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Made in USA - FOES MUTZ

FOES MUTZ

“V3” (2022+)

FULL SUSPENSION FAT BIKE


  • SUSPENSION TRAVEL

    140-150mm

  • Custom Build Weights

    33+ lbs

  • SEAT TUBE (STA)

    76 degrees

  • Rear Wheel Clearance

    up to 4.6”

  • HEAD TUBE (HTA)

    65 degrees

  • Q-FACTOR

    204-212mm

  • CHAINSTAY

    463mm

  • WARRANTY CLAIMS

    = 0


 
 

( 25-MAR-2023 )

  • This webpage is frequently updated as new information becomes available for the FOES MUTZ v3 (2022+).

  • Archive data is provided at bottom of page, for the discontinued “MUTZ150” (2018/19) and “MUTZ Classic” (2016-21) models.

  • Added Copyright Protection Notice due to an individual located in Anchorage Alaska (aligned with a competitor) reposting and manipulating our data on 3rd party websites, without our prior knowledge or consent.


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and

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All original website content is Intellectual Property owned exclusively by RideFATbikes.ca. Unauthorized reproduction, transmission, or copying, by any method, including any electronic or digital format, is strictly forbidden unless prior written approval is granted by RideFATbikes.ca.

  • All FOES MUTZ V3 Geometry chart data has been provided and verified by, FOES RACING USA.

  • RideFATbikes.ca is an authorized dealer and custom builder of FOES RACING USA bikes.

FOES MUTZ “150” w/ 26x4.8 Maxxis Minions

FOES MUTZ “150” w/ 26x4.8 Maxxis Minions


OVERVIEW

“When you commission the purchase of a hand-crafted Foes Mutz frame, it is expertly designed, welded, fabricated via CNC and waterjet machining, and employs custom hydroformed tubing, ALL created and built by BRENT FOES, in San Dimas California USA.


HISTORY and ACHIEVEMENTS


BUILT FOR ANY TERRAIN

  • Note : All RideFATbikes.ca FOES MUTZ custom builds are fully configured with All-Mountain (AM) or Downhill (DH) rated parts.

QUALITY COMPONENTS

  • We use QUALITY parts throughout our Foes Mutz custom builds, as we know this frame and suspension are so strong and well built, that they are notorious for destroying weaker components of lesser quality. For Example = all specifically-designed Fat Bike carbon wheelsets for our Foes Mutz Fat custom bikes use Industry-leading carbon FAT and PLUS+ rims that are either AM (All-Mountain) and/or DH (Downhill rated), and come with a FULL LIFETIME warranty against BOTH Rim Strike protection and Manufacturer’s Defects.

BRENT FOES - Founder of FOES RACING USA, creator of the FOES MUTZ Fat Bike, and alumni member of the MTB Hall of Fame !!

Please take a few minutes to watch this video.

Experience the

TIME - ENERGY - DETAIL - PASSION - INNOVATION - QUALITY

of every

Foes Racing Bicycle


**  WE SHIP CUSTOM FOES MUTZ COMPLETE BUILDS NATIONWIDE  **

via 1-day overnight EXPRESS to all major Canadian airports serviced by CARGOJET

and with the purchase of an EVOC SPORTS BIKE TRAVEL BAG XL.


 

 

 


PRICING

(updated NOV 2023)


IMPORT and LOGISTICS COSTS


EXCHANGE RATE

FOES RACING is a brand imported from the USA. As such, all MUTZ CLASSIC pricing is based off the USD and fluctuates daily, in accordance with the Canadian bank Foreign Exchange Rate.

  • As of 18-NOV-2023, the exchange rate was $1 USD = 1.40 CDN

  • The exchange rate changes daily, and this will affect USD$ to CAD$ frameset price conversions.


SHIPPING

  • Customers pay all Shipping / Broker Fees / CC FEES / Tax into Canada.

  • Import and Logistics Costs to RideFATbikes.ca HQ in Burlington, ON Canada.

    • = $290-$450 CAD on average

  • COMPLETE BUILDS with Canadian destinations can ship direct to customer via CARGOJET (overnight express).


5-STEP FRAMEST PURCHASE

A FOES MUTZ complete frameset imported into Canada, consists of 5 individual purchases that must be combined to arrive at the “true” FRAMESET cost :

  • Frameset (includes frame, rear shock, rear axle)

  • Paint charge (for any custom work, dual colour selection, or “two-pass” paint charges : 500+ custom colours available)

  • Front Suspension (Manitou Mastodon PRO fork, and front axle)

  • Headset (usually Cane Creek or Wolf Tooth)

  • Import and Logistics charges


COMPLETE FRAMESET

IMPORTATION COSTS

(assuming @1.40 FX exchange rate)

EXAMPLE :

  • Frameset ($2699 USD), custom Paint Charge ($260 USD), Front Suspension ($1285 CAD), Headset ($110 to 220 CAD), Import and Logistics ($244 USD + ** 5% Duty on parts not Made in the USA, such as suspension components **)

  • Sub-Total = ($ 3203 USD x 5% duty x 1.38 FX rate) + ($1285+110 CAD)

  • Total = $5815+ CAD “true cost” for imported complete frameset, w/custom paint colour, stock rear suspension options, and front suspension

  • (based on a @1.40 FX exchange rate - which can change daily, and not including HST tax).


PRICING

(updated NOV 2023)


FRAMESET

FOES MUTZ “v3” (2023+ Edition)

Retail = $2799 USD / $3920 CAD

Stock Framesets Include :

  • Paint = Raw or Matte Black

  • Rear Suspension = DVO Jade Coil or T3 Topaz Air

  • 177x12mm Rear Axle

  • 34.9mm Seatpost collar

  • Stock FOES decals (black/gray)

Stock Framesets do not include :

  • Front suspension fork

  • Bottom bracket

  • Headset

  • Bash guide

  • Custom/metallic paint


FRONT SUSPENSION


REAR SUSPENSION

  • METRIC : 230x65mm (for frames produced in 2022+)

  • IMPERIAL : 8.5” x 2.5” (for frames produced in 2021)

STOCK OPTIONS :

  • DVO TOPAZ (air)

  • DVO JADE (coil)

UPGRADE OPTIONS :

(require additional fee)

  • DVO JADE X (coil)

  • FOX FLOAT DPS/DPX2 (air)

  • FOX FLOAT X/X2 (air)

  • FOX FLOAT DHX/X2 (coil)


CUSTOM PAINT

Over 500 colours to choose from 
add $260+ USD / $360+ CAD (per color)


CUSTOM BIKE BUILDS

(includes custom wheelset, w/ premium components)

  • GX Eagle 12spd = ($11k+ CAD)

  • XO1 Eagle 12spd = ($12.5k+ CAD)

  • AXS Eagle 12spd = ($13.5k+ CAD)


 

 

 


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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS


2023 FOES MUTZ v3 - custom built by RideFATbikes.ca

FOES MUTZ V3 (2023+)

  • Unique monocoque top tube for maximum stiffness

  • Double butted 6061 alloy hydroformed down tube

  • Full complement double-sealed pivot bearings

  • Frame and shock weight: 8 lb. 4 oz./3.74 kg (with hardware, size med)

    • ( Complete RideFATbikes.ca custom build = 34 to 39 lbs)

Foes Progressive Linkage System

  • 2.3:1 suspension leverage ratio

Rear Wheel Travel

  • 150mm/6.0″ (140mm/5.5″ travel can be achieved by changing the shock stroke)

Headset

  • Tapered ZS44 top/ ZS56 bottom

Seat Post

  • 31.6mm DIA, internal Dropper Post cable routing

BB Width

  • BSA 100mm Threaded (Narrow Q-Factor, 204+)

Chain Guide Mount

  • ISCG05

Rear Wheel spacing

  • 12x177mm (TA) Thru-Axle

Rear Brake Mount

  • 180mm+ Rotors


GEOMETRY

FOES MUTZ

(all versions)


FOES MUTZ 150

2018-2019

(125-150mm travel)

S - M - L - XL


Discontinued


FOES MUTZ "CLASSIC"

2016-2021

(125-140mm travel)

S - M - L - XL


DISCONTINUED


Effective Top Tube length (ETT) :

  • SM = 559mm

  • MD = 585mm

  • LG = 610mm

  • XL = 635mm

Seat Tube length (STL) :

  • SM = 381mm

  • MD = 457mm

  • LG = 482mm

  • XL = 482mm

Head Tube (HTA) = 65 degrees

Seat Tube (STA) = 73 degrees

Chainstay (CS) :

  • 465mm (length)

  • 122mm (width)

Bottom Bracket Height = 337mm

Head Tube length (HTL) :

  • SM = 105mm

  • MD/LG/XL = 121mm

Wheel/Suspension Travel :

  • 5" to 6" (125-150mm)

Fork Offset :

  • 51mm (Mastodon PRO)

  • 45mm (Wren ATK)

Effective Top Tube length (ETT) :

  • SM = 565mm

  • MD = 591mm

  • LG = 616mm

  • XL (custom)

Seat Tube length (STL) :

  • SM = 432mm

  • MD = 432mm

  • LG = 470mm

  • XL (custom)

Head Tube (HTA) = 67 degrees

Seat Tube (STA) = 70.5 degrees

Chainstay (CS) = 457mm

Bottom Bracket Height = 337mm

Head Tube length (HTL) :

  • SM = 105mm

  • MD/LG = 121mm

Wheel/Suspension Travel :

  • 5" to 5.5" (125-140mm)

Fork Offset :

  • 51mm (Mastodon PRO)

  • 45mm (Wren ATK)

  • 51mm (Bluto RCT3)


FOES MUTZ “v3”

FULL-SUSPENSION FAT BIKE

FRAME GEOMETRY (2022+)

( updated JAN-2022 by FOES RACING USA)

140-150mm travel

S - M - L - XL


METRIC (mm)

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IMPERIAL (IN)

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REACH (effective) :

  • SM = 425mm

  • MD = 445mm

  • LG = 470mm

  • XL = 491mm

STACK : (w/581 AC /150mm travel)

  • SM = 641mm

  • MD = 641mm

  • LG = 654mm

  • XL = 667mm

Head Tube (HTA)

  • 65 degrees

Seat Tube (STA)

  • 76 degrees

Chainstay (CS)

  • length = 463mm

Weight :

  • 34-39 lb (complete custom build avg)

  • Frame and shock weight: 8 lb. 4 oz./3.74 kg (with hardware, size med)

Q-Factor :

  • Minimum = 204 to 212mm, depending on the BSA100 style crankset installed.

Fat Bike Suspension fork Review:

Click here to read our review on the Mastodon PRO vs. Wren ATK.


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REAR TIRE CLEARANCE

Frame Clearance vs. Chainline Clearance

and

INDICATED Tire Width vs. ACTUAL Tire Width


  • See custom RideFATbikes.ca Foes Mutz bike build pics below that show various tire/wheel combinations utilizing minimum Q-factor crankset/ring configurations and 12spd drivetrains.


MUTZ v3 (2022+)

  • 26” tires : suggest <= 4.6” wide (indicated) or <= 4.25” wide (measured) tires, on up to 80-85mm rims.

  • 27.5” tires : suggest 3.8 to 4.0” wide tires on rims <80mm wide. NOT designed for 27.5” x 4.5”.

MUTZ 150 (2018-2019)

  • 26” tires : confirmed to fit tires up to 4.5”/114mm wide (measured) on 80-85mm rims), such as the Maxxis Minion FBR 26 x4.8” at 10 PSI (or less), on 80-85mm EXT (75-77mm ID) rims.

  • 27.5” tires : confirmed to fit 3.8” wide tires at 10 PSI on 50-73mm rims. NOT designed for 27.5” x 4.5”.

Mutz Classic (2016-2021)

  • 26” tires : confirmed to fit new tires up to 4.5”/114mm wide (measured) on 80-85mm rims), such as the Maxxis Minion FBR 26 x4.8”, on 80-85mm EXT (75-77mm ID) rims. (some tires may stretch over time, and cause chain rub)

  • 27.5” tires : confirmed to fit 3.8” wide tires at 10 PSI on 50-73mm rims.


 

 

 


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Custom Build Gallery

Foes Mutz Classic / Mutz150 / Mutz v3

by RideFATbikes.ca


FOES MUTZ v3


FOES MUTZ v3 - custom built by RideFATbikes.ca, w/ 45NRTH Flowbeast / Dunderbeast 26 x 4.6’s on Atomik Phatty CX-RAY ONYX 85mm carbon rims.

SRAM EAGLE AXS XO1 12SPD wireless electronic drivetrain. Q-factor of 204.


FOES MUTZ v3


FOES MUTZ v3 - custom built by RideFATbikes.ca, w/ Maxxis Minion EXO TR 26 x 4.8/4.0 FBF tires on Atomik Phatty BERD ONYX 85mm carbon rims.

SRAM EAGLE AXS XX1 12spd drivetrain.


FOES MUTZ v3


FOES MUTZ v3 - custom built by RideFATbikes.ca w/ 45NRTH VanHelga 26x4.2’s on Atomik Phatty CX-RAY ONYX 85mm carbon rims.

SRAM EAGLE AXS XO1 12spd drivetrain. Q-factor of 204.


FOES MUTZ CLASSIC


FOES MUTZ CLASSIC fat bike - custom built by RIdeFATbikes.ca, w/ Maxxis Minion EXO TR 26 x 4.8’s.


FOES MUTZ CLASSIC



FOES MUTZ CLASSIC


FOES MUTZ CLASSIC fat bike - custom built by RideFATbikes.ca, w/ Maxxis Minion EXO TR 27.5 x 3.8’s.


FOES MUTZ CLASSIC


FOES MUTZ CLASSIC - custom built by RideFATbikes.ca, w/ Maxxis Minion EXO TR 26 x 4.0 / 4.8’s.


FOES MUTZ CLASSIC


FOES MUTZ CLASSIC - custom built by RideFATbikes.ca, w/ Maxxis Minion EXO TR 26 x 4.0/4.8’s.


FOES MUTZ 150

FOES MUTZ 150's - Complete custom builds by RideFATbikes.ca, w/ Maxxis Minion EXO TR 26 x 4.0 / 4.8’s.


FOES MUTZ 150


FOES MUTZ 150 - custom built by RideFATbikes.ca, w/ Maxxis Colossus EXO TR 26 x 4.8’s.


FOES MUTZ 150


FOES MUTZ 150 - custom built by RideFATbikes.ca, w/ Maxxis Minion EXO TR 26 x 4.0/4.8’s.


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