{"id":17261,"date":"2016-12-21T10:05:00","date_gmt":"2016-12-21T10:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/2016\/12\/21\/rocky-mountain-announce-new-suzy-q-carbon-fat-bike-r5952\/"},"modified":"2023-02-08T07:20:22","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T07:20:22","slug":"rocky-mountain-announce-new-suzy-q-carbon-fat-bike-r5952","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/rocky-mountain-announce-new-suzy-q-carbon-fat-bike-r5952\/","title":{"rendered":"Rocky Mountain announce new Suzy-Q carbon fat bike"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The new Suzi Q challenges the narrative of slow, plodding fat bikes. Its lightweight carbon frame and narrow Q-factor are more efficient and comfortable than traditional fat bikes, perfect for everything from local singletrack loops to fat bike racing. Short chainstays and extended reach make for a stable and balanced ride that still feels agile.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-58780-0-82699100-1482314028.jpg\" data-fileid=\"863830\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"863830\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-58780-0-82699100-1482314028.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-58780-0-82699100-1482314028.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This is a seriously nimble whip\u2014not what you&#8217;re used to from traditional fat bikes. The narrow q-factor is a dream to pedal for big racing efforts, and its short chainstays and extended reach make for balanced, natural handling on singletrack.&#8221; \u2014 Andreas Hestler<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-58780-0-38046900-1482314028.jpg\" data-fileid=\"863829\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"863829\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-58780-0-38046900-1482314028.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-58780-0-38046900-1482314028.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Intended Use:<\/strong> Fat XC<br \/><strong>Wheel Size:<\/strong> 27.5 FAT<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-58780-0-35795400-1482314153.jpg\" data-fileid=\"863832\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"863832\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-58780-0-35795400-1482314153.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-58780-0-35795400-1482314153.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">Details<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Full carbon and aluminum models available.\n<\/li>\n<li>192mm Q-factor is 20mm narrower than standard fat bikes to improve pedaling performance and comfort.\n<\/li>\n<li>27.5&#215;3.8 tires for improved rollover and lower rotating weight.\n<\/li>\n<li>Fits up to 27.5&#215;4.2 tires (when available, with safe clearance from 770mm x 104mm).\n<\/li>\n<li>Next generation fat bike geometry is longer, slacker, and more agile.\n<\/li>\n<li>Integrated chainstay protector and downtube protector.\n<\/li>\n<li>Di2 electronics-compatible with internal stealth battery port.\n<\/li>\n<li>Full carbon monocoque fork on the -90\u00b0, -70\u00b0, and -50\u00b0 models.\n<\/li>\n<li>Lightweight bolt-on axles save 100g per bike compared to a Maxle.\n<\/li>\n<li>Suspension compatible. A 100mm Bluto at 20% sag maintains the ideal stock geometry.\n<\/li>\n<li>Two bottle cages on the fork, plus two in the front triangle.\n<\/li>\n<li>Front triangle Rivnuts for custom, bolt-on frame bags (not included).\n<\/li>\n<li>1x specific.\n<\/li>\n<li>Stealth dropper post compatible.\n<\/li>\n<li>Internal cable housing.\n<\/li>\n<li>PressFit BB107 bottom bracket, ZS44|56 headset, 177mm real axle spacing.\n<\/li>\n<li>Sizing: S\/M\/L\/XL.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-58780-0-13080200-1482314154.jpg\" data-fileid=\"863833\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"863833\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-58780-0-13080200-1482314154.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-58780-0-13080200-1482314154.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><br \/><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-58780-0-56323100-1482314154.jpg\" data-fileid=\"863834\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"863834\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-58780-0-56323100-1482314154.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-58780-0-56323100-1482314154.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">Geometry<\/h2>\n<p>The Suzi Q has a stable and balanced ride that still feels agile, thanks to super short chainstays and a lengthened reach. During the bike&#8217;s design and testing phases we evaluated a wide variety of geometry and offset combinations to hone its steering dynamics. The result is a bike without any of the &#8220;autosteer&#8221; instability that plagues other fat bikes.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-58780-0-15496100-1482314274.jpg\" data-fileid=\"863843\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"863843\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-58780-0-15496100-1482314274.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-58780-0-15496100-1482314274.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">Wheels<\/h2>\n<p>We worked with Maxxis to design a high performance 27.5&#215;3.8 tire and wheel system. Compared to a traditional 26&#215;4 &#8220;race fat&#8221; system, our 27.5&#215;3.8 tires have a larger outer diameter. That means better rollover performance and plenty of traction, without the added weight and rolling resistance of 26&#215;5 systems. In ski terms, 26&#215;4 tires are traditional camber skis, and the larger diameter 27.5&#215;3.8 tires are early rise tips. No, 27.5&#215;3.8 tires won&#8217;t let you carve turns in waist-deep powder, but they do roll up over soft snow more easily.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">Pedaling<\/h2>\n<p>Designed specifically to have a narrow Q-factor, pedaling the Suzi Q is more efficient and comfortable than traditional fat bikes. Whether you&#8217;re racing the 1,000-mile Alaskan Iditarod Trail Invitational or going for a quick rip on your local single track, the result is a more natural feel with less fatigue and knee strain.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-58780-0-46555800-1482314679.jpg\" data-fileid=\"863847\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"863847\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-58780-0-46555800-1482314679.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-58780-0-46555800-1482314679.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bikes.com\/en\/bikes\/suzi-q\/2017\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">See all the models here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-58780-0-85590600-1482314735.jpg\" data-fileid=\"863853\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"863853\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-58780-0-85590600-1482314735.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-58780-0-85590600-1482314735.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The new Suzi Q challenges the narrative of slow, plodding fat bikes. Its lightweight carbon frame and narrow Q-factor are more efficient and comfortable than traditional fat bikes, perfect for everything from local singletrack loops to fat bike racing. Short chainstays and extended reach make for a stable and balanced ride that still feels agile. 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