Keep the great suggestions coming I Really do appreciate it !
I can't comment on the legality of motor systems where you live, but I researched quite a bit about the state of real (as in not Biktrix, etc.) full suspension fat MTB options:
You could look at the
Winnice E56, if you want a complete build. Runs 26x4.8" tires and has a Bafang M620 motor. Very good choice IMHO. I would get a different fork though, I don't know anything about the one being put on the bike, but is no
Manitou Mastodon, which is the most popular fat bike fork by a big margin. If you order from Winnice, maybe you can upgrade the fork.
The Winnice is based around a
Dengfu E56 frame, if you want to DIY.
Lots of great options there. The E56 is a frame/motor/battery combination that creates a heavy bike, and weighs north of 30kg.
With the M620 you can choose different tuning options, for up to 3000W of motor power.
Will feel quite a bit like any other MTB, because it has a very modern geometry, but the weight of the motor and battery will change that perception a bit.
Dengfu E23 is another great choice of frame, if you
want to DIY. IMO more aesthetic than the E56, but only has space for a 800Wh battery, whereas the E56 will hold a 1000Wh battery, without having to build a DIY battery pack.
Wattwagons sells a special version of that E23 frame called
Hydra, that has a bigger downtube, to hold the 1000Wh battery of the E56. I don't see the fat option anymore, but ask Pushkar (owner of Wattwagons), if he builds it up on special order for you. From what I was able to gather, he goes the extra mile, to make sure customer is happy. Small brand, that seems to be run by a solid guy.
Will feel a lot like any other MTB, because it has a modern geometry, but again, the weight of the motor will change that perception a bit.
The
4leaf Loki will also likely satisfy your needs. The light weight Bafang M560 motor should provide plenty power, but beware, the current M560 has some issues (being quite noisy), so you might either wait for the next revision, or pick the M510 motor, which has a bit less power, but is still a very good choice. The bike is
also available with a M620 motor! Watch
this guy's videos to get an impression of the bike.
Will also weigh less than 25kg, if configured right, but has a slightly less modern geometry, which may actually feel more comfy to ride for you.
The
Dengfu E10 build in my thread will give you a final weight of less than 25kg and good fuel economy, if you pick the right components. You can either get choose a M510 or M560 for such a build. Keep an eye on
this thread.
Will have the most MTB feel of all the these options, because it has a (very) modern geometry and a weight, not unlike any other full powered big brand MTB of two years ago.
With all these carbon frames, I would get
carbon rims too, if your budget allows for it. The lower rotating mass is noticeable when riding, even for a layman. The small amount of weight saved on the rims make the whole bike feel quite a bit lighter.
Nextie is the biggest name for carbon fat bike rims, but there are other quality options as well.
There is the
Lamere full sus fatbike and, as mentioned, there is also the full sus
Maxx Huraxdax ELS from Gemany, but it is the most pricey one of all of those bikes. Then there is the
Foes Fat-E , which surely is a great full suspension option from a quality boutique builder, there may or may not also be a
Lenz Fattillac as an ebike version.
That being said, just for snow riding a full suspension bike is not really necessary, so that may broaden your search a bit again.
The
Norco Bigfoot and
RM E-Blizzard sure are great hard tail options, I would seriously consider those if I were you, I bet they both ride great! As mentioned by another member there is also a
Moose E FAT.
If you can pick up a left over
Specialized Turbo Levo Comp Fat on sale, you might also have a great bike.
If you decide to get a
Manitou Mastodon fork, you can pick the
2.0 version on clearance sale, the new 3.0 is almost doube the clearance sale price, without much benefit for most riders. The suspension is easier to dial in though.
Get the
Pro, maybe also the
EXT version of that, if you plan to run taller tires than 26.4.8" - like 27.5x4.5" for example.
No matter which bike you choose,
the right tires and tire pressure are of utmost importance for snow riding. You are better off to read the
fat bike section of MTBR, as there are many experts on that subject, and I would not dare to give you any advice in this regard.
Also check this
very comprehensive thread for an overview on what else to look out for when riding in the snow.
