2007

Founding and Pioneering Fatbike Innovation

Founder: Greg Matyas, a lifelong Alaskan cyclist, founded Fatback Bikes (later Corvus Cycles).

Key Achievement: Greg designed the first symmetrical 170mm wide rear hub, eliminating the need for a bent rear triangle to gain tire clearance (See figure 1 showing drive-side offset vs. Fatback’s symmetrical design). This innovative design allowed for the use of 4″–5″ wide tires with proper chainline and clearance, becoming the industry standard for many years.

First to Market: Corvus was the first company to mass-produce and sell a complete fat bike.