Thank you for the advice. I've checked the geo on the 140 and, being 1.98m, it's too short in the cockpit length. I found the Whyte E-150 to be similar, in that it just felt far too cramped, with my knees too close to the bars - especially when compared to the new Heckler and Remote, which are...
The Merida is a nice bike, but the geometry is on the small side for us larger/taller guys. The stack is superb, but reach is short and they could really do with an XXL option in their line-up.
Watch out, the figures quoted are for bike and rider. You need to deduct the bike weight to get the true rider weight allowance. All the figures i've quoted are for the rider weight, wearing clothing and carrying any backpack/gear etc.
You have to do a bit of detective work. Recent, full test, reviews on E-MOUNTAINBIKE Magazine - The leading E-Mountainbike Magazine has started to highlight the issue and gives the all up weight limits on recent models. Some manufacturers websites list the weight limits, but a lot don't, so you...
As previously mentioned by a few folks, you need to watch out for the weight limits. Top of the tree is Nicolai, with a 150kg rider weight limit. Next down the list at 136kg's are, Kona's Remote 160, Specialized's Kenevo's and Levo's, and Santa Cruz's Heckler. Then the weight limit's start to...
Man up!!!???:mad::LOL:
I'm 1.98m, 107kg's, 54yo and have been riding unassisted mtb's since '87. This will be my first foray into the world of e-mtb's, as i'm starting to find the big hills, on longer rides, increasingly harder to ride.
With the advent of bigger and longer e-mtb's in XL and XXL...
Interested in this article, as i'm looking at the new 2020 Level R and the new Heckler, as they run nice and big for taller riders. Got a test ride next weekend on the Heckler, but thought i'd pass on my observations on the Gen 4 CX, which I test rode on a Whyte 150 a while back. Now, i've not...
Derestriction Options?
I've looked at the various options for derestricting the Brose/Spesh motor, but haven't seen the following option mentioned.
A buddy of mine has the Shimano motor and, via an app on his phone, has told the motor it's in the USA, when it's actually in the UK. This gives him...
Thanks for some positive rider input on the Nicolai. I'm going to take a jolly over to Germany to try one before deciding on what to buy, as my Pistol does feel like it could do with a bit more cockpit space, but i'm hoping they'll get their act together and get a bike out to be reviewed in full...
Ok, i'm 1.98m and 108kg's. Not only is the reach and stack important, but the all up rider weight limit is crucial too. Being on the larger size, you're best avoiding anything made of carbon, as weight limits are around 90-95kg.
As per the last post, Nicolai are the best bet, with super long...
I have no problems with using Waitrose coffee mugs in my cup holders, but I can see where other cups might struggle. I wasn't aware the competition had adjustable arm rests, but I find mine is ok for me. All vehicle purchases come down to individual preferences/choice and, for me, the Vivaro won...
I have a 2018 LWB Vivaro Limited Crewcab, which i've converted into a rather spiffing day van, with king size R&R bed, hot water, shower, cooker, large fridge and loads of off grid power. It's the best driving vehicle i've owned, brisk, very quiet and smooth and returns over 40mpg on a run.
It...