I still love riding this stuff even at 64. It’s the reason I leave Squamish is to ride stuff like this.
Trail is Pipeline on Mt Fromme.
I took the Hoverair follow drone to see how it would fair because it slow riding anyway
Sound is from the GoPro Max 2 on my chest
Riding this on an ebike is a whole new skill that one needs to learn.
Decided the original color was getting boring and wanted something brighter. I used Montana primer, Montana gold 100% cyan, and max spray 2k clear coat to protect it. The decals are from a local seller off of Etsy (couldn't believe they were like 30 mins from me) been working on it for over a week and just finished reassembling it this afternoon. I'm tagging
u/qwadarty420 because they wanted an update on it.
Honestly not surprising given how unreliable their motors seemed to be but unfortunate news for everyone with a Fazua bike.
Looking to get a emtb for my GF to help her keep up with me (I ride a trek slash +). She's a beginner rider and mostly sticks to green and blue trails. Looking at full power to really help with the climbs. Trying to spend as little as possible while still getting a decent dual suspension bike with reliable components. She has ridden a levo 4 before and liked it a lot on the climbs, though feels more comfortable on my bike on the descents.
Looking at the $4500-6500 (edit - $AUD) range but would come up to 7 for something special.
At the moment the top contenders are:
- Merida e160 400 (shimano ep8) - $5000
- Giant Reign e+ 3 (yamaha) - $5500
- Polygon Siskiu t7e (shimano ep8) -$5300
- upcoming Amflow pr (avinox) $7000
Im sure they would all have more than enough power to keep up with me on my tq motor, but I also want it to be maneuverable, which is why the amflow is on the list despite its higher price. We will only have the chance to test ride the Merida and Giant. Any experience with any of these bikes? Thoughts?
Supposedly the bike only has 5 miles on it
Is there a good one for a thousand? 2k? Casual rider. Looking to ride this and I just want a bike that won't hurt my back. Class 1.
Ich wollte mir ein Fully E-Bike kaufen und Budget liegt bei etwa 5000 Euro. Es gibt so viele Bikes aber welches soll es denn nu sein? Habt ihr Tipps?
Ich will längere Touren fahren aber mir keine Wege suchen sondern alles so nehmen wie es kommt. Also wenns mal durch den Wald geht oder den Berg runter sollte das Fahrrad das schon packen.
Hoffe auf Hilfe von euch
LG Tim
I have a few normal/analogue/meat-powered bikes but to be honest haven’t been riding them a lot over the past 18 months. I am keen to start again and make most of the summer so I would like to replace my e-bike.
I have a 2019 Vitus E-Sommet. I like the geo & suspension however I’m not fussed about the nest of cables, high seat tube & gate-like weight.
Of the current releases I have my eye on the similarly priced Amflow PX pro and the Mondraker Zendit RR S. I’d say 60% of my riding are at trail centres, 30% is longer mountain days (a mix of everything from very rough & steep to tarmac) and 10% enduro type trails.
The lighter weight and adjustability (would I really use it?) of the Amflow appeals to me.
I really like the look of the Zendit and reviews seem to mention it is a stable & confident descending bike; downhill, especially technical stuff, is a weakness of mine and an area I would like to improve. I’m less keen when reviews mention it has to be ridden full speed by confident riders, it’s heavy less-agile front end and can it really weigh the same as my aluminium Vitus from 7 years ago?
At 172cm and 68kg I would estimate I would be a medium in both bikes and would definitely want the much talked about (300W ish) range extender to fit on whichever bike I purchased.
I wonder would be so kind as to offer any insight or guidance? Either bike would represent a substantial investment for me.
Thank you.
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.
Getting better at the park, today was a blast. Feeling more comfortable and confident on the bike, better technique, etc.
Well first major ride on this rig resulted in a concussion and both staples/stitches but what a freaking amazing machine!!!! Oh and looking for riding buddies in CO Springs and surrounding areas!!!!
I just turned on the follow mode on the right and that's what it did.
A while ago I made a post with the idea to make a USB-C charger for our eBikes/eScooters/eSkates. This lovely community was good enough to financially support me with my idea and we have sucessfully developed the first version of the prototypes. Now I am looking for anybody else who wants to give USB-C charging a try.
For anybody interested make a post here or send me a message directly.
Like before, I offer the charger without profit. The material cost is 50 USD and world-wide shipping is 20 USD. There are only a limited amount of prototypes left so I will send them out first come first served.
To achieve the maximum 240W of charging you will have to mount the charger PCB on a heatsink. A lot of users also mounted it on big metal surfaces that provided adequate cooling. I will provide the charger, and the thermal pad to put in between the charger and the heatsink, you just make the holes and screw it tight.
Here is a picture of the Charger mounted on a heatsink and charging at the 240W of power.
Here is a link to my initial post where you can read a bit more about the project.
Wish you all happy riding!
Hey everyone, my wife and I are both getting into eMTBs and are trying to nail down our first purchase. We're based in Lake Tahoe, ride the local trails regularly, and plan to hit Northstar more in the coming years, so we're looking for capable, trail-ready bikes.
We had ourselves on an order list at a local shop for two Amflow PX/PR Carbons, but with Specialized's recent price drops and a 10% local discount, we're now seriously considering a Levo 4 Expert for me and a Levo 4 Comp Alloy for my wife, coming in around $14k for the pair.
I know Specialized gets mixed receptions, but at this new price point with a local discount it feels hard to ignore.
So, would you pull the trigger on the Specialized combo, or hold out for the Amflow (or something else entirely)? Budget is around $15k for two bikes.
TL;DR: Wife and I are buying our first eMTBs in Lake Tahoe. Should we take a discounted Levo 4 Expert and Comp Alloy combo for ~$14k, or hold out for the Amflow PX/PR Carbon?
As I approach my 60th bd (yikes) I find myself looking at eMTBs. I currently ride a hardtail when mountain biking. I’m in Minnesota, I prioritize flow vs. technical when mountain biking. I like my hardtail because when my wife and go on trips, it’s a jack-of-all trades. I can toss a clamp-on bag on it (heck I used to just have a rear rack on it which was fine). It rides efficiently on gravel and pavement, etc.
It seems like eMTBs skew full squish. I get that for pure mountain biking, that would be a preference. But if I’m aiming for a swiss-army knife, wouldn’t a hardtail still be better?
Am I missing something? Not considering something?
Hola a todos.
No ahora mismo, pero en el futuro, alrededor de los 6.000 millas o 10.000 km, me gustaría abrir mi motor Shimano EP8 y engrasarlo internamente para prolongar su vida útil. Tengo los conocimientos y la experiencia para hacerlo, pero no estoy seguro de qué tipo de grasa usar. Me gustaría saber la marca y el modelo.
Gracias y saludos.
The Aventon ADV is getting a price drop to 3999 and then Colorado has a 225 e-bike credit from retailers making it 3775. I can also get it now. Unfortunately no price drop for the EXP.
Or wait for the Amflow PR. Also gets the 225 credit.
No wireless shifting and ~6lbs heavier for the Aventon. I do have a 5 year old Aventon Aventure that I have no complaints about so I trust the brand. ~$1000 cheaper and could get it ASAP.
My bike shop saying they won’t get the Amflow PR til August.
What say you?
New Bike 2.800€ and suddenly I have no more time to play pc games
Hello everyone!
New (to me) bike day with this 2024 Heckler. Found a decent deal on this build and decided to pull the trigger. Previously had "pre-ordered" an Amflow, but it looks like that date will continue to get pushed out, so this should hold me over for now.
The picture is from the ad listing, but nothing has changed just yet. Doing a tubeless swap soon and dialing in the suspension a bit. Other than that, she's ready to rip. Only 350ish miles on it.
I could never fathom spending retail on a build like this. I think retail was around $12K 😵💫
Happy Friday! 👌
