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I find the Postman and the lever to be of excellent quality both functionnaly and in terms of reliability. What's wrong with them at any price point? Not being a RS in itself is a massive bonus lol.

I only have the Code R on the Base 29 and I am still on the factory bleed after 9 months. Perhaps I am lucky but the lever feel hasn't changed. They feel excellent, particularly compared to the Shimano's perpetually changing bite point I had on my XTs before.

Looks like the Pro Race was discounted down to £5100 but now out of stock so that leaves you with the Elite or the Pro 29. Out of the 2, I would choose the Pro 29 for value on that motor. And the DT Swiss wheels is a massive plus compared to even carbon non-DT wheels. I would go for XL (I am...

Indeed, my XL 29 is immune to that. OP, how deep is that gouge ? Sure it's safe ?

Yes that's probably also because the Postman's collar is quite tall compared to most posts.

225mm and 30mm on a 170mm post (XL frame). Quite lucky that with the post slammed down as far as it will go, it's the perfect pedalling position, I am 6ft/183cm. In turns it so means that the post is a low as possible when down.

I agree Neil. The bus is a total PITA by contrast. And it smells.

Glad it's fixed. Happened to me once on a Decoy 29 after a wash and a battery removal plus clean sorted it. I use electrical contact cleaner now too on those contacts and the main charging point. If that's all the trouble I am going to get than I can live with that.

I managed 5 climbs in ECO on a Decoy 29. The Beast of Burden is actually quite good fun. I had a bit of power left but just in case we recharged for 1 hour at (late) lunch time (£5). This allowed another 3.

How often does that happen?

No worries. You're nearly there. The suspension, tyres and even saddle may settle a bit so perhaps another 5mm or so....

That's annoying. I am only 6ft on a XL too and it's spot on at 170mm. Have you removed the rubber grummet at the base of the post ? (if it was even fitted) - that gained me 15mm. If not, then perhaps a lower profile saddle.

I am not sure there is such a thing as a 2.8 29 Eddy Current. Edit. Just realised there is. Must be recent as a couple of months ago it wasn't listed. I would try that, 30mm rim is no issue, the profile will still be nice, if not quite as optimised as on a 35mm.

What's wrong with it? Oneup do a fancy one I think but not sure there is much to be gained.

I really feel lucky and I sympathise with people having had poor build issues. My May 2020 base Decoy was very well put together indeed, for balance. Only issue was a creaking headset as zero grease in there... So perhaps there is pattern of I consistence QC at play here.

Coming from Shimano, my Code Rs on the Decoy have been very impressive, particularly in terms of modulation and consistency (unlike the continuously variable bite point of the XTs). No maintenance needed since new after 6 months and 1,200 miles.

I have put 1200 miles on mine so far and no complaints at all both on the dropper and lever fronts. That's coming from a Oneup combo.

I think the front will be OK which is the main thing for me. Rear might be a challenge for traction but that could actually add to the fun on an ebike.

I have a 2.6 Eddy on my base 29 Decoy with plenty of clearance so a 2.8 may fit with enough clearance although I think only Specialized make such a tyre. I would strongly recommend to consider a pair of Eddys 2.6. It has markedly improved the bike.

That seem very consistent to my experience, unsurprisingly. I have since then switched to double ply heavy Current Eddys which has probably cost 5% mileage but really worth it.