The new Suzi Q challenges the narrative of slow, plodding fat bikes. Its lightweight carbon frame and narrow Q-factor are more efficient and comfortable than traditional fat bikes, perfect for everything from local singletrack loops to fat bike racing. Short chainstays and extended reach make for a stable and balanced ride that still feels agile.
“This is a seriously nimble whip—not what you’re used to from traditional fat bikes. The narrow q-factor is a dream to pedal for big racing efforts, and its short chainstays and extended reach make for balanced, natural handling on singletrack.” — Andreas Hestler
Intended Use: Fat XC
Wheel Size: 27.5 FAT
Details
- Full carbon and aluminum models available.
- 192mm Q-factor is 20mm narrower than standard fat bikes to improve pedaling performance and comfort.
- 27.5×3.8 tires for improved rollover and lower rotating weight.
- Fits up to 27.5×4.2 tires (when available, with safe clearance from 770mm x 104mm).
- Next generation fat bike geometry is longer, slacker, and more agile.
- Integrated chainstay protector and downtube protector.
- Di2 electronics-compatible with internal stealth battery port.
- Full carbon monocoque fork on the -90°, -70°, and -50° models.
- Lightweight bolt-on axles save 100g per bike compared to a Maxle.
- Suspension compatible. A 100mm Bluto at 20% sag maintains the ideal stock geometry.
- Two bottle cages on the fork, plus two in the front triangle.
- Front triangle Rivnuts for custom, bolt-on frame bags (not included).
- 1x specific.
- Stealth dropper post compatible.
- Internal cable housing.
- PressFit BB107 bottom bracket, ZS44|56 headset, 177mm real axle spacing.
- Sizing: S/M/L/XL.
Geometry
The Suzi Q has a stable and balanced ride that still feels agile, thanks to super short chainstays and a lengthened reach. During the bike’s design and testing phases we evaluated a wide variety of geometry and offset combinations to hone its steering dynamics. The result is a bike without any of the “autosteer” instability that plagues other fat bikes.
Wheels
We worked with Maxxis to design a high performance 27.5×3.8 tire and wheel system. Compared to a traditional 26×4 “race fat” system, our 27.5×3.8 tires have a larger outer diameter. That means better rollover performance and plenty of traction, without the added weight and rolling resistance of 26×5 systems. In ski terms, 26×4 tires are traditional camber skis, and the larger diameter 27.5×3.8 tires are early rise tips. No, 27.5×3.8 tires won’t let you carve turns in waist-deep powder, but they do roll up over soft snow more easily.
Pedaling
Designed specifically to have a narrow Q-factor, pedaling the Suzi Q is more efficient and comfortable than traditional fat bikes. Whether you’re racing the 1,000-mile Alaskan Iditarod Trail Invitational or going for a quick rip on your local single track, the result is a more natural feel with less fatigue and knee strain.
