Fat tire bikes

[Regalgse00]

Are people using fat tire bikes with 2 stroke engine kits on. A buddy from Alaska was wanting a bike and asked about a fat tire bike. Wasn’t sure if people were. I’m sure u would have to find a offset engine mount or something for chain alignment

 

[Karl Snarl]

Only ones I have seen are jackshafted. After about 2.25 of tire, it gets a bit tricky. I can use 2.25, but nothing bigger or the tire rubs on any single speed I've made. Unless I dish the rim, but I don't do that. I guess if the axles were long enough you could figure out some spacers.

 

[Wrench]

Are people using fat tire bikes with 2 stroke engine kits on. A buddy from Alaska was wanting a bike and asked about a fat tire bike. Wasn’t sure if people were. I’m sure u would have to find a offset engine mount or something for chain alignment

@yuckfoo made a 2 stroke Fat Tire M/B

 

[yuckfoo]

Are people using fat tire bikes with 2 stroke engine kits on. A buddy from Alaska was wanting a bike and asked about a fat tire bike. Wasn’t sure if people were. I’m sure u would have to find a offset engine mount or something for chain alignment

I have a series of videos on my Mongoose Dolomite build. I had to fabricate a few of my own parts. I also had to shave off some material from my exhaust side motor mount. Others have cut their frames to make clearance. I'd suggest what I did rather than cut the frame. I can't speak for all Fat Bikes, but the Dolomite does create some challenges. It is not plug and play.

In this video I briefly describe some of the things I had to do. Take note of the motor mount I made. It's essentially two bikeberry motor mounts welded together. If you can weld or can get it welded (mine cost $25.00 to have welded) it's a very simple solution. I needed this because even after shaving off material from the case's mount area the tolerance was still tight.

 

[Sidewinder Jerry]

Here's an electric that the late KC Vale built. Electrics are allowed on many nature trails. However, most nature trails ban combustion engine vehicles. Unlike a 2 stroke an electric won't require major modifications.