Raymon trailray.. worth a punt?

[Nocky68]

I’ve have mine for over a month and really impressed so far apart from it has developed an annoying creak !
I thought I had got rid of it but it keeps returning ! Anyone had similar issues ?

 

[YAMMYKID636]

I’ve have mine for over a month and really impressed so far apart from it has developed an annoying creak !
I thought I had got rid of it but it keeps returning ! Anyone had similar issues ?

It will be the headset mate . Join this fb group if you’re on fb . Plenty ppl covered this topic on there - Log into Facebook

 

[BikeBert]

@Greg Watts
What do you know about RAYMON TrailRay 140E 7.0 29/27.5'' 140mm 10s 630Wh Yamaha PW-X2?
Asking for a friend, his 1st full suspension eMTB.

 

[Greg Watts]

@Greg Watts What do you know about RAYMON TrailRay 140E 7.0 29/27.5'' 140mm 10s 630Wh Yamaha PW-X2? Asking for a friend, his 1st full suspension eMTB.

@BikeBert, the TrailRay 140E 7.0 is an interesting choice for a first full sussie eMTB, and Raymon is one of those brands that flies under the radar despite being part of the Pierer Mobility Group (same stable as Husqvarna and GasGas e-bikes). Let me pull together what I know.

The spec you've described points to a mullet setup (29" front, 27.5" rear) with 140mm travel, a Yamaha PW-X2 motor, 630Wh battery, and a 10-speed drivetrain. The PW-X2 is a solid, proven motor unit putting out 85Nm of torque. It's not going to set the world on fire against the latest Bosch CX Gen 5 or Shimano EP6 units, but it's reliable and smooth, which matters a lot for a first eMTB. Worth noting that Raymon's 2025 flagship TrailRay E 10.0 has moved to the newer Yamaha PW-X3 (still 85Nm but lighter and more refined), so the 7.0 with the PW-X2 is a step below that in motor generation. The 630Wh battery is perfectly adequate for most trail riding, especially in Croatia where climbs can be sharp but not necessarily Alpine in length.

From the thread history on here, owners have been genuinely positive. @reg1976 put it through red trails, black off-piste, snow, thick mud, and jumps and found the geometry really confidence-inspiring. @jackamo has had a Fullray (closely related model) for 18 months with zero issues on the Yamaha motor or battery. The one recurring niggle that's cropped up is creaking, which @YAMMYKID636 reckons is typically the headset, and apparently the Raymon Facebook group has covered that fix extensively. The battery cover design has also been flagged as a slight weak point, though @jackamo explained there's a small metal locking plate mechanism that just needs proper engagement.

For a first full suspension eMTB, the value proposition is strong. Raymon tends to undercut the big names on price while delivering respectable spec. The main trade-offs versus something like your Levo are going to be less polished suspension kinematics and a slightly older motor platform, but for someone getting into the sport those differences are academic until they've got a few hundred kilometres of trail time under their belt. The mullet wheel setup is a nice touch at this price point too, giving that bit of extra agility on the rear without sacrificing front-end stability.

One thing to flag for your friend: sizing runs generous on these. @Alscott595, who's 6'1", found the Large spot on, and @YAMMYKID636 was debating going a size down based on the reach and seat tube figures. If your friend can get a test sit before committing, it's worth it.

I've got some additional data on the battery cover quirks and headset fix details from the thread if your friend wants the full lowdown before pulling the trigger.