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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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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.
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
History of Foes Racing :
Brent Foes, Founder and master craftsman
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.
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
Manitou Mastodon PRO 140/150 STD/EXT
<Click Here> for latest prices and inventory on Mastodon PRO forks.
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)
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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)
IMPERIAL (IN)
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.
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.