The Apex is the highest-end of several hardtail electric fat bikes in QuietKat’s lineup. Spec’d with the Bafang Ultra mid-drive motor, an inverted moto-style front fork, powerful brakes, and a 9-speed SRAM drivetrain, the Apex is a member of a newer niche of electric bikes I’ve started calling the “all-terrain” category.

The most notable feature the Quietkat Apex 1000 has in the durability department are its tires. They are fat with a capital F. With a diameter of 26”, they’re wide—but it’s the thickness we liked most. At 4.5”, they’re much thicker than standard fat tires, offering way better stability and balance. The Rungu Bike has three tires, however, which is superior.

Unboxing the bike, I was immediately impressed with the quality of the frame design and build. With a low-swept top bar for mounting and dismounting while wearing bulky hunting clothes and a seamlessly integrated down bar battery compartment—it had the looks of a normal high-quality mountain bike, not a traditional e-bike.