Mullet musings

[Jamescoughlan]

I’m contemplating a new e-bike. I have a couple of must haves, specifically a mullet and a removable battery.
I want a mullet because I prefer them and the steep, technical stuff I love is better, for me, on a mullet because of my shortish legs and tyre buzz.
Ideally I want a removable battery because I travel most weeks and I could keep the bike in my car and charge the battery in the hotel room.
Candidates so far are the new Trek Rail+, an outgoing Levo Turbo and, erm, that’s it!
My ideal budget is £5k tops, I don’t care about specification because I’ll build what I want from existing kit/bikes.

Yes the new Rail+ is a bit challenging aesthetically but I don’t really care about that, it certainly looked better in the flesh!

Any suggestions on what should be considered?
Cheers

 

[steve_sordy]

Check out if the Merida e160 range meets your spec. My 2021 does, but I have not checked the newest offerings.

 

[Jamescoughlan]

I’m thinking base Levo Turbo at £3800 in S4 or a Trek Rail+ 5 at £5000.
Levo has loads better spec if I need to shift kit, but I would need to upgrade the rear shock. I have a decent shock that drops straight into Rail+.

 

[Jamescoughlan]

Check out if the Merida e160 range meets your spec. My 2021 does, but I have not checked the newest offerings.

That’s a good shout, is it still Shimano I wonder. I’m never going near Shimano motors due to inability to repair, the massive turds.

 

[Bomble]

Whyte Kado can be mulletted

 

[Mister cube]

I’m thinking base Levo Turbo at £3800 in S4 or a Trek Rail+ 5 at £5000.
Levo has loads better spec if I need to shift kit, but I would need to upgrade the rear shock. I have a decent shock that drops straight into Rail+.

Go for the trek,i know quite a few people with levo,s and they have had nothing but trouble from them,i also think the new treks are a better quality build

 

[Sparkomatic]

Can I throw another bike into the mix? Giant reign E+. There's some killer deals on them right now. I also have short legs & the geometry fits extremely well for me, it's the best fitting bike I've ever ridden. Fits your criteria too.