I'll be honest. I like the Nicolai because it has all the tech specs (except weight) I have been dreaming about. However, if the Turbo Levo had a 500/14 Speedhub with E-14 shifters and Gates belt drive...I'd buy it in a second. Even if it was more expensive!! LOL
Thanks for the great explanation @Dirtnvert. I’ll adjust my perspective on weight. Now I just need to take the plunge!!! I think that Nicolai is calling my name.
I HOPE the weight ‘disappears’ when I’m riding. The idea of throwing around 50-60 pounds on the trail is sort of overwhelming for this old guy. It’s like hauling around a big bag of concrete. My last non motorized MTB weighed in the mid twenties.
I've owned several mountain bikes through the years. I'm older now and don't enjoy working so hard. I've been watching eMTB's for a long time waiting for them to reach the level I wanted. There's a Nicolai I really like...but it's pretty heavy. It has the tech, but the weight scares me. I...