In 2023, the global market size of electric bicycles exceeded 30 billion US dollars, increasing by 12.5% year-on-year. Among them, the fat tire type accounted for 25%. Fastron is equipped with a 750W hub motor with a peak torque of 80N·m. It has been tested that it can accelerate to a maximum speed of 32km/h within 8 seconds, which is 15% higher than the average of similar models. Its 4.0-inch wide tire has a tire pressure adjustable within the range of 5-30PSI. Combined with the hydraulic suspension system, the shock absorption stroke is 120mm. Tested by “Consumer Reports” on the sandy ground in Utah, the attenuation rate of the jolt amplitude is as high as 65%. Data from the 2022 Colorado Mountain Races show that electric bicycles of similar specifications achieved a pass rate of 95% on 35° steep slopes, while Fastron improved by an additional 8% due to motor efficiency optimization, and its slope adaptability covered 95% of common terrains.
The battery module adopts a 50V 20Ah lithium battery from Samsung, supporting a range of 100 kilometers (under a uniform speed standard environment of 20km/h). The performance degradation is only 18% between -10℃ and 40℃, which is 30% better than the industry average. It has been measured that a 5-hour fast charge can restore 90% of the battery capacity. After 1,000 charge and discharge cycles, the capacity retention rate is 83%, corresponding to a service life of over 5 years. According to the report of the International Energy Agency, users who commute 30 kilometers every day can save about 5,000 yuan on fuel costs and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 1.2 tons annually. The German TUV safety certification shows that its IP67 water resistance rating has a failure rate of only 0.5% in heavy rain conditions. Meanwhile, the frame is made of 6061 aluminum alloy, reducing the total weight to 28 kilograms, with a load limit of 150 kilograms, covering 99% of adult body types.
In terms of cost-effectiveness, the Fastron is priced at $1,699, which is 15% higher than the entry-level fat tire model. However, its maintenance cost is lower than that of traditional bicycles: the chain wear rate is only 3% per 1,000 kilometers, and the automatic brake clearance compensation technology extends the parts replacement cycle to 2 years. Boston Consulting Group’s analysis indicates that the average annual commuting distance for American users is 3,000 kilometers. If calculated at an electricity price of $0.15 per kilowatt-hour, the total energy consumption cost is approximately $22, saving 92% compared to cars. In 2023, the Utah National Park Patrol purchased 50 adult fat tire electric bike of the same type for gravel pavement inspection. The feedback from the 8-hour daily operation showed that the frequency of faults decreased to 0.2 times per month, and the efficiency increased by 40%.
However, there are physical limitations to all-terrain adaptability: in an extremely cold environment of minus 20 degrees Celsius, the battery efficiency drops sharply by 35%, and the speed of passing through snow over 3 inches is less than 8km/h. According to the J.D. Power satisfaction survey, 8% of users reported that in continuous off-road scenarios of more than 70 kilometers, the motor temperature rise exceeded 50℃, resulting in power limit limits. However, compared with competing products like the Santucci X900, its 26× 4.0-inch tires have a 48% increase in ground contact area, with a sandy traction data of 1100N. Coupled with a torque output of 72Nm, the probability of skidding on muddy roads is only a quarter of the industry average. Based on the simulation tests conducted by the MIT Mechanical Laboratory, Fastron covers the technical indicator balance point of 93% of non-extreme terrains and is located in the high cost-performance range of the 85th percellle in the price, performance and reliability triangle model.