Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 24" -
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, 9-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
24" disc, alloy construction, 68mm internal width, 32h
Spokes
Stainless, 14g
Tires
Ground Control Fat, 60 TPI, wire bead, 24x4.0"
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 | 24" |
|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.43 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 305 mm |
| Front Center | 604 mm |
| Rake | 43 mm |
| Trail | 83 mm |
| Stack | 541 mm |
| Reach | 378 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 542 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 304 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 120 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 431 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1032 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 41 mm |
| Standover Height | 640 mm |
| Wheels | 24" |
Model Overview
Fatboy 24 belongs to the Specialized Fatboy model. Specialized released 31 bikes variations of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2018, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
Specialized Fatboy 20 2018 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 770$. Specialized S-Works Fatboy 2018 on the other hand costs 7000$, and is the most expensive model.
Safety
When cycling always take safety very seriously. Wear a helmet, obey the traffic rules and wear hi-vis clothes. In short, take care of yourself so others can take care of you.
Average price for Mountain bikes
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Mountain bike is 616$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Mountain bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 800$. Comparing the average cost of a Mountain bike to this one, you will see that Fatboy 24 price is 29.87% more expensive.
Fatboy 24 components
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of aluminum, so there won’t be much extra weight added to the bike. However, they are not so stiff as carbon forks are.
Wheels
The wheels on Fatboy 24 are the 24″ aluminum type. The 24″ wheels are a good fit for folding bikes, BMX, or children bikes. In conclusion, you can use them better on-road, and less on technical terrain.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Fatboy 24 comes with Mechanical Disc brakes. They are much easier to maintain than hydraulic disk brakes. However, with hydraulic disk brakes, you have the ultimate braking power!