Can Long Travel eMTBs Really Climb? | An Extreme DH E-Bike Mountain Climb Challenge

[@artysa.blackwood4261]

There is no such thing as too much travel, anyone who tell you otherwise is a flatlander peasant. This is the way to go, we need more DH ebikes.

[@chargeriderepeat7024]

Simply superb Steve..a man of your age, showing all those years of experience in keeping momentum, picking lines and knowing exactly how to keep traction. Pure ballet.

[@somanysevens]

Enduro ebike with fox 40’s, I feel this might be common place in the near future.

[@CurvedSlightly]

Channel sponsors bike is amazing, who knew!

[@charliewilson3528]

That husky and Steve are a beast! Good ride ol man.

[@petersauer94]

Steve Jones you are brilliant, former downhiller your all about climbing these days on Ebikes which still most times is hard work 👍

[@deeplato5647]

Very Keen... the best we've *Seen* on *EMBN* Good on ya for a significant production. Really encouraging that a DH style EMTB can server a technical climb. thanks and kudos1

[@tonyk0756]

2017 got a Specalized Levo, 2018 got a Kenevo as a second bike. Found I went on the Kenevo more as its as comfortable going up as it is down with the suspension set right. Now a month ago the Levo got traded for a carbon Levo SL, thats another story but its a fun trail bike and it works out with the battery, but the Kenevo is the bike for the mountains.

[@HeathenRides]

I ordered a kenevo or thought I did when pointing at it on the store's owner when he opened specialized website on he's phone,,it was the cheapest 2019mod it was 48000nok (Norwegian crown's) but when it arrived he had mixed them up somehow and it was ugly green/yellow neon color he knew i wouldnt be happy and told me to not be excited ,,i was shocked so he took six thousand of the price i was expecting and I got the levo for 42000 which is like 3700 English pounds or 4000 euro approximately .. it's really good at climbing specially after I added a dropper post,, i can't believe they sold these bike's without..

[@joelballard4955]

I love the Husqvarna EMTBs. I have the mountain cross with some upgrades and it is absolutely fantastic.

[@chillout1109]

2:25 , 3:33 , 5:36 , 8:29 Steve Jones, the Master of Power Turns 👌🏻

[@kevinjager8007]

It would be great to see a separate tutorial video on how to do these. I've tried lifting the front end on my levo HT and it just feels too heavy.

[@kevinjager8007]

Bliddy awesome effort old chap. Beautifully shot in that awesome Gondor scenery! Living this challenge in my mind!

[@Coolcmsc]

Cracking vid. Full of information, challenging our (my) beliefs and superb athleticism - those wheely turns! Would love to see a mash-up of the POV back down too‼️👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@ericb.4358]

Great videography. Thanks. My E-Cells Super Monarch Crown is a "cargo" e-mtb, meant to haul up to 400 pounds rider weight plus cargo but not the bike weight) with its two wheel drive, 2 batteries, dual suspension and very good level of quality in its components. I got it mainly for hunting here in Nevada. Nimble it ain't at 95 pounds!

[@davidking3699]

Two machines go to the top of the mountain... one riding the other... love to see the ride / Strava data...

[@romeocollado6133]

awesome vid. I love Steve's narration and abilities. Fun and informative to watch.

[@powertapping]

Steve your narration was compelling and the videography was spectacular. How much battery did you use and what tire pressure did you use?

[@chrismharthart]

Can that bike do almost everything? You made the mountain look pretty easy for the challenging terrain. Great job. You have my eye brows up for maybe getting this bike.

[@growlith6969]

Watch the Rob Rides video where he reviews the Kenevo. His opinion is yes, he would use it for absolutely every type of riding every time.

[@stujm8376]

You guys just make me want to buy an ebike and never stop riding

[@oldmanmtb1443]

I just bought a E-enduro and don't regret it one bit. Best decision ever.

[@jeremybub]

Steve, you get a SUPER NICE @ 9:15!

[@Scottishebikeadventures]

I've had my Levo up a few Scottish Munros and I get as much of a kick out of going up as going down lol Well done Steve 🤙

[@skaterhk213]

That husqvarna bike looks as sick as their dirt bikes

[@EnriqueHernandez-yv7oq]

Carapaz won the Gold in TokYo.. love for biking.

[@billybigdinners]

Awesome video! I was wondering though, how much battery did you have left once you'd got to the top? Had you run flat by the time you got back down again? I've got my first eMTB on order and worry that I'll need a 2nd battery if I want to be doing any serious all day rides.

[@Pienimusta]

Seems quite ideal combination for an e-bike. Price isn't that shocking either, though still high.

[@Tefloncoated]

I think if you in need of a long travel bike then the climbing has to be secondary but surely? I would expect a decent level of ability for an ebike regardless but who would buy this bike then try that? At least we know what to expect now anyway. Oh and well done Steve. This is why i subscribed.

[@wavestherules558]

The thing about long travel forks is that the front end is really really hard to keep down when it gets to a 45 degree angle.

[@growlith6969]

True, but as slack as the downhill bikes are.....

[@timfagan816]

In New zeland. This bike cost more to buy, than a new 2022, Husqvarna 250cc motocross bike it's fucking insane! 🤯🤯

[@growlith6969]

It's like 7k US, that's $500 less than a Levo Comp Alloy. I love my moto bikes but so few places to ride. An e-bike however is your all access pass to literally everywhere. Totally worth the price to be able to explore so much of the world.

[@gianpaoloconcina2668]

Fort William ben Nevis SSDT che posti meravigliosi bellissimo video e Grande e-bike 💪💪💪💪💪💪

[@matthewdefer8215]

I want one of those so bad!!

[@samgendler]

would sure like to know what the battery meter showed at the top.

[@filomeno853]

! Vraiment très satisfait

[@dasanoneia4730]

good job

[@bubbalover71]

I can never spot where you guys sneak in your promotions!

[@magicman9486]

I got tired just watching you.🤣🤣🤣😂

[@rtate5098]

STEEEEEEVE!🔨⬇💪

[@Chops00]

Nice Moto

[@porroco]

Just add a 29” on the front to that bike

[@skaterhk213]

And on a side note getting up this on a husqvarna 2 stroke woulda been way easier and more fun thought less fulfilling I suppose but I’m more like a push up ride down type a guy lol

[@Yoda-em5mt]

I was execited at the start thought you were gunna ride up forte william dam. The gearing sounds a bit high in the future 200mm e bikes with long wbase a steep sa like 78° will be normal you looked a bit like graham jarvis on those hair pins steve good to see you like riding up tech should be more of it pedalling up fire roads is just shit on any bike much rather tech steep can only just ride it stuff 😊😊😊

[@konradm5873]

I've got this bike but in Enduro option and it's great but I am now feeling like the bike is too good for me after what this guy did

[@konradm5873]

@@zed5129 thanks

[@bmartinot]

So an electric motor will help you go uphill. Glad that's been cleared up.

[@Yoda-em5mt]

Anyone who says long travel hinders climbing need to check out moto trials like toni bou and extreme enduro guys like billy bolt and graham jarvis see how they feel if there bike would climb better with less suspension travel this is insaine the bicycle industry really needs to learn how to ride there still living in the dark ages

[@dimsy35]

Driving santa cruz driver 8 self build 760w motor whit lift mtb kit . From france, super combo not to mucht wheight 21 kg batterie in backpack

[@Chops00]

Getting pretty close to being a really bad dirt bike

[@Charlie-gx9lm]

Yet some people still act like they could do this on a normal bike and E-bikes are cheating 😂

[@Eric_Tennant]

ok

[@kareemvitar6645]

Why do i find ebike videos are british?!

[@krisb5952]

You've really ruined your channel with this paid crap

[@growlith6969]

It ain't a charity bud......

[@magicmacify]

I think this bike is unnecessary. A Freerider with a Fox 38 or ZEB and short rear is just perfect for up and downhill. Putting a motor into a DH bike is a waste.

[@growlith6969]

Yeah, maybe try one. I thought guacamole was made from like peas or something and was likely to taste disgusting. Who knew? People who tried it knew.

[@magicmacify]

@@growlith6969 i am perfectly fine with my 170mm travel E-Bike. If i want to ride a DH I am in a Park with lift anyway

[@MadMax23]

FANTASTIC Bike but stilk shocking you could buy a Yaris for the same price.... Is ridiculous the price We shall pay for Emtb.... So I still use my muscles!!!