Unanswered Is an eMTB the right decision for me?

[EskilDK]

Hi emtbforums, and thanks for membership.

I'm eager to buy a eMTB but I am a little uncertain if it is the right decision. I live in Denmark around Copenhagen, which is totally flat, so no uphill. I have a 10 km to a trail and I thought I might be able to drive of from home a bit easier. And also have a bigger range from home. How do I find out if it is the right purchase for me?

kind regards EskilDK

 

[Kaelidoz]

Tried one already ?

 

[EskilDK]

no

 

[Ryder]

I think it is a really personal decision. If you really have no hills then for me it would not be worth it. If you have gentle hills and some fun trails it might be an idea. What type of mountain bikes do locals ride? Cross country hard tails, short travel full suspension or longer travel enduro type bikes?

 

[Ryder]

Welcome by the way!

 

[EskilDK]

thanks. Will do some more research

 

[Kaelidoz]

no

Well I think you should definitely try at least one emtb. That'll help you.

 

[plu29um]

You can try out an e-mtb by renting it at MTB-tours by Hareskoven. They have e-hardtail and e-fatbikes. Give them a call.

 

[flash]

If it were me (it's not) I would but I would be looking at the lightest bike available. Maybe an eZesty where you could also use it as an acoustic bike. Even when riding flat trails I reckon an eBike is great fun, although it's not necessary.

Gordon

 

[ULEWZ]

Unless you are large and in charge, I would say save your money. I only need mine for the climbs, though it does rock downhill .

 

[EskilDK]

Ok thanks for the help. Great forum!

 

[Donnie797]

Welcome to the forum!
Definitely visit your local dealers and try different ones (brands / geometries / motors), but not only on the parking lots, take them for an hour or so.
And then try to rent one of your favorites for a day and singletrail the hell out of it! Your question won't be the same afterwards (been there, done that, never regretted ^^)