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https://www.canyon.com/en/e-bike/neuron-on/2019/neuron-on-5-0.html
~$3,800 American
I just wonder if a 4-5K e-bike won't ride very well on rough terrain with the lesser expensive components.
I imagine a 5K conventional mountain bike would offer very plush suspension and such.
Then again, if willing to spend 5K on an e-bike, why not bump that up to 7 and get the upgraded one?
Budgets are different for everyone, but I would rather spend more and know I will not have to upgrade along the way. $5k is a lot of money to be spending and not enjoy what you have.
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My local trails in Pittsburgh (which I just hit, thank you God for being laid off and for global warming) are rolling hills and a few short steep climbs. For doing an hour loop around the local nature park, an e-bike may be overkill.
If one like downhill riding and doesn't want to shuttle or there is no lift, an e-bike may make perfect sense.
Also, if one lives relatively close to work, an e-bike could be used to commute and save money and wear and tear on a vehicle.
If one is physically challenged, they may allow more access to the sport.
More people buying them should lower pricing via economy of scale.
However, one could argue that local motocross was ruined by the increase in popularity of the sport in the late 90s/early 2000s. 30+ classes, $100 in fees, waiting all day for motos, ect. I hope the same doesn't happen to mountain biking. The good news is many young people are too busy on devices and so badly out of shape than even an e-bike wouldn't entice them to get off the couch. That would leave the trails clear for the rest of us.
I live near push industry’s so thinking of upgrading my lyric to a spring internal.
The largest county in Colorado just gave the green light to EBikes on all trails. Way to go Jefferson County!
But it getting super popular in the 90's is a new one i think.
Then the bubble went pop, local racing entries went off a cliff, and the OEMs are giving away 450s to get them off the dealer floors.
I don't want to stir up a hornets' nest. This is supposted to be about e-bikes.
Spending 8K is a little too much for my budget.
~5K is my ceiling at my budget.
I'd rather spend less and have it paid for sooner.
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I don't think I could ever buy an intense after watching this feauture, where they talk about their new 29er downhill bike. They basically say the Aluminum prototype bike was crap, but it got magically better once they made a carbon version.
Since I installed this kit I can't wipe the smile off my face. It is an absolute blast now riding in the winter. I can't believe how well the kit works and is way more powerful if you want it than those expensive E-bikes and you have way more customization. I did this for about $1300 by the way. I still get a a great workout but I cover way more ground with an exponentially higher fun factor. I find it hard to believe anyone that is in to moto would not enjoy this immensely.
I don't know plan on converting my Summer bike to an e-bike, but man is it tempting now...
Here's some pics. I've cleaned up the cabling and wiring since then. I just couldn't wait to get this thing out.
I'd still likely keep the pedal bike and throw down the ~5K for a budget e-bike.
I'd like to keep the pedal bike as a pedal bike just in case a friend or hopefully a hot female wanted to go for a ride. Having 2 good mountain bikes would be nice.
I have a $1,000 hardtail but that thing is a deathtrap!
I think the base Levo is my best bet. It could be a very good dollar to grin ratio.
It's a little muddy in spots in Pittsburgh, but I've gotten lots of riding in. I try to get out before the frost melts!
Reminds me of Breckenridge when they put the Imperial lift in. All the hike to terrain just became accessible to dipshits on spring break. When I was that dipshit, I loved it. When I lived there, I hated it.
People who enjoy mountain biking may enjoy it more with a little e-boost. This is a dangerous and demanding activity, and many will be turned off by that. As a society, I believe we have become less physically active, and many who are just want to go to gyms and post selfies.
I don't see a bunch of non-outdoorsy people jumping off the couch or their devices and jumping on e-bikes and thus cluttering the trails. I live in an area with aging demographics, so it may be much different here.
I think e-bike sales will cannablize regular pedal bike sales. I don't see a wholesale increase in participation with the new technology.
Do any MTB industry insiders have any data on this?
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Riding a regular mountain bike is tough work, especially as people age and many people being forced to work longer hours and such to stay afloat financially.
I think the worry should be e-mountain bikes taking people away from moto as it can be more accessable and less demanding finacially and timewise. It could be 10% of the cost of moto, but 50% as fun. Those numbers could make more and more park the YZF and hop on a Levo.
That said, I don't see participation exponentially increasing like motocross did in the late 90s and early 2000s.
It would be nice to see some data.
Also throwing in a spare 275 plus rear wheel, its 29er front and rear, but I used that fatty rear for a nice riding feel (like moto).
email me if interested, im in so cal. Bike has been maintained and built by a former GOAT of bicycle mechanics.
The bike retails for $5k, $5600 with the TEC pack, im selling it all for 4k, with the spare rear wheel AND 2 custom rockshox shocks that were built for this bike (a coil over and an air, both top of the line custom tuned) and a RockSHox reverb-I will leave that on the bike, and give you the Focus post as a spare.
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A base e-bike, such as a Turbo Levo, or a botique carbon fiber pedal bike like the Evil Calling? My current ride is a Process 134.
Both are roughly 5K. That is my ceiling regarding cost.
I'm more of a hammer for an hour (maybe 2) and call it good. I'd be riding in the rolling hills and mellow mountains of Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
Yeah buddy.
One doesn't even need trails. A ride around a hilly rural or suburban area is still a good workout. We have some good hills in my area here.
The biggest benefit of all of this is hopefully more trim females to look at.
https://www.norco.com/bikes/mountain/e-mountain/sight-vlt/
I think plenty of mountain bike riding and climbing will make one a beast on a motocross bike.
I'm relatively fit. A regular bike won't kill me on an hour or two ride.
I like the e-bikes, but think a primo pedal bike may be a better value for the cash. If I had the cash I'd get both.
https://www.evil-bikes.com/products/calling
An S-works Turbo Levo is A$15 000.
A 2019 KTM 125SX is A$10 700.
At the moment, there are many, many, many more places to ride the eBike.
If this wasn’t the case I’d have a new 125.
I ride trails with jumps etc almost every day on my Giant Trance Advanced. At 55yo my achievements of clearing a new gap jump, or “cleaning” the “Wall Of Death” (giant wooden “berm”) make me giggle like a school girl. The exercise is almost a bonus.
I’m bi polar regards eBikes. Never wanted one - love lightweight pushbikes - love motorbikes
The “More fun. Ride further for the same exercise” theory makes a lot of sense.
I have an incredible eSkateboard. For me, it makes every road/carpark/cycleway the perfect gradient for endless carving. 40km/h top speed, 50km range, effective brakes (Brace before application.)
I’ll ride anything - even my unicycle - and enjoy it.
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