Hi from sunny Cyprus

[alexis]

Hi y'all
I am new to the forum and hopefully soon will be an e-mtb owner. I have test-ridden a friend's Focus Jam2 and a Trek Powerfly FS5 and loved them both. Also considering a Haibike as the third option. Reading every conceivable article, review, video etc and already an expert without actually owning one. I presently ride a Trek X-Caliber 8 mountain bike and want an e-bike to enable me to join the 30-somethings on their trails - I am more than capable (and often lead them) down the downhills but on the uphills I struggle to keep up with them - I am 59 and overweight!

Any advice (Shimano vs Bosch vs Brose) would be welcome - I've been impressed with the e-mtb mode on the Bosch ...

Alexis

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

Hi @alexis - looks like you’re doing a lot of research Welcome to the forum

 

[Kernow]

Sounds like you are doing the same as me , with help from an knowledgable mate , I spent a while looking at the options out there. Geometry became the big one for us when I started comparing enduro ebikes to normal enduro bikes . Ended up buying a commencal meta power , should be here soon

 

[alexis]

Nice one @Kernow - enjoy the new bike and let us have some feedack

 

[kcarbon]

hey alexis, welcome, hope you find what works best for you, I too had a trek excaliber 8 now have a levo love it. the focus are nice not many focus here in Australia lot of levo's

 

[JayB]

Welcome. Great bike reviews and motor review in the latest issue of EMTB Mag.

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