Get into EMTB take 2 - Which bike circa £4k

[blacklab14]

So after a short stint with a Vitus E-Mythique which doesn’t want to turn on again and with no Bafang service centres in the UK, I am on the hunt for another bike, learning from my past I ideally want a better known brand and mainstream motor.

Ideally looking for a sub £4.5k, which I would put through cycle scheme.

I‘m a 5”9 male around 85kgs, primarily riding in the Surrey Hills but with the odd bike park trip, and potential holidays to the Alps.

current options:

Scott Patron ST 910
Orbea Wild H30
Marin Alpine Trail E1
YT Decoy
And of course Spec Turbo Levo

Even though I got stung with the useless £2600 Vitus, it was a blast when it was working, but I just don’t want to spend a huge amount.

All feedback and suggestions welcome.

Thanks,

 

[irie]

LBS and Bosch motor.

 

[blacklab14]

LBS and Bosch motor.

Yes can find all of these at local shops, we seem spoilt for choice!

 

[irie]

Yes can find all of these at local shops, we seem spoilt for choice!

Living in Surrey, yes you are.

As we are in Chichester, just 10 minutes from the www.ebike-centre.co.uk. Recommended.

 

[ZR1]

If you paid by Credit card you can raise a section 75 claim. It was sold with a 2 year warranty and as CRC/Vitus went bust the credit card provider should take on their responsibility of the warranty. Some people have even had full refunds months down the line.

I'm not sure if you have the same protections through debit card though.

 

[2WheelsNot4]

Have you taken a look in Paul's Cycles ? the company has been around forever, and used to adorn a page in MBUK in the 90's

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[blacklab14]

If you paid by Credit card you can raise a section 75 claim. It was sold with a 2 year warranty and as CRC/Vitus went bust the credit card provider should take on their responsibility of the warranty. Some people have even had full refunds months down the line.

I'm not sure if you have the same protections through debit card though.

Thank you, just called the CC company to try and get this rolling, would be a great solution!

 

[VWsurfbum]

Scott Patron ST 910
Orbea Wild H30

 

[blacklab14]

Have you taken a look in Paul's Cycles ? the company has been around forever, and used to adorn a page in MBUK in the 90's

Electric Mountain Bike Sale and Outlet | Pauls Cycles

<div class="alp-header grow1"><div class="extra"><span>Explore incredible deals at our Electric Mountain Bike Sale and Outlet, where you can save up to 70% off RRP on top brands like Haibike, Trek, and Cube. Whether you're hitting rugged trails or cruising through mountain paths, our selection...

www.paulscycles.co.uk

Based on how unlucky I got with CRC, I like the idea of walking into a shop with any aftersales concerns.

Aware any company can go under but I want to try and support the bricks and mortar shops as well.

 

[lar1337]

Cube one77 or one44 slx might be worth a look.....

 

[irie]

Orbea Wild H30 from eBikeShop.co.uk in Farnham looks like a pretty good deal, but to be fair I know absolutely nothing about the Wild H30 or the eBikeShop. Just saying.

Orbea Wild H30 2024 Alloy
£3,499.00 £5,299.00 Save £1,800.00

 

[blacklab14]

Orbea Wild H30 from eBikeShop.co.uk in Farnham looks like a pretty good deal, but to be fair I know absolutely nothing about the Wild H30 or the eBikeShop. Just saying.

The first person I’ve found that has both the Orbea and Scott and the Cube suggested above in stock so will head down to see them all side by side.