Anybody still riding full-suspension emtbs with powerpacks instead of powertube design?

[Hkh-emtb]

...those from 2016-2019... How are they holding up?

 

[Richywalker64]

Yeah I ride a 2017 Merida eone sixty and it's holding up well.
Its had a new motor from Shimano at 1600 miles free of charge after 3.5 years but that's been the only major issue
I also own a spare battery so the mileage is shared between 2 batteries which have held up really well and I haven't noticed any real drop in range.

 

[Paulquattro]

Its had a new motor from Shimano at 1600 miles free of charge after 3.5 years

And people slag off Shimano
3.5 yrs was a good FOC replacement .

 

[Bones]

2016 mustache still gets plenty of action. It's on the 5th motor though.

 

[Paulquattro]

2016 mustache still gets plenty of action. It's on the 5th motor though.

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5th motor

How many miles have you racked up ?

 

[Bones]

5th motor

How many miles have you racked up ?

No idea overall as the odometer gets reset to zero every time. Only 500 miles on this latest motor though.

 

[Pdoz]

Fugly, a 2018 full e pro ( pre trance giant)
Her motor was replaced at the 2 year mark , but she still has the original battery. OLD geometry , and when I hop off my levo sl.....it's a reality check of how far emtb's have come!
Most of the time she's used as transport for the kids

 

[Hkh-emtb]

So it seems that older-style emtbs are still providing good service.

Follow-up question: is there a big difference between the 2 bikes, assuming they were both factory-fresh?

 

[Richywalker64]

I am still quite fond of my old Merida although it looks dated now with it's external battery, on the plus side tho can be swapped over for my spare quickly.
I can either leave the spare battery in the van or take it along attached to a bracket bikes crossbar.

 

[Pdoz]

So it seems that older-style emtbs are still providing good service.

Follow-up question: is there a big difference between the 2 bikes, assuming they were both factory-fresh?

MTB frame geometry has advanced dramatically in the past 4/5 years , and back then emtb's weren't exactly cutting edge - in fact my 2018 fugly has geometry closer to my 2009 trance than my 2017 norco optic!

Having said that, the 2018 merida e160 or specialized levo were closer to normal mtb's of that era, and still ride nicely.

There are benefits to powerpacks , lighter bikes with the ability to carry as many batteries as you need. Easy to charge a battery without needing to bring the whole bike inside. I've toyed with making my levo sl a. power pack bike - remove the internal battery and just use range extenders.

 

[R120]

I still have my 2018 Vitus E-Sommett though the only original parts left in it are the frame and brake callipers.

I much prefer the external batteries - lighter, easier to live with, and on bikes like the Vitus the weight placement on the bike makes it much easier to manual etc than most power tube bikes.

the geometry on the Vitus was pretty ahead of it’s time and it’s still my favourite EMTB, I have risen most of the newer stuff but nothing has yet tempted me to change, especially as Shimano now do a 625 external battery

 

[kneecap]

Have A 2020 Hibike Nduro with external battery. Easy to load in truck with with battery removed, like it better than my 2018 levo s-works.
Hibike just has a better feel for me.

 

[John Beedham]

Yep E8000 Merida 2018 7500kms ... motor runs beautifully, never had a problem... touch wood... keep it away from water ...Australia.

 

[Virtualmeuk]

I have 2 ‘old style eeeebs. Both haibike and both going strong. Had both motors serviced and bearings replaced after 3 years and all good. I swore to myself I wouldn’t be swayed with a newer in tube battery bike until the gearboxes come out. I seem to shred chains and cassettes. Hopefully not too far away from that now.

 

[franciscoasismm]

My Canyon Neuron ON WITH POWERPACKS is a rocket with addictive potential, every time I try a POWERTUBE, it seems like a tank.

 

[Bones]

My Canyon Neuron ON WITH POWERPACKS is a rocket with addictive potential, every time I try a POWERTUBE, it seems like a tank. View attachment 97404 View attachment 97405 View attachment 97406

My old mustache is 2.5k lighter than the new one behind it. It's also a mullet. If I could swap the motor to the gen 4, I would be well happy

 

[Mybrainaches]

Still on my ‘18 e sommet. It’s the same frame and motor, and steam, but that’s just about it. I love it. I still think it’s the best eeb I have ridden and so much lighter than stuff like Whyte etc. I am very interested in having a go on one of the new fatua 60 motors as seem similar ish to the s8000 but I’m just guessing.