1st Lightweight full sus emtb for technical single tracks (Norway)

panther-ra

New Member
Apr 21, 2024
5
8
Oslo
Hello! I'm looking for first e-mtb bike. Previously I were riding on Giant Anthem 27.5 (2019) - 130/120mm Down country/Trail bike.
I've compared all pros and cons of full assist emtb and light assist emtb and decided to buy the lightweight version.
My Budget around 6k-7k euro.
I like both riding up and go down.
In the final short list I've added this bikes:
1. Santa Cruz Heckler SL – Fazua - S-kit - Most expensive bike (8k euro now, hope it will be on sale). Pros - Santa Cruz warranty.
2. Specialized Turbo Kenevo SL Comp 2022 - Best value for money (6k euro now), but weakest motor 35 N*m.
3. Trek Trek Fuel EXe 9.7 2023 - Modern motor TQ 50 N*m, but the questionable price (7k euro).
4. Santa Cruz Bullit MX – EP801 S-kit 2023 - sits in the same category as Kenevo, but provide more power.
I want to read a hands on experience review, if somebody owns bikes from list above.
And what models else I can check? Full sus, light emtb, 150-170mm of travel on the front, 140-170 mm on the back.
Thank you!!
 

Polar

Well-known member
Jun 16, 2023
409
501
Norway
For me the most important factors would be how close the dealer is, the support they give and warranty.
And I doubt Santa Cruz got a better warranty policy than Specialized.

 

Montana St Alum

Active member
Feb 13, 2023
257
204
Park City Utah
I've never bought anything "for the warranty".
It's never been a problem.
But, on your list, I'd pick the Heckler based on reviews.
I've got some time on the Pivot Shuttle SL with the same motor, and I thought it was pretty nice and also quiet.
I ride in Utah.
 

EMTB Forums

Since 2018

The World's largest electric mountain bike community.

556K
Messages
28,082
Members
Join Our Community

Latest articles


Top