New EMTB around £2k

[djdan00]

Sorry I'm sure it gets asked a lot...an E mountain bike for around 2000 UK
Hai Hardseven 4 2022 vs Rockrider E-ST 900 maybe vs Giant..
The E-ST 900 looks like its the same bike that launched in 2019, looks like the components are still better in the E-ST 900? What about firmware updates that seem to be good to the Bosch motors...
Thanks

 

[Zimmerframe]

Pretty sure they're both about £2000 ?

 

[djdan00]

Pretty sure they're both about £2000 ?

Haha yes typo..updated thanks

 

[Zimmerframe]

Difficult one !! Depends a lot what you plan to do with it. If you're only plodding on fire roads then either bike will be fine, a lot will come down to availability. Longer term, if you kept it forever then the decathlon is probably the better bet, the spec is slightly better and if you end up with a duff motor out of warranty you can buy one through decathlon for about £400. Though with either motor out of warranty, you could also get it fixed by somewhere like performance line bearings. The Decathlon also has a larger battery. Both probably weigh about 24kg's - so neither are exotic lightweights !

If you think heading out on the bike might lead you off into the wider world of mountain biking, as it does for many, then you could also consider just jumping straight in with a second hand Full suspension bike - for example :

For Sale (BIKE) - Vitus e-sommet £2500

Manufacturer: Vitus Model: E-sommet Size M Asking Price: 2500 Location Durham Description SLX e sommet Brand New frame last month, rear triangle, rocker etc. includes all new bearings + headset, shock & stem. I've just received the bike back from chainreaction after discovering a crack in...

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[djdan00]

Thanks interesting to see that...
I don't see myself doing anything more than forest paths and the roads to get there so a hard tail would be fine.
Looks like both are in stock...I think I will go with the E-ST900 its over £200 cheaper (with some another £50 discount with vouchers) than the Hardseven.

 

[Ian222]

I have a haibike hardseven 5. Nice bike works really well but now I have got into mtb and have hit some trails I kinda want more. I prefer the look of intube batteries.

 

[djdan00]

The hardseven is a very good looking bike...I managed to get a deal on the hardseven 5 today! So I'm awaiting delivery.
Anyone gone tubless on the hardseven??