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  1. JoeBlow

    'E-xpectant Noob'

    I went for an Orbea Wild FS H20 because of the higher spec components you get for your money. Shimano and Fox for under £4000 in my case with 10 day delivery. I was also put off the 2020 Specialised because of the number of faulty motors I heard about. Al
  2. JoeBlow

    EMTBs are amazing

    It's ironic that those same people, who call us cheats, are happy to jump on the uplift. Al
  3. JoeBlow

    EMTBs are amazing

    I used to do a lot of climbing and mountaineering, 55 years in fact, but latterly I seemed to lose my mojo. During this time I would occasionally venture out on a normal mountain bike around my home and the Brecon Beacons. As I grew older it stopped being fun and just felt like hard work so I...
  4. JoeBlow

    Hi All, Newbie.....Currently looking to buy first EMTB....4K (pounds) Max spend

    I bought an Orbea Wild FS 20 a few weeks ago for £3950. 160mm Fox suspension, Bosh Gen4 motor and 29" wheels. I went for 160mm travel, it seems to be the "sweet spot" for a bike that will do everything.
  5. JoeBlow

    Thoughts on experiences of a newbie - manufacturers might be interested in this

    I'm thinking about upgrading from my Trek Powerfly 4, mainly for better brakes and longer suspension, and find myself drawn to the Specialised Lenevo or Kenevo. You don't seem to hear too many bad reviews of either. I would rather buy from a shop otherwise I would be looking at other brands...
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