Help me pick my new bike
I ride lots of singletrack/semi hard enduro with fsr and old mine roads inbetween, 90% of my riding is first or second gear on my 230 with the occasional road section getting up into 5th. (Before anyone says it, I know a 300 is a significant jump, I was planning on waiting another year but circumstances have changed and a new bike is coming sooner)
I’ve been set on a 300xc-w but the dealer hit me with a curveball of an offer on a gas gas ex300 and now I’m burying myself in comparisons and I’m no closer to making a choice.
I like the idea of the linear power, heavier flywheel and PDS for my low speed enduro riding, plus the headlight and burlier stator for running lights and fans.
I never would’ve considered the ex300 but the price difference after financing makes it incredibly tempting with an overall difference of about 3700$ Cad between bike discount, store credit for parts and a significantly better interest rate.
I plan to keep this bike for years and ride it until the wheels fall off.
If I go EX am I going to find myself regretting it and wishing I got the xc-w and wanting to change down the road?