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.
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...
What ride 4 position are you in as I found that can make a big difference. I ride in pos4 which has the lowest BB height which leads to more strikes but let's it descent really well.
I bought the 155mm NSB talon cranks and a race face 30 mm bottom bracket and it all fitted really easy. They sent instructions in the box to make things easier. Still get the odd pedal struck but that's emtb for you. Just got to learn how to crank it and and use the overrun.
Endura do a fixing service for there products with a fixed price. It's worth checking out. I had a problem with the zip ripping the baffle on a jacket and the repaired it free of charge.
I ride Renthal fat bar light alloy bar with controltech bar extender's to make them 800 wide. Ebike has 35 and hbike has 31.8 and I can't tell the difference.
30 to 35mm won't make much difference. Try Renthal apex 35 it's comes in at 33mm length. I ride 33mm on ebike and 40mm on acoustic bike. Eb is a RMB powerplay instinct and hb is RMB INSTINCT so almost identical in geo and I don't notice anything.
Spend a bit more and get this
Rocky Mountain Instinct PowerPlay A10 Electric Mountain Bike Grey. Awesome bike for the money. Second to the Amflow in power stakes. And ready to upgrade when you wan to, also dealer support and custom tuned rear shock.