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well... can't agree....Bosch is quite dumb, there is nothing you can set, new versions allows you to set +1,+2 etc on Eco .... still very basic. and Levo allows you to setup geo in a few options, + you can put 29" if you want. For me it's one of the best bikes, handling, geo and settings...

Strange, Levo is on the light side of full power bikes (23kg). And what kind of tuning are you talking about? Motor tuning is way better than Bosch.

depends what you are after. For more than a year I run it in in long CS + 29" at the back, why? to move BB higher - I have a lot of techy trails with pointy rocks. However a few weeks ago I put 27.5" back again and put CS in short position - unsagged BB is ~5mm lower now, the bike is more...

Can't exactly agree, yes, when bike is on a parking lot, unsagged, BB is higher, but during a ride, dynamic SAG is quite similar to standard Levo, and during full compression BB should be even lower than in standard Levo.

tubeless + insert, something thinner at the front - like tyre invader and bigger at the back (if tire is not DH) I use Oko Magic Milk Hi-Fibre

I heard that Sram had a patent for that? that's the problem with this stupid patent law. Companies are now patenting every stupid thing (nothing revolutionary), blocking others from doing the same. Like, let's add that easily available RF/WiFi/BT/radio chip to this device and patent it as a...

I'n not comparing prices, I bought mine Levo with 10% discount (a few weeks later there were -20% :O ) However later, I've changed suspension (fork, linkage, shock), handlebar to OneUp, drivetrain ("upgraded" to XT 11s), brakes to Saint.

I understand and I think this is because Rail battery placement, it's way higher and closer to a headtube.

I had Rail (2021) for a moment, but it was like an "old trail" bike :) I've changed to Levo g3 - main reason was full integration (I didn't like Bosch feeling, massive displays and controls and lack of customisations) and aggressive geometry, pretty long reach, short chainstays, slack head angle...

well... deprecation happens also because of a geometry, and a lot of older ebikes (like your Rail), had not so aggressive geometry (they were at least 5 years behind current (at that time) progressive trail and enduro bikes).

of course those discounts are cuz Bosch gen4 :) I doubt Bosch will just 'forget' about all 'old' bikes/models....there are millions, also EU forces manufactures to support old models for at least 7 years. also there are also other repair shops (not owned/authorised by Bosch)

Can you elaborate (about shimano/orbea) ? At the end Bosch gen4 is very popular/successful motor, without many problems.

I think now everyone is overthinking this :) aforementioned Focus, Mondraker and Cube are very good options, 485-495 reach should be good, however XL bikes have higher stack (handlebar is higher) - which makes them more comfortable Mondraker Chaser R 2024 looks good too, 26kg. 160/150mm - at...

I heard Shimano is planning that for some time, but release is just postponed. Di2 (with cable) mtb electronic mechs exists for way longer than AXS from Sram. anyway, I don't want to pay >400eur for fragile rear mech .,... when mechanical for <100eur works very good.

well... that's a problem, cuz carbon version won't work with normal mechs probably... :/ f$#^ morons (like new Stumpjumper)

I'm not sure about rhythm, but between performance and performance Ellie/factory you need more than fire road to feel difference (and be ready to pay for it ;) )

Yes, that's the problem, your husband is in a middle between L and XL, for comfort and more straight position (with handlebar higher) I'd say XL (stack 18mm higher + spacers 3-4cm spacers under a stem and handlebar rotated a bit back). Higher model has better suspension, but you can feel...

so then all those talks about geometry, reach etc don't make sense :)

the other problem is if someone didn't ride such bikes, with aggressive geo etc. he doesn't have reference point ...

what do you want to know more about that Focus ?