Suzi q is born at the base of vancouver s north shore mountains at rocky mountain s development center.
Rocky mountain fat bike suzi q.
I m comparing a rocky mountain blizzard 30 to a rocky mountain suzi q 30.
Here the test crew has access to a mix of aggressive terrain.
First look 2018 rocky mountain suzi q by nick holzem by gomez on february 8 2018 in b fat 27 5 fat fatbikes the rocky mountain suzi q fat bike arrived this week and just in time for peak winter season riding.
The suzi q s narrow q factor is more efficient and comfortable than traditional fat bikes.
Suzi q 90 rsl we measure standover height 200mm forward from the centre of the bottom bracket.
With the r d facility nearby they can rapidly test their designs creating aluminum prototype mules on a days notice.
I ll leave the fine details to your curiosity and a google search however the short story is the sq with 27 5x3 8 vs the blizzards 26x4 8 tires.
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It s measured this way to provide you with the best possible information when looking at frame geometry.
But the suzi q has that nice q factor which means you might actually want to pedal long miles on it.
Over the next month and half i ll be riding and racing this bike all over the midwest.
The suzi q throws a wrench in the narrative of slow plodding fat bikes.
Compact chainstays and an extended reach make for a stable and balanced ride that still feels agile perfect for everything from local singletrack loops to fat bike racing.
I have an opportunity to buy a fat bike at some really reasonable prices and wonder which one you folks would choose.
Rocky mountain debuted their new fat bike the suzi q for 2017 which is intended to be a much more agile fast fat bike rather than a powder floating big wheeled monster.
Rocky mountain suzi q fat bike boasting a q factor that s 20mm narrower than normal fat bikes this thing lets you ride with nimble agility on any rough terrain.
That the suzi q has the makings of an excellent bikepacking rig isn t unique in the world of fat bikes.