We don't really have trails or parks in where I live. So basically I ride country roads, forest footpaths as well as some offroad (moderately deep snow, grass, fields, forest with lots of fallen trees and branches).
At the end of next week I'm ordering my first eMTB. Chosing between 2018 Levo, Fantic 180 and Mondraker e-Crushee R+. Really looking forward to your review of the Fantic and comparison to Levo to help with my decision )
Sorry for repeating myself, but did you find an improvement in milage with 650 battery compared to 500 battery bikes? I mean if deciding between Fantic and Levo an improved range would be a dealbraker for me.
140 and 160 Fantics are available as well, but they have crappy rims and tires. 180 version also has a metal spring rear shock, which is good for winter.
Taking first steps on my way to own an eMTB. I do a lot of riding in winter and would like to learn how your bikes handle the challenges of winter: how much the range drops in lower temps (up to -25 celsius), deep snow riding, snow melting and getting inside the vital components and resistance...
What about Fantic vs Mondraker carbon crusher R+? I can get it for similar price.
BTW - all these bikes are only available through a forwarder guy. No test drive before it gets shipped to my place (
Thx for your reply. I'm well past 30 and only recently lost 75 lbs of weight, but some compression damage has already been done to my knee and I start to feel it when hammering uphill.
So my aim is to ease the strain on my knee and increase my range (I don't always have so many hours for a...
I live in Russia and we don't really have any official shops of mentioned brands. So any support issues would be either through intermediary or via off-warranty procedures. All bikes are used except for the Fantic 180.
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I never had eMTB before, but did a couple of test drives on budget Haibike models with Bosch motors. Currently I ride a decent fatbike hardtail on 4,8 Surly BUD tires, all year long. I ride with 120 mm travel fork or rigid carbon and feel like fat tires are OKish in terms of ride...