Upgrade to enjoy this feature!
Vital MX fantasy is free to play, but Premium users receive great benefits. Premium benefits include:
- View and download rider stats
- Pick trends
- Create a private league
- And more!
Only $10 for all 2026 SX, MX, and SMX series.
I have had road bikes and early generation MTB and never really found them much fun. I tried to get interested in the newer slack geometry 29er bikes during the pandemic and have both a hardtail and full sus. But the instant I got on the eMTB I was hooked. It's my jam. You can dial in how much you want to suffer any given day.
I am not a big dirt jumper but it's just plain fun to scoot down some hills, pedal up leisurely and then do it again.
I’ve only ran into one self entitled ass on the trail. He made sure he was far enough away when he was bad mouthing my ebike and me for riding one. There’s a 60/40 split now at the local trail where I ride it. More and more ebikes as time goes on. It makes mountain biking that much more fun and sustainable energy over a longer period of time. Idiots need to get over ebikes and calling them dirt bikes. Sorry my rail has pedals, no twist throttle. I’m still sweating my ass off getting my turns in.
Whatever you decide to get, like what most have said already, try for a middle of the line model, don’t cheap out, but you also don’t need drop $15k on one…unless you really want to lol. Enjoy!
The Shop
Luxon 4-Post Bar Mounts
$189.95 - $239.95
Free shipping: VITALMX
Lots of mountain bikers are really holding out on accepting ebikes, but they’re losing, because they sre just being stubborn. If you have a functioning bullshit detector it’s easy to sniff them out, they have no ground to stand on.
I always say, try an ebike and if you’re still miserable and pissed off about them, that’s on you. Go be miserable and leave the rest of us to have our fun.
I did a 27.5 mile ride in 5 hours and a total of 5000ft a couple of Saturdays ago. You can’t wipe the smile off my face…unless the battery dies and it did right when I got back to the parking lot
I have a Santa Cruz Heckler which is also a great bike.
Specialized and Santa Cruz also have pretty good resale value (relatively speaking) and are not hard to sell if you are inclined to switch bikes from year to year.
I also bought a Tazer MX Expert for my wife and saved $5k over the Giant. There is not $5k in difference between them. Keep that in mind.
The geometry is far different between the two and you should really assess what type of riding you'll be doing and where and select a bike with the geometry and specs that match your needs/
Anyways I would go with really any of the main brands are going to be good but if you are in Texas dont get something with a ton of travel it will feel sluggish and boring, id say anything around 140mm rear travel is probably what you are after. Do not get the Husky or any of the "motorcycle branded" Ebikes they are just rebranded Taiwan catalog frames.
Also make sure you are allowed to ride Ebikes where you plan to ride, here in NC you can ride them at alot of the local places but they are not allowed in any of our National Forests here which is probably some of the best riding in the country.
Pit Row
Thing I like about the rise is I can ride it like an acoustic with my buddy who doesn’t have an ebike...yet.
You’re welcome to ride it anytime. See if it’s something you like.
Also, I ride an alloy turbo levo and its a REALLY good bike. Definitely look at the 2022+ Levo models (if you end up looking at Levo's), they have the latest geo updates which are much better than the previous gen. And I wouldn't waste your money on a carbon e-bike. The 2lbs weight savings isn't really worth it when your bike weighs 55lbs.
Pretty much everyone I know who rides one regularly has had a motor/battery issue
Paying a bit more for dealer support seems worth it
Can't really go wrong with Specialized
Also, do your research on these Super Light (SL) e-bike models and form your own opinion. With a motor the weight isn't as important. I'll take Torque and Range over weight savings on the e-bike all day long.
I'm in Cedar Park. Feel free to hit me up when the rain clears up. Tyler - 480-773-1291
The Ebike has extended by Mtn Biking
If you want the best of the best ebike I would say check out pivots new one they just came out with for the lighter side and yetis is I would say is the best if you don’t care as much about weight and money.
Post a reply to: E mountain bikes