That is a good question. The salesman in the bike shop wasn't 100% convincing about the topic.
I was hoping the internal battery could be allowed to become exhausted, then the TEC pack installed if needed to give another full 385Wh of capacity. Perhaps there is some internal circuitry that...
According to Strava, my round trip is 46km with a total 500m elevation gain. That is probably close to your trip. So seems doable with a 385Wh battery in the lowest assistance mode.
Hi all.
A local bike shop has the Jam2 with Shimano E8000 motor, integral 385Wh battery with external TEC pack on special at the moment.
Can any here offer their first hand ownership experience?
This will be my first eMTB. It will be used on flowing trails on the weekends and commuting to...
Hi all.
After a very brief trial into the eMTB world, I'm hooked :) But I'm still researching which eMTB deserves my money.
I'm not going to spend too long researching, because there is probably not a terrible choice out there if I stick with known brands and local bike shops with good...
To get a taste of the eMTB world, I hired a Specialized Turbo Levo for two days. The bike was only used for commuting, 50km round trip each day and around 500m total elevation gain per day. What a blast! I loved the upright riding position and felt half my age. Biological age = 52; eMTB age...
Hi All.
I've been reading a few eMTB reviews lately to get myself more informed.
I am taking a base model Levo for a test ride later this week. No doubt it will be a good thing, but is a lot of coin for entry level components. I'll also track down a Merida for comparison before making a...
Thanks for tip GrandPaBrogan. I've ordered the Lareg Gel version.
I had to give up riding years ago because of the pain and long lasting aching - it often carried on for days after even a 50km ride.
I have a Spongy Wonder on my, not often used, commuting bike. It certainly saves the aches...
I'm kicking myself now. I should have purchased a 2018 e160 900. The removable battery, quality of components and Di2 mechanism were big pluses to me.
From what I can see, there is no true equivalent in the current Merida range.
I've been keeping my eye out for an XL example, in the places I...
Yep - Ironbark Gully, Ferny Hills.
After talking with the organiser he did offer some time in the skills area.
But maybe the Levo is the way to go. The shop at Morningside has been very helpful with my EMC2 road bike :)
Hi All.
Gripe time.
I registered to ride a Rocky Mountain Altitude and Instinct at the demo ride day organised in Brisbane this coming Sunday 22/3/20. I've been looking forward to it for weeks.
I've been lurking on this forum for many months doing research. But stopped that since I decided...
I don't yet have an eMTB right now. The household budget doesn't permit it just yet.
However it was butt soreness, and nearby regions, that had me seeking out dual suspension bikes initially. And an eMTB is an appealing thing to my ageing body.
I had to give up riding my analogue road bike...
Thanks Husky430, and others too.
The Merida E160 900e is well equipped for the price. And there is a new 99 Bikes shop opened up within 10 mins walk from my work. They offer a $150 hire arrangement and that price is taken off the cost of the bike if purchased. I wasn't really hooked on the...
Hi all.
For 4 years I used to commute to work on a flat bar road bike, 34km round trip, three days per week. I gave it up around 6 years ago - the biggest reason was needing to be home early to get kids to sport and other commitments. There were other less valid excuses too. But that chapter...
I really like the idea of the Rohloff hub :)
Do you have to back off pedalling effort to shift gears? Just wondering what would happen if you're hammering up a climb and want to drop a gear or two quickly.