10 NEW EMTB FOR 2023 - TOP E BIKE Buyers Guide

[@SamsBikes]

Riders I hope your all well! 2023 is gearing up to be a epic year for the e-bikes!

[@mixalis6168]

What about Nicolai GT1 EBOXX ???

[@emtbtrailrider539]

I'm excited to see the new Levo SL hopefully with 50 nm of torque or more?

[@sergiolandz6056]

that specialized e bike would be great for work, i work at a mtb park and them things would be lovely for remote jobs that we cant get access with our ATV's . Also those bikes would be great for our first responders for sure, we have 50km of cross country trail so these would be perfect for emergency situations.

[@Blhaustin]

It’s mine boggling, but you did a good job on covering 10 bikes. I look at the bikes from a seniors perspective on the seniors guide to buying ebikes. ..Brian Hill

[@SamsBikes]

Haha thanks mate

[@siriosstar4789]

The giant is priced like a Cube , use to be . Value for money was always Cubes big selling point and they are assembled in Germany , so their quality control is very good . Maybe they could no longer hold their prices down due to German labor costs ? Super good video sam . the text and visuals were seamless . Really excellent editing . 👍👍👍

[@SamsBikes]

Hey mate yep I know the prices almost doubled which is crazy - and thanks for the kind words by my amazing Wife Bea did all the Editing. I’ll tell her

[@kineticadventures3747]

Great vids, Sam! Good quality and very informative. How good does that Ferrazi Timp Peak look?? Never heard of Ferrazi before but the Timp Peak has just gone to the top of my shortlist for my first eBike (my analog ride is a Pivot Firebird). Thanks for creating such great content!

[@kineticadventures3747]

BTW, this may be of interest to your other subscribers, I emailed Fezzari about shipping to NZ and they said it will cost $USD1900 - wow! I guess the Timp Peak is no longer on the shortlist...

[@ericpadilla1117]

How is no one talking about the 2023 Trek Rail 9.8 Gen 4? New control integration, quieter motor, threw on the new ZEB Ultimate ..... so quiet. Riding my dream build

[@erniefritz1]

Sam , Love your content and videos but unfortunately being from the USA , a lot of the bikes you feature are not available here in the USA 😞 , is it possible to put in your videos what bikes are available in USA ?

[@SamsBikes]

Hey mate good idea I’ll do my top American sold bikes

[@rs.sweden]

The specialized Levo, you did not mention anything about it almost. I got here because of that 😆

[@pablojmcglynn2863]

Pole vioma just updated their ride lighter and slimmer at the back, it's high pivot. None of these rides are really reviewed unless any of these have been tested personally. Bit harsh on the sam/ jams with regards to battery placement and weight /news flash most emtb are arounf 25/26 fully loaded. These bikes look great , Rob and gnmb also reviewed.

[@SamsBikes]

Hey mate yep maybe I was a little harsh on the Focus bikes just not a fan of that design and the way I ride I would definitely get hung up on technical climbes

[@davidmiller5404]

Just bought Tero X 4.0. for 1100km Munda Biddi Trail in Western Australia. Looks like an awesome touring bike. My hard tail e bike not comfortable on the bumps and battery range not enough - hence the upgrade

[@hightower207]

Hi Sam. I am from Germany and I like your channel absolutely. I miss some check of pivot bikes on your channel. Please try to check the new pivot shuttle Lt. it’s such an amazing enduro bike with big potential. Also the pivot shuttle sl as a light eMTB is great. Check it out. Greetings to the other end of the world😎✌️

[@siriosstar4789]

Sam , check out the new Nox Epium . it's a carbon frame that is made in Europe ,with a Fazua motor . very nice lines but a bit pricey 8600€ !! yikes what i found interesting is that the frame is made in Europe . Not sure if that's a good thing but it is unique as one rarely hears of a frame made here .

[@SamsBikes]

Hey yep I’ve seen them I’m pretty sure I featured it on the last video a few months back

[@davorkotarski-samoborskibr8122]

When will new Orbea Wild test ride be?

[@thewrx2600]

the Tera-X does have a big battery, but best of all its a class 3 28mph in US, woot!

[@SamsBikes]

Wow that’s a nice fact I didn’t know thanks

[@adampalma3765]

Hi Sam, the el (extra light) version of the Giant Trance e+?? Apparently it drops end of this month. 400wh battery but up to the rider how much support they get (adjustable via giant app 30-85 N)

[@rolandscheuerer75]

In the comparison tool for e-bikes I'm missing strongly the selection criteria "Max. System weight"

[@SamsBikes]

Yep but it’s impossible the bike companies don’t give the weight on all models

[@rolandscheuerer75]

@@SamsBikes Show the weights where available and for the others n.a. this would help a lot for persons with higher weight.

[@charliebrockway166]

Foes E-ticket and Fat E-ticket should be available by now. I have a Fat E-ticket and am impressed with the ride characteristics. You can change rear triangle to go from E-ticket to Fat E-ticket for year round riding. EP8 availability has slowed deliveries.

[@Mockle07]

STILL no word on the new Levo SL? Feels like the current one has been on sale forever… surely they can’t delay it much longer?

[@SamsBikes]

I haven’t heard anything but one would think 🤔 it’s on it’s way!

[@trevorwaterfield8649]

How about whyte e180….???

[@YoFonzy.]

Damn! Like always, you deliver the goods Sam

[@SamsBikes]

Haha thanks mate

[@thebishopfam]

Can you please find the weight of the Timp Peak? I can’t find that anywhere!

[@aribikes]

Hi Amanda! Our Pro model comes in at 49 pounds with a 635Wh battery. The 504Wh battery takes 1.2 pounds off of that.

[@thebishopfam]

@@aribikes Thank you...would be great to put that info somewhere on your site (I couldn't find it there or in any reviews).

[@aribikes]

@@thebishopfam Thank you for the feedback!

[@gavincooper4673]

Nice one Sam I do like the look of that Focus Sam2 so much to choose from

[@emtbtrailrider539]

I think it looks awful esp at the bottom

[@johnyates6753]

What happened to the Rocky Mountain Altitude review?

[@SamsBikes]

It’s coming mate in the next few weeks

[@TamMal1]

Yea where is it? Powerplay is amazing!!!

[@mikebirkett010]

Lovin the vids, love the content, can someone please turn off the power to your arms?

[@SamsBikes]

Hahahaha my dad says the same I’ll try

[@mikebirkett010]

@@SamsBikes Only joshin matey, keep up the great content. You do it because you are passionate about it 👍

[@paulkearsley9509]

Cube 155 is called 155 rear suspension is 150 mm, front suspension 160. Hence (150+160)/2=155

[@SamsBikes]

That’s a new one! Maybe your right

[@criisby]

Please i need the review of the Relay!

[@cheetorb]

Thank you!

[@yofoo138]

I ordered the Fezzari buuuuuuuut what made me cancel it is the magnet in the rear it’s using the old school magnet on the spoke and from past e-bikes that was a huge problem especially if that gets dirty the bike will have a hard time reading the magnet

[@1984k5blazer]

What happens if it doesn't read the magnet?

[@yofoo138]

@@1984k5blazer you get an error code and you have to adjust that little magnet again and again

[@crush1221]

So bummed Focus went to the Specialized shock yoke design. Broken shocks incoming.

[@SamsBikes]

I’m not worried about the suspension design just not sure about the over all look of the new focus e-bikes

[@crush1221]

@@SamsBikes ?! Mate, I know so many people who have broken shocks with the yoke suspension design, the best looking bike in the world looks shit broken on the side of the trail.

[@craigbates7168]

What about the new Crestline

[@nomad-pq4yw8iy7v]

They really revamped the stance for 2023 not quite the same bike. Not on the site in the us just yet. It's not the same frame it a bit like when the Reign was done over WOW! If Giant did what it looks like the caliber of the stance E just went even higher. Oh and don't forget that battery is backwards compatible THANK YOU GIANT. I still have my 2020.

[@rumbleman65]

The battery is backwards compatible really? I got the 2022 model - changed everything on it but I love the colour and it rides so well but going to 800wh would be a great upgrade

[@nomad-pq4yw8iy7v]

@@rumbleman65 yes it is you will either need the cover off your current battery or a spare one if you want to use both batteries if it's a Stance.

[@rumbleman65]

@@nomad-pq4yw8iy7v defo going to look into this thanks dude

[@laurenceelderts2284]

Good

[@SamsBikes]

Thanks mate

[@fitntrainerke2125]

Please do not show any gravel bikes anymore.. Only mtb's 🙄

[@SamsBikes]

Haha ok 👌

[@jroase1658]

Totally agree we come here to talk emtb’s nothing less 😅

[@BramBiesiekierski]

​@@SamsBikes Also. Why you never show any of the Chinese frame / motor options. Some of these are getting fkn killer these days. I love my Dengfu e22 with Bafang ultra. It's a solid reliable frame, coupled with a beefy motor and big battery. Pretty hard to go past a full carbon frame, with an un-restrictcted motor that has twice the power of shitmano, and costs half the price of a base model legacy brand bike. I think the best bit is the look on the face of specialised eMTB riders when you go past them, like they riding a manual MTB. Then telling them how much your setup cost and how much power your motor has at the next trail head.

[@eugenux]

don't put up fences. any bike is a good bike so, stfu with the snobbery.

[@17madracki17]

Check all the prices then look back at the brand new dirtbikes and it's so easy to buy a new Husqvarna 300. Fuck these ebikes are over priced.

[@Mockle07]

Why do people make this comparison? 😂 If you want an EMTB why would you be looking at dirt bike prices? 🤷🏼‍♂️😂 That suggests that you think people only look at MTB/EMTBs because they can’t afford a dirt bike? 🤷🏼‍♂️🥴

[@SamsBikes]

I see your point but I’m with Michael I can ride me ebike out my front door got 3 hours and don’t have to load it in a van and pay to use it on private land! For me it’s totally different you should be comparing to normally Mtb’s which are just as expensive

[@nomad-pq4yw8iy7v]

You do know that Husqvarna makes Ebikes?

[@boulderghost4457]

They won't be overpriced for long. Going into 2023, the global economy has gone from cheap money to tight money. First you see the specs on all these new bikes has suddenly exceeded all expectations with bigger batteries, lighter motors, top spec suspension. Then, if that doesn't move bikes, the industry moves to a strategy of major price discounts and product line consolidation. Don't ask me how I know, but strategy meetings all last year have been roadmapping this and within 18 months ebike prices will be 20-30% off 2022 highs. Its already happening.

[@ryno2347]

A dirtbike comes out with entry level components imagine if u had 1 with what the pros have . U would be looking at 50 thousand + U can buy a mtb with high end parts for cheap really and what a pro rider would use ??

[@mikenimmick3920]

Great content as always. I always like your enthusiasm and the way you refer to us as "riders". Very cool. Overall, an excellent video and explanation of the bikes. But, to be perfectly honest, none of the new bikes really offer anything earth shattering or even that interesting really. New paint, different name...but nothing exciting enough to run out and even look. I mean, who wants a 50 nm motor on an emtb or 120mm of travel?

[@SamsBikes]

Thanks mate... Yep I hear you but all these bikes in 3 months 2023 is going to be crazy

[@NaZ-rs1dd]

those shocks on the giant are junk unless you don't want to go off road or your over 70 years old..

[@Extremegaz25]

Think you said 2003 then lol, seriously bikes for the masses need to be around 5000-6500 € no more.

[@mikegraham8319]

A very respectable 6,000 dollars 😅

[@chrislade5419]

Dude, can you please stop waving your arms around like your doing semaphore, it's distracting away from what your saying.

[@SamsBikes]

Haha my dad says the same I’ll try but it’s just my style

[@GiovanniCorsa]

First comment

[@SamsBikes]

hahaha

[@mikemullen6028]

Ride a real bike

[@SamsBikes]

Oh really Mike thanks for the words of wisdom

[@southpawlibranine3511]

Is fezzari available in Australia?

[@SamsBikes]

I don’t think so yet!

[@southpawlibranine3511]

@@SamsBikes nooooo!!!! I want one so bad. Their regular bikes are nice too

[@SamsBikes]

I’m sure it will happen! Seems like a great company with solid foundations.