Chinese bicycle with wide tires: description, photo, reviews

In the spring I want to spend as much time as possible in the fresh air. It was at this time that the girls began to think about how to quickly get themselves into shape after a long winter. You can combine useful and pleasant with the help of cycling - and the muscles will gain the right tone, and breathe fresh air. Therefore, with the onset of the first sunny days in the streets, there are more and more cyclists, who often put their iron friend for wintering with the appearance of ice. Do you want to ride a bicycle all year round? Do not laugh, it's possible. Only you need a special transport - a bicycle with wide tires. We will tell you about it.

Bicycle with wide tires: general description

Every cyclist is proud of his transport and is ready to praise him for days on end, and real fans of this sport always have a few stories about the incredible possibilities of an iron friend. Therefore, it is not surprising that a bicycle with wide tires accidentally met on the streets of the city attracts attention and causes curiosity.

How does this miracle look like? Externally, this bike is not much different from the usual, except for thick and wide tires, increasing its patency. Thanks to this, it is possible to drive there where a normal bicycle will have to carry on itself. In addition, this design allows you to ride in the rain, in the snow and on any terrain. Therefore, a bicycle with wide tires is rightly called a real "jeep". After all, this is the name for automotive class with high cross-country ability.

The advent of new bicycles has greatly enhanced the capabilities of fans and fans of outdoor activities. However, because of the high cost and the small amount of information about these models of the "jeep" on the two wheels, they have not yet received much distribution in Russia. We collected all the known information about the bicycle with wide tires, reviews and comments of its owners. So, let's start a thorough study of this miracle of modern technology.

The history of the creation of a new bicycle

Bicycles with wide tires of large diameter (or fetbike) appeared in Alaska. Everyone knows that the climate of these places is identical to our Siberian nature, that's why this model aroused great interest among Russians. Inventor of fetbike - Mark Grunwald - used for his first model of a tire with a width of three inches and placed them on a rim, having a diameter of three and a half inches.

Otherwise, this bicycle is common - several speeds, shock absorbers and brakes. Although there are models where there is no depreciation fork at all. Many cyclists say that it is possible to move around on a fetbike without it, because soft and wide tires perfectly "absorb" all the potholes, bumps and rocks encountered on the road.

Features of fetbike

Since we have already specified that a bicycle with wide tires is great for off-road driving, there is a natural curiosity: what allows him to overcome all obstacles so successfully? What is the secret of fetbike?

Naturally, in his tires. They allow you to adjust the pressure depending on the coating. If you need to travel a few kilometers along the sand or rocks, then the pressure should be reduced. The adhesion to the surface will be greater, and the tires will "absorb" all the obstacles. Of course, and moving in this mode is quite difficult. But you can drive anywhere without any problems.

If you plan to go on the usual asphalt road, you need to bring the pressure in the tires to the normal rate and ride for fun.

Bear in mind that the bicycle with wide tires (photo of this miracle of technology we gave below) weighs a bit more than its counterparts. But this is a very subjective opinion, because a normal mountain bike can be very difficult.

Usually the weight of a fetbike does not exceed seventeen kilograms, and rubber weighs about one and a half kilograms. Many fans of this transport note that, despite the manufacturers' assurances that the course of the fetbike is no different from the usual bicycle, they still had to change their driving style a little. After all, we have to take into account that overclocking is slower than usual, and entering into turns requires some skill.

Wings: Pros and Cons

If you are planning to buy a regular fetbike or a small bicycle on wide tires with wings, then we hasten to disappoint you - you will not find such a model. Manufacturers for some reason do not produce such bicycles with wings, they simply are not included in the kit, or on sale as an additional accessory.

But how to ride, if fetbike originally intended to overcome dirt and sand? There are two options:

• To suffer the dirt on the back and each time to wash clothes after skiing;
• Make wings yourself.

Some craftsmen advise to saw an ordinary wing and install it on a stand.

The most famous manufacturers of bicycles on wide tires

Not surprisingly, American manufacturers of fetbike are recognized as the best among other firms. But also European brands are gradually gaining popularity, so we decided to introduce you to the TOP-5 brands, which can boast of their own models of bicycles with wide tires:

• Surly. This company is the leader in the production of fetbike, it was the first in the US, which released such equipment to the market. It is known that many companies purchase from Surly the details for their models.
• Salsa ranks second in terms of the number of fats produced for sale. During the work several types of aluminum frames and even one titanium were developed.
• Fatback. This manufacturer can boast of good quality of its products, which have their own consumer.
• Fatbikes. The company is located in Alaska, where a model of bicycles with wide tires was born. Therefore, the manufacturer produces very high-quality products - light and durable.
• Sandman - this is the first European company, engaged in the release of Fatbikes. They have a sporting bias and are in search of their consumer.

In general, each model of these companies deserves attention, but do not forget about the price of similar bicycles. I want to say something about her separately.

Bicycle price

The only significant disadvantage overseas fetbike is their price. Not every Russian can afford a bicycle with wide tires. The cost of the brand model in specialized sports stores starts from thirty-three thousand rubles. For most of our compatriots, especially from the provinces, this amount is more than ruinous for the family budget.

Even if you manage to save up for such a model, in any case you will have to buy a lot of other small things, without which it will be difficult to imagine a comfortable ride on a bicycle. How to be? Refuse the dream and be content with the familiar two-wheeled friend? Not at all, we offer you a way out of the situation - a Chinese bicycle with wide tires. Let's find out how much the products of these manufacturers deserve the attention of the Russian consumer.

Chinese bicycles: description

Probably the whole world knows that if a novelty has appeared somewhere, in a few months its copy will be sold in China. Therefore, it is not surprising that Chinese manufacturers are very actively offering on the specialized sites fetbike of various models at a very democratic price. For comparison, we can quote the average price for a bicycle - it does not exceed seven thousand rubles. Of course, it is worth adding to this amount the cost of shipping to Russia. It will be approximately equal to the price of the bicycle. As a result, you will pay about fourteen thousand rubles and become a happy owner of fetbike, which you can brag to your friends.

Of the many companies that produce bicycles on wide tires, attention should be paid to the Danie and Sarma Bikes models. We will tell you about them in detail.

Danie, a bicycle with wide tires from China: reviews

Like any technique, this bike has its pros and cons. Let's start with a pleasant:

• Judging by the reviews, the fetbike of this model is very high-quality and reliable;
• He has an excellent design;
• Good cross-country ability and stability;
• Many buyers of Danie have been riding it for several years in the winter and are very pleased with their iron friend;
• Most of the reviews contain information that the bike was unexpectedly fast.

The disadvantages of this model are also present:

• Danie is quite heavy - about twenty kilograms;
• When the tire pressure is increased, the bicycle takes a long time;
• The absence of wings makes the model work out on its own.

Summarizing all of the above, we can say that Danie is an excellent choice for those who ride a bicycle for the sake of their pleasure, have strong legs and are not ready to spread a large amount of money for purchasing.

Bicycles come from Hong Kong

Sarma Bikes is a special company, it is located in Hong Kong, but many of its specialists are from Russia. Therefore, each bicycle uses the latest technology, taken from aircraft manufacturing.

A feature of all Sarma Bikes fetbikes, noted by buyers, is the ease of models. Usually the weight does not exceed fifteen kilograms, which is very important given the slow acceleration. In addition, these bikes have shock absorbers, for some buyers this is an important fact.

It's interesting that Sarma Bikes is the first Chinese company to release a new model with an electric motor. Unfortunately, we have not been able to find reviews of the Russians about this model. Most likely, this novelty has not yet become very widespread in our country.

Is it worth buying such a bicycle: a short summary

Of course, it is difficult to advise whether it is worth buying a fetbike if you do not plan to engage in cycling seriously. But in fact many serious victories, achievements and hobbies began only with an attempt to learn something new. And spring is the best time to start a new life. Dare, and the world will play with new colors.