What would you do...

[Stormy 107]

Need a second bike to take out family and friends so don't want to spend to much and have come across these options.

YT decoy x core 1 coming all in at £4658.80 but not due for estimated delivery until end of August

https://www.yt-industries.com/

Or
Santa Cruz Vala AL70 with range extender All in at £4617.50 and can be delivered in 3 days from order.

Vala AL 70

The Vala is a full-power mountain bike that delivers precision and power. It’s made for riders looking for focused performance on the best trails. Perfectly balanced, refined suspension and the finest quality construction, as always.

www.santacruzbicycles.com

 

[nickf]

Since your motivation is to take out family and friends you don't really need an Avinox motor or the "risk" issues of YT. The Vala is a great bike, and you can get a range extender if you want to go on massive trips. No contest IMO.

 

[F4Flyer]

I would take the Vala, without a second thought.

 

[Suns_PSD]

I'd buy myself a new bike and recycle the old one for friends and family as a used e-bike is only worth $3.5K or so anyways.

 

[irie]

Vala, no contest.

 

[Valaminium]

Need a second bike to take out family and friends so don't want to spend to much and have come across these options.

YT decoy x core 1 coming all in at £4658.80 but not due for estimated delivery until end of August

https://www.yt-industries.com/

Or
Santa Cruz Vala AL70 with range extender All in at £4617.50 and can be delivered in 3 days from order.

Vala AL 70

The Vala is a full-power mountain bike that delivers precision and power. It’s made for riders looking for focused performance on the best trails. Perfectly balanced, refined suspension and the finest quality construction, as always.

www.santacruzbicycles.com

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Santa Cruz Vala AL 70 Kit MX, Size Large - 2026 - Ex-Demo

As an ex-demo bike, our Large AL Vala shows the normal signs of use with some cosmetic marks around the frame, rims, brake levers etc. Fully serviced for sale, it comes with all consumable parts freshly replaced as needed and carries a full lifetime frame and bearing warranty giving you the same...

tweedvalleybikes.co.uk

 

[Stormy 107]

Thanks for the replies looks like the vala is the winner here. However when on the site for the vala this popped up and seems like an good value option. It's 600w battery like the Vala.

 

[Valaminium]

Thanks for the replies looks like the vala is the winner here. However when on the site for the vala this popped up and seems like an good value option. It's 600w battery like the Vala.

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Much lighter, the 600 battery in the vala is essential for the frame weight in that Wild it’ll be nice abd nimble

 

[Valaminium]

Thanks for the replies looks like the vala is the winner here. However when on the site for the vala this popped up and seems like an good value option. It's 600w battery like the Vala.

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You’re in Megamo price range there though too… obviously good deals on Bosch currently so you get the components…

 

[Bndit]

Thanks for the replies looks like the vala is the winner here. However when on the site for the vala this popped up and seems like an good value option. It's 600w battery like the Vala.

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I would still take vala.

 

[F4Flyer]

When I buy another (probably low/mid power) eMTB, I'll definitely keep the Shuttle AM. I ride with guys who only have analog MTBs, so when I ride the eMTB, I ride solo. Would be cool to have a buddy join me for the long backcountry rides where I climb 5K+ and am in the middle of nowhere at times.

 

[Valaminium]

I would still take vala.

Do you have Aluminium frame?

 

[Stormy 107]

Do you have Aluminium frame?

My first emtb was a commencal meta power which was Al which I loved. But my current ride is Rocky Mountain instinct which is full carbon.

 

[CraigR]

Don't know if Aventon bikes are available in your location, but this is a fairly well spec'ed bike for $3,999 (USD) for a bike that will only be ridden occasionally by friends and family.

https://www.aventon.com/products/current-adv-ebike?variant=44981168701635

 

[Powerslider]

I'd buy myself a new bike and recycle the old one for friends and family as a used e-bike is only worth $3.5K or so anyways.

I would do this in nearly every scenario I can think of.

 

[Plummet]

Id take the wild, I could use it for a very back up.for my good bike, boom shucks lucky.

Bying one specifically for the missis, vala but the carbon version.

 

[Bndit]

Do you have Aluminium frame?

Yes and Also Carbon one.