Hi All,
Newbie here.
Just getting back into biking after decades and learning about all the new stuff thats come out since. Am 40+ and looking to get a bit adventurous with some trails, XC and eventually downhill.
First thing I noticed was "GEEZ! Bikes have gone expensive!" and "OMG! These EMTB cost same as a used car nowadays!".
So when looking at standard full suspension MTBs, the cheapest were coming in at around £1200, and most were over £2000. But the EMTB's were way too expensive as my budget was around £2k. But I felt to future proof my purchase; I should look at EMTBs.
After many months I finally got in contact with a EMTB bike company in china to custom build my new bike using hand picked components.
I've just finished the design and component selection but its still to be built. Therefore I've come here to ask for some pro help with the frame and components chosen for the price, as even used EMTB's are not going to be this good at this price. And whether I'm missing something with my build.
So here goes, the spec:
-17.5 inch Full carbon fiber frame
-Rockshox Domain Gold RC3 front fork with 160mm travel (Latest with the new Isolator design)
-Rockshox Super Deluxe Ultimate Air RC2T rear shock 160mm travel
-Carbon Dropper seat post and handlebar switch
-Carbon Riser Handlebars
-Bafang M620 48v 1000w mid motor (1500w peak)
-Bafang set controller
-APT 860C color display
-Shimano Deore XT M8100 brakes 4 piston with 203mm rotors front and back
-Shimano Deore XT M8100 gear system
-Maxxis REKON M349 29*2.6 tire
-LG 48V 17.5AH lithium battery (840 Wh)
-3A charger
-Standard Hubs, Seat, Grips and Pedals (I'll upgrade them locally once I receive the bike as quite a few bargain sales going on)
I have learnt a bit about MTBs, shocks, motors, batteries etc. and come up with this build. However my knowledge of what makes a good frame geometry is next to nothing.
Therefore could you be so kind as to go over the components and geometry numbers to see if this is a decent enough build for the price of $3000 delivered and customs taxes paid (DDP). I know chinese carbon frames are a game of roulette, however I do business in China and therefore had one of my local engineers go into the factory and confirm all is good and excellent quality. So fingers crossed. Don't want to get into the china stuff is crap debate.
Interesting thing I came across is the frame design, seems the same as the carbon frame used by Simplon bikes for their EMTB's. You can tell from the cutout design at the head under the handlebars and overall geometry:
Simplon Rapcon Pmax Pinion EMTB
Also what colour combo would you guys go for?
I'm leaning towards main colour Pearlescent White, with gold where its black in the above pictures. I have asked them to paint the seat post and handle bars same gold colour. So hopefully it will look closer to something similar to this:
Anyway, let me know what you guys think and if there is anything that you would change or I need to double check, upgrade.
Many thanks for all the help in advance.
Newbie here.
Just getting back into biking after decades and learning about all the new stuff thats come out since. Am 40+ and looking to get a bit adventurous with some trails, XC and eventually downhill.
First thing I noticed was "GEEZ! Bikes have gone expensive!" and "OMG! These EMTB cost same as a used car nowadays!".
So when looking at standard full suspension MTBs, the cheapest were coming in at around £1200, and most were over £2000. But the EMTB's were way too expensive as my budget was around £2k. But I felt to future proof my purchase; I should look at EMTBs.
After many months I finally got in contact with a EMTB bike company in china to custom build my new bike using hand picked components.
I've just finished the design and component selection but its still to be built. Therefore I've come here to ask for some pro help with the frame and components chosen for the price, as even used EMTB's are not going to be this good at this price. And whether I'm missing something with my build.
So here goes, the spec:
-17.5 inch Full carbon fiber frame
-Rockshox Domain Gold RC3 front fork with 160mm travel (Latest with the new Isolator design)
-Rockshox Super Deluxe Ultimate Air RC2T rear shock 160mm travel
-Carbon Dropper seat post and handlebar switch
-Carbon Riser Handlebars
-Bafang M620 48v 1000w mid motor (1500w peak)
-Bafang set controller
-APT 860C color display
-Shimano Deore XT M8100 brakes 4 piston with 203mm rotors front and back
-Shimano Deore XT M8100 gear system
-Maxxis REKON M349 29*2.6 tire
-LG 48V 17.5AH lithium battery (840 Wh)
-3A charger
-Standard Hubs, Seat, Grips and Pedals (I'll upgrade them locally once I receive the bike as quite a few bargain sales going on)
I have learnt a bit about MTBs, shocks, motors, batteries etc. and come up with this build. However my knowledge of what makes a good frame geometry is next to nothing.
Therefore could you be so kind as to go over the components and geometry numbers to see if this is a decent enough build for the price of $3000 delivered and customs taxes paid (DDP). I know chinese carbon frames are a game of roulette, however I do business in China and therefore had one of my local engineers go into the factory and confirm all is good and excellent quality. So fingers crossed. Don't want to get into the china stuff is crap debate.
Interesting thing I came across is the frame design, seems the same as the carbon frame used by Simplon bikes for their EMTB's. You can tell from the cutout design at the head under the handlebars and overall geometry:
Simplon Rapcon Pmax Pinion EMTB
Also what colour combo would you guys go for?
I'm leaning towards main colour Pearlescent White, with gold where its black in the above pictures. I have asked them to paint the seat post and handle bars same gold colour. So hopefully it will look closer to something similar to this:
Anyway, let me know what you guys think and if there is anything that you would change or I need to double check, upgrade.
Many thanks for all the help in advance.
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