Voltameter
New Member
Hello,
I'm in need of and eMTB now that I am disabled with Long-COVID and recovering. This means my body has trouble producing energy and if I over-exert I get sick for a week, but if I manage my energy right I think I could be doing some short-ish eMTB rides this year. Right now in my recovery I can do around 1.5hr of light exertion (Heart Rate under 120bpm).
My background is years of racing enduro, riding the gnarliest shit around, and huge missions. Obviously things are gonna have to change; shorter rides, less aggressive. Before I got sick I was riding a Pivot Firebird and a Chromag Stylus.
My LBS stocks Trek and I've been looking at the Fuel EXe that I would extend the fork to 160mm and probably size up on. I know with this bike I won't be flying blindly into chunder, but can it handle aggressive terrain? Another bike I'm looking at is a demo Cannondale Moterra SL. I'm leaning towards the Fuel because I don't need much range, will be riding with my analog bros, and I'll have LBS support. But the Cannodale is cheaper (demo with warranty) and would offer more assist for my disability.
Can anyone offer me their experience with these bikes and which would best fit my unique needs?
I'm in need of and eMTB now that I am disabled with Long-COVID and recovering. This means my body has trouble producing energy and if I over-exert I get sick for a week, but if I manage my energy right I think I could be doing some short-ish eMTB rides this year. Right now in my recovery I can do around 1.5hr of light exertion (Heart Rate under 120bpm).
My background is years of racing enduro, riding the gnarliest shit around, and huge missions. Obviously things are gonna have to change; shorter rides, less aggressive. Before I got sick I was riding a Pivot Firebird and a Chromag Stylus.
My LBS stocks Trek and I've been looking at the Fuel EXe that I would extend the fork to 160mm and probably size up on. I know with this bike I won't be flying blindly into chunder, but can it handle aggressive terrain? Another bike I'm looking at is a demo Cannondale Moterra SL. I'm leaning towards the Fuel because I don't need much range, will be riding with my analog bros, and I'll have LBS support. But the Cannodale is cheaper (demo with warranty) and would offer more assist for my disability.
Can anyone offer me their experience with these bikes and which would best fit my unique needs?
