Unanswered I don't even know where to start...

[Mymojoe]

I am doing some research on buying an ebike. I used to ride a hard tail pedal bike, but as Iife became busy, I lost fitness and time to ride.. then when I did ride randomly, I was too unfit to enjoy it. Ebike makes sense for me. but I have no idea where to begin..

 

[Rusty]

I think the first question is ... where are you going to be riding?
If you are just going to be riding the paths along the river then a hard tail would be ok but maybe a hybrid might be a better bet - as a commuter they do get along a bit quicker. Of course, if you are going to ride Nerang, Daisy Hill, Gap Creek or places like that you will want a full suspension bike.
Personally I think that if you are just looking to build some fitness riding all sorts of areas on & off-road then a hard tail such as a Giant Fathom or an Avanti Montari- E Sport. Those will work ok on the paved areas as well as most of the easier dirt trails.
My recommendation is to check out your local bike shops and see what they sell. You should get some decent deals on 2019 models as the 2020 bikes are now arriving in store.

 

[HORSPWR]

Do you already have an ebike, you have a Scott E Genius listed in your profile?
Also see my reply to you in the newbies hangout.

 

[Mymojoe]

I think the first question is ... where are you going to be riding?
If you are just going to be riding the paths along the river then a hard tail would be ok but maybe a hybrid might be a better bet - as a commuter they do get along a bit quicker. Of course, if you are going to ride Nerang, Daisy Hill, Gap Creek or places like that you will want a full suspension bike.
Personally I think that if you are just looking to build some fitness riding all sorts of areas on & off-road then a hard tail such as a Giant Fathom or an Avanti Montari- E Sport. Those will work ok on the paved areas as well as most of the easier dirt trails.
My recommendation is to check out your local bike shops and see what they sell. You should get some decent deals on 2019 models as the 2020 bikes are now arriving in store.

I liked the Scott Genius I rode yesterday, but not sure spending $7k is the right thing to do straight up..
Coming from a off road/dirt bike back ground I am keen for a full suspension bike.. I want to gain some fitness, but ride socially also. I'll keep looking at shops and researching info... thanks for responding.

 

[HORSPWR]

I liked the Scott Genius I rode yesterday, but not sure spending $7k is the right thing to do straight up..
Coming from a off road/dirt bike back ground I am keen for a full suspension bike.. I want to gain some fitness, but ride socially also. I'll keep looking at shops and researching info... thanks for responding.

This bike is an absolute bargain right now!

Merida eOne Sixty 900E E-Mountain Bike Black/Gold (2019)

 

[55plusmxinsanity]

I’m a motocrosser, I bought a turbo levo comp a month ago. I really like it, first time ever getting into mtb. I take it out on the trails for an hour or two nearly every day. It’s great cardio and it is so similar to a dirt bike: ergonomics, suspension ; it’s silly.

 

[Rusty]

I liked the Scott Genius I rode yesterday, but not sure spending $7k is the right thing to do straight up..

Was what my first ebike was - purchased November and having a love/hate relationship. I love riding it and find the componentry much better than the Levo I bought mid year for $1500 more.
I think the twinlock is totally unnecessary on an ebike. Have it on my Genius and love it there but really don't use it on the eGenius. I am also frustrated with the 500Wh battery as only get 40km on the trails I ride. With the Levo I was able to buy a 700Wh battery to give me more range.

As an aside - the 2020 eGenius will come with the new generation Bosch CX which is about 1.5 kilo lighter and has a 625Wh battery. Not certain of pricing yet but thinking similar to the current one.

 

[steve_sordy]

Go on some Demo Day rides where you can ride half a dozen or so different eBikes.