2022 Electric Mountain Bike Awards

Electric Mountain Bikes - the best (and worst!) of 2021, all wrapped up in a single video, featuring some of the best electric mountain bike brands of the year with some amazing bikes.
Featuring emtb bikes from the following
2022 Specialized Levo Gen 3
2022 Trek Rail
Nukeproof Megawatt
Orbea Rise
Focus Jam2
2022 Giant Reign
Yeti 160E
Bosch Smart with 750Wh battery
Haibike AllMtn
And many more!
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:53 - Best eMTB Motor
03:30 - Best Integration
05:35 - Best Handling eMTB
07:35 - Best Handling Notable Mentions
08:00 - Best Value eMTB
09:29 - Best Value Notable Mentions
09:50 - Most Improved eMTB
10:48 - Flat Battery Award
12:29 - Best Super Light eMTB
14:20 - Best Super Light Notable Mention
14:47 - Best Looking eMTB
15:13 - People's Choice eMTB
16:17 - Electric Mountain Bike of the Year
17:58 - Runner up eMTB of the Year
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[@RideBikes_Walkplaces]

You lost me at 5 figures plus. I'm out.

[@earlteigrob9211]

Thank you Rob!!! Great Choices!!! One category that made a huge difference in my choice of a bike was the level of aftermarket support. I bought 4 2020 Specialized e-bikes and the specialized support has been spectacular. With two years of hard riding only one bike had a minor motor glitch and specialized replaced it with no hesitation. They even replaced a shock issue that wasn’t really their fault so I owe them a few bike sales!!!

[@graysquirreltreeservice7299]

They are the best 👌 4 motor, 4 battery replaced awesome company ty #specialized

[@jeanmarc_in_Hudson]

Great content again! Always well documented good delivery, you are the best e-mtb channel bar none. Congratulations and thanks Rob!

[@bluestraycat]

Thoroughly enjoyed your channel this year Rob, I look forward to more in the new year !

[@geofftheriddler]

Great summation. This channel is a key resource for us all that are about to pull the trigger on a decent chunk of money.

[@jesswah82]

Great summary Rob! Thanks for a great year of content!! I'm always very excited to see what you put out. I went with the 2022 Levo Comp Alloy, I'm very happy with the bike, besides not being able to upgrade the tcu to a master mind display.

[@TheSkurf]

You can get the handle bar display attachment, shows all the same metrics as far as I am aware

[@DizzyBone3030]

Just picked up the Trek Rail 7 2022 - has the original toggle system so no issues there and it shreds DH! It feel beyond good riding it, all the confidence in the world on that beast

[@scottamolinari]

Thanks for this. I'm new to the emtb scene and looking at getting a new bike and your reviews and videos are helping tremendously. Keep up the good work!

[@JH-bw7lp]

Thanks Rob. Like the video’s, can’t wait to get the inside of the stuff on the horizon, merry Christmas.

[@ronlind1757]

Rob... absolutely great video. So many good choices here.... Thanks for your efforts putting together these emtb comparisons.

[@superhumanbikes]

Add this to your list of favorite e-bikes! This bike challenges the norm with an insane battery life and sleek design. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGKkg3V6adGkl5o

[@downhillgroovy5859]

That was really enjoyable to watch! We need this EVERY YEAR PLEASE!

[@thanasiskousathanas5413]

Amazing job Rob as always! Keep going!!!

[@MrJustin8912]

Brilliant, great to see the Jam² winning your awards! I bought one in summer after your last video of it, love it! Great video.

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Enjoy!

[@rickbault1221]

Excellent video Rob! We have a Rail 7 and a gen 2 Levo. To put it in motorcycle terms I think the Bosch Gen 4 is like a 500cc dirt bike and the Brose is like a good running 250cc. Both get the job done.

[@kountification]

Thank you very much Rob for this in-depth review!! I put a down on the Orbea Rise H15+upgrades! Should be getting it in April!!! Cheers!

[@easty-stage-4-fighter.]

thats awesome Rob, concise , honest and to the point.

[@jfitz3101]

Great review Rob and I agree 1000%, the super-light genre is going to blow up. I love my levo sl but yeti will push specialized to produce an even better bike quicker. My riding buddy can't wait because he'll get to buy my old SL and jump on the E train!

[@michalmalanowicz7595]

Good choices... I hope to see some more brands in 2022, especially because I ride (and love) Scott Genius, which is a great value bike and a superb allrounder as well. All the best for 2022 for all eBikers!

[@benjamingerold5643]

Cool review! Love the FOCUS Jam² 😍

[@stuartmoseley]

My 71 year old Dad has the Focus Jam, belter of a bike at great value. Been nothing but impressed with it and he’s having a blast on it, Bosch motor is fab!

[@TheMikeDudley]

I'm of an age now when I've no intention of "upgrading" my 2019 Vitus e-Sommet, but I always enjoy watching Rob's reviews just to keep up with what's happening. It was his review of the Vitus that decided my choice and I love riding it. With a spare battery, it gives me an enormous range, still better than any of the other machines currently on offer...

[@rockmount181]

Love my '19 e-sommet, and e-sentier...but I'm sick to death throwing motors at them 🤬

[@wizzyno1566]

@@rockmount181 shimano. Say no more...

[@braziluluwita8268]

Complements of the Season and Merry Christmas brother. Thank you for all your post, be safe.

[@johnf3326]

Enjoyed watching that. Had my Rail 5 625 for a year now and love emtb-ing. I could, but don't want to pay the prices charged for better spec models, though I would love to ride one for a day to see just what 'improvement' feels like, £1000's of £££s 'improvements! I can't imagine any bike could be THAT much better! Having said that I mainly use the Rail 5 on easier trails with some technical steep rocky stuff on the moors that I could never do on my manual bike.(I'm 67) There's always a wishlist of features and improvements: More modes and user adjustable, smoother suspension, built in lights and security, lighter weight, assistance to 20mph, built in gearbox (better weather protection), throttle mode to get up really hard bits where you would experience too many pedal strikes (and to get you back if you had an injury and couldn't pedal). Oh yes and LOWER PRICES! But my emtb is a real joy and gets me further and harder than my manual mtb. A wonderful feeling to be able to get miles from anywhere and know you are not on your own pedaling. That motor helps you out and gets you back however tired you get

[@dougcronkhite2113]

I bought a Rail 7 myself.. Doing a few upgrades to better spec items, but I'm still WAY below the pricing of the top spec but I'm super happy with it..

[@DavidSmith-wy5js]

A good round up of the bikes in 2021, keep them coming.

[@davidep.1583]

great job Rob, I like your format

[@alepsandru25]

Awesome video! Thanks for creating such good content! Can you share the runner-ups in the peoples choice award?

[@nigelrandtoul8646]

Great vid as usual. Agree with pretty much everything. It has helped me reduce my shirt list to 2 bikes, so thanks for that.

[@SubmarinersDive]

I really value your opinion because of all the bikes you've tested. Subjective or not, your picks make sense. I'd like an eMTB that's light like the Orbea, but has full power and maybe drop the battery back down to 500WH. I think more efficient batteries rather than Bigger batteries are the way to go rather than sacrificing power. They next thing I'd like to see is the ability to tune your bike...not just adjust some preconfigured settings, but to actually tune the bike the way you want it, just like you can with Motocross bikes. The limits should be removeable for Emtb's that are in areas that do not have stupid laws, and primarily intended for offroad. Warranties are worthless once you put miles on the bike because of the "wear and tear" clauses. I'd find more value in being able to have full access to the programming. Great Job Rob! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family!

[@tinuzmaasklan]

Rob, your videos keep getting better, superb camera work, excellent unbiased reviews. Keep up the excellent work!

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Thanks Martijn - appreciated 👊

[@billderas3420]

Good job Rob. Cannot fault any of your choices for the Best Of categories.

[@jordanwebber8227]

Thanks for the reviews. I’ve only ridden the Orbrea Rise and Trek Rail, but with what I’ve seen from you and others I’m going to get the Rail. It is a ton of fun and I love the Bosch motor. Plus my LBS sells it.

[@faceinthecrowd5810]

I have a 2021 Levo comp. Love this bike!! I ride mostly single track in the northeast woods, an intermediate recreational rider. My friend has a Bosch on his trek, I rode his bike and thought the motor was noisy and not as intuitive as my specialized. For me it’s specialized all the way.

[@SDmountainbiker]

Another spot on analysis! Wish I was able to sample the wide array of bikes you get to ride. Was torn between the Gen 3 Levo and Yeti-160E to go along with my customized YT Decoy. Based upon your previous videos as well as input from websites that have earned my respect, pulled the trigger on the Yeti and could not be happier! Can't wait to see what the future holds for the emtb market. Happy Trails!

[@dhincks1]

I'm starting with the Luna X2 also known as the dengfu E10 or ELife X. Changing it to a mullet see (ELife X) adding a Rockshock Zeb up front gratefully the rear came as a Coil eventually changing it to a cane creek progressive spring. Unlike the Cheeb I have the bafang M 600. It has a very progressive power delivery very happy with it. Cheers from California

[@folmonty]

Well done Rob - enjoyed it!

[@CarlosAntunesMTB]

Great video mate, I actually agree with most of the awards especially with bikes of the year. Although I'm not a big fan of Specialized design and prices I will have to admit that they somehow push the industry forward with their innovative ideas, still, I think that in 2021 there were not that many evolutive steps like in the past years. I hope 2022 will bring us more enduro directed e-bikes but with improved technology especially in terms of motors and batteries. Cheers to you mate.

[@grantmount]

I think thats whats so good about the levo but , its so versatile with setup. As rob said u can make the bike short and steep and be super fast throught the tree or turn it into a slede with lots of head angle , low chain stay etc etc and go and slay the dh tracks .

[@CarlosAntunesMTB]

@@grantmount I agree although the flipchip is not new, bikes such as trek rail already had this in the past if I'm not mistaken.

[@danthehotman100]

Amazing video thank you so much for such a comprehensive video. Subscribed!

[@trickyrickymtb5622]

Happy to see my 2 bikes represented.. Rise & Jam2. Kinda feels like my choices are validated 😉

[@johnglynn7795]

Rob, I concur as I thought long and hard @ 64 what E Bike to purchase. Specialized Levo Gen 3 was my choice and very happy with my choice. Merry Christmas, Jg

[@micwatson2776]

Another excellent video Rob but please get your hands on a Vitus Esommet , amazing for the price basically the megawatt with a different link system but a lot cheaper , these bikes have been overlooked by everyone on youtube , get up north and take mine out you wont be disapointed

[@matthewlaw8268]

I think you are pretty spot on with your choices although I would have given the best looking e-bike to the Santa Cruz Bullet, the Yeti is beautiful but there is something about the Bullet in that bronze colour. As a Trek Rail rider I would have liked to see it win as I think its just awesome but that would be a bias view. I also noticed there are a lot of e-bikes not mentioned, is this because you haven't ridden them? Would like to see a top 5 so we can see what else you have ridden and not mentioned.

[@ericm8811]

Hey Rob Rides Emtb! I vote for you as best ebike presenter of the year! Happy xmas season to you! Ride ride ride!

[@TAZMON20]

Excellent content and a fair summation of what stood out in 2021, thanks for all your hard work, have a fabulous Christmas and New Year, cheers!

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Thank you kindly! Have a great xmas and NY too! Cheers, Rob

[@graysquirreltreeservice7299]

Awesome review I agree waiting on my Gen 3 for 6 months 😀

[@julienaknine5396]

Hi Rob Great video as always! But what about the new Rocky Mountain Powerplay with the Dyname 4.0 motor? It looks like it checks all the boxes ✔️ intégration is neat like Specialized, motor is the most powerful of all, adjustable geometry and prices starting not that high, what do you think about it? I’m thinking about it, would be great to see you test it so I would have a better opinion. Thx and happy holidays!

[@gordonmitchell4871]

Thanks for the information and sharing.👍

[@georgiaguardian4696]

AMAZING LIST. It includes all major brands and also many boutique brands people like. Very very good list.

[@marcusoutdoors4999]

As a Brose rider, I can only imagine the Bosch must be fantastic if it’s even better. Now Bosch has a 750 watt battery it covers all the bases.

[@struds24]

Great Video Rob. So if you had a choice between the Yeti 160E (best handling and looking bike) or the Gen3 Levo (best integration and overall winner) what would it be?

[@Jcool721]

Thanks Rob! For this year, please test the Maxx Muraxdax e fatty 😲 That would be nice to see.

[@davefellows]

Great summary of what's on the market. Have you had a close look at the Pivot Shuttle XTR V3? That looks like a sick setup. Pricey but I imagine it would be a beast.

[@Brodin87]

Hi and thanks for a good video. I´m a bit surprised that Rocky Mountain Powerplay isn't mentioned in any category here. Riding feel is something totally different from all other brands mentioned. In my opinion the Powerplay have a very natural feel, climbs like a goat and should have been a big contender specially in the "best handling" category. If you haven't tried it you should give it a go, riding feel is amazing and really awards a good active rider and gives you a feel of you being the pilot and not the passenger, cheers.

[@charliexu7504]

good jobs ,happy new year .

[@PhillyWilly1974]

Just put a deposit down on an Orbea Rise M20. Then saw this and thought that was a good decision. Have a turbo Levo at the moment which is a great bike but feel its just too heavy. I’m hoping the Rise is the best blend of MTB feel with EMTB assistance. Battery does seem to leave you wanting on a big day but the range extender should sort that. Happy Boy!! Bought the Levo as a result of watching Rob in 2019, which worked really well, just looking for something different now. Cheers Rob!

[@MichalM2012]

On thre same boat. I tried Focus Jam in Spain. Good bike, but I didn't like handling in general - especially carrying this monster on stairs. So I put a deposit down on Rise M10 Carbon Raw frame :-) Hope I will not wait for that beast till Christmas.

[@chenry4796]

My Bullit doesn't get any love because of the outrageous price, but I couldn't have more fun! I love that we have so many options at this point though!

[@donniedarkomtb7048]

Fantastic Rob, love the videos as always very well put together to give us viewers great knowledge and feedback on brands we haven’t ridden. I’m not surprised Specialized lead this fast paced market, great bikes with their package options + warranty feedback. But it’s great to see Trek, Orbea and Yeti not being behind at all and outshine spesh in some areas. Yeti’s prices on the other hand are a complete joke, sorry but it’s close to the price of a new car! I can’t wait to see their end of year sales on these bikes and how many they have sold.

[@Jon-TED]

Hasn’t Rob just made the S Works turbo lev his bike of the year? That’s £13k or a Yeti and some change.

[@diegomaddalena4158]

Congratulations, excellent video as always. Will you also be able to test some Mondraker 2022 with the new Bosch system?

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Yes, soon

[@diegomaddalena4158]

@@RobRidesEMTB Thank you! I await the test in the meantime I wish you happy holidays and congratulations again.

[@obibrenbenobi]

Would be nice to get an actual value entry level option this year maybe? :) It's lovely to hear about all of these crazy good bikes, but I think in the 2-2.5k range really good beginner stuff is floating around and would be good to have it represented as well, no?

[@mmaaddict78]

Would be tough because at that price range you're looking at value non-e mountain bikes. It's really hard to drop under 5k and find a good electric mountain bike. Price out some of the components alone like forks, brakes and shocks and you'll see that the price climbs quickly. There are some decent hardtail e-mountain bikes, but that's a whole other class and the good ones are more like 3k.

[@mossy.trails5289]

Only watching this now, in May 2022 and some bits of the discussion are already obsolete given the pace of the emtb market, but this was really helpful in my decision making process for a 1st ebike. I've been looking at all bikes available in the UK in the £4.5-£5.5k range and i'm still on the fence about going super-light or full fat. I agree the Rise looks like the only option at the moment especially as it has a bigger battery alloy version now (since this video). My main issue with the Rise is the spec i'd want is bang at the top of my budget at £5.5k. Other, full-fat options may give better value for less money. ....hmm, still need to think on it.

[@jarenci1]

My Giant Trance X e+ should be here next week 🤘 can't wait to ride it

[@ddsgardening7437]

Getting Reign +1 Wednesday 🤗

[@MelissaWilfong]

Very interesting. Love the video. But someone needs to make do a review of this quality and this detail for people who aren’t rich. Maybe some subcategories to best value.

[@sparksfly369]

Rob, I’m hoping you get a chance to test the new Pole Voima when they start shipping. Trying to decide between it and the new Giant Reign for a purchase in 2022. Will be excited for your detailed review of the Reign.

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Yes, looking likely I will be getting the Voima!

[@Vodafone16v]

Ey Rob! Haven't seen you ever talk about the Cannondale eBikes (Habit / Moterra). They are not as forward-innovating, but they are good looking, pack a Bosch, and they are well spec'd, some even with ZEB forks. Would love to hear how they compare to what you have ridden. Cheers!

[@VenoXj1]

I do have the new Bosch Smart System and I can actually agree with you that the remote does slack a little with what you said. There's barely any feedback and I've come across it not switching the mode when I press the button. So yes, I do agree but yet still love it as it just is the full package for me personally.

[@andrewthompson5745]

Despite Rob's misgivings about the Fantic XF1.6 I bought the newer XMF1.6 a few months ago. No actual regrets as I'm 96kg (and 62 years old now!) so need the power and battery size and it came with Lyrik forks but the very latest crop of bikes makes me question my choice, particularly the Orbea Rise Hydro as I find myself riding above the motor speed limit much of the time so I'm just pushing a very heavy (25kg) bike! Keeps me fit I suppose.

[@pags1981]

From a pure performance and engineering perspective Whyte are my favorite. Trek and Focus are also very good.

[@matlockmeat]

Whyte is one of the only brands I can't stand. A few mates have them and I just can't get on with them. They look ugly to. Terrible cable routing.

[@PiazzaWoodWorks]

Have you ridden the reign yet rob? How can you know it’s outcomes when you have been telling every commenter it takes time to test it? Therefore no video on the channel about it? Love your work mate! Best emtb channel on yt

[@lancejarman1]

Yes I was thinking the same but the giant reign is a 2022 bike not 2021 so doesn't really fit the review

[@gerryg1151]

When are you going to try out the Santa Cruz Built? Once dialled, fantastic!

[@perryclarke9981]

Superb content Rob.

[@gingerb36]

My next e-bike made it onto your list 🤙 happy birthday to me

[@herrtuug]

Great video. Totally agree with the flat battery award.

[@freethommy]

Specialized simply has more experience and they have invested well all these years in Switzerland. You can see that in the whole bike. Good summary and selection of criteria.

[@Mel1175]

Hey wow I’d have thought the whyte ebike would have at least had a mention? I nearly bought one but I jus couldn’t jus afford it at the time but yeah thanks for a awesome review of ebike 2021 cheers 🤘🏻

[@visserswp]

Rob great vid 👍🏻 thought I’d give you a heads up; you wrote specialized wrong at the end of the vid where you’re talking about the s-works.

[@RobRidesEMTB]

🤦‍♂️

[@GMANS_BIKES_CARS]

Great video as ever mate, just a real shame you have never test ridden any of the Whyte Bikes which make some of the best handling bikes around today and pound for pound offer great value for money with superb spec which the same prided Levo’s cannot match! Also Whyte being British I thought you would of definitely given them a try! Cheers, Grant

[@RobRidesEMTB]

G-Man, I agree, the Whyte's look great! And I have already spoken with Whyte and its definitely going to happen in 2022! I was gutted I couldn't get anything from them this year, I really missed out on these great bikes! But 2022 should be good with Whyte on the channel!

[@GMANS_BIKES_CARS]

@@RobRidesEMTB that’s great news mate, My 180RS is the best bike I ever ridden and a proper downhill weapon, have a great Xmas and maybe group ride in the Surrey hills is looming (if we don’t go into lockdown) 😬

[@nucleardwarf1218]

Would like to be able to agree with you but seeing as they couldn't be bothered to reply to three emails I sent...............................my purchase went elsewhere.

[@jonnywalker169]

Well done Rob 👏 yes trek rail xt carbon still changed wheels cranks shock also got a rail 👍would consider levo but so many mates have pushed home iv not got day's 2 waste yes service great but it has 2b agre bosch need 2 sort the bar changer 👎keep riding n smiling

[@nitraM321]

what is the weight of those bikes ? (i find them ugly, but that is not important, but they also look very heavy)

[@joesmith71]

I have a 2021 Rail 9 and just ordered a 22 Turbo Levo Alloy Comp. Can't wait to compare and see which one I keep.

[@grundy1973]

Has your levo arrived? I have a rail 9 on order but waiting is making me wonder about a 22 levo. I’m interested to hear your findings

[@joesmith71]

@@grundy1973 yes. Levo arrived and was sold after 100 miles. Rail is just better in every way. It’s truly a great bike. The Levo was smooth and felt more natural perhaps but I will stick with my slightly louder Bosch. Both great, but the Rail won the battle for me. Doesn’t mean I’m right, but it was an easy choice for me.

[@grundy1973]

Thanks mate. I’ll hold on for the Rail👍🏻

[@desrosij]

For best motor system the Rocky mountain is the best, combination of a extremely powerful motor (108NM) and a naturel feeling because of the way the power is delivered. For the rest, the LEVO IS KING

[@jamsxr]

Nope

[@lucafrancescocontardo9927]

Agree with you, really close to buy it, but 25kg is way too heavy!!! I'm going for a kenevo sl

[@desrosij]

@@lucafrancescocontardo9927 With that sort of investment, we must choose wisely, what's the best for us, for me, weight is not an issue, very happy with my Rocky Mountain Instinct :)

[@vitalii1372]

Great video 👍

[@jiripechota7]

Rob, good job ! Fully acceptable decision ! Next time don't miss the Simplon Rapcon bike - is very very good, mean better than TurboLevo, but the industry leader is only the Specialized , agree!

[@emtbtrailrider539]

HOW DID I KNOW U WERE GOING TO CHOOSE BOSCH, great stuff, I definitely want one of them Yetis SIXFINITY

[@RobRidesEMTB]

Bosch is so good on the trails. It balances power and control really well, loads of punch when you need it even at super low cadence.

[@emtbtrailrider539]

@@RobRidesEMTB I know, I think I'm going to add the YETI in my eBike collection hehe, I'm not into a overtechnical bike still luving the SC Bullit XT Air 180 f /170 rear

[@mykigs]

The £12,000 S-Works Turbo Levo (I did not miss the S-Works comment in your audio) wins? I know the Yeti's not far behind, or maybe even in front, on cost, but seriously... that's like comparing all the automotive EV's from mainstream manufacturers with the Rimac Nevera... which happens to retail at €1.3m. Toys, pram, thrown! Great roundup though. And thanks for all the vids throughout 2021.

[@Tony_P]

Hoping you can get your mitts on a Mondraker Crafty for a test soon. Most likely my next bike purchase ..... if I can secure one here in Australia. Cheers !

[@shanefunnell542]

Was great to watch love my cube

[@camwells9726]

Love the look of that megawatt , I ride a mega and don’t have an ebike yet .

[@darkwhorse]

Sad to see no YT. Additionally I think a gold, silver, bronze would be a great format.

[@killick8086]

Great summary video... But the prices of these bikes and current market are simply crazy 😧

[@matthieubrasselet1]

The best is the one I bought 😁 levo sl carbon. Another great vid Rob, beside the fantastic content, and usual approach, I like your tone, your voice path and your very clear English. Look forward seing many vids in 2022!

[@jeffp5418]

I bought a Trek Rail and haven't been disappointed. I wanted to love the EP8 because it opens up so many bike options especially here in the US but I think that thing should be redesigned.

[@codyfournellcsrf5164]

I think I'm going for rocky mountain

[@JeffManaAnytime]

Why redesigned?

[@Celeon999A]

@@JeffManaAnytime The EP8 makes a rattling noise when rolling over obstacles. You can hear the rattling in one of Rob's videos in which he tests different bikes. Ive heard dozens of different accounts of this now. Sadly the frame of your individual bike can even amplify that rattling, depending on wether its carbon or alloy. In some bikes it can get really annoyingly loud, in others it seems to be much less noticable, but the bottom line is that they all do it. Its not a manufacturing fault, according to Shimano the rattling is due to design, but thats of course quite a problem for everyone who hates such noises coming from any of his bike components.

[@jeffp5418]

@@JeffManaAnytime its underpowered, It would be one thing if you got longer battery life because of it but you actually get less, poor design.

[@nicoh3277]

Nice content! For ME the value award goes to....Cube! ;)

[@The-BCC]

Howdy 🤠, Have you had a chance to test ride any of the Fantic E bikes? And if so what were your thoughts and how did they compare to the others?

[@kingerz]

Very interesting based on your experience.

[@stanleyg.4063]

hope there is a E-Mtb Gearbox coming ...smashed 4 deraileurs this season here in norway

[@OSM_Enduro]

One of those bikes "in the pipe line" is probably the Specialized Turbo Kenevo with the looks of the Kenevo SL ;-)

[@mikebravo6636]

Rob Unrelated question but a challenge. If two riders climbed the same hill, one on full power and the 2nd on the lowest setting. Could the first rider get to the top of a hill and charge. Would they be able to get the battery charged up higher than the remaining level on the 2nd bike. Always wonder when doing longer climbs would it be better to go on turbo and then charge at the top of thr hill.

[@pigshed]

Nice ! Subjective or not, can't really argue with any of the reasoning or the conclusions.

[@briankoehn1647]

As a Specialized rider, I've been on one since the late 80's, I wanted a Specialized ebike, I test rode the Turbo Levo in 2018 and fell in love with it. I can throw my leg over any Sepcialized bike and absolutely rip trail. Then the component shortages happened, and their prices went through the roof. It had me looking at other brands and I chose the 2021 Rocky Mountain Altitude in the fall of last year... Their Dyname 3.0 motor with 108 nm of torque is super fun and I can go almost everywhere in ECO which allows me to ride close to 50 miles with 4500 feet of climbing without flattening the battery. I live ant 9800 feet and have taken it up to 13,300 feet in a single ride on a fire road, single track is still mostly illegal here.. I am thinking of buying another one in a few years! Rocky flies under a lot of radars but has a really good Geo!

[@cybereye2]

You haven't mentioned the Whyte 150 rs ebike. Lowest c of g which makes a huge difference

[@siriosstar4789]

I agree with your pick of the best all around motor . i have the older gen 3 which i love . it has a smooth natural feel and distinct assist levels . I also have a nox with the sachs rs motor . This is my favorite motor for hill climbing . it has four assist levels with the eco mode being hardly noticeable . the second assist level is the one i use for about 70% of all riding and the third for steep hills . the forth level is ,well ridiculous . i rarely use it as the third level makes the bosch turbo mode seem like the brakes are on . so for all around do it all , i think the bosch wins easily . For raw power the sachs destroys the bosch .

[@middleagedmtber2164]

You can't beat haibike .If only I could get my hands on one .Wait tell Nov 2022 / 5 grand .They'll all have to drop there prices and up there game to match them.