First EMBT + Canyon deals. Need help with fast decision.

[Fuego del norte]

Hello,

I recently moved to the Jura region in France (Pays de Gex). I want to buy a mountainbike. Several people have suggested me to buy an EMTB as it would be helpful for commuting as well.

I was planning on testing my first rental e-bike next Wednesday, however I see that Canyon has some sales going on right now that end tonight. I would normally test some bikes before buying something, but there's some 1000€ savings going on... Plus, I'd save all of the rental costs... Since it's my first emtb, I doubt that I'd learn much about different kind of brands, but please correct me if I'm wrong. After I get experience, I could always sell the bike and buy something more fitted.


Would you take this opportunity and skip the rental process? Or would it be better as a beginner to test some stuff? I know for sure that I will like the sport. I've done some MTB'ing 10 years ago but the country were I lived doesn't have a lot of trails.


I would deeply appreciate your input. Thanks!

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Optional question

If you still have some time, which would be the better fit? The Neuron:ON or the Spectral:ON?

The Neuron:ON seems the most versatile "beginner" bike. However, I don't like the fact that you can't remove the battery.

The Spectral:ON seems like the best bike for the region but it may be overkill as I lack the skill to fully make use of it. Also, I've never ridden a mullet setup before. I want to use the bike for commuting as well (8km ride) with a child "shotgun" seat. I don't know if a mullet affects this.

Feel free to give some other suggestions!

 

[antti86]

I think overkill is not a issue if the bike is in your budget. You will improve your riding skills and bike will match a type of riding you are planning to do. Only negative I can think of when buying overkill is the higher price.

 

[Koban]

I would not use the bike for commuting. I have a Spectral ON CFR LTD & Torque ON CF. Really enjoy the bikes on the trails and Bike parks in Germany. I'm fan of the mullet setup. For me the bikes are a bit more agile.

When you are going to use the bike mainly for commuting and gravel roads. Then I would not consider an eMTB. ;-)

Selling a bike will be loosing money. Especially with an eMTB.

 

[Polar]

I would not use the bike for commuting. I have a Spectral ON CFR LTD & Torque ON CF. Really enjoy the bikes on the trails and Bike parks in Germany. I'm fan of the mullet setup. For me the bikes are a bit more agile.

When you are going to use the bike mainly for commuting and gravel roads. Then I would not consider an eMTB. ;-)

Selling a bike will be loosing money. Especially with an eMTB.

Which type of ebike do you recommend for that type of use and why not eMTB?

 

[Koban]

When you only ride asphalt roads and gravel. When I look at Canyon. Then I first would look at Grand Canyon ON and when you think you really need full suspension Neuron ON. The last one feels for me like overkill.

 

[Fuego del norte]

I would not use the bike for commuting. I have a Spectral ON CFR LTD & Torque ON CF. Really enjoy the bikes on the trails and Bike parks in Germany. I'm fan of the mullet setup. For me the bikes are a bit more agile.

When you are going to use the bike mainly for commuting and gravel roads. Then I would not consider an eMTB. ;-)

Selling a bike will be loosing money. Especially with an eMTB.

It’s going to be mainly for mtb, but I’d combine it with a small commute if I have to bring the children to school. Solo rides to work I take my road bike. If I have to take a child along, it’s very hard as I have to climb 200m with several bits of 10% of incline) so that’s how I’d use the bike as a second purpose.

Someone on reddit suggested me to buy an extra wheelset with slick tires for that.