Greetings.
I am an old dog getting back into MTB. I used to bike quite a bit 10-15 years ago but hundreds of low altitude deployment military airborne jumps have taken their toll on my knees and hips and I had a lot of trouble keeping up in the recent years and I'm only in my thirties. I recently got exposure on an eMTB and it has me looking at making my first purchase to get back into it.
Ive been doing quite a bit of research but there are some things I havent been able to get clear answers on so I thought i'd start here. I am in the US and local dealer support is important to me. My area doesnt have the most active biking community so my LBS options are limited a bit to either Specialized or Trek. Neither LBS has any current Levo's or Rails in stock so Ive only had some limited time on old 2018 Levo's and 2019 Powerfly's, all base models so I dont have any hands on time with the newer tech, nor any real experience with these on a trail (all sidewalk tests). I guess what I'm looking to find out is what model would suit me and my needs a little better. The trails around me are more XC oriented with a bit of more aggressive downhill here and there but due to the prices of these eMTB's I want to invest in one that will grow with me and any increasing experience for more serious riding in the future.
Right now Im down to either the Levo Comp or Rail 7/9.7. Both Makes seem to have similar geometries and suspension travels but they do have entirely different motors. What I havent been able to research is whether the Brose 2.1 and its 90nm torque would be better suited for assisting with climbs over the CX performance's 75nm? Has anyone in a bit of limited athletic ability that has rode both ever said to themselves; "I wish i had just a bit more grunt on this climb?" is the 15nm torque difference noticeable? this concern comes from having some knee issues. While the Brose power seems appealing, the reads of all the motor failures has me wary. IMO its unacceptable for a product of this price point to be having so many issues without a correction initiative from the company. However their immediate availability to order and have delivered in a week is appealing. My concern with the Rail is that they arent released to the US market yet and there is really no long term tests on these and the Trek forums here arent as active, is the Bosch CX having just as many issues but just not reported as they arent as popular?
Based on some of this, what would you guys recommend? Id love to hear some opinions and perspectives on the capabilities of these.
Cheers!
I am an old dog getting back into MTB. I used to bike quite a bit 10-15 years ago but hundreds of low altitude deployment military airborne jumps have taken their toll on my knees and hips and I had a lot of trouble keeping up in the recent years and I'm only in my thirties. I recently got exposure on an eMTB and it has me looking at making my first purchase to get back into it.
Ive been doing quite a bit of research but there are some things I havent been able to get clear answers on so I thought i'd start here. I am in the US and local dealer support is important to me. My area doesnt have the most active biking community so my LBS options are limited a bit to either Specialized or Trek. Neither LBS has any current Levo's or Rails in stock so Ive only had some limited time on old 2018 Levo's and 2019 Powerfly's, all base models so I dont have any hands on time with the newer tech, nor any real experience with these on a trail (all sidewalk tests). I guess what I'm looking to find out is what model would suit me and my needs a little better. The trails around me are more XC oriented with a bit of more aggressive downhill here and there but due to the prices of these eMTB's I want to invest in one that will grow with me and any increasing experience for more serious riding in the future.
Right now Im down to either the Levo Comp or Rail 7/9.7. Both Makes seem to have similar geometries and suspension travels but they do have entirely different motors. What I havent been able to research is whether the Brose 2.1 and its 90nm torque would be better suited for assisting with climbs over the CX performance's 75nm? Has anyone in a bit of limited athletic ability that has rode both ever said to themselves; "I wish i had just a bit more grunt on this climb?" is the 15nm torque difference noticeable? this concern comes from having some knee issues. While the Brose power seems appealing, the reads of all the motor failures has me wary. IMO its unacceptable for a product of this price point to be having so many issues without a correction initiative from the company. However their immediate availability to order and have delivered in a week is appealing. My concern with the Rail is that they arent released to the US market yet and there is really no long term tests on these and the Trek forums here arent as active, is the Bosch CX having just as many issues but just not reported as they arent as popular?
Based on some of this, what would you guys recommend? Id love to hear some opinions and perspectives on the capabilities of these.
Cheers!
