Remember this name for what qualifies great mountain bikes with very wide tires. These 4-inch wide tires provide excellent grip on all difficult surfaces including sand, dirt or snow.
These are increasingly popular bikes, especially in their electric version which gives them “pep” in addition to your kick. Their look is also impressive and the pleasure is there.
Previously overpriced, these FAT BIKE electric bikes are becoming more popular, especially in Europe with well-known brands such as ENGWE.
The bike of this test is the ENGWE EP-2 in its PRO version available in Europe around 1000€ at the best price.
The ENGWE EP-2 PRO is the second FAT BIKE I tested after the ADO Z20C. This is the opportunity to better judge how the service or performance of the ENGWE EP2 can be different from that of a competitor in the same price range.
| Type | Electric Bicycle |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Brake | Mechanical Disc Brake |
| Frame Material | Aluminum Alloy |
| Tire Size | 20 x 4.0 inch Fat Tire |
| Pedals Included | Yes |
| Unfloded Size | 167 x 167 x 52cm |
| Motor | 750W brushless gear motor |
| Riding Modes | electric mode, assistant mode and by yourself |
| Speed | 28 mile/h or 45 km/h |
| Battery Capacity | 12.8Ah lithium battery |
| Mileage (depends on road and driver weight) | 37 mile or60 km (electric mode);74.5 mile or 120 km (assistant mode) |
| Charging Time (h) | About 6 hours |
| Others Features | Perfect Brakes and 7 Speed Easy Folding The load capacity of 330 lbs Lockable suspension front fork Fat tires Throttle Type: Twist Throttle TZ500-7 48V twist speed control |
| Package content | 1 x Electric Bicycle 1 x Charger 1 x User Manual |
| Package Size | 143x 73 x 30cm |
| Package weight | 35.9kg |
Unboxing
That those of you are reluctant to buy a bike by mail order, moreover a FAT bike for fear that it will be damaged during transport, be reassured.
I have never seen a product so well protected in my entire career. The ENGWE bike is packed with protections on each of the key organs, with foam plates and cardboard. The assembly is then injected with foam to create a cocoon for transport.
There are several possible colors and on my side it is a white ENGWE EP62 PRO that I received.
It takes a little time to remove all the protections but in the end, it is almost the only effort you will have to make because it is 95% assembled. Only the pedals are not mounted in such a way as to limit the risks.
I appreciated finding the mudguards already fitted, which was not the case with my FAT BIKE ADO Z20C. Moreover, these accessories are not generic but very special for this bike. They hold well and are not likely to rub on the wheel.
The FAT BIKE ENGWE EP-2 PRO comes with two documentations, one of which explains the operation of the electric meter / on-board computer. Very good point.
The supplied EC mains charger looks very serious like the rest.
Design
The finish of the ENGWE EP-2 PRO is above that of my previous FAT BIKE ADO. Nothing beats a series of photographs so you can judge for yourself.
The welds are clean, the cables are perfectly tidy. Coming out of the box, the bike is already well adjusted in terms of gears/brakes.
The design is good with stick rims which reassure on the solidity. The brakes are mechanical disc with cables.
The wheels are 20 inches wide by 4 inches.
A very stable crutch is already assembled.
The forks of the ENGWE EP-2 PRO are telescopic with a system that appears quite ordinary.
The derailleur system is Shimano type with 7 speeds.
The central counter has a large screen. It is controlled via a module on the left side. This remote has 5 buttons. It controls the lighting in addition to the meter.
The bell is mechanical.
Handlebar grips are non-slip and sweat resistant.
What many of you will appreciate about the ENGWE EP-2 PRO is the presence of a luggage rack. The latter carries the rear lighting which is wired to the front one and can be controlled directly via the handlebar control. Many e-bikes only offer a reflector or battery-powered rear light.
Even better, this light turns on automatically when it gets dark. This function is only present on the ENGWE EP-2 PRO series.
The advantage of these FAT BIKE Pliant bikes is that they can be used with a very large size range. The saddle and handlebars adjust so that people between 1.55 and 1.98 can use it.
The saddle is in the low position at 83 cm and in the high position at 114 cm. The handlebar is adjustable between 116 and 134 cm.
This type of bike is extremely solid and does not fear anything (150 kg of possible load).
The saddle is of good quality and quite comfortable.
Battery
The FAT BIKE ENGWE EP-2 PRO mountain bike recharges directly without the need to remove the battery knowing that the battery is removable and can also be charged off the bike.
It is a 48V 12.8Ah 18650 battery with Samsung components. It looks like the one on my Samebike bike. I have seen this type of battery sold as a spare part via Aliexpress, which is reassuring about the repairability of this FAT BIKE.
That of my other FAT BIKE Z20C is a 36V, 10.4 Mah model.
This type of battery is locked by a key which prevents it from being removed from the frame but also from starting the bike in its absence. This placement is not optimal because there are cables that prevent easy access. The problem is common to other e-bikes.
Engwe provided two keys with its ENGWE EP-2 PRO bike.
Allow 5 hours for a full charge.
The FAT BIKE ENGWE EP-2 PRO MTB in my test is powered by a 750Watt motor. This is much more than the permitted standard of 250W and therefore cannot be used on public roads. The ENGWE EP-2 exists in a “non-pro” version with the difference of offering a less powerful motor. I’m not convinced that the other versions are actually worse for most of us.
By default it is not limited in speed so in theory can exceed 40 km/h.
The extra power of the engine explains its ease of movement, including the heaviest among us. It swallows the paths including the steepest.
The 750W motor can propel the bike between 42 and 45 km/h.
The assistance offers 5 levels which are supposed to multiply your effort:
- 1 – 25% more of your effort
- 2 – 50%
- 3 – 100%
- 4 – 150%
- 5 – 200%
In practice, from the first level, pedal assistance is present. The right handle also controls the acceleration if you need to pass a difficult place or if you are lazy to pedal.
If you happen to be on a tarmac crossing, you will distinctly hear the rolling noise of the tires on the road. It is further amplified by the mudguards.
I am lucky to have dirt roads, fields and forests near my home. As you will be able to read in almost all electric FAT BIKE tests, it is a huge pleasure to be able to go everywhere without any problems. The 4 inch tires stay glued to the ground. Crossing a dirt field is possible where my Samebike L026 electric mountain bike remains miserably planted from the start of the crossing. It remains a sporting activity with effort most of the time because you have to accompany it while pedaling.
An electronic counter tracks the main indicators.
The manufacturer indicates 45-55 km (electric mode) and 90-110 km (assistant mode) which is consistent with what I measured.
The range depends heavily on your weight, your pedaling style, the roads and even the temperature.
The FAT BIKE ENGWE EP-2 PRO electric mountain bike is a higher quality product than my ADO Z20C while it remains at the best prices on the market (see the good plan at the bottom of the test).
If you are looking to buy this product at the best price, I urge you to read my current good plan: The ENGWE EP-2 PRO 750W Folding Electric Fat Bike at €922 Stock Europe.
ENGWE EP-2 PRO of Conclusions
What can I say except that FAT Bike type bikes are real pleasure to ride outside the marked paths. The regulations do not allow them to be used on the road, hence the interest of choosing a foldable model that can be taken to your playground.
