Buying an emtb tomorrow giant trance e+ or levo

[Madmaxz]

Lbs has availible to get within a week 2019 levos wont be availible untill next year

2019 Giant trance e+ 1 - $5600us
2019 Giant trance e+ 2 - $4900us
2018 turbo levo comp carbon - $5800us

I was all in for the levo but looking at the new giants im leaning that way i think specs look good

I test drove a fathom and really enjoyed it except the hard tail beat me to hell. No where around me has a levo or trance to test.

Coming from a 2016 trek fuel ex 8 29

What so you guys think

Cheers

 

[StevenM]

If you dont want to add anything and just ride cause you got a great bike straight out of the box

The top two make sense

 

[MattyB]

Of those options definitely one of the Giants IMO. However if you can push the dealer hard for more discount on the Levo that would still be a good choice if the fit is right. At least the motor is quiet on a 2018! ?

 

[Gofurtherfaster]

Whichever your heart tells you that you really want.

Maybe do the coin toss trick? Where you designate heads for one option and the moment the coin decides you know how you FEEL about that choice, and that'll tell you...

 

[R120]

Test ride them and get the one you prefer - we have all been guilty of buying stuff based off looks and specs, but no point on blowing a load of cash on a bike you prefer the look of if the uglier one is a better bike for you.

 

[Gofurtherfaster]

It just doesnt sound like he can test ride them, otherwise 100% just ride them all and buy the one that feels best.

 

[Madmaxz]

Only things availible to test ride in my area is a fathom and a kenevo go figure

 

[Gofurtherfaster]

I know it might be a pain and added cost, but it might be worthwhile tracking down a store a little out your area that has all the bikes you are considering, or at least more to try, even if it adds a few hundred bucks, if it means you get the best bike, it'd be well worth it imo.

 

[Madmaxz]

working on that today

 

[Ron]

Make a decision that feels right to you.
What others say is unimportant

 

[Madmaxz]

Opinions on yamaha vs brose motors? I really liked the power of the fathom yamaha i test rode.

 

[Ron]

Brose has good power too 90nm
Also Brose is quiet because of the belt drive

 

[Ron]

Don’t buy an EMTB because of the brand of motor, geometry and fit are far more important. All the top brand motors will do the job

 

[Madmaxz]

Ended up finding a new 2018 comp in silver black for $4900 test rode it loved it bought it

 

[Sully1414]

Giant Trance E+ 2 (Large)
Absolutely love the bike!

Cheers!

 

[Al Boneta]

Ended up finding a new 2018 comp in silver black for $4900 test rode it loved it bought it

Congratulations

 

[Pottsy]

Test ride them and get the one you prefer - we have all been guilty of buying stuff based off looks and specs, but no point on blowing a load of cash on a bike you prefer the look of if the uglier one is a better bike for you.

Uglier!
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

 

[Madmaxz]

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Absolutely love the bike!

Cheers!

That is a beaut! Wow

 

[R120]

They both look good in the flesh

 

[Ron]

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Absolutely love the bike!

Cheers!

Sweet, very nice looking ride, Love the integrated battery in the downtube. Enjoy