If you've been walking on snowshoe trails recently, you may have noticed that monstrous fatbikes are becoming more and more common on the trails. The popularity of these mountain bikes is such that several companies have jumped into the fray and now offer a plethora of options. However, some consumers seem reluctant to go "fat" exclusively. Thanks to the new Pivot LES Fat, there's no need to be exclusive. Say hello to the fatbike the most versatile on the market!

Tire choice to your liking

Pivot's newest offering doesn't just provide the option of riding on 4-inch and wider tires. Its unique design allows it to be equipped with 3 different wheel sizes and shod with the largest tires you can find. This means you can choose any wheel/tire combination from 26 x 3.8, 26 x 4.8, 27+, 29+, and everything in between. The best part is that this versatility does not affect the bike's geometry in any way. Thanks to the Swinger II dropout system, the LES Fat's geometry adjusts to the size of the wheels/tires you're using. This system also allows the bike to be set up in single-speed mode or to adjust the bike's stability depending on the terrain. The shorter the chainstay length, the more nimble the LES Fat will be. Finally, you can fine-tune your setup with the two different headset cups (0mm and 18mm) to balance the front of the bike and maintain optimal agility.

A thoroughbred Pivot

The LES Fat's exceptionally versatile frame not only adapts to your preferences, but it is also designed in the same vein as Pivot's other trail-conquering machines. Completely carbon and featuring the largest top tube in its class, internal routing for a dropper seatpost, and compatibility with the RockShox Bluto fork, it is ready to tackle mountain bike trails with much more travel. And with its three bottle cage mounts, internal cable routing, and the possibility of equipping it with a rear rack, it has everything adventurers need.

The model currently offered by Pivot is equipped with an 11-speed SRAM XO/X1 drivetrain and SRAM Guide R brakes, as well as an e*thirteen crankset that minimizes the Q-factor, thus preventing you from feeling like you're walking like a cowboy during your hot chocolate break.

In short

The Pivot LES Fat, with its many wheel/tire combination options and adaptive geometry designed for mountain trails, certainly represents the most versatile option in the fatbike category. Moreover, with the quality of Pivot's design and high-end SRAM equipment, you know it will get you where you need to go, no matter what you put it through.

Pivot website link: http://www.pivotcycles.com/lesfat/