Hello from Brisbane, Australia

[Kiwi73]

I haven't got an e-mtb yet.
Just sold my 2016 Santa Cruz 5010CC and i'm in the market for one now.
My top choices so far are:

1. Thor Mig-R
2. Focus Sam2
3. Merida e160 900E
4. Spez Kenenvo Comp
5. Commencal Meta Power 27

I really want to try all of them, except you can't test ride a Commencal. So that probably rules it out of my list.

Anyway, that's my list and task ahead for the next few weeks over Xmas.

 

[Bonz]

I haven't got an e-mtb yet.
Just sold my 2016 Santa Cruz 5010CC and i'm in the market for one now.
My top choices so far are:

1. Thor Mig-R
2. Focus Sam2
3. Merida e160 900E
4. Spez Kenenvo Comp
5. Commencal Meta Power 27

I really want to try all of them, except you can't test ride a Commencal. So that probably rules it out of my list.

Anyway, that's my list and task ahead for the next few weeks over Xmas.

Hi Kiwi73,
All those bikes look great.
I sold my 5010 as well, went for the Merida because of the great specs on the 900e although the price has gone up $1500 here in NZ since I bought mine. Still a great price in Aus.
Took me a month to get used to the weight difference.
Enjoy shopping around.

 

[outerlimits]

Hi, and Welcome
I’m not far away, just up the Sunny Coast.
Got myself a Specialized Turbo Levo and love it. Sometimes wish I got the Kenevo, but the Levo is still plenty enough and handles xc duties better, which I still do a bit of.
I picked the Spesh because the seamless transition from power to no power after the 25kmh limit, and the complete disconnect of the motor from the drivetrain at this point, via 2 sprag clutches. I don’t believe any other motor manufacturer does this.
I liked the way the Merida with Shimano motor handled and rode heaps better, but it was like grabbing a handful of brakes once the limit was reached. It’s a pitty because the Merida was way better spec’d for the price. My Levo still does everything I ask if it tho.

Go see Bicycle Riders Morningside for Specialized Bikes. Andy and Chris are great to deal with, and will be happy to help.

If you are up Caloundra way, drop in and see the Crew at Bicycle centre Caloundra for Merida Bikes. Annie, Jess, Nathan, and Matt.
Or go see Dean or Geoff over at Hit Bikes for the Kona Remote Control.
Both shops should have demo and hire bikes that can be tested just a short 5min ride at the Sugarbag rd trails.

 

[RobNevyn]

Welcome, fairly hard to get a bad bike these days, you will be happy with any of those. I have only had a ride of the Merida and found it to be a very balanced bike.
Another one to consider is the Giant Trance E+1, not that I'm biased or anything.

 

[Kiwi73]

Yeah @Bonz the Merida offers the best components for a great price. I think you can get them for a little as $6,500 in Australia, maybe even less.

@outerlimits, Thanks for all the great contacts up north. I'm near Caboolture so not too far from most of those places.

@RobNevyn I did look at the Giant Trance SX E+ with the coil shock, but at the moment it's still over $8k which is above the limit my wife has set . Also like the Merida, the Giant has a vertically mounted shock which sadly I'm just not a fan of.

 

[outerlimits]

The Bicycle Centre Caloundra are great to deal with. They do Norco as well as Merida.
The new Norco Sight ebike looks ok too.
They are moving January 1st, but just across and down the road a bit.
The trails at Sugarbag road are great ( bit bias as it’s my local) the new flow trail is nothing like anything in Brisbane really different and unique and well worth a visit.

 

[davosaurusrex]

Mate of mine in Brisbane has a Meta Power, can ask him if he'd be up for letting you have a go if you want?

 

[Kiwi73]

Mate of mine in Brisbane has a Meta Power, can ask him if he'd be up for letting you have a go if you want?

Yeah that would be awesome; even just to check it out. Thank you

 

[davosaurusrex]

Will WhatsApp him. I'm sure he said the Commencal importer is in Bris so might be possible to visit them to check out the different models. He has the orange 18 Essential with the coil shock and loves it

 

[Kiwi73]

Yeah @davosaurusrex the distributor is Pushy's in Brisbane.
I rang them and they said all stock is in their warehouse and they don't have any to view.
Just the website.