Do you own more than one EMTB?

[Dax]

I really want the 2025 KSL frame, I’m a sucker for a pink bike I’d have one if it were available in the UK.

Wrap a black one?

 

[Ou812]

Wrap a black one?

I’d want the frame only since I have enough parts to build 3-4 bikes right now. I could buy a comp and part it out but with the deals I can get from my LBS it still ends up being cheaper just buying the frame vs buying the comp and selling pretty much everything off of it. Plus the colour is really cool looking, almost like a marble pink/grey’ish deal.

S-Works Turbo Kenevo SL 2 Frameset

Slay more of the biggest trails like never before with the all-new Kenevo SL 2. Elevating the category-defining ride of our award-winning Enduro chassis...

www.specialized.com

 

[Lee Dove]

Do you own multiple bikes?
What kind?
Which one on what ride?

5 at the moment . YT Decoy, Canyon Neuron, 2X Spec Creo and a Santa Cruz Vala. They are shared between my wife and I .

 

[High Rock Ruti]

Do you own multiple bikes?
What kind?
Which one on what ride?

High Rock Ruti

5 EMTB's, they break so often, I ride daily and I've got more money than years left to ride. I've given away two bikes already, and will continue giving them away over time. The 2023 Orbea Wild Ltd is in the shop being broken down and reassembled and replacing whats worn out, about 700 miles since March. Suspention rebuit and tuned to be more plush for a 70 year old body.

I've done this twice, 2019 Trek Rail 7.8 and 2020 Orbea Wild Team. I can't emphasize what a huge difference it made to the both bikes, the way the bikes should have been when new.

Warm Regards

Ruti

 

[darwink1]

SC Bullit for summer/fall/spring
Norco Bigfoot vlt fattie for winter

D

 

[Seraye]

Orbea Rise H10 (for slower or less techy endurance trail rides, the range extender is nice to have), Trek Rail 7 (for fast techy rides) Specialized turbo Tero HT for errands, commuting and paved/gravel adventures. Then I also ride non-emtb's around Mt. Hood (Oregon) where emtb's are illegal-- Cotic BFE max, Santa Cruz Highball, and an Otso Voytek Fatbike. I love all my bikes and ride them all.

 

[Leeky1]

2022 Kenevo and a 2024 Levo. Both great bikes

 

[D3xt3rMTB]

Merida e160 (2021), Pole Voima (2022). Both great bikes but totally different handling. I tend to use the Pole for big adventure style rides due to its 750wh battery and days where it's going to be a bit chunky or where have the ability to open the taps on it a bit. The Merida is better suited to tight and twisty trails with it's mullet set up, so does well on local DH and places like surrey hills - just wish the ep8 shitmano motor didn't eat through battery so quickly. Have a hightower for xc duties and a bit of fitness riding too.

 

[lawrenre]

3 Ebikes! 2- 2019 Levo Experts 29ers and 1- 2022 Kenevo converted to a 29er. no muscle bikes right now, I'm traveling in the US riding every MTB riding area possible with one Levo and the Kenevo.
2- 500W batteries and 3- 700W batteries.

 

[Mr. Breeze]

1) Specialized Levo - full power, alloy
2) Trek Fuel eXE - mid power, carbon
3) Specialized Vado

63 y/o with 2 partial knee replacements - ebikes have brought the fun back into bicycling.

 

[bikely]

I have three emtbs. A Yamaha Moro7 in size M. A Polygon T7e in size L, and a Velotric Summit 1. I am 5'10.5 in bare feet. It's nice having a medium bike and a large bike. They are all great bikes, but three bikes is my limit.

 

[eDirt]

I got a 2021 Giant Trance e+1 to get me back on bikes after a 30 year gap in riding, decided I didn’t need full power but wanted a lighter bike and got a 2023 Orbea Rise M20. Love the Rise and planned to sell the Giant but the only offers I got were ridiculously low so kept it. Came in handy having a spare bike when the speed sensor went out on the Rise last summer and had to wait a month on a warranty replacement. Now I keep a set of studded Wrathchild tires on the Giant and use it as my winter ride.

 

[Wareham MA]

I have a 2021 Bulls Estream EVO AM4 and a 2024 Canyon Spectral ON CF 8 which thankfully isn’t affected by the recall. Love both bikes, the Bulls has been bulletproof so far.

 

[steve_sordy]

@MikeB123 Where is Lavina123?

PS: I like the look of the Bulls. I first came across them when I was in Australia. Are you from there?

 

[Binhill1]

I'd have more bikes if I had more dosh

 

[Wareham MA]

I Actually live in Wareham Massachusetts by Cape Cod. Honestly have no clue why it said Lavina123?

 

[vman]

Frequent use of e-bikes, particularly when riding daily, often leads owners to invest in multiple bikes. This is largely due to the increased likelihood of mechanical issues and the challenge of sourcing specific parts, which can be difficult to find or order promptly. Maintaining an inventory of essential spare parts—such as chains, cassettes, frame bearings, chainrings, and tires—is highly practical, as the items you need may not always be in stock when you need them.

Some riders also keep an extra set of shocks and forks. This minimizes downtime when sending components in for servicing, alleviating concerns about turnaround times.

In our case, we’ve ended up with two full-power EMTBs per rider and one analog bike, typically an old hardtail XC bike. While most trails can technically be ridden on the hardtail, even minor mistakes can result in injuries. In contrast, enduro full-suspension e-bikes provide a greater margin for error, making the ride much safer. As for the “over-biking” debate, I think it’s overstated. With properly tuned suspension and carbon wheels, a full power e-bike can feel nimble and exciting even on gentler trails.

Regarding low-power vs. full-power e-bikes, the decision largely depends on your preferences and your riding group. If your friends are on full-power e-bikes, keeping up with a low-power bike will be much more challenging (likely impossible in many cases), making full-power the more practical choice in such scenarios. Also a low power bike does not give you as many ride experience options as a full power bike. I personally enjoy the flexibility to tailor my rides to how I’m feeling each day. On some days, I’ll challenge myself by using minimal assist for a slower-paced ride but with a hard cardio workout. On others, I’ll take it easy with a soft pedal session for recovery. And when the mood strikes, I’ll switch to full boost mode—maximizing both the bike’s power and my effort—to race up hills and tackle challenging trails

While a low-power bike can be slightly lighter, I’ve found that when both low-power and full-power e-bikes are set up with comparable components, wheels, and tires, the difference in handling between a 500-watt low-power bike and a 630-watt full-power bike is negligible for me. That’s why I always opt for the flexibility and performance of the full-power bike.

 

[Binhill1]

Some spiel at like

 

[CraigR]

Giant Stance EMTB for 4 years with SRAM AXS. No problems with motor or bike. Loved it, but last summer there was such a great deal on a Giant Trance EMTB Carbon frame with 800w battery that I couldn't resist. Put SRAM transmission on it and love the bike. I keep the Stance for when kids come home or have a friend who rides a non EMTB but wants to ride with all of us on EMTB's.

 

[The undecided]

Still got 2 analogue Trek fuel ex8s (26ers) time machines,an absolute mint Orange Four and my Orange Phase Evo le which will be my main bike after the winter.This bike will NOT be another expensive ornament that never even saw rain as per the Four.
It will also be the last bike I ever buy and will see me out.Im retired now and simply can’t afford to replace it.
I was hoping to sell all the analogue bikes to recoup some money but zero interest on the ‘net.

 

[gapago]

Do you own multiple bikes?
What kind?
Which one on what ride?

Luna x1 for trails
bafang 1,000 kit on a hard tail for street

 

[Dfriz]

3 emtbs here Specialized Kenevo, GASGAS ECC6, Haibike 2.0 and sent back Canyon Torque On Roczen

 

[Pedec]

Rocky Mountain Element, Gasgas trail 3 e-bike, Rocky Mountain Blizzard a50 powerplay fatbike for spring/winter/fall. Put 2300km on gasgas last summer. Just bought Blizzard and put 150km in 2 weeks it so fun off train in the winter. Should sell my Element but it a 17 and not worth much. Do use it a little and has been a great bike

 

[flash]

The ones I’m keeping??
Amflow PL Pro
Forestall Syrian Diode
LaPierre eZesty
Cairn 01 (gravel bike)

I have a jump bike and a road bike as well for steam powered.

To sell, finally.
2018 Merida e160
2021 e160
2023 Levo x 2 (may keep one of these)

Gordon

 

[713Fmhs]

2023 Specialized Turbo Levo Comp Alloy and a 2023 Spec Turbo Tero 4X. I bought the Tero first and it's a very versatile "do a little bit of everything bike". I've ridden and raced dirt bikes for 40+ years, (primarily Hare Scrambles) and found the Tero lacking a bit on serious single track so I bought a Levo. Both bikes are great at what they do. I'm 68 y/o and these are my first foray into e-bikes and both, (especially the Levo on single track) are great fun to ride.

 

[faberle]

Levo gen3 & Rise gen1, the Levo is a fantastic do it all bike for me. I keep the rise for occasional use by my kids and friends.

 

[bissona]

2018 Focus Jam² Ltd - everything from snowline mountain rides to commuting when ill / shitty weather. 6,000 miles on it now and it's still a great bike. New battery last month, treating it to some Float 36s and Magura 4-pots this week. New lease of life for the nipper to join me on rideouts.

2024 Amflow PL Carbon Pro - local trails for the moment but plans to travel with it this year. Shows how far the industry has come in the last six years, makes the Jam² feel agricultural.

 

[surlyrides]

Fun thread Good to know I'm not the only lunatic with an e-bike problem.

I have two S-Works kenevo SLs - bought one new in 23 for 10k which I thought was a great deal but then a friend was selling his near new one late last year and I bought it for 5k (clear indication I have a problem).

I also have a 22 rocky mtn altitude powerplay c70. Amazing bike but I don't ride it as much because...

I have a 23 orbea wild LTD - still the all around baddest a$$ bike I've ridden. 750 battery and Bosch Gen4. So sick and such a well balanced shredder.

I have a focus jam2 sl with the fazua that I added a 170 lyric to which I keep in Europe. Super fun bike and pretty capable for 150/170. Also removable battery for those days when you're riding a lot of lifts.

Then I have a older full carbon bike I built with Chinese carbon from Yishun in Xiamen. Actually a pretty sweet ride but with Shimano e8000 and 540 battery. Great geo (155/170) except for a short reach, always puts a smile on my face when I do get on it.

The kenevos are the most fun for straight downhill and I probably grab them more often. But that wild is a beast with so much power and range!

 

[EnduroIntern]

Fun thread Good to know I'm not the only lunatic with an e-bike problem.

I have two S-Works kenevo SLs - bought one new in 23 for 10k which I thought was a great deal but then a friend was selling his near new one late last year and I bought it for 5k (clear indication I have a problem).

I also have a 22 rocky mtn altitude powerplay c70. Amazing bike but I don't ride it as much because...

I have a 23 orbea wild LTD - still the all around baddest a$$ bike I've ridden. 750 battery and Bosch Gen4. So sick and such a well balanced shredder.

I have a focus jam2 sl with the fazua that I added a 170 lyric to which I keep in Europe. Super fun bike and pretty capable for 150/170. Also removable battery for those days when you're riding a lot of lifts.

Then I have a older full carbon bike I built with Chinese carbon from Yishun in Xiamen. Actually a pretty sweet ride but with Shimano e8000 and 540 battery. Great geo (155/170) except for a short reach, always puts a smile on my face when I do get on it.

The kenevos are the most fun for straight downhill and I probably grab them more often. But that wild is a beast with so much power and range!

How do you chose which Kenevo to ride?

 

[surlyrides]

How do you chose which Kenevo to ride?

Lol, good question. One has Fox and the other has Ohlins... I'm still trying to decide which I like better