Hi and happy xmas emtb's. Which emtb?

[Funfunfun]

Looking to buy a emtb for trails which are fairly technical. Budget around $5k aud or 2600 gbp. Currently have mondraker 160mm foxy...
Thinking about trek powerfly 5 or Merida eone sixty 500se. Will be used for trails which are fairly technical. Budget around $5k aud or 2600 gbp. Any suggestions?

 

[MinusPrevious]

Yeah, there are so many choices. Im very happy w/my Giant E-Trance. Look at the full Trance & Reign line!

The Maestro suspension is truly a very effective design

 

[Trail-Niels]

Looking to buy a emtb for trails which are fairly technical. Budget around $5k aud or 2600 gbp. Currently have mondraker 160mm foxy...
Thinking about trek powerfly 5 or Merida eone sixty 500se. Will be used for trails which are fairly technical. Budget around $5k aud or 2600 gbp. Any suggestions?

You should take a look at E-Mountain Bike Reviews | E-MOUNTAINBIKE Magazine - there you will find a comprehensive test of 25 of the 2020 models...

 

[Gray squirrel]

Levo is most technologically advanced specialized putts entire team and tons of money and research

 

[Trail-Niels]

Levo is most technologically advanced specialized putts entire team and tons of money and research

The Brose motor on the Levo is so quiet I envy the silence compared to the Shimano. However I met a rider with a Levo S-Works, he wasn’t so happy about the motor, he was on his 5th motor - yes 5 motors - this year, only happy that it was still under warranty. There are apparently some reliablility issues if you push it hard. The Levo guys can probably enlighten you.

 

[Kevlasultanpus]

Looking to buy a emtb for trails which are fairly technical. Budget around $5k aud or 2600 gbp. Currently have mondraker 160mm foxy...
Thinking about trek powerfly 5 or Merida eone sixty 500se. Will be used for trails which are fairly technical. Budget around $5k aud or 2600 gbp. Any suggestions?

Mate I posted a similar forum query.
Having test ridden Levo the powerfly5, focus thron and jam I went for the Jam. Though it was 6500 Aus and on special ( originally around 8000 aus)

I heard Meridas are awesome but I was unable to get in a test ride.

I'm sure Sydney has more shops and test ride options.

Best of luck

 

[Funfunfun]

Mate I posted a similar forum query.
Having test ridden Levo the powerfly5, focus thron and jam I went for the Jam. Though it was 6500 Aus and on special ( originally around 8000 aus)

I heard Meridas are awesome but I was unable to get in a test ride.

I'm sure Sydney has more shops and test ride options.

Best of luck

Thanks.... Ended up getting a 2019 Merida e160 900 for $5000 aud all in. All the reviews were positive so fingers crossed when it arrives in 2 weeks.

 

[Kevlasultanpus]

Thanks.... Ended up getting a 2019 Merida e160 900 for $5000 aud all in. All the reviews were positive so fingers crossed when it arrives in 2 weeks.

well done and good deal. happy riding

 

[Funfunfun]

well done and good deal. happy riding

Cheers

 

[Bear]

Thanks.... Ended up getting a 2019 Merida e160 900 for $5000 aud all in. All the reviews were positive so fingers crossed when it arrives in 2 weeks.

I rode one but it was an XL and I need a L That's a heck of a deal you got there