Deciding on eMtb: Tazer Mx Pro vs Canyon Spectral:ON CF 8

[Gkizzle3622]

Hey!

Need help deciding on my first ebike. Currently riding a Scott Genius 900 tuned which is an awesome trail bike but would love to have an ebike to explore more trails in my 2 hour rides.

Trying to decide between a Tazer Mx Pro and a Canyon Spectral:ON CF 8 as with current ongoing sales I can get either for about 4.5k (was considering a turbo levo comp but they're about 1k more).

The tazer definitely has better non-motor components overall which makes it's potentially a better value imo but I'm concerned about the dual crown fork as I've never had one and it having the slightly older Shimano motor (EP8 vs EP801) and a smaller battery (625wh vs 900wh). I also wonder about the warranty and serviceability of the tazer vs the canyon given it's sold through MX shops.

FYI I'm a larger fit rider at 6'1 225lb with skills at a blue/black level (haven't done full DH) and primarily looking to have more fun mostly intermediate local trails but also occasionally ride slightly bigger stuff. Nothing too crazy so both bikes are plenty capable.

Hoping to hear others thoughts on this decision!

 

[Koban]

Last year I decided for the Spectral ON CDR LTD. Spectral nice bike for ride where you are ling in the saddle and paddling. But also great for descending. I did bring my Spectral a few time to Bikepark Winterber (Germany) with a big smile I did the Downhill, black line and the enduro trails. Roadgap drop from 3,5/4m was no problem for the bike.

For two hour ride. I would choose for an 720Wh battery. I have the 720Wh and 900Wh. I use the 720 most of the time. Find the bike more playful with the smaller battery.

I live in Europe and the warranty is good. I had some troubles with the Flight Attendant module and it was fixed within two weeks. Also had broken battery case strap. With no discussion they send me a new one.

 

[Rotor]

Last year I decided for the Spectral ON CDR LTD. Spectral nice bike for ride where you are ling in the saddle and paddling. But also great for descending. I did bring my Spectral a few time to Bikepark Winterber (Germany) with a big smile I did the Downhill, black line and the enduro trails. Roadgap drop from 3,5/4m was no problem for the bike.

For two hour ride. I would choose for an 720Wh battery. I have the 720Wh and 900Wh. I use the 720 most of the time. Find the bike more playful with the smaller battery.

I live in Europe and the warranty is good. I had some troubles with the Flight Attendant module and it was fixed within two weeks. Also had broken battery case strap. With no discussion they send me a new one.

How did you get them to send you a new battery case strap? I reported this to them via email and they simply keep repeating "take it to one of our service partners", which is obviously more hassle than it is worth.

 

[Koban]

Just called with Canyon NL. Explained it and they did made an order for a free replacement. ;-)