Been hunting for my first EMTB for a few months now and still without one. Why I want an ebike, is to ease up on my arthritic knee, keeping more juice in my legs when hitting the gym (weightlifting) and also to a point "replace" the car that I got rid of back in spring already. I'm mostly looking for a commuter with curiosity to have some fun with the bike out on the trails. It needs to handle snow and winter too which is why I initially put my eyes on an MTB.
Child seat attachment has also been one criteria as the bike would be used to take my kid to daycare. This already takes out pretty much all Haibike's for example in this price range due to its frame. Possibly getting a trailer but that would be later. The internet has convinced me to stay clear from cheap Suntour forks, but lately I've been wondering if they really are that much different from RS. In this price range I've understood that I'm getting an entry level fork anyway. Hoping for more input on that here.
Here's what I've shortlisted so far:
Commencal Max Max Power
Child seat attachment has also been one criteria as the bike would be used to take my kid to daycare. This already takes out pretty much all Haibike's for example in this price range due to its frame. Possibly getting a trailer but that would be later. The internet has convinced me to stay clear from cheap Suntour forks, but lately I've been wondering if they really are that much different from RS. In this price range I've understood that I'm getting an entry level fork anyway. Hoping for more input on that here.
Here's what I've shortlisted so far:
Commencal Max Max Power
Almost bought this already, but went out of stock just as I was ready to order. Pre-orders expected to deliver in May which is unfortunately too late. Love the fork travel, sounds like could be a lot of fun. Have asked a dealer in UK if they could ship this in Finland (usually don't) as it would be my only option for this bike atm.
Cube Reaction Hybrid Race 625Hands down the most eye pleasing of the bunch. Is a bit over the budget but if it's worth it I could consider it. Is heavier than the Commencal and also not sure if the components warrant the higher price (I really don't know much about the component hierarchies tbh).
Grand Canyon:ON AL 8.0Sold out and new model should be coming in January. I guess I could wait until then. I would expect it to stay in the price range. There's also a possibility to getting my hands on this bike used.
Orbea Keram MaxLooks nice and interesting but the down tube would not allow child seat attachment due to the square shape. Will also throw in Wild HT 30 here which is much over the budget. Thought I would still take a closer look at stores if previous year models were available anywhere for cheaper.
Any thoughts, opinions, ideas would be much appreciated. I've been sitting on all choices (that come and go) and possibilities for too long already.
