics costs, which are clearly indicated on our invoices.

    All our custom build kits include :

    • The latest SRAM GX / XO / XX / AXS drivetrains

    • Quality 4-piston brakes and rotors, for the best possible stopping power.

    • Lowest Fat Bike Q-Factors in the Industry.

    • Strongest Fat bike carbon wheelsets in the Industry.

    • Suspension options of 100, 120, 140 or 150mm travel.

    • All frames, wheelsets and components are rated ASTM CAT 3-5 for 4-season adventuring.

    • (ASTM CAT 2 carbon bikes for winter-specific racing can reach 21-22 lbs, built upon request).

  • Quality Control is of upmost importance at RideFATbikes.ca.

    Current wait times for replacing warranty items may exceed 2-4 months, due to Industry shortages.

    We have never experienced a frame warranty failure for FOES, 9:ZERO:7, OTSO, MOOTS, BH or KNOLLY bikes.

    We discontinue any product where customers experience a warranty claim rate exceeding 10%.

  • Everyone should make ASTM CAT ratings an important consideration when purchasing ANY bicycle component, especially high-stress parts like frames, forks, wheelsets, and handlebars.

    Details can be found at www.astm.org, or searching on the ASTM Classifications of Bicycle Usage document titled “ASTM F2043-13”.

    If a part does not have a certified and sufficient ASTM CAT strength rating awarded to it, then we strongly suggest you not consider buying it from any source.

    • All of the MTB / FAT bikes we sell are composed entirely of ASTM CAT 3-5 parts, unless specifically noted, such as (ASTM CAT 2) HED wheelset installations to achieve sub 22 lb bike weights for winter-specific riding.

    As a general rule, aim to purchase parts that are rated one-step-up in durability from the riding environment the bike will be ridden in.

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    ASTM CAT 1 = (ROAD only) the least durable and weakest part classification . This is a set of conditions for the operation of a bicycle on a regular paved surface where the tires are intended to maintain ground contact.

    ASTM CAT 2 = SAND / GRAVEL / SNOW certification for Adventure and FAT bikes.

    • Drops of 15cm (6” or less).

    • not rated for Jumps

    This classification is not designed for aggressive or competitive 4-season / all-weather suspension-rated bike use. If unrated - don’t expect that product to last or stand up to abuse for more than 2 years before needing to be replaced). This category is where you will see 70+% of the OEM mainland Chinese Carbon Industry warranties offering only a 2-year limited (and usually very discretionary) warranty for their FAT BIKE Frame, Rim, and other carbon bicycle products. There can be many conditions in the MFG warranties that will void the frameset at ASTM CAT2 - read the fine print! (this can include warranties voiding the frame after first use of the bike, or assembly and maintenance by owner and not by an authorized dealer)

    ASTM CAT 3 = (MTB TRAIL / SINGLETRACK rating).

    • This is the minimum certified rating we accept for all our installed FAT and MTB bicycle products that may see high-stress use, such as Cranksets, Frames, Forks, ANY carbon part, Wheelsets, and Saddles, to name just a few parts.

    • Jumps and drops are intended to be less than 61cm (24”).

    • rated for 4-season use

    • rated for suspension use

    ASTM CAT 4 = MTB ALL-MOUNTAIN / AM rating). This is the minimum strength rating of any frames wheelsets destined for suspension-capable bikes looking to ride in AM environments.

    • downhill grades on rough trails at speeds less than 40 km/h (25 mph), or both. Jumps are intended to be less than 122cm (48”).

    ASTM CAT 5 = DH rating. The best rating possible, and designed for all riding conditions of the bikes we sell.

    • extreme jumping; or downhill grades on rough trails at speeds in excess of 40 km/h (25 mph); or a combination thereof.

    ASTM CAT 5 means the safest option and the least likely chance to ever need a warranty claim on items in this category.

  • At RideFATbikes.ca we take warranty coverage very seriously, because it can impact every customer.

    FRAMES

    All framesets we currently stock have Industry-leading warranties, and our customers have not had a single warranty claim to date for : (OTSO, 9:ZERO:7, MOOTS, FOES RACING, KNOLLY, BH)

    WHEELSETS

    Both ATOMIK CARBON and DERBY RIMS offer Lifetime warranties w/ Rim Strike protection coverage. They are both ASTM CAT 4/5 Rated for AM or DH use.

    This is the BEST POSSIBLE WARRANTY COVERAGE in the Industry.

    TIRES

    We test all the tires we stock. Only the highest-performing tires, with the best warranties and customer service records, remain in our inventory.

    DISCONTINUING A PRODUCT

    If a brand experiences any of the following conditions, we discontinue that product :

    • A warranty claim or failure rate exceeding 10% (FATBACK BIKES / CORVUS CYCLES Skookum/FLT and Corvus/FLT carbon frames)

    • MFG repeatedly fighting or ignoring valid warranty claims, leaving customers stranded (TERRENE tires, DIRT COMPONENTS rims)

    • Sudden increases in warranty claims on a product, or a drastic decrease in warranty coverage by the MFG. (FATBACK carbon Wheelsets)

    • MFG dropping their warranty coverage to below ASTM CAT 3 standards, and/or failure to provide coverage for riders+gear+bike up to 270 lbs combined weight. (BOREALIS warns of possible catastrophic frame damage after 230 lbs combined weight)

    • MFG drops their warranty coverage if user assembles their own bike. (BOREALIS)

  • All of our current bike brands for are Made in the USA, Taiwan or Spain.

    Logistics Fees charged by CBSA Canada Customs, and International Shipping Services such as UPS and FEDEX :

    Import Duties range from 0-13% for most cycling components. Complete bikes (pre-assembled by MFG) are subject to a 13% Duty + oversized box fees ($150+). Imported clothing/fabric items may have duties of 17%-19%. Some “Made in USA” items are duty-free.

    Importation and Shipping fees from USA to Canada can be significant and may cost $300-950 CAD per complete bike, based on its Retail value, shipping, broker, and duty costs at the border. We do not markup this cost.

    For a quick estimate on what a complete bike imported from the USA would cost (in $CAD) delivered to Ontario Canada, multiply the $USD Retail price on the USA MFG’s website by x1.6 to x1.75.

  • RideFATbikes.ca builds all custom Fat bikes to the lowest possible Q-Factors in the Industry.

    If you have biomechanical medical concerns that may affect your knees, hips or ankles, we stock the world’s lowest Q-Factor fat bike, the OTSO VOYTEK.

    HARDTAIL (w/ suspension option)

    OTSO VOYTEK and VOYTEK v2

    • World’s lowest Q-Factor for a Fat Bike!

    • PF107 bottom bracket

    • (carbon crank) Q = 183

    • (alloy crank) Q = 188

    9:ZERO:7 LYNX / TUNDRA

    • PF 121 bottom bracket

    • narrowest Q-Factor for a hardtail Fat bike compatible w/ up to 26x4.8” rear tires!

    • (carbon crank) Q = 203+

    • (alloy crank) Q = 206+

    OTSO ARCTODUS

    • BSA100 threaded bottom bracket

    • narrow Q-Factor for a hardtail Fat bike compatible w/ up to 26x5.05”, or 27.5x4.5” rear tires.

    • (alloy crank) Q = 205+

    WYATT MAVERICK

    • (we have discontinued stocking this - waiting for a Q-Factor redesign)

    • BSA100 bottom bracket, using an RF189 or “190” spindle.

    • (carbon crank) Q = 223+

    • (alloy crank) Q = 232+

    FULL-SUSPENSION

    FOES MUTZ v3

    • BSA100 bottom bracket, using an RF 169 or “170” spindle.

    • narrowest Q-Factor for a full-suspension Fat bike!

    • (carbon crank) Q = 203+

    • (alloy crank) Q = 206+

  • All of our custom bikes are built with the latest (2024+) SRAM GX / XO / XX / AXS Eagle 12spd drivetrains using (10-52T) 520% cassette gearing range.

    Compare to the competition’s builds:

    Sram NX (2022) = 11-50T cassette = 455% gearing ratio (50 divided by 11), a 65% gearing reduction over GX Eagle (2023).

    Sram GX (2019) = 10-50T cassette = 500% gearing, a 20% climbing gear reduction, over GX Eagle (2023+).

  • All Fat bikes we stock, utilize 12spd drivetrains, using either FAT4 (63-67mm) or FAT5 (72-76.5mm) chainlines.

    MAX. CHAINRING

    The OTSO VOYTEK, 9:ZERO:7 LYNX/TUNDRA and FOES MUTZ v3 all accept up to 36T front chainrings. (allowing sprint speeds exceeding 40kph, to surprise your roadie friends!)

    MAX. FRONT TIRE SIZE

    All Fat bikes we stock, accept up to 26x5.0”, 27.5x4.5” or 29x3.0” front tires.

    MAX. REAR TIRE SIZE

    OTSO VOYTEK

    • up to 26x4.4”, 27.5x4.0” or 29x3.0” rear tire.

    9:ZERO:7 LYNX / TUNDRA

    • up to 26x4.8”, 27.5x4.2” or 29x3.0” rear tire.

    OTSO ARCTODUS

    • up to 26x5.05” or 27.5x4.5” rear tire.

    FOES MUTZ v3

    • Suggest 26x4.0-4.4”, or 27.5x3.8-4.0” rear tire. Up to 26x4.6” possible ( but may rub against chain in 52T cassette gear, depending on chainline config noted above and tire PSI).

  • RideFATBikes.ca offers custom Fat bike builds with suspension options of 100, 120, 140 and 150mm travel.

    ST= Seat Tube Angle (degrees)

    HT = Head Tube Angle (degrees)

    CS = Chainstay length (mm)

    FOES MUTZ v3

    • Redesigned Geometry for 2023/24.

    • ST=76, HT=65, CS=463

    • Full-suspension

    • Travel =140 to 150mm

    OTSO VOYTEK v1

    • ST=73, HT=68-69, CS=430-450

    • HT=66 or 67 possible w/ Geoshift headset

    • Front-Suspension capable

    • Travel = 100 to 120mm

    OTSO VOYTEK v2

    • IN STOCK NOW.

    • New geometry and features.

    • Click Here for more info

    9:ZERO:7 LYNX / TUNDRA

    • ST=73.5, HT=69, CS=450

    • Front-Suspension capable

    • Travel = up to 100mm (suggested)

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