Chinese dual-suspension ebike (Twitter Cyctrac) - alloy or carbon?

[EnhancedRider]

Hi all! Thanks for welcoming me on this forum!

I'm choosing between Twitter (Cyctrac) EM10 (top picture) and EM6, two dual-suspension ebikes readily available in my area. One is carbon, one is alloy.

The carbon one has better gear but since it's a "Chinese" brand I'm worried it's frame might snap resulting in an injury.

I know it seens a bit paranoid but I've never used a cabon bike before and the curved seat tube on the carbon one doesn't inspire confidence.

I usually ride in urban areas or on trails, so no extreme biking. The price difference is negligeble.

Should I avoid the carbon one? Thank you!

 

[DirkWisely]

Most carbon is from China or Taiwan anyway. It being from China doesn't mean it's bad necessarily. The question is if the Chinese brand is a reputable one, which can often be a tricky question to answer. I'd be more inclined to pick up a used bike (That hasn't been ridden into the ground) from a reputable brand than a mystery Chinese brand.

 

[HandsomeDanNZ]

Personally, I prefer the look of the Alloy version if those two bikes are your only choice.
If I were buying though...I probably wouldn't buy either of them.
As DirkWisely said...try a gently used bike if you can find one.

 

[calvintys]

I have CEF50 last years , goggle its on this forum . Anyway its an OEM chinese frame with bafang motor, I use it for E enduro race and was trying my best to break the frame before I turn 50 but I fail it n break 5 of my rib instead. Honestly If we are not doing 10 feet drop , you dont have to worry about it. Now I am riding bigger motor chinese bike Markhor Kun lun n I am looking at CEF69 for my next toy.

 

[jeanmarc]

My two cents on this: Make sure you have LOCAL support !