Hello,
Been riding bikes for a while of various sorts. Currently have one bike which is a Salsa Mukluk. I am located in Wi and our whole family rides. I have had many different bikes, built some from scratch and home built e-Cargo bike (Larry vs. Harry).
Riding a bike is my place to get lost in my thoughts and be out in nature. With our two boys getting older and life filling up most every available moment I am looking at an eMTB to fill that N+1 for me. The ebike for me is going to make my downtime getting to the local trails quicker.
On the weekend I spend a lot of time 'Up North' in Upper Wi and Mi. Lots of great trails and wide open firelane roads to rip around on! My wife and I love to get away and ride some proper trials in Marquette when we have the chance. I am in full on research mode and would rather wait out the rest of the season to get the right bike for me rather than force fit something just to ride this season.
I have test road a few bikes locally such as the Scott Heckler, Mondraker Dusk R, and Giant Trance. Each one to me has its pluses and minus. Being a tall and big guy 6'2" @ 220lbs w/o gear I have really enjoyed the 29er and mullet setups. I really like the longer travel e-bikes and currently have the mentality that if I have a motor to help me pedal the bike around why not get a higher travel bike. The Rocky Mountain Altitude and Giant Reign are interesting to me at the moment. I see a ton of Levo's in the area and would love to get a little seat time on one of those as well.
Thanks for this great forum and I look forward to contributing to the great discussions taking place! I am open to any and all suggestions on future rides for me to consider.
Have a good one.
Been riding bikes for a while of various sorts. Currently have one bike which is a Salsa Mukluk. I am located in Wi and our whole family rides. I have had many different bikes, built some from scratch and home built e-Cargo bike (Larry vs. Harry).
Riding a bike is my place to get lost in my thoughts and be out in nature. With our two boys getting older and life filling up most every available moment I am looking at an eMTB to fill that N+1 for me. The ebike for me is going to make my downtime getting to the local trails quicker.
On the weekend I spend a lot of time 'Up North' in Upper Wi and Mi. Lots of great trails and wide open firelane roads to rip around on! My wife and I love to get away and ride some proper trials in Marquette when we have the chance. I am in full on research mode and would rather wait out the rest of the season to get the right bike for me rather than force fit something just to ride this season.
I have test road a few bikes locally such as the Scott Heckler, Mondraker Dusk R, and Giant Trance. Each one to me has its pluses and minus. Being a tall and big guy 6'2" @ 220lbs w/o gear I have really enjoyed the 29er and mullet setups. I really like the longer travel e-bikes and currently have the mentality that if I have a motor to help me pedal the bike around why not get a higher travel bike. The Rocky Mountain Altitude and Giant Reign are interesting to me at the moment. I see a ton of Levo's in the area and would love to get a little seat time on one of those as well.
Thanks for this great forum and I look forward to contributing to the great discussions taking place! I am open to any and all suggestions on future rides for me to consider.
Have a good one.
