Looking to buy my first EMTB - help me find it!

[jerGOD]

Hello everyone!

I'm moving from MTB to EMTB and have hard time to choose good bike for me.

I have drove canyon strive bascly last 7 years and have liked bike but im not
sure about EMTB's. Bascly looking something similar than strive.
What to buy when my budget is something like 6000eur?
Is there good sales atm for some brands?

Now i have on myl list:

Canyon Strive ON
Mondraker Crafty RR or Carfty carbon R
Trek rail 7/9
Specialized Levo comp turbo or Kenevo expert

If you know good sales or have other recommendations hit me up!

 

[RustyIron]

You already know what you like a mountain bike to do, so that's a good start. I'd go with the Trek or Specialized, only because those companies are well-represented in my area. Go with a brand where you know you can get good support. Modern eMTB's are pretty reliable, but the forum is filled with folks who are forced to deal with sketchy shops. Learn from them.

My other advice is to get a full-blown eMTB. Don't go for some half-baked compromise. While outsiders might judge all eMTB riders by the grandmas they see riding along the bridle paths, you'll soon find that you can work just as hard as you do on your Amish bike, and you'll be shredding even harder.

 

[jerGOD]

You already know what you like a mountain bike to do, so that's a good start. I'd go with the Trek or Specialized, only because those companies are well-represented in my area. Go with a brand where you know you can get good support. Modern eMTB's are pretty reliable, but the forum is filled with folks who are forced to deal with sketchy shops. Learn from them.

My other advice is to get a full-blown eMTB. Don't go for some half-baked compromise. While outsiders might judge all eMTB riders by the grandmas they see riding along the bridle paths, you'll soon find that you can work just as hard as you do on your Amish bike, and you'll be shredding even harder.

Thanks.

I have tested my friends eMTB and i agree you can shred harder with it. It comes more like enduro for me when there is no need to focus on pedaling so much and its easier to keep up the pace. Also it's still gives you a good sweat.

 

[KKe]

Hello everyone!

I'm moving from MTB to EMTB and have hard time to choose good bike for me.

I have drove canyon strive bascly last 7 years and have liked bike but im not
sure about EMTB's. Bascly looking something similar than strive.
What to buy when my budget is something like 6000eur?
Is there good sales atm for some brands?

Now i have on myl list:

Canyon Strive ON
Mondraker Crafty RR or Carfty carbon R
Trek rail 7/9
Specialized Levo comp turbo or Kenevo expert

If you know good sales or have other recommendations hit me up!

I'm kind on same boat. Also thinking about Canyon Strive ON, but think I would prefer full 29" more than mullet. Have read about low BB and annoying crank strikes because that.

Orbea Wild is most interesting option right now, still hesitating if it's nimble enough for tight singletracks tho

 

[jerGOD]

I'm kind on same boat. Also thinking about Canyon Strive ON, but think I would prefer full 29" more than mullet. Have read about low BB and annoying crank strikes because that.

Orbea Wild is most interesting option right now, still hesitating if it's nimble enough for tight singletracks tho

I think i will go with Mondraker crafty RR. Only little worried about integrated battery... Took testride yesterday and it was feeling good. Lifetime frame warranty also good.

 

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Rocky Mountain Altitude Powerplay. That's if you have a dealer in the vicinity (lots of LBS do them here).

In my humble opinion, best motor. No clutch clatter while descending. Torquey. Excellent range. Great response curve. Really capable bike that manages to still feel quite agile. Great prices here in Aus at least.

 

[petkevich]

I love love my turbo levo comp alloy. Trek rail is solid. If in the market for new bike Canyon stive on of it had 900 w battery. 630w on underground is too small for riding I do.

 

[CraigR]

See this thread before buying a Canyon. No batteries available for my 4 day old Canyon Spectral:On CF8 - considering returning it

 

[HandsomeDanNZ]

Having just made the leap myself, I have to say I am impressed with the Merida eOne-Sixty that I am now riding.
Not sure of availability or dealer support where you're from, but here in NZ, we have a good network of Merida dealers, so I am well catered for.
Overall, pretty stoked with my purchase.
Good luck finding the right ride. It's something I wish I had done a long time ago!

 

[jeanmarc]

I would value a similar geometry to what you already like, local support would also be on my list. Good shopping and welcome to the dark side.