Advice on what to buy

[Cramman]

Hi.

I'm at a loss as to what I want.

Bit of background, I'm 188cm, about 95Kg with 35" leg. Riding is mainly UK trail centres with some off piste rides.
This bike will be replacing a 2015 canyon spectral that was running a Lyric RC fork and cane creek coil.

I have a downhill bike and hartail but want a trail/all mountain ebike - £5.5K ish.

Currently, I'm considering the following;
Trek rail 7 - Trek Rail 7 SLX/XT (Dark Aquatic/Trek Black) 2022 - Sale
Canyon Spectral ON
Focus Sam2 - Focus Sam2 6.8 E-MTB FS Milk Brown 2021
Marin Alpine trail e3 - Marin 2022 Alpine Trail E2 Full Suspension Electric Mountain Bike

Any thoughts? Anything I'm missing?

Currently, I'm thinking the Jam2 is a little much for the riding I'm doing. I'm too old to be riding flat out and hitting massive jumps, therefore I'm thinking it'll be boring on the normal rides but that price per spec is very appealing. The Sam2 would be a better option but stock is limited. The Alpine trail looks good, I like a coil but many seem to suggest it's not the correct setup for the bike.
The canyon is very good value. I like Trek, but it seems you have to spend a lot to get a good setup.

Or, should I wait? I'll likely ride the HT over winter anyway.

 

[Bomble]

Whyte e160?

 

[Cramman]

Whyte e160?

I need to look again at the Whytes, everytime I look though there is no stock.

 

[Cramman]

Pole Voima

I'd love a Pole, but there are a little expensive.

 

[Zimmerframe]

Currently, I'm thinking the Jam2 is a little much for the riding I'm doing. I'm too old to be riding flat out and hitting massive jumps, therefore I'm thinking it'll be boring on the normal rides but that price per spec is very appealing. The Sam2 would be a better option

I think you've got these the wrong way round .. the Jam (Junior all mountain) is the shorter travel one. The Sam (Senior all mountain) is the longer travel one. Something like a Jam2 6.9 would be quite capable.

Or the Trek, or the Whyte, or the Pole .

All good and capable bikes so a lot will come down to price/availability which you prefer personally (ideally from sitting on/riding if possible, but if not - which looks nicest ! )

 

[#lazy]

Mondraker crafty is an option and price is good !
If I was buying my 1st ebike again I would go with a kenevo sl 100%

 

[Bummers]

Cube stereo hybrid TM 140 would be ideal for your riding, check the specs and reviews

 

[Jag009]

At the buget you have your going to get a good bike
For me me the fit of the bike is most important ,ie no point in going for the best spec if it does not fit you and just feels wrong
Take your time and try many if you can ,also find a good bike shop thats willing to take time with you, and help you find the right bike
Happy hunting

 

[Chris ledger]

Giant reign??

 

[Bomble]

Forgot about the crafty, couple of mates have them and love them

 

[Cramman]

Some excellent suggestions, thanks. Loving the look of the craft and getting the updated bosch controller is a massive positive for me.

Brilliant deal on the Cube stereo 160 Buy the new Cube Stereo Hybrid 160 HPC Action Team 2022 eMTB with free shipping - Freeborn Bikes

Love the look but after riding the 29er HT I want a 29 or mullet bike.

 

[RustyMTB]

(Junior all mountain) is the shorter travel one. The Sam (Senior all mountain)

What? is that true? or are you being mischievious? I'm 52, I can't be seen burning around the place on something called junior.

 

[Cramman]

Can anyone confirm if the crafty has a removal battery? Some places saying it doesn't, others that it does.

The bike needs to live in a Asguard while we are looking for a new property with a garage so that would be a no for me.

 

[Cramman]

Can anyone confirm if the crafty has a removal battery? Some places saying it doesn't, others that it does.

The bike needs to live in a Asguard while we are looking for a new property with a garage so that would be a no for me.

Mondraker website confirms it cannot be removed. Shame.

 

[BeBiker]

Some excellent suggestions, thanks. Loving the look of the craft and getting the updated bosch controller is a massive positive for me.

Brilliant deal on the Cube stereo 160 Buy the new Cube Stereo Hybrid 160 HPC Action Team 2022 eMTB with free shipping - Freeborn Bikes

Love the look but after riding the 29er HT I want a 29 or mullet bike.

The Cube Stereo 140 is the version with 29" wheels, and also exists in SL, TM, AT,.. versions.
But I don't think they're available in size XL at the moment.

 

[#lazy]

I might get one myself

Crush every descent with the Mondraker Level R 2022 eMTB - Freeborn Bikes

Crush every descent with the Mondraker Level R 2022 eMTB

www.freeborn.co.uk

 

[Maxi]

Radon Render 9.0 750 - excellent value (IMHO). Only downside is that they (bike-discount.de) won't ship to the UK, assuming due to increased import charges following Brexit. However, if you have a mate in Holland / France / Germany / etc., could be an option.

 

[#lazy]

Can’t say brexit on here mate , think of another excuse

 

[Maxi]

Can’t say brexit on here mate , think of another excuse

Err - increased import charges due to;

1. Ukraine war (sorry, special military operation)
2. Global shortage of cable end covers
3. UK ban on import of 'foreign' tyres
4. ...

 

[BeBiker]

Err - increased import charges due to;

1. Ukraine war (sorry, special military operation)
2. Global shortage of cable end covers
3. UK ban on import of 'foreign' tyres
4. ...

As a lot of the parts are made from oil, it surely is due to climate change.