It might be just the photo but the pedal looks very low to the ground...and that is without any suspension compression.
The Womens EMTB Thread - come on in ladies!
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pegasus
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Hello ladies, wonderful to have just something specific for us lovely lot.
Bit about me...
I'm from England, West Midlands, 56 yrs old, 5ft 5 inches tall with a 30 in inside leg. I fit well onto my 2018 Canyon Spectral-On size small and a 17 inch Voodoo Bizango E hard tail. Hubby nagged me for years to get a bike, finally gave in in 2015, but less keen on an analog bike, plus totally unfit. Bought a Haibike allmtn sduro as my first ride, in 2016, but soon found out wasn't the best. Wished I done this years ago instead of riding horses and teaching people to ride them. I'll get some pictures up in a bit.
Rob needs to put this up as a thread of it's own.
My everyday ride and commute, just kitted out for the winter...It's a mans bike really as the stand height is a little out, but it's a good bike for the price form Halfords. Got it in April, just before the rush, had to add a bit of bling all from reverse components the pedals fit my side 5 feet, 29 in wheels with Maxxis ardent's that came with the bike, but now tubeless and added a dropper post, nukeproof ard insert in the rear tyre, shimano E7000 motor and 504 wt battery.
Bit about me...
I'm from England, West Midlands, 56 yrs old, 5ft 5 inches tall with a 30 in inside leg. I fit well onto my 2018 Canyon Spectral-On size small and a 17 inch Voodoo Bizango E hard tail. Hubby nagged me for years to get a bike, finally gave in in 2015, but less keen on an analog bike, plus totally unfit. Bought a Haibike allmtn sduro as my first ride, in 2016, but soon found out wasn't the best. Wished I done this years ago instead of riding horses and teaching people to ride them. I'll get some pictures up in a bit.
Rob needs to put this up as a thread of it's own.
My everyday ride and commute, just kitted out for the winter...It's a mans bike really as the stand height is a little out, but it's a good bike for the price form Halfords. Got it in April, just before the rush, had to add a bit of bling all from reverse components the pedals fit my side 5 feet, 29 in wheels with Maxxis ardent's that came with the bike, but now tubeless and added a dropper post, nukeproof ard insert in the rear tyre, shimano E7000 motor and 504 wt battery.
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This is my 2018 Canyon Spectral-On ( yes I'm lucky on having 2 bikes, but I do use the Voodoo for commuting to work and general riding about).
Mostly standard, except the pink bling, nukeprood ard insert in the rear and a crank brothers dropper/lever. Lovely bike to ride fun and responsive. Gives me much confidence bearing in mind I'm not the most brave. The Maxxis are off now and I have Michelin Wild's on it at the moment.
Mostly standard, except the pink bling, nukeprood ard insert in the rear and a crank brothers dropper/lever. Lovely bike to ride fun and responsive. Gives me much confidence bearing in mind I'm not the most brave. The Maxxis are off now and I have Michelin Wild's on it at the moment.
pegasus
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That's such a shame as I find the canyon a great fit, I'd say perfect.
The voodoo is a little larger, but I quite like a long reach. Went for it for a couple of reasons, bu mainly I've now got 3 batteries for both bikes.
Hubby's got a Spectral-On, but his is a yellow and black, plus slightly higher specked and he's kept his 2016 Haibike. As he took mine apart he now has spares of everything including a motor and battery.
I am very lucky and know that. I think I treat my bikes better than my grown up kids
. It's changed my whole world E-MTB's.
The voodoo is a little larger, but I quite like a long reach. Went for it for a couple of reasons, bu mainly I've now got 3 batteries for both bikes.
Hubby's got a Spectral-On, but his is a yellow and black, plus slightly higher specked and he's kept his 2016 Haibike. As he took mine apart he now has spares of everything including a motor and battery.
I am very lucky and know that. I think I treat my bikes better than my grown up kids
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That's such a shame as I find the canyon a great fit, I'd say perfect.
The voodoo is a little larger, but I quite like a long reach. Went for it for a couple of reasons, bu mainly I've now got 3 batteries for both bikes.
Hubby's got a Spectral-On, but his is a yellow and black, plus slightly higher specked and he's kept his 2016 Haibike. As he took mine apart he now has spares of everything including a motor and battery.
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I am very lucky and know that. I think I treat my bikes better than my grown up kids
Ha thats awesome and I'm sure grown kids are doing ok!
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pegasus
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My ride today on the Voodoo, rain, hail and wind and some road work. New wheels and tyres on the bike much better.... miserable up in the north hemisphere, but you just gotta get out sometimes.
pegasus
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Any weather for me, all year round. Although your end is nicer at the mo.
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pegasus
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Lovely. I'm not to good with too hot, that temp would be perfect.
What is the bag on the stem? Brand/Model? Thanks
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Hi, I'm Tracy from Canberra, Australia. I bought my Merida e160 8000 earlier this year as a way of getting in more downhill runs (climbing didn't seem to be getting any easier). I'm 160cm tall and ended up with the XS after finding the seat post on the S too high. The reach is a bit short; I'm trying to source a longer stem but everything seems to be out of stock! I'm competing in my first enduro event this Sunday
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Hi Tracy how did your enduro event go?
IndigoUnicorn
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That’s a Revelate Designs Mag Top Tube Bag.
Revelate Designs Mag Tank Top Tube Bag | REI Co-op
The Revelate Designs Mag Tank top-tube bag has a self-engaging magnetic buckle closure that allows easy, single-handed access while you're riding.
Hi! I'm from the Vancouver area in Canada. Got liv Intrigue that was faulty, so now have the base model Levo. I wish I had some local e-bike buddies. I ride a lot with girls without ebikes too, but I love being able to put in more laps and not take breaks on the crazy climbs we have around bere. Any other West Coas Canadians here?
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Welcome Smeer.... cant help you location wise, I'm a very long way away down in Melbourne Australia!
IndigoUnicorn
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I should not be allowed to have adult money. I just pulled the trigger on a Priority Embark. Yeah, NOT another e-MTB (the Trek Powerfly 5 is a BEAST!). But, something for everyday rides.
Unfortunately, they're not currently sold outside of the US. But, y'all! Check out the belt drive!!!! PRIORITY EMBARK E-BIKE - Priority Bicycles
Unfortunately, they're not currently sold outside of the US. But, y'all! Check out the belt drive!!!! PRIORITY EMBARK E-BIKE - Priority Bicycles
pegasus
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N+1 isn't that the rule
I have one for everyday use as well see further up this page
I have one for everyday use as well see further up this page
IndigoUnicorn
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N+1 isn't that the rule
I have one for everyday use as well see further up this page
RIGHT?!
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ooh looks very cool!
Cavi
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you and my wife agree. She loves my levo but she is only 5 foot tall and cannot standover a levo comfortably, which means trouble starting and stopping, so she also ended up with the exact same Liv as you. She loves the bike but hates that she cannot turn the assist down to where she wants like on my Levo. With the Liv, in Eco the lowest it will go is like 50%. She is claiming that Specialized and most other bike makers are "Heightests" in other words they discriminate against short people......
Jilleride45
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Specialized makes the Levo SL in an XS. You can also put 27.5 x 2.8 tires on the Levo and significantly lower it.
Cavi
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I know the SL comes in a XS, but the stand over is higher than the standover of the normal Levo, and like 1.5 inches higher than the Liv embolden E+, Trust me I did my research on as many bikes as I could to get her the best fit possible. She even tried to stand over a SL and it was way way taller than her Liv
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and any bikes with a lowstand over height usually have such a short top tube with a steep rise that you need to be as narrow as aplank of wood to stand over them. As the seat will be firmly pressed into my back.
took me awhile to realize that if I can sit comfortably with dropper low, then I can ride the bike just fine.
pegasus
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Youths bike with 26 inch wheels is also an option.
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Jilleride45
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I think this is the only reason my husband has a 150 dropper, so he can do the lazy two foot stop. I have a 90 dropper on my gravel bike for this reason, I hate those cleats on rocks.
