FROGGYBEARS
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After a full suspension E MTB in size L up to £3000, thanks, Sam.
Thanks for the reply! Iv watched every video on youtube under the sun in terms of reviews and everyone is so positive about the E-sommet. My only problem is, new i can only afford the base model which is the E7000 with the Rockshox 35 gold rl forks which Rob says there are pretty rubbish in his review of the Decathlon stilus. Another option which i can get a great discount on bringing it around my budget is the cube stereo hybrid 160 hpc sl 625 but when i sat on one (not ridden) it felt like i was sitting on a boat rather than a bike!I may be biased as an E-Sommett owner, but I still think its the best proper Enduro EMTB out there, and I have ridden a fair few, and thats mostly down to the geometry, suspension kinematics, and the relatively low weight due to the external battery design compared to a lot of other bikes - however it is getting long in the tooth and definitely lags behind in terms of range, and I suspect will be given a major update for 2021 what with shimano announcing the new bigger batteries and the as yet unofficially confirmed new motor.
However for me a lot of emtb's have gone in the wrong direction in 2020, yes they look better but have pretty much also gone up in weight across the board, which is the thing I notice when I ride other bikes, but thats the trade off for bigger batteries and integrated design.
, even the VR model has the e7000 now. I will have to wait to get one second hand!No I wouldn't built the base E-Sommet personally, you would want the e8000
Im also concerned about the devaluation of buying a new bike with external battery. But maybe i should look past this.
...with the Rockshox 35 gold rl forks which Rob says there are pretty rubbish in his review of the Decathlon stilus.
I do understand that, but maybe £3000 isnt so much to you as it is to me. I buy a car to drive but residual factor is certainly something most people consider im pretty sure so why not the same with a bike? With the forks it certainly didnt sound that positive? Im 6ft 17st so i was guessing i would need some better quality ones? Id like to get into more enduro/park riding more so than trail, although i will be doing that also.You're buying a bike to ride, not necessarily to sell on or to hold its value?
I do understand that, but maybe £3000 isnt so much to you as it is to me. I buy a car to drive but residual factor is certainly something most people consider im pretty sure so why not the same with a bike? With the forks it certainly didnt sound that positive? Im 6ft 17st so i was guessing i would need some better quality ones? Id like to get into more enduro/park riding more so than trail, although i will be doing that also.
Honestly, the RS 35 have been terrible on both bikes (Merida and the Stilus).
They are terribly harsh, compression adjuster and especially rebound barely changed the damping unless you’re on the full / minimum setting.
I hate to say it but it’s the worst fork I’ve ever used and has no place on a £3k+ Ebike.
I could have just been double unlucky!I know there have seemingly been quality issues with them going on posts here, but I honestly don’t recognise those traits on my pair. Was I lucky?!
It depends what you are comparing them too and your point of reference is - seems to be that a lot of them come poorly prepped out the box, and that a quick service on them can work wonders, but they will feel pretty basic if you are coming off a higher end fork
I can yes, and thats in the back of my head. Its just how long do you wait i guess? My friends are out every week and would also be a shame to miss the best months of the year! I want my cake and eat it i guess hahaCan you wait a while?
There's been a massive hike in bike sales as we all know. Unfortunately folk will be getting made redundant & they'll want to be selling.
Agreed. 8g bike for 3g. Well done FBNow you have to tell us how you go that for 3k!
Snapped it up on eBay as soon as it was listed, £3.5k. The guys bike collection was worth an absolute fortune, iv never seen such a mancave! I have the receipt etc so all good. Off out to test it tomorrow ?
Did 20 mile around Cannock Chase today, was absolutely phenomenal! Iv never ridden another ebike to compare it with but it felt like a normal bike, cant believe the difference with the fox forks compaired to my Rockshox sectors, its like riding on pillows ?Good for you fella. Let us know how you get on
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