Levo get's best eMTB review from eBike-MTB

[Gavalar]

I don’t disagree that ebikes would benefit from a bump in battery tech, but that is unlikely for 3-5 years - billions are going into battery tech for decarbonising our economies, but when they come capacity will be limited initially and any breakthroughs will go to cars and home energy storage first. However as @R120 points out current battery tech still gets the job done providing you do your research on how to charge, store and use your pack. Just don’t rely on the manufacturers guidance; most of the ebike manuals I’ve looked at are woefully inadequate.

As is the long term battery tech, inadequate, charging extortionate amounts for second batteries, in my opinion, seems the tech is one that can't be replicated at a competitive price point, and in the long term, how will the batteries be recycled, If at all.

 

[All Mountain Coaching]

The sole UK Retailer of the Norco Brand is Evans Cycles, the Sight e-MTB starts at £5k for a full carbon front frame and Ali rear

Unfortunately the non-removeable (well, not by the owner) battery and the fact it comes from the (now Mike Ashley owned) Evans Cycles means it will be a no-go for many UK buyers. Our bikes tend to be stored in unheated sheds and garages, and anyone whose ever dealt with a Mike Ashley company knows customer service is a foreign concept to him...

And it doesn't come in XL either.

 

[Gavalar]

And it doesn't come in XL either.

Which is cool for me as I'm 5,11" so don't need that size.

 

[All Mountain Coaching]

As a manufacturer you just start Losing people when you receive a no-doubt good bike. Not all sizes. Can't remove battery. Don't distribute to all countries. Etc etc etc. A lot of people rate the norco. Just doesn't hit all bases.

 

[SwissDH]

I really liked the Norco, and it is indeed available where I live. It is (for me) the best looking eMTB by far. But.......... no removable battery, no bottle cage (no issue for some, but it is for me).

So, I'm still left thinking that the Levo is the least compromised, and best overall eMTB for me.