Sizing the battery somewhat depends on your typical “ride time”. Too big a battery and you will hate carrying the extra weight without using it, too small you will have “range anxiety”.
Market sweet spot between 630Wh - 750Wh for full fat emtb (there are smaller and/or bigger options...
I have always bought locally. LBS were a bit clueless when the first e-bikes came about, so was tech training from the Bike brands, this has evolved quite a bit in the last few years, make sure your local shop is able to service your bike properly, which they should. 👍
Right handed, left foot forward... Until Hip pain, then started to use right foot forward and now can barely see the difference. I guess all pro riders would be good either way. Great topic! 👍
Really looking forward to the evolution of your test, thanks for sharing.
That being said, I honestly don’t see the day I’ll actually to do this, let alone being allowed to use the slow cooker… 🤨
Last year I sold my e-mtb in exactly 1hour 45 minutes.
Now I have an e-bike on Marketplace for 7 days and no action, I have reduced the price below what else is offered without change…
Anyone else experiencing this ?
I would definitely take a hard look into the new 2023 Stance (E+2) which seems to be within your budget. It has a renewed geometry, longer travels both front and rear, new motor (75Nm or 85Nm for the PRO model), colour display controller and better tires…
Good Luck! 👍...
Could not have said it better... Giant Reign 2022 E+2 for me as well. 😄 Choosing again today I would eliminate small or boutique bike brands, but that's just me.
Bought my wife a HT last year, changed to a comfy seat... Now have to move to FS... probably a Liv Embolden 2023. I would strongly suggest going straight to FS. Good Luck!