Surly Pugsley with BionX - Electric fat bike! Video

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It doesn't get any better than this - a high power BionX electric motor on the classic Surly Pugsley fat bike! 350 watts of motor power with automatic assist function and a throttle too? That's just too cool. Typical BionX motors are 36 spokes so they don't really work with fat bikes. We used a specially ordered 32 spoke motor to build the BionX right into the Surly Marge Lite rim. This makes for a more unified look and a much better looking bike. I loved shooting this video as the Pugsley crawled over everything and even let me ride down stairs and rocky slopes! I can't imaging a more enjoyable electric motor bicycle for back country or off road use.

[@nycewheels]

Tire pressure effects ride comfort and also efficiency. So if you pump it to a lower pressure the ride will be softer but not as quick. Harder tires are faster but less comfortable. Sounds like you've found a nice mid point that works for you. Experimenting a bit is the best way to make it feel just right. -Peter

[@nycewheels]

I guess you're right, 80 - 100 psi would be a hybrid bike. More like 50 - 70 for most mountain bikes or even less for cruiser bikes. The proper pressure is always notated on the sidewall of your tire. Thanks for watching! -Peter

[@nycewheels]

I always go ahead and trust Peter's scoring choices--you know he has a degree in music! -Miles

[@nycewheels]

Sure will, just search for Moonlander BionX and you'll see our video! Thanks for watching. -Peter.

[@nycewheels]

It's an amazing ride, so much fun. Motors and fat bikes seem to go hand and hand. -Peter

[@nycewheels]

I believe Surly's new Pugsleys do indeed come in black! We build these to order, so it would be easy to work with you and Surly to get the one you want. -Miles

[@nycewheels]

Can't deny the Pugsley! We share that preference too. -Miles

[@nycewheels]

Well thank you very much! We are very proud, and Peter is celebrating by...editing more videos. -Miles

[@nycewheels]

We carry many different kinds of bikes including racers with high-pressure tires. We often outfit our Bromptons with Kojak tires which take pressure in that area. Most of the commuters are probably more like 65-80. Mountain bikes in general take less pressure. -Miles

[@nycewheels]

Actually the BionX batteries have a super solid frame mount. It helps that they lock on! -Miles

[@nycewheels]

Thanks for your feedback and thanks for watching. -Peter

[@nycewheels]

Thanks slyfoxlover. Moonlander has wider tires, somewhat higher level components, and a metal flake paint job. -Peter

[@nycewheels]

Yes, we do BionX in many different wheel sizes. Check out our website for more info. -Miles

[@Kotobars]

Love you videos guys! Good job

[@nycewheels]

Yes, no problem. -Miles

[@nycewheels]

Actually the Surly fatbikes take super low pressure--like 10-15 psi, or even lower depending on the terrain. -Miles

[@nycewheels]

Looks like the newest ones have that option! -Miles

[@nycewheels]

Hey John, We don't do any of that kind of custom work, so you'd need to take that up with your local bike shop! If you want to really delve into tech specs, throw us an email. -Miles

[@DrGeeRC]

Helmet?

[@umaxen01]

This thing is about as useful as an elephant with a sledgehammer. Fantastic !

[@CodingToFreedom]

I like the way you think

[@nycewheels]

An elephant with a sledgehammer might not win any races, but dang if he wouldn't be fun to watch - Jack

[@CodingToFreedom]

Time for the postapocalypse so we can watch "Eli "Sledge" Phant VS Rhino "Chainsaw" Ceros"

[@You-Toober]

Ha! Coming soon on the SyFy channel!

[@nycewheels]

Just got in the new high powered cassette bionX motors, pretty exciting stuff: www.nycewheels.com/bionxs350-x-electricbike-motorkit.html - Jack

[@nycewheels]

I actually think that would look pretty awesome... -Miles

[@nycewheels]

I daresay...hella dope. -Miles

[@rommeljuanillo]

hello again peter,that bike sure is heavy with that kind of wheels it's like a regular motorbike but has no engine your the engine

[@toyotaprius79]

That's very odd. For every bike I had, including my Dahon Vitesse, I wouldn't fill above 40 psi. I've gone over only resulting in bursting the tube. Still, for me 30 psi is pushing a bit and the ride gets a lot harsher.

[@toyotaprius79]

1:00 Those are filled at 15 - 25 psi, while normal bike tyres are pumped up to 80 - 100 psi? Surely that's not recommended for a typical everyday bike.

[@Fresno1199]

Excellent. Will the kit work on the Surly Moonlander?

[@slyfoxlover]

Another fatbike project. :D Well done. What's the difference between the Pugsley and the Moonlander? :)

[@LuckyGuu]

Can I get one in a 20" or 24" wheel aka Adult size BMX frame? If not, think about making one for those of us who don't like tall wheels. *A very impressive bike! PS Do you make trailers?

[@nycewheels]

But also in this case, the engine is the engine! Well the motor is, anyway... -Miles

[@eddiekalldaway]

will the BionX work even in heavy rain?

[@AtitAmin]

Does it come In black

[@rommeljuanillo]

was to post comment on pedal-powered dahon bikes but end up with electric bike:lol: i'll prefer e-bikes than motorbikes any day

[@mrtimezone8658]

what about an recumbent style BionX or NYCEwheels?

[@fatbikefreak5962]

that battery must really rattle off-road.

[@panagiotiss7619]

hey guys, what size would you suggest for 5 feet 10 / inseam 31' ??

[@MrTubahead4]

He has a nice watch. What is it?

[@simondr70]

I'd have the battery pack hydro-dipped carbon fiber look.

[@skyungjae]

Doesn't that defeat the purpose?

[@nycewheels]

You mean the electric aspect of the bike? For some the purpose is just to blast around having a good time, and for this there's nothing better than a fat bike with a little electric juice! - Jack

[@skyungjae]

NYCeWheels No, you're wrong. The only reason to ride a bike in the US is for fitness and exercise. Please move to Europe or Asia.

[@orionxavier6957]

I consider electric motor assist "wind defeating". Almost every day I have to bike against the wind which is not only cold as fu## but makes it NOT FUN. I use a bicycle to commute and get around town, namely grocery shopping. I have no car. It's not only for fitness for me. So for instance it would be nice not to show up for a job interview as a sweaty mess ("this dude is on drugs" look). I'm also curious if the motor hub and wiring would hold up in Winter, because that would be ideal during heavy snow.

[@sennemarquenie]

skyungjae fitness and exercise? what about travel and adventure?

[@simondr70]

I'd Hydrodip the ugly ass Bionix batterie with 3M carbon fiber pattern .

[@DJulesOne]

prefer the review without that horrid music

[@You-Toober]

Be nice.