Hello from New Zealand, what bike to buy?

[Number29_NZ]

Hey team.

New to E bikes, always been on the fence if id enjoy one or not, been loyal to "analog" bikes for way too long
I was lucky enough to demo a turbo levo comp 3 weeks ago, had such a blast, aiming to buy an E bike in March.

Currently ride a 2019 Transition Patrol carbon #oncoil, absolute beast at the bike park & climbs well too with XT12 speed, mostly ride enduro style riding and bike park, my new E bike will complement my Patrol by allowing me to do different types of riding & longer epic rides

Looking at either
Turbo Levo ( one I demoed was really great, hard to beat 700wh & brose motor )
Levo SL ( never used turbo mode on the demo levo so this is an option, I like a good sweat out climbing )
Commencal Meta 29 power signature ( killer spec & looks amazing, Shimano 500wh battery turning me off a bit )
Trek Rail ( good spec & value, heard mixed reviews )
Rocky Mountain instinct BC ( heavy & expensive! )

Any advice on the above would be great.

 

[MinusPrevious]

Excellent / Welcome aboard

Any good New Zealander would have to include the Giant Trance line?

Cheers, Joe

 

[Number29_NZ]

Excellent / Welcome aboard

Any good New Zealander would have to include the Giant Trance line?

Cheers, Joe

Can't forget Giant, every 2nd bike is a Giant in NZ

 

[Ddub]

What about a Reign?

 

[Number29_NZ]

What about a Reign?

Its an option, after 29” wheels.
Top of the line Reign E looks like a great bike.