u/Shhhhawing

I’ve been looking at the stumpjumper fox coil edition. However I’ve seen some discussions online about how coil shocks aren’t good for
The stumpies , they apparently bottom out too easily and put too much stress on the frame which could lead to cracking?

Does anyone know if this problem has been addressed? Is there something different about the fox coil that would negate this issue?

Sidenote- I’m not some highly skilled rider that would be putting the bike through all kinds of torture .

I’ve been looking at the stumpjumper fox coil edition. However I’ve seen some discussions online about how coil shocks aren’t good for
The stumpies , they apparently bottom out too easily and put too much stress on the frame which could lead to cracking?

Does anyone know if this problem has been addressed? Is there something different about the fox coil that would negate this issue?

Sidenote- I’m not some highly skilled rider that would be putting the bike through all kinds of torture .

Two years in a row I tried mountain biking in addition to running just to switch things up and give more excuse to be in the woods. I would go a few days and then be done. I’d rather run the trails.

Less equipment to haul around. MUCH cheaper. Plus the connection to nature is missing on a bike ( in my opinion ) when I’m running I’m feeling and paying attention to every bit of that trail as opposed to just plowing through it at speed. Plus I found that I’m actually faster running climbs than riding them 🤣

It seems like the industry is constantly pushing new stuff , phasing out old stuff . Just like the car industry really ( and I guess any other)

I’m wondering at what point does a bike actually get outdated and become harder to keep up maintenance with ?

Let’s say I ball out on a brand new bike this year, can I keep it going for another 15 years? Or will it become a hassle because the tech of the components is no longer compatible with today’s frames if that makes sense .

Anyone here still shredding on “ancient” bikes? Lol

Considering getting into the emtb world and I’ve started doing my research on all of the different models.

For some backround , I’m a runner first. This is where I like to get 90% of my fitness gains. I also have a gravel bike for days when I want to switch it up. I really just want an emtb for fun. On rest days where i just want to have a blast on the local bike trails for an hour or so. I’d like a bike that can do most of the work for me if I want it to but also maybe some days if I’m feeling it I’ll dial back the motor and do some uphill work. Another thing is that I’d really like a “tank” type bike. I honestly don’t have much interest in getting super skillful at the sport , I don’t have much interest in jumping or obstacles . Really just want a bike that can plow over whatever without me having to worry about which lines to take.

The orbea wild seems like it would be a good choice? It’s apparently a pretty beefy bike with a strong motor . Does it sound like it would be a good fit? Any other suggestions are welcome too. I’d like to try and keep the price at 5k or less which is another reason I’m looking at the wild . I’m seeing 2025’s for 4k or slightly less.

A lot of the negatives I see or regrets that people have had about getting emtb’s is that it killed their fitness. I’m a runner first and also have a gravel bike so using a mtb for fitness is a non issue . I really am just looking for one to have fun on the trails. Something a little less taxing on rest days where I can still be somewhat active and put some miles in on my local state park trails.

I’m wondering what are some things I should look for if I’m looking at used emtbs on marketplace? Any motors and models to avoid? Whats considered a lot of ride time or miles?

What are some things you wish you knew before you purchased one?