r/eMountainBike

Whats a good spot to start looking other than LBS, closest one is 2.5 hrs away, so i need some ideas before i go.

Probably buy used for price considerations on Upway, but figured ild ask here. Will be riding with my 14yo daughter who currently rides a trail bike in XC, but wants to hit single track trails soon. So, i know ebikes are heavier, but whats light, nimble, fun, but a decent price? Maybe under $5k USD.

Full power vs SL, trails, all-country vs downcountry?

Spec. Levo, Orbea, ??? So many choices... Whats the right one?

I know, its all personal opinion.

5'10", maybe 31" ish inseam (not measured, going by 32 pants), about 155 lbs. Not sure what else may be needed.

Anyone have any insight? Seems like anything that isn't Bosch or Avinox is considered whack. Also not sure about longevity of these motors.

I'm on the fence about getting the 900. This is the older version with the 50 motor. The 26 model isn't available in the US.

I did a test ride and loved it. I prefer a light assist and a bike I can ride even without a motor on it. I don't need a ton of travel, so the 130 should be fine. I don't do bike parks or jumps. I do like rock gardens and climbs.

Any long time riders? Concerned about the integrated shock and any other issues long term. The bike is on sale now. By pure feel, I want to buy it. Just worried about some of the proprietary issues with it. Next best option for me would likely be a trek 9.8