I continue my search for a new fat bike as I write this article. I have been riding a gravel/adventure bike and touring bikes for some time. But have the urge to try something much more capable at getting me to those places where no other bike can go, except a fat bike.
As bike companies begin to release their 2021 model bikes. I thought it would be fun to see what 2021 fat bikes have just hit the market and see what bike brands are offering us for this new season.
Below is a list of most of the newest 2021 fat bikes I could find. I might be missing some, so please contact and let me know if I missed any other 2021 fat bikes.
This article was made to explore all the new models available and not all of these bikes I would buy, as some are rather heavy at 15Kg. But there is a fat bike here for everyone, for all budgets and adventures. Enjoy!
- 2021 Trek Farley 9.6
- 2021 Salsa Beargrease Carbon X01 Eagle
- 2021 Trek Farley 7
- 2021 Rocky Mountain Blizzard 50
- 2021 Salsa Mukluk Carbon XT
- 2021 Rocky Mountain Blizzard 30
- 2021 Trek Farley 5
- 2021 Salsa Beargrease Carbon SLX
- 2021 Kona Woo
- 2021 Cannondale Fat CAAD 1
2021 Trek Farley 9.6
This 2021 Trek Farley 9.6 is a 27.5″ full carbon frame and fork, rigid fat bike with high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes. Total weight of the bikes is 29.1 lbs / 13.2 kg. Featuring a 1 x 12 GX Eagle groupset. With a SRAM GX Eagle, DUB, 30T alloy FAT 5 ring crank and SRAM Eagle XG-1275, 10-52 cassette. Also has a TranzX JD-YSP18 dropper post with 130mm travel. The rims that come with the bike are SUNRingle Mulefut 80 SL, with a 32-hole cutout. Cushioned by some Bontrager Barbegazi Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, 27.5 x 4.50” tires. Priced at $3,299
This bike is ideal if you want something more than just a fat bike for winter. It is capable for faster rides with better performance to take on bigger adventures, epic races, and more fun. A handy addition to the bike is the horizontal sliding dropouts, which lets you fine tune your geometry. You can run it long for stability, or shorter for more nimble handling.
2021 Salsa Beargrease Carbon X01 Eagle
If you want to go all out and budget isn’t an issue. Then the 2021 Salsa Beargrease Carbon X01 Eagle might be the answer. It is a 27.5″ carbon frame rigid fat bike with ultra high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes. Everything about this bike speaks, amazement! The colors, to the groupset which is a 1 x 12 X01 Eagle, Truvativ Stylo Carbon. To the weight, which is lighter than most complete fat bikes. At 27.0 lbs / 12.3 kg, that’s lighter than my steel gravel/adventure bike! And the lightest in this list of 2021 fat bikes. If lightweight is high priority then you might want to check out this Carbon Fat Bikes – Ultimate List Of The Lightest Fat Bikes article.
The groupset gives you a nice large range, with the SRAM Carbon Stylo C Eagle DUB FAT5, 30t crank and the SRAM XG 1295 Eagle, 10–52t cassette. Rolling on some 45NRTH Vanhelga, 27.5 x 4.0″ tires. Priced at $5999 (Salsa also have some more budget friendly 2021 Beargrease Carbon models available, more on those soon)
The thing I like about Salsa bikes is their attention to details for backcountry adventure when you need to take gear with you. This bikes also features the versatile frame and fork mounts to let you carry everything you need. That Kingpin fork features four sets of Three-Pack mounts. Just thinking of some wonderful snowy endurance races or adventures that could be done on this beast! Maybe just pack your camping gear and embark on a long-distance overnight bike trip.
2021 Trek Farley 7
A hardtail fat bike? Yes Please! The 2021 Trek Farley 7 is a 27.5″ aluminum frame fat bike with high-end components and that Manitou Mastodon Comp fork, with a front travel of 80mm. Weighing in at 35.8 lbs / 16.3 kg, yeah a bit heavy. But still, it is a hardtail fat bike!
Featuring a 1 x 12 X1, NX Eagle groupset, with the SRAM X1 1000 Eagle, DUB, 30T alloy FAT 5 ring crank and SRAM PG-1210 Eagle, 11-50 cassette. You also get a dropper post which is the TranzX JD-YSP18 with 130mm travel. Trek say this bike is ideal for “hot shot shredders who wanna get rad in every season.” Priced at $2,599.99
2021 Rocky Mountain Blizzard 50
The 2021 Rocky Mountain Blizzard 50 (27.5″) is a 27.5″ aluminum frame rigid fat bike with a carbon fork for extra suppleness and high-end components. That means a Shimano XT groupset, with Race Face Aeffect Cinch 30T crank and Shimano SLX 10-51T cassette. Terrene Cake Eater Fast Rolling Tubeless Studdable 27.5 x 4.5 tires on the Sun Mulefüt 80 rims. Priced at $2,699
2021 Salsa Mukluk Carbon XT
The 2021 Salsa Mukluk Carbon XT is a 26″ carbon frame rigid fat bike with high-end components. Due to the Mukluk being 1.3 kg heavier then the Beargrease and other differences. This Mukluk is more suited to cruising and bikepacking, while the Beargrease is a race fatbike. That’s right this Mukluk comes in at 30.0 lbs / 13.6 kg.
The bikes features a 1 x 12 Shimano XT groupset with Race Face Turbine, 30t crank and Shimano SLX, 10–51t cassette. The wheels are 26″ with 45NRTH Dillinger 5, 26 x 4.6″ tires. Salsa call this their, “most versatile fat bike”. The frame utilizes 197 mm rear spacing to accommodate up to 5″ tires, and the 100 mm threaded bottom bracket allows a wide range of crank. Plus the alternator 2.0 dropouts allow for short chainstays and easily support single speed or geared drivetrain options. The frame geometry has been designed in a way that is a lower center of gravity for increased stability when navigating challenging terrain. Priced at $3,699
2021 Rocky Mountain Blizzard 30
Much similar to the Blizzard 50, aluminum frame and carbon fork. Instead this bike features a 1 x 12 Shimano SLX groupset which is slightly lower quality then the XT. You still get the same gear range. With the Race Face Ride Cinch 30T crank and Shimano Deore 10-51T. With a cheaper price to, at $2,149
2021 Trek Farley 5
If you want a cheaper alternative to the more expensive Trek Farley 9 this 2021 Trek Farley 5 is a 27.5″ aluminum frame rigid fat bike with upper mid-range components. Having a more limited and quality gearing with the 1 x 10 Deore groupset. But it does however have a Race Face Ride, 28T crank compared to the Farley 9’s 30T. And the Shimano Deore M4100, 11-46 cassette. For a bike that is $1,799 it weighs 32.3 lbs / 14.7 kg and you get a dropper post and the Bontrager Gnarwhal Team Issue, 27.5 x 3.80” tires. The Farley 5 is the perfect bike for breaking into the winter shredding scene without breaking the bank.
2021 Salsa Beargrease Carbon SLX
If you like the Beargrease for a racing fat bike, they have some cheaper option like this Salsa Beargrease Carbon SLX, which is a 27.5″ carbon frame rigid fat bike with upper mid-range components. Or the Deore option which is cheaper again but more limited components. At $2,249.00
The SLX comes in at a reasonable 29.0 lbs / 13.2 kg. Featuring a 1 x 12 Shimano SLX groupset. Which means a Race Face Aeffect, 30t crank and Shimano SLX CS-M7100-12, 10–51t cassette. Which is 1 tooth less range than the X01 Eagle. You do get the same tires which are 45NRTH Vanhelga, 27.5 x 4.0″. But the rims are Sun Ringle SRC 15 x 150 mm hub, Mulefüt SL 80 mm. Priced at $3,199
2021 Kona Woo
I was leaning more towards this bike for my dream fat bike. But I was disappointed to see that it has no mounts for a rear rack. Although the Wo (cheaper option has). My dream with a fat bike is to travel across sandy desserts and the Arctic. For such off the grid adventures I think I would need panniers.
However this 2021 Kona Woo is a 26″ aluminum frame rigid fat bike with upper mid-range components. I am a fan of Kona since owning their Kona Sutra LTD. You get a carbon triple mount fork. With a 1 x 12 SX Eagle, NX groupset. SRAM NX-Eagle Dub Fat, 30t X-Sync Eagle crank and SRAM SX-Eagle 11-50t cassette. Priced at $2,099
2021 Cannondale Fat CAAD 1
Last 2021 fat bike to finish of this list is the Cannondale Fat CAAD 1 which is a 27.5″ aluminum frame rigid fat bike with upper mid-range components. Total weight is 29.1 lbs / 13.2 kg. It has a 1 x 11 Shimano SLX groupset with Cannondale 1, BB30, Ai Offset SpideRing, X-Sync®, 30T crank and Sunrace, 11-46 cassette. And Maxxis Minion FBF, 27.5 x 3.8″ tires.
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