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Fatboy is the bike we recommend most often. Not because it's the flashiest option or the most talked-about brand on social media — because it's the one we'd buy ourselves if we wanted a fat tyre electric bike that does the job properly and keeps doing it.
The Brand
Fatboy is Australian-designed. The bikes have been built with Australian conditions in mind — the mix of sealed bike paths, gravel, beach access trails and cracked suburban footpaths that make up most Melbourne riding. We've been selling and servicing Fatboy since the early days of the fat tyre electric bike category in Australia. We know the bikes well and we know how the brand responds when something needs sorting. Fatboy handles it properly.
The Bagus V2 — The One We Recommend
The Bagus V2 is the pick for most riders. It's been through a meaningful update from the original — better battery management, improved braking, tighter overall build quality. The improvements aren't cosmetic. They're the kind of changes that come from paying attention to real-world feedback.
The motor
Fatboy uses Bafang motors — the benchmark for hub motor reliability and torque output in the category. The failure rate is genuinely low. When something does go wrong it's usually a straightforward fix, not a write-off.
The battery
Samsung battery system with real-world range that matches the spec sheet more closely than most bikes in the category. Fatboy's range figures are honest — based on realistic conditions. The battery is removable. If you're commuting to a workplace without outdoor charging, you can take the battery inside and charge it at your desk.
The brakes
Hydraulic disc brakes. Consistent, powerful, works in all conditions. Non-negotiable for a bike of this weight at these speeds.
EN15194 certified
The Bagus V2 is EN15194 certified — legal on Melbourne's entire bike path network, shared paths and public roads. No licence. No registration.
What Fatboy Is Good For
Daily commuting is where Fatboy earns its reputation. The real-world range covers most Melbourne commutes. The motor handles the city's short steep hills. The build quality means you ride it, charge it and ride it again. Recreational riding on the Yarra Trail, Bay Trail or Melbourne's path network is equally well-suited — the fat tyres make rough surfaces, gravel and wet tram tracks genuinely enjoyable without requiring any particular skill or caution.
It suits riders who don't want their bike to be the most talked-about thing on the path. Fatboy is not a head-turner in the way Super73 is. If you want a bike that works and keeps working — Fatboy.
What to Expect When You Buy From Us
Every Fatboy we sell leaves our Richmond store fully assembled and set up. Ready to ride. Free assembly and initial setup on every bike. For the first 6 months after purchase, any tweaks or adjustments are included at no charge. We stock common Fatboy parts and our relationship with the brand means less common parts come through quickly. Fast shipping Australia-wide.
Ready to See One?
Demo Fatboy bikes at our Richmond showroom. Come in, ride one, and decide after you've been on it.
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Last updated: July 2026 | 435A Bridge Rd, Richmond VIC 3121 | 03 9421 2293
Frequently Asked Questions
50 to 70km in ECO or MID assist on flat Melbourne terrain for most riders. Plan around 50km and you will rarely be caught short.
Yes — you can take it out and charge it inside. Useful for apartment dwellers and office commuters without outdoor power access.
Yes — the Bagus V2 is EN15194 certified and fully legal on all Melbourne shared paths, bike lanes and public roads.
Bring it in. Frosty's workshop in Richmond handles all Fatboy servicing, warranty and repairs. We know the bikes, we have the parts, and we have a direct relationship with the brand.
