Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 20" -
Groupset X4, SRAM -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 1 × 9 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Fully butted Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, ZeroStack head tube, 100mm-wide threaded bottom bracket, 170mm rear hub spacing
Suspension Fork
Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, 1-1/8" alloy steerer
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X4, long cage, 6-/7-/8-speed
Shift Levers
SRAM, trigger, 9-speed
Cassette
Sunrace, 9-Speed, 11-36t
Crank
9-speed, 28T chainring w/ chainguard
Bottom Bracket
Square taper, 100x151.5mm, sealed bearings
Chain
KMC X9, 9-speed w/ reusable MissingLink™
Pedals
Platform
Wheels
Front Hub
Stout 135, loose ball bearings, 10x135 QR, 32h
Rear Hub
Stout 170, loose ball bearings, 9-/10-speed cassette body, 10x170mm QR, 32h
Rims
20" disc, alloy construction, 68mm internal width, 32h
Spokes
Stainless, 14g
Tires
Ground Control Fat, 60 TPI, wire bead, 20x4.0"
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro Aries, mechanical disc, organic pads, 160mm rotor
Cockpit
Stem
Alloy, 7-degree rise, 31.8mm clamp
Handlebar
Specialized, alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 4-degree upsweep, 680mm width, 31.8mm
Grips
Specialized Body Geometry XCT, lock-on
Seat
Saddle
Specialized Youth, steel rails
Seatpost
Alloy, single-bolt, 27.2mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 20" |
|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.46 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 264 mm |
| Front Center | 526 mm |
| Rake | 35 mm |
| Trail | 75 mm |
| Stack | 463 mm |
| Reach | 318 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 469 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 72 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 280 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 120 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 389 mm |
| Wheelbase | 913 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 25 mm |
| Standover Height | 582 mm |
| Wheels | 20" |
About this model
Fatboy 20 completes the Specialized Fatboy model. Specialized released 31 bikes variations of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Specialized Fatboy bikes models from 2018, here.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Specialized Fatboy 20 2018 has a starting price of 770$. Specialized S-Works Fatboy 2018 on the other hand is the most expensive at 7000$.
Safety
When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.
Mountain bikes average price
If you want to purchase a solid Mountain bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 616$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Mountain bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
At the moment of the release date, Specialized Fatboy 20 price was 770$. In conclusion, this bike price is 25% higher than the price of the average Mountain bike.
Fatboy 20 components
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of aluminum, which doesn’t add too much extra weight to the bike. However, it is not so stiff as steel or carbon forks are.
Wheels
The Fatboy 20 2018 bike is equipped with 20″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. This wheel size is used on bike models like BMX, children, or folding bikes. In conclusion, they are great for flat ground or very easy trails.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Specialized Fatboy 20 has Mechanical Disc brakes installed. These brakes are also very popular, and a lot cheaper than hydraulic disk brakes. However, with hydraulic disk brakes, you have the ultimate braking power!