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I'll start off with Al for now and see how it goes. I agree that the change to Carbon on an eMTB based on weight alone doesn't make sense. Heck, the "Super Light" Levo weighs more than twice my road bike's. I was weighing the other pros and cons of each material and curious what the views are...

Sorry to hear about Giant warranty. Seems they can effectively deny all of their warranty coverage if they want based on that excuse alone.

I've heard good things about Bontrager Line Pro 30 from those that ride Trek, but the one I'm most curious about is the SC Reserves after seeing the MacAskill's "ride down the stairs" clip. Mt. Tam, Marin headlands are great bike or hike.

Makes sense. Thanks. Never seen a droopy saddle nose like Make sense. Thanks. Never seen a droopy saddle nose like that before (the one on your Hiabike)

Thanks for the info. Since this isn't just my first eMTB, but first MTB as well, I'll stay with the stock Al for now. I don't know at this point if I'll stick with the sport after 3-6 months, much less knowing the discipline of MTB to which I'd be attracted. One step at a time.

The "push test" at ~4:20 is very telling. Great video.

Yes, I've seen this one. Crazy, isn't it? Takes a heck of a lot to taco them.

Thanks for all your replies. I think I'll start out with stock Alum rims to avoid extra expenses and see how it goes. Cheers.

Wow. I haven't thought of a "material mullet". That is something to think about and definitely the change can be done one at a time if curious.

I can see you aren't a flashy guy. Lol.

Heard that about carbon spokes staying true vs Alum. Good to hear your confirmation.

Yup, there're so many things to consider just on the wheel set. I'm going to start small with Alum rims.

I've been riding my road bikes on carbon for a long time. Switching over from Alum on road is night and day in terms of ride feel and comfort, and yes, weight. Not sure what I need for MTB but I think I'll start by paying less and see how it goes.

You're right. At this stage for me, better to go cheap and see how it goes. I'm certainly not a rim smashing kinda guy, not yet anyway. It has become 2nd nature to me to avoid hitting rocks, sand, manholes, unevenness on the surface with my road bike :)

Hello...Do you prefer AIum. or Carbon rims for eMTB? Are carbon rims worth the extra $$$? What's your justification? I searched and found Alum rims are easily dent and some people prefer them because they are more flexible. Carbon, on the other hand, are stiffer and stay true for much longer...

Thanks Expidia.

I'm about to buy an eMTB, but couldn't wait to join this forum. So here I am. Last week, I test-rode Trek Fuel Exe and Specialized Levo SL, and my choice probably is the latter. Look forward to talk with all of you soon. Cheers

Hi Jeff...I'm a newbie from SF bay area as well. About to write my intro, then I saw yours, so I drop by to say hello.