Dithering might well be my middle name but...I was on the verge of pressing the go button on a Rise SL M10 when I happened upon a 2022 Rise M Ltd at half RRP. I know there are battery and motor differences plus the frame is a little stiffer on the SL but...is the 2022 Rise still a decent enough bike? Watching all the reviews from 2022 (including Rob's) and it seems everyone was happy that it was a decent and fun machine to ride.
Technology moves on, I get that, and up to date bikes have more power, torque etc but in the spirit of 'this will be my first emtb' and I am not going to give up my meat bikes any time soon, is that iteration of the Rise still a viable purchase? Compared to new designs it might be a bit long in the tooth but as someone who wants the bike to give me low level assistance rather than be powered along by a rocket sled, it can't have lost all of its appeal because more powerful bikes are available.
Context: There are no hills where I live. It will be 99% XC and I intend to use it for quick blasts round the woods, recovery rides or for getting a bit of help when it is windy.
Technology moves on, I get that, and up to date bikes have more power, torque etc but in the spirit of 'this will be my first emtb' and I am not going to give up my meat bikes any time soon, is that iteration of the Rise still a viable purchase? Compared to new designs it might be a bit long in the tooth but as someone who wants the bike to give me low level assistance rather than be powered along by a rocket sled, it can't have lost all of its appeal because more powerful bikes are available.
Context: There are no hills where I live. It will be 99% XC and I intend to use it for quick blasts round the woods, recovery rides or for getting a bit of help when it is windy.
