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

Retail prices start at $5000+ CAD.

All our custom build kits include :

• Frames built with the latest Geometry design enhancements by the Manufacturer.

• Frames built with the latest tech in frame construction: Carbon (Toray 700/800), Titanium (6/4 and 3/2.5 tubing) and Alloy (6065 Aircraft aluminum hydroforming and laser/waterjet precision cut and welded) bicycle frames.

• 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 trail riding and 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.

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

We discontinue any product where customers have experienced a warranty claim rate exceeding 10%. (Fatback Bikes, Corvus Cycles, Borealis Bikes, Terrene Tires)

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 may impact every customer.

If we know a product is failing, we stop selling it. Plus, we contact all customers that bought that product and warn them of potential problems, if it is a safety issue. We want our customers to be safe and absolutely limit any seasonal downtime to warranty service.

We only partner with manufacturers that have excellent customer service, and high-quality products.

We discontinue that partnership if a manufacturer fights obvious warranty claims, or provides terrible customer service to our customers.

Please remember, it is the manufacturer that determines the result and acceptance of a warranty claim, and not the authorized retailer from where the product was purchased.

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.

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%.

• MFG repeatedly fighting or ignoring valid warranty claims, leaving customers stranded.

• Sudden increases in warranty claims on a product, or a drastic decrease in warranty coverage by the MFG.

• 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.

Brands that fell into these categories were :

• BOREALIS BIKES

• TERRENE TIRES

• FATBACK BIKES

• CORVUS CYCLES

• DIRT COMPONENT RIMS

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. Oversized box fees (WYATT Bicycles) ($150+). Imported clothing/fabric items may have duties of 17%-19%.