Hi all,
Long time reader, first time poster![Thumbs up (y) (y)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
Looking to buy my first EMTB and i could really do with your advice please.
Background
55 years old
Been MTBing for around 40 years
Left arm paralysed
Left lung paralysed
Live in Athens, Greece
Current bikes
2009 Trek EX7
1994 Diamond back Axis TT
As i'm getting older and fatter i'm struggling more and more over the mountainous terrain that is local to me.
My usual rider from my house is around 30km with just under 1000m of elevation.
I'm pushing more and more on the uphills to the point where i'm questioning my enjoyment more and more
Because of my dodgy arm i can't jump and even a decent wheelie is a bit risky, so my wheels are firmly planted on the ground.
As you can see i'm not really interested in the latest and greatest stuff, next bike will be my last bike as i hope it sees me way past retirement.
Essential list
Availability in Greece (Canyon don't ship here and flying with EMTB batteries seems to be a nightmare)
Serviceability (As i say, likely the last bike i will buy, so needs to last)
Stability (Riding with 1 arm, i need something stable that's not going to fight me over every bump)
Range (Should be able to do 30km with 1000m of elevation, with enough of a buffer for when the battery range starts dying)
Just for ease of swapping stuff would prefer same wheels sizes front/rear
Full suspension (hardtail just not good on the rocky terrain here with 1 arm)
YT Decoy 4 or 5 - Seems to tick most boxes, as does the Decoy 29
Any thoughts or recommendations please?
Cheers
Mark
![20201019_134526.jpg 20201019_134526.jpg](https://www.emtbforums.com/data/attachments/143/143800-7a4bf9ccf8297e4e91a70f0fa473192c.jpg)
Long time reader, first time poster
Looking to buy my first EMTB and i could really do with your advice please.
Background
55 years old
Been MTBing for around 40 years
Left arm paralysed
Left lung paralysed
Live in Athens, Greece
Current bikes
2009 Trek EX7
1994 Diamond back Axis TT
As i'm getting older and fatter i'm struggling more and more over the mountainous terrain that is local to me.
My usual rider from my house is around 30km with just under 1000m of elevation.
I'm pushing more and more on the uphills to the point where i'm questioning my enjoyment more and more
Because of my dodgy arm i can't jump and even a decent wheelie is a bit risky, so my wheels are firmly planted on the ground.
As you can see i'm not really interested in the latest and greatest stuff, next bike will be my last bike as i hope it sees me way past retirement.
Essential list
Availability in Greece (Canyon don't ship here and flying with EMTB batteries seems to be a nightmare)
Serviceability (As i say, likely the last bike i will buy, so needs to last)
Stability (Riding with 1 arm, i need something stable that's not going to fight me over every bump)
Range (Should be able to do 30km with 1000m of elevation, with enough of a buffer for when the battery range starts dying)
Just for ease of swapping stuff would prefer same wheels sizes front/rear
Full suspension (hardtail just not good on the rocky terrain here with 1 arm)
YT Decoy 4 or 5 - Seems to tick most boxes, as does the Decoy 29
Any thoughts or recommendations please?
Cheers
Mark
![20201019_134526.jpg 20201019_134526.jpg](https://www.emtbforums.com/data/attachments/143/143800-7a4bf9ccf8297e4e91a70f0fa473192c.jpg)