Has anyone bought an Ebike without riding one ?

I'm picking up my Focus Sam2 6.8 next Monday and have never ridden it. It looks right, sat nice in the shop and I got a great price ?
 
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I bought my 2019 Levo without riding any ebike before.
Rob's review and an article on e-moutainbike was enough to convince me I'd made the right choice and I've never looked back.
I can still remember the grin on my face when I jump onboard the first time.
Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
Yes , I did a load of research on componentry and Battery capacity and then Ordered a Norco Sight VLT 2 based on pricing and suspension design/travel along with battery capacity the major criteria to sort the lemons from the cream .
Once I got to ride it , I was smitten to the core , now 6 months later I am still in love , but the new Range VLT Norco announced about a month ago has some tasty allure ..... I will stay with the Sight though as the change over costs involved are money better spent elsewhere when the differences are examined closely and balanced with the likely hood of my using that extra travel on most of my riding , as I only use about 60 - 80 % of the travel on most rides .
 
I built my first ebike with a cyclone kit and a gt lts before regulated emtbs were a thing, does that count?
 
During one of our trips to NoveMesto (CZ) we hired a eMTB (Trek) on site, and 4 of us got a ride during that day.
That's when we knew it was great, and I looked all over for a discounted eMTB during the winter, and finally got a new Focus Jam2 at 2000£ (1 bike 1 day offer).
It has been absolutely superb.
 
I sort of did. I test-rode a Specialized Turbo Vado one lunch time and was immediately hooked on e-bikes. I oscillated between getting a commuter style bike like the Vado or an MTB like the Levo. After some passage of time, I ended up buying a Giant Fathom e-bike having never ridden one. I picked the size using size charts and comparing to my existing bike. I watched reviews and read all the specs in minute detail. When I finally got the bike, it fit me perfectly and rode exactly how I imagined it.
 
ottoshape said:
Yes bought w/o ever riding one. First ride was good and I was amazed how seamless the experience can be. Almost a year on one now and would not change a thing.
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same here...however I used an online calculator in order to understand the correct size for me before ordering.
 
Yep, no test rides , never ridden one, bought on line. I remember how excited I was when it was delivered, built it up and went outside , actually a little apprehensive. First ride grinning like a psycho, couldn’t believe the power in Turbo. One of the best things I’ve ever done ???
 
I bought both my Treks without riding them. I was going to buy a Decoy and if I hadn’t test ridden one I probably would have but it turns out I don’t really like the Shimano motor, so I dodged a bullet there.
 
Doomanic said:
I bought both my Treks without riding them. I was going to buy a Decoy and if I hadn’t test ridden one I probably would have but it turns out I don’t really like the Shimano motor, so I dodged a bullet there.
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Which motor do you like? I like my Shimano, but never tried anything else..
 
I rode one around a car park 2 years ago and remember thinking how the weight disappeared once rolling. I then spent until a month ago trying to resist until I could resist no more.

Basically makes all the bits of mountain biking I previously enjoyed even better. And made the bits I didn’t enjoy enjoyable. In fact, technical climbs are now almost as fun up as they are down.

And weirdly it’s made me enjoy my road bike (not ebike) more .
 
Channing said:
Which motor do you like? I like my Shimano, but never tried anything else..
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Specialized Brose 2.1 quite, powerful and great power delivery, but only available on Specialized bikes! Shimano is ok, noisy and must be due for an upgrade soon.
 
Channing said:
Which motor do you like? I like my Shimano, but never tried anything else..
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I like the Bosch. The Brose is too unreliable for my liking and has a habit of failing in spectacular fashion which could strand you on a trail and having to ride a 20+ kilo bike back to the car. The Bosch isn’t much better but tends to remain functional when the bearings fail.
Every Shimano I’ve ridden on or with has been louder than my Bosch and I could really feel the lower torque when I test rode a few.
 
Yup I bought a Norco Sight VLT2 without trying an EBike but I’ve been riding MTBs for over 5 years and racing so I was like “what the heck” lol and boom now I’m in love with Emtb
 
Yes, I bought my Turbo Levo Comp at the beginning of the year having only ridden my wife's 3 year old ladies Cube emtb when she first got it. As I had my knees in my armpits, that doesn't really count as a test ride.

Very happy with the purchase.
 
Wow! I am not alone is getting an emtb sight in seen. Two actually; got my bride one, too!

I felt a bit weird getting a 2020 Giant Stance e+2 having only ridden a Giant city e-bike and a Trek emtb. Both over a year ago. The Yamaha motor was noticeably better than the Bosch & the price of the Stance was close to $2K less.
Only picked them up 3 days ago. Wet days to boot.
So far..... I am very pleased! ?
 
After four years with my Trance 2, I ordered my 2020 YT Decoy and have never even seen an ebike in person.

Came yesterday and assembled last night, still have yet to ride it, pouring rain here.
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I brought my giant stance e 2 at the end of the summer. Stocks were so low for the xl frame but managed to find one in Lincoln so got that on the credit card ? (I'm very impatient) being in lockdown i had to pay a delivery guy to bring it to me which took a few days. Squeaky bumb time...... after a trip to my local giant store for a health check as things weren't quite right, I now love it!! Just need the decent weather to come now....! ?
 
Yup, actually I''ve bougtht four emtbs without riding them.... the first ebike I rode was my 18 levo after i picked it up
 
I didn’t ride either of my ebikes Before buying. Picked my Cube up and rode it home grinning from ear to ear! Haven’t ridden the latest one yet, as I’ve been fettling, but know it’ll be spot on.
 
I was in the market for an ebike last summer. I wanted the lightest ebike on the market, so the clear choice for me was a Levo SL. My LBS did not have any in stock to ride, but I ordered one straight away. I've put 700 miles on it since August. Best money I've ever spent.
 
I test rode a few Haibikes on an LBS organised ride in 2017.

Bought my Giant E+1 Pro without riding it.

I have never test ridden anything I’ve bought.

I’ll buy a Trance X Pro 29 1 this year without riding it.
 
Sure did. On the strength of Rob's YouTube recommendation, I bought a 2020 Vitus e-sommet Sunset at the end-of-season sale at Wiggle.

Fantastic bike and solid review from Rob...
 
Got it into my head that i wanted one, so went to my LBS & put a deposit on one without even testing ?? Just got to wait until June for Rail 9 to arrive ?
 
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