Noob from Hampshire with decisions to make

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Hi,
So a little bit of background. I've been out of the MTB scene for around 2 years due to medical reasons; I was a very active hardtail user and was just beginning to enter local competitions on a calibre bossnut.

I've recently decided to get an ebike because I had a weekend trying one out and fell in love with it(it's also been recommended as a way to gradually improve with my illness)

After doing a bit of research I have decided on either the yt decoy 29 core 10 or the orbea Rise m20 from 2022 . I quite like the idea of the orbea purely because it seems like a bike that is more flexible so to say. However the yt decoy seems like a fantastic bike and if the general consensus that it just isn't worth it to get a lightweight ebike then that will be my choice.
If you have any recommendations for other bikes to consider I would greatly appreciate it.

I would also greatly appreciate any tips for getting started as I've never actually owned an ebike or bike in this price range.


(I read the recent thread about the 2023 orbea rise m20 which was helpful)
 
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Hi Welcome
And Happy hunting
one thing i will say is see whats most local to you first for warranty issues as unlike a standard bike the electric side of things generally need a visit to the place you bought it from for rectification .
 
beanzz said:
So it would be better to find a bike shop ebike then?
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A very common piece of advice for the first time emtb buyer (irrespective of skills and riding history) for your first emtb at least, is to buy locally. Define locally? In my view it is as far as you wouldn't object too much to doing two round trips there in one day.

You may be a bike guru when it comes to fixing mechanical things, but emtbs throw up all sorts of problems that cause concern to those new to the technology. In no order of precedence; motors, batteries, chargers, controls, wiring, displays, software, updates. The problems may be electrical, mechanical (inside sealed boxes), software faults, update problems, your lack of comprehension, and no doubt others I can't think of right now. Some problems can be fixed very quickly, or indeed may not be problems but just you! Some problems can be mysterious with at first no apparent pattern. They can take ages to track down. Other problems can be full on warranty issues where a good local LBS will be a godsend. Even simple to fix problems, like a crushed control cable may take ages to fix while the spare cable is on its way from Taiwan. I could go on. But rest assured that your new found buddies on this Forum are here for you! :)
 
Okay yeah those are some excellent points in going to find a good lbs cos the onei used got hit with the lockdown and closed sadly. I don't suppose you know if any good way to look for good ones?
 
The UK YT distributor and bike shop is in Guildford. Is that reasonably local enough for you?
 
It seems like there is a dealership of orbea 40 minutes away from me so that's an idea
 
beanzz said:
It seems like there is a dealership of orbea 40 minutes away from me so that's an idea
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Decisions Decisions! Keep the shop as close as possible. I made the mistake of buying from a shop 3hrs away.....if your ever at QECP hit me up for a ride on the red trail!
 
Bob88 said:
Decisions Decisions! Keep the shop as close as possible. I made the mistake of buying from a shop 3hrs away.....if your ever at QECP hit me up for a ride on the red trail!
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How is the red nowadays? I haven't ridden on it for awhile because it got into really bad condition and the blue was just more fun
 
beanzz said:
How is the red nowadays? I haven't ridden on it for awhile because it got into really bad condition and the blue was just more fun
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Eh, it's still pretty rough! I think it's getting more attention this year though, fingers crossed!
 
beanzz said:
Lovely I am gonna give it a ride :)
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There was an article in the latest mtb mag (or its supplement) saying they have secured more funding than ever this year for trail maintenance and a new trail. If you're there and you hear a sound like a toolbox falling down the stairs, you'll know I'm there rippin' on my cube 😆
 
Bob88 said:
saying they have secured more funding than ever this year for trail maintenance and a new trail
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Lovelyyyyy if I remember correctly the funding they used to freshen the blue up was from winning the mbuk competition so hopefully this year will hold done interesting developments
 
beanzz said:
Hi,
So a little bit of background. I've been out of the MTB scene for around 2 years due to medical reasons; I was a very active hardtail user and was just beginning to enter local competitions on a calibre bossnut.

I've recently decided to get an ebike because I had a weekend trying one out and fell in love with it(it's also been recommended as a way to gradually improve with my illness)

After doing a bit of research I have decided on either the yt decoy 29 core 10 or the orbea Rise m20 from 2022 . I quite like the idea of the orbea purely because it seems like a bike that is more flexible so to say. However the yt decoy seems like a fantastic bike and if the general consensus that it just isn't worth it to get a lightweight ebike then that will be my choice.
If you have any recommendations for other bikes to consider I would greatly appreciate it.

I would also greatly appreciate any tips for getting started as I've never actually owned an ebike or bike in this price range.


(I read the recent thread about the 2023 orbea rise m20 which was helpful)
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Whereabouts in Hampshire are you
 
Timwillows said:
I think the M20 has quite a small battery, so you may need to factor a range extender into the equation.
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The range is actually not much less than other bikes because of the detuned motor and lighter weight but yes I did factor that in and I think I'm getting it for free with my dealer
 
I can recommend Cycle World in Southampton and Portsmouth. They stock Giant, Whyte and Haibike, and are incredibly helpful - just what you want from a LBS.
 
beanzz said:
The range is actually not much less than other bikes because of the detuned motor and lighter weight but yes I did factor that in and I think I'm getting it for free with my dealer
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I’ve seen that argument before, just not sure I believe it. Total weight of bike and rider will only be a few percent less and the motor is not more efficient, just detuned so for a given level of support it should be much the same. I might have missed something, but my guess is that for a given level of assistance it will use about the same battery
 
beanzz said:
Hi,
So a little bit of background. I've been out of the MTB scene for around 2 years due to medical reasons; I was a very active hardtail user and was just beginning to enter local competitions on a calibre bossnut.

I've recently decided to get an ebike because I had a weekend trying one out and fell in love with it(it's also been recommended as a way to gradually improve with my illness)

After doing a bit of research I have decided on either the yt decoy 29 core 10 or the orbea Rise m20 from 2022 . I quite like the idea of the orbea purely because it seems like a bike that is more flexible so to say. However the yt decoy seems like a fantastic bike and if the general consensus that it just isn't worth it to get a lightweight ebike then that will be my choice.
If you have any recommendations for other bikes to consider I would greatly appreciate it.

I would also greatly appreciate any tips for getting started as I've never actually owned an ebike or bike in this price range.


(I read the recent thread about the 2023 orbea rise m20 which was helpful)
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Get a full powered E bike. I have a YT Decoy and love it, but also have 3 non- e bikes..ride them all. Some of my friends got "lite" e bikes, and then start modifying them for more power and suspension🙁 . The decoy has everything you could want, the lite E bikes don't. Good luck!
 
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