Framed Minnesota 2.0 Bike – Ultimate Buying Guide

Before I invest in a bike, I like to learn more about the brand that produced it. It’s this curiosity that led me to Framed Bikes. And let me tell you, I wasn’t disappointed. Framed Bikes likes to approach cycling from a unique angle. They identify problems with existing bikes, and then come up with solutions which they will use to create an even better bike.

It is this approach that yielded the Framed Minnesota 2.0 Fat Bike. After riding a couple of fat bikes across tarmac, sand, dirt, and snow, the designers of this road bike realized that improvements could be made while simultaneously cutting back on price.

Framed Minnesota 2.0 therefore gives you the opportunity to enjoy all the benefits of a top notch fat bike, at the price of an affordable road bike.

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This minnesota 2.0 fat bike focuses on small details without forgetting the bigger picture, and the end result is a bike that you will fall completely in love with.

That’s why below we will review the Framed Minnesota 2.0 Fat Bike in greater detail, so that you can see why I’m so excited about it.

Fat Bike Frame

The frame of the Minnesota 2.0 Fat Bike has been constructed out of 6061 alloy, which is lightweight, sturdy, and durable. When you combine this frame with the 6061 alloy fork, you have a bike that is easy to maneuver and comfortable to ride.

This Framed Minnesota 2.0 Fat Tire Bike will also give you all the support that you need when riding over different types of terrain.

Pedals

Many bikes come with poor quality pedals that eventually need to be replaced. In this case you have alloy sealed platform pedals which have removable pins. These pedals are of top quality, and they will make your cycling experience more enjoyable.

Cockpit

If you’ve ever ridden the Minnesota 1.0 bike, then you know that it has a long cockpit. However, the Framed Minnesota 2.0 Fat Tire Bike is designed with a shorter cockpit, which enhances the free ride and trail ride experience. This geometry is what makes the Framed Fat Bike special.

Gears and Brakes

Gears and brakes are two components that need to be carefully looked at before you make a bike purchase. The Framed Minnesota 2.0 Fat Bike comes with a SRAM Model X7 front derailleur, and a SRAM Model X5 rear derailleur. These components work in tandem with the SRAM Model X5 18-speed trigger shifters, to give you access to a wide range of gears that you will absolutely love using.

When it’s time to slow down, you can use the Avid BB5 mechanical disc brakes to stop you in your tracks. These brakes are both efficient and reliable.

Wheel-set

Last but not least, we have the wheel-set of this road bike. The Framed Minnesota 2.0 comes with a 29-inch Fattie Slims wheelset, which is slick, sturdy, and high-performing. This wheelset will ensure that your ride is smooth and stable at all times.

Additionally, the Minnesota 2.0 comes with 26-inch by 4-inch fat-tires, which will give you the grip and stability that you need while riding on smooth and rough terrain.