Overview
The electric pedal assist bike or “eBike” has been a game-changer for public land hunting areas that do not allow motorized vehicles. Fat tire eBikes enable hunters to travel more quickly and much deeper into hunting areas. With towable game carts and bike trailer accessories available, these bikes can make packing gear in and animals out a breeze. The ECOTRIC Electric Fat Tire Bike has been an excellent addition to my arsenal of hunting gear.
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ECOTRIC Electric Fat Tire Bike
$800This electric fat tire bike features 5-speed assist levels controlled by a motorcycle-style throttle paired with a 7-speed derailleur and disc brakes. The 36V 500w rear hub motor moves this bike quickly with top speeds of 20-25mph. An aluminum alloy frame with a 26”x 4” fat tire setup enables use in terrain ranging from snow to sand.
For the price, this electric fat tire bike is hard to beat and offers many of the same features as more expensive options.
- Stealthy ride with virtually no motor noise, even at top speeds.
- Durable construction suitable for a variety of hunting terrains.
- Lots of available accessories online to make this the ultimate hunting ride.
What we liked:
It is hard to ride this electric fat tire bike without a smile on your face. As someone who has hiked in and packed out on foot deer miles back on public land, this bike is an absolute game-changer. This bike quickly reaches speeds of over 20 mph while riding in virtual silence. I have had this bike for two seasons but recently used the bike and trailer set up on a public land hunt with a high concentration of game in areas 4-6 miles from the closest roads that allowed vehicle traffic.
I harvested a mature 10 point whitetail buck and a cow nilgai, which weighed well over 300 pounds. On the three-day hunt, I logged close to 50 miles on the ECOTRIC Electric Fat Tire Bike and was able to cover more ground for scouting and hunting than I ever would have been able to on foot or a pedal power-only bike. I was able to bring my 69-year-old father along on an eBike of his own, and we packed out both animals with ease giving us more time and energy to pursue more game. This bike is rugged and easily towed a game cart with the quartered animals on it through some pretty sketchy terrain. The battery gives you anywhere from 15-25 miles range depending on how much pedaling you do on your own, which is more than enough for most days in the field.
Who we think will like this product:
For public land hunters that hunt properties that do not allow motorized vehicle access, this ECOTRIC Electric Fat Tire Bike gives the hunter a considerable advantage in the field. Its stealthiness also makes it an adequate replacement for hunters that don’t want to rely on a loud truck, 4 wheeler, or UTV to get to their hunting setup.
Pro tips:
- I was able to add a rear rack and saddlebag to my bike for very cheap, which gave me a lot more carrying capacity as I take bike tools, replacement tubes, and an air pump with me on every trip.
- Adding Slime and Mr. Tuffy Tire liners saves you from many flat tires in the field. The 4” wide tires mean more chance to pick up thorns. Or you can upgrade your bike with tubeless tires, which Keith did.
- I fabricated a simple connector to my game cart and towed it behind my bike. Many trailer models are available to tow behind bikes, but a simple connector can make your game cart towable.
Pros
- 36v Battery and 500W motor give speed and pulling power adequate to get to your spot in a hurry, but also tow gear, stands, or game effectively
- 26”x4” fat tires allow you to ride through even snow or sand
- Even if the battery dies on this bike, you can still pedal to your destination
- At under $1000 MSRP, this bike is much more affordable than other options on the market
Cons
- This bike is heavy and weighs in at 60 lbs before accessories, making it difficult to load or lift over public land entry points that may require you to go over a fence or gate
- This model has no front or rear shock, making going over bumpy terrain pretty tough and providing a rough ride, so if you are going to be hunting more rocky terrain, I recommend a complete or front suspension bike
Video Reviews
Nick Zinsmeyer
Nick is a lifelong Texan and hunter of native big game, exotic animals, predators, waterfowl, migrator birds, and fur-bearing animals. Nick is an expert in hunting with several legal means, including archery, black powder/muzzleloader rifles, and long-range rifles.
He has hunted in several states across the United States, both on private and public land. He spends most of his time hunting all over Texas, including several years in the storied South Texas Brush Country, Central Texas Hill Country, and West Texas. In addition to hunting across the country, Nick runs wildlife management programs on multiple ranches in Texas, focusing on conservation and quality deer management.
Nick was published in Texas Trophy Hunters magazine in 2020, where he told his story of harvesting a trophy whitetail from a public land drawn hunt, and again in 2022 for a DIY Elk hunt in Arizona where he harvested a 358 net-inch bull.
