Max Max Power

[Baker]

Anyone riding one of these...?

I like e-hardtails as they're good for everything. I like the fact the max max power has short chain stays and more of a jump bike type build.

 

[Gary]

short chain stays and more of a jump bike type build.

You thinking of going small (DJ) or M (4X) sizing too? ie. 400 Vs 420mm reach!
I genuinely think the Small could be pretty sweet with the fork lowered to 120-130mm and a 210mm dropper
Be even nicer with proper short (Sub 400mm) stays too tho

A ton of money to drop on a DJ bike, Especially considering it'll never ride half as nice as a real (non-E) one..

 

[Baker]

I'm eyeing up for end of 2020 and that's dependent on Commencal streamlining the battery like they have on the rest of the range. I'm not a fan of external fitted ones. I currently ride a medium Levo which is spot on for me at 5'9 and to work with everything I want it for would likely stick to same size. At £2800 it is a hit on the wallet but there's just something about the geometry of the bike that no other model has so far.

 

[R120]

If i got another hardtail it would probably be one of these, though I would prefer a 27.5

RISE

kinesis-rise-e-trail-2020

 

[Baker]

Really nice stealth bike. Definitely going in the right direction. That battery would be no good for me though. One run at my trail centre is a 250m climb and I like to get at least 8-10 of them in, that or ride for 3-4hr straight. If they could get a e-hardtail down to 15-16kg it would be sweet. I think weight is where they will come into their own one day as full sussers will never get under 18kg.