Hey all. Newbie here. Looking forward to getting an ebike but still struggling which to get.

[Mr Vin]

After struggling with long Covid and the fatness that has come along with it I want to get an emtb. Not sure if I should get an ex demo Giant E+3 with mods already done by local shop, tubeless and some other little tweaks. They have said they would do a warranty. The other choice is the cube Reaction performance 500 2021 from Tredz. So confused.

 

[Tonybro]

Welcome!

We could do with knowing what you actually want to ride (terrain, area, etc.) and your approximate capabilities too. There's a lot to be said for dealing with a local shop (or LBS, I'm sure you can work out what the B stands for!). Access to them for advice, warranty work, servicing etc.

Either of those would do though if they are the right size and match what you want to ride and your capabilities.

Well done with getting over (mostly) the Covid...

 

[Mr Vin]

Cheers for the reply. I'm still recovering and wanted to use it to get me fit, road riding and some local park and woods. Eventually I would like to do some light trails. I am in my 40's. ?

 

[Tonybro]

A Young 'Un, lads!

Either would do then to get you moving, just take it easy to start and begin building up the pace and duration gradually. We don't want you back in the Hospital again because us old folk have got our names on those beds for when we fall off!

 

[Mr Vin]

Cheers. Still not sure which way to jump. Which gives me the most options down the line.

 

[Landy Andy]

I recon the Giant from your local shop would be a good starting place.

 

[Jackware]

I recon the Giant from your local shop would be a good starting place.

Agreed, as long as you're happy that they're not pushing you into their choice of bike, it's good to have a good relationship with a local bike shop.

 

[MNutt]

I have the Giant E +2, bought 12 months ago and love it. I ride a real mix of terrain and it handles everything well. I’ve had a few issues here and there but nothing major and for the price the spec is great. I took out a few demo bikes and immediately bought this one when I returned to the shop.