New e-bike recommendation please?

broona · 2024-12-28T01:02:07+0000

I've just donated my old Rose Granite Chief to my son, and I'm looking to get myself something that I can keep up with him on.

Probably looking at full suspension again, 140mm or so of travel, preferably a Bosch motor, up to around £3k, any recommendations please? Cheers

broona · 2024-12-28T15:44:54+0000

famas said:
Hard to beat this deal at the moment.

Raymon 160e

I've been looking at that one, and I'd have bought it instantly with a Bosch motor, but not sure on the Yamaha, thanks for the link.

broona · 2024-12-28T16:05:47+0000

Thank you for the links, it looks like I've got a Rocky Mountain authorised dealer about 30 miles away, so that could be an option.

My LBS was a Giant dealer, but I think they've lost the franchise, so I'll pop along next week and see what they've got in now.

It looks to be all about compromise (especially on my budget) when looking at the specs, whether that be on the motor or the components, I'll do some more research.

broona · 2024-12-29T00:45:32+0000

glitch said:
Rocky Mountain are not a safe bet right now - currently going through restructuring to avoid bankruptcy. Be very aware of what that may mean for warranty, support, etc.

Thank you, I hadn't seen that, I'll do some googling.

arknor said:
I'd avoid anything with a yamaha since they stopped selling their own brand bikes in the states etc.

they could just abandon their electric motors as well

Funnily enough, I was just reading about them not selling their own brand bikes, think my initial instinct of Bosch might be the way forward.