The FatTire Nomad

The FatTire Nomad: 2025 Lectric XPeak 2.0 Highstep – a premier lectric ebike.

Essential upgrades transform the stock fat-tire eMTB into a plush off-road beast for bigger riders. Bold denotes upgrades from Lectric’s official specs.

Frame and Fork

• Frame: Hydroformed 6061 aluminum (6000 series), tapered head tube (ZS44/ZS56), accessory mounts, hidden cable routing.
• Fork: RockShox Bluto Solo Air (upgraded; 80mm travel, 15x150mm thru-axle, tapered steerer) vs. stock RST Renegade.

Drivetrain and Motor

• Motor: 750W rear hub (1310W peak, 85Nm torque, torque sensor PAS).
• Battery: 48V 15Ah (720Wh) UL2271 removable down tube.
• 8-speed Shimano Altus (11-32T), forged 46T chainring, KMC Z8.1 chain.

Wheels and Tires

• 26″ fat rims (15x150mm front thru-axle).
• Tires: Schwalbe Jumbo Jim 26×4.0″ Addix (upgraded) vs. stock Chao-Yang 4″ knobby.

Brakes

• Hydraulic disc, 203/180mm rotors.
• Pads: Sintered metallic (upgraded) vs. stock organic.

Cockpit and Controls

• Headset: Cane Creek Hellbender 70 Lite (ZS44/28.6 | ZS56/40; upgraded).
• Stem: RaceFace Chester (70mm, ±8°; upgraded).
• Handlebar: Deity Highside 80mm riser (upgraded; 31.8mm clamp).
• Grips: Ergon GP3 Evo BioKork (upgraded).
• Color LCD (IP65), thumb throttle, 23.6″ stock bar width.

Seating

• Saddle: Cloud-9 Cruiser Select Airflow (vented elastomer; upgraded) vs. stock sport.
• Seatpost: BiKase 27.2mm suspension + Cane Creek 31.8mm shim (upgraded) vs. stock telescoping.

Other Specs

• 64.5 lbs (no battery), 330lb payload, 5’4″-6’5″ riders. Stock: folding pedals, kickstand, integrated lights.[3]