Any full-fat enduro e-bikes that are 180 or 170 mm for tall riders?

[Owen4k]

Hi everyone,

Recently, I've been trying to find an e-bike that will work for me. Right now, I'm looking at an e-bike with 180/ 170mm of travel and a good battery of 750+, but I haven't had much luck because I'm 6'8". I would be very grateful for any assistance.

 

[HandsomeDanNZ]

Hi everyone,

Recently, I've been trying to find an e-bike that will work for me. Right now, I'm looking at an e-bike with 180/ 170mm of travel and a good battery of 750+, but I haven't had much luck because I'm 6'8". I would be very grateful for any assistance.

Don't Scott have a long travel bike in large sizes?
I know it's a 180/180 and rides fairly large because i test rode a couple when looking for my whip.

https://www.scott-sports.com/us/en/product/scott-ransom-eride-920-bike?article=290568012

 

[Owen4k]

Don't Scott have a long travel bike in large sizes?
I know it's a 180/180 and rides fairly large because i test rode a couple when looking for my whip.

https://www.scott-sports.com/us/en/product/scott-ransom-eride-920-bike?article=290568012

Thanks for the reply, Do like the Scott ransom, however it's only got 625wh battery would ideally like to find something we bigger. Thanks for letting me know

 

[HandsomeDanNZ]

These also come in XL - getting good write ups and have the 800wh battery

eONE-EIGHTY 700 - MERIDA BIKES

eONE-EIGHTY 700

www.merida-bikes.com

 

[Owen4k]

These also come in XL - getting good write ups and have the 800wh battery

eONE-EIGHTY 700 - MERIDA BIKES

eONE-EIGHTY 700

www.merida-bikes.com

Never seen one of these in person but I've heard good things. Might take it into consideration thank you for the suggestion.

 

[Zed.]

an e-bike with 180/ 170mm of travel and a good battery of 750+

I've recently bought a Canyon Torque:ON, 180/175 travel, Shimano EP801 motor & options of 720 or 900wh battery - its a big bike & Canyon size larger than some so maybe worth looking at?

I ride mostly @ BPW (pedalup not uplift) but also local trails and it climbs well but shines downhill

Rich.

 

[Owen4k]

I've recently bought a Canyon Torque:ON, 180/175 travel, Shimano EP801 motor & options of 720 or 900wh battery - its a big bike & Canyon size larger than some so maybe worth looking at?

I ride mostly @ BPW (pedalup not uplift) but also local trails and it climbs well but shines downhill

Rich.

Thanks for your response, I've heard a lot of good things about the canyon torque on. I like how it's a big battery definitely one to consider thanks for the suggestion!

 

[big_scot_nanny]

I'm 'only' 6'5", but share your frustrations. I look for good reach, decent stack, and a 'real' seat tube angle, not virtual.

If they still existed, a Pole Voima in K4 size would have been perfect, but Canyon Torque-on comes close (the CF9 with EP801 and 900wh battery) - just a slightly dodgy virtual seat angle to worry about.

Otherwise if you are prepared to sacrifice a little travel then the Nicolai Pinion MGU is about the best for tall folks, and those with a desire for massive batteries. Deviate Kurgan may also be worth a look.

 

[Owen4k]

Finding a bike that makes you feel comfortable is undoubtedly difficult. And I appreciate your recommendation. I've seen the pole bikes and like the way they appear, especially since they're big travel, but I'm unable to locate them anyplace. However, a lot of folks have noted the canyon torque and thought it's fantastic, so I've definitely been thinking about it.

 

[GDAS]

Sams Bikes has a search tool that might be useful for finding bikes with the travel and battery size you're seeking Sam's Bikes - Pro Bike Compare e.g. Focus Sam2, Husqvarna HardCross, Haibike NDuro 8 Freeride.

Geometry Geeks is useful for finding and comparing reach and stack & all that stuff. Bear in mind that bikes have a payload limit which might be an issue, e.g. for the Canyon Torque ON I think it might be 105kg (i.e. weight of rider and gear), these limits are possibly quite conservative but nevertheless something to be aware of.

If you're interested in Pole, I'm not sure of their current status - I think they went into administration), then I'd suggest you contact Phil Pole Hub UK

 

[Brianjonesphoto]

While it may not exactly fit what you are looking for a size 6 Levo with a long shock cascade link might work. I’m 6-6 and my s6 is on the verge of too long. I find the real problem as a tall rider are bikes that are too low. I’m running 75mm russets and wish I had more stack height still. By the the time the seat is at the right height the top tube is far away.

 

[GDAS]

While it may not exactly fit what you are looking for a size 6 Levo with a long shock cascade link might work. I’m 6-6 and my s6 is on the verge of too long. I find the real problem as a tall rider are bikes that are too low. I’m running 75mm russets and wish I had more stack height still. By the the time the seat is at the right height the top tube is far away.

I agree - and I'm only just over 6' - I ride an XL Levo (Gen2) and needed to fit higher bars than stock (though not 75mm! But I guess you can thank Dakotah Norton for making such a rise acceptable on a mountain bike). I don't think much thought or science goes into the determination of head tube lengths - it roughly seems to be "OK let's go with 100mm for size small and go up in increments of 10mm for each of the larger sizes".
I notice that the Nicolai bike with the Pinion MGU has a head tube length of 150mm (!) for size S, and goes up in increments of 10mm to 190mm for XXL. Nice if you can afford one.

 

[Meepmeep]

Norco might be a shout 2024 Norco Range VLT C1

 

[LautSprecher]

The answer for every question is: Crestline Bikes

 

[Dax]

Shuttle LT?