Press Release: Foes RacingAt Foes Racing, we are proud to announce the release of our 2022 Mutz fatbike frame. The next generation pioneer of mid-travel fatbikes is here!
The Mutz received a complete redesign. We lengthened the reach to a manageable 470mm (in size large) with a low seat tube at 457mm (L) for lots of drop. The frame now has a 65° head-tube angle paired with a 76° seat-tube angle and 150mm of travel to keep up with any normal trail or enduro bike.
The monocoque toptube and delta box maximize the stiffness of the frame. The rear triangle features the readily available SRAM Universal Derailleur Hanger for our rider’s convenience. We redesigned the Mutz with ease of use in mind and to take fatbike fun to the next level.
| Celebrating our 30th year in business, we are proud to stay true to our roots and continue to build top quality aluminum mountain bike frames in the USA. Since the very beginning, we have built innovative and dependable aluminum frames that are fun to ride. We are kicking off our 2022 lineup with our redesigned Mutz fatbike model.—Brent Foes |
The ’22 Mutz features the Foes signature modified single-pivot, low-leverage suspension design. We believe our design offers a better ride quality, prolongs service life, and simplifies the bike, giving you more time riding and less time maintaining. We carry shock options from DVO, MRP, and Fox and offer custom frame colors to tailor your bike to you.
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MrShreddypants
This second generation of a model proves that it’s popular and making them money. It is such a unique bike that there are just enough people around to make it work for them.
I’d need to be filthy rich to justify a FS fat bike so I’ll keep collecting old Foes DH frames.
I have long wanted a MUTZ as it could possibly be a one mountain bike solution for me, but I am glad I went with a custom fat frame instead.
I live in the Midwest and can attest that the Salsa Bucksaw (RIP) was and still is a bike you see a lot of, because it rode like a half decent trail bike in dry conditions but could obviously still be used on groomed trails in the winter, where tire volume and pressure are everything and suspension really doesn’t do much for you unless the trail is post holed from walkers, etc.
I think the misconception that most people have with far bikes is that they have only ever riding a cheap generic one that rides exactly how they expect it to, slow and cumbersome. Once you get into the higher end stuff they change dramatically. They become lively and very capable.
I just had my LBS build me a FS fat using ICAN04 frame - it is 33 lbs (Bluto fork).
Two of my friends are looking to buy one but a 2-3-4 years old fatbike is selling the same price as a new one!! You often have a year long waiting for a new one so....
You need a good amount of snow to have fun on a fatbike but it still a looottt of fun on dirty, on super techy climbs as the grip is crazy, like bonkmasterflex said!! Been fatbiking for 5 years and been on my snowboard 4 or 5 times max, since (used to do 20-25 snowboard days per winter). It is that fun!!
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I love fatbikes.
This is straight-up stupid. On snow (or sand) a rigid fatbike is awesome. On rough terrain, even plus tires are crap. I'm sure plenty of midwestern Gumbies will buy these and tell themselves it's the perfect bike for snowy rails to trails and the annual trip to ride 18 Road and Klondike Bluffs in the desert.
Whoever buys this, it's probably not their only bike.
Some people just want something different. I'd buy one if I had more room in the garage.
But...as part of a quiver, there is NO situation where this works as well as a longer travel trail or enduro bike in the summer, a rigid fattie in the winter. Maybe enough people will decide that's "fun" for Foes to sell a bunch of these, but I doubt it.
They'll discontinue this bike in 1-3 years, no replacement.
I've ridden most of my local trails on many different bikes over the years and I'm consistently faster on the fat bike. My Meta is actually slower than the fat bike on most of the XC'ish trails.
It's a dying trend for sure, but I've enjoyed the hell out of mine. It's easily one of the most fun bikes I've ever owned.
So there is that.