Building A DH eBike - The Best Of Both Worlds?

[@Dannyjones1]

It makes perfect sense. Power to get up the hill quicker and descend more. Plus the extra weight can be both fun and practical too.

[@tim__sadler]

Honestly makes perfect sense - doesn't pretend to be anything else and this is 100% of the riding I see Eebs do in the UK anyway - crank it up hills as quick as possible to get to those DH sections!

[@kochobass]

I thought my kenevo sl in S5 is the longest bike on the world but I see that this one has 2cm longer wheelbase and even more reach. Total eDH monster!

[@markcosens1]

As an owner of a 187/203mm mullet kenevo, i agree the dh ebike is the dream.

[@thealzp]

with 5 speed 10-45 cassette :))

[@mcrider21]

I started riding years ago when dh bikes were 50 lbs or more with monster t s , I feel like it’s going back to the good times plus you can go further with a motor… great bike cheer’s ❤

[@steverichardson4808]

Neil, if you go into the shimano App the bar remote switches can be reassigned so they're the right way up and down

[@mickelson117]

Really cool to see you make the modifications and pull this off. This might be a fun winter project for me. One thing for people to keep in mind is the 20mm axle on a dh fork. They make step down adjusters to 15 so you can use the wheel set it comes with.

[@eatsleeprace]

Great choice! Done nearly the same with my Scott Ransom eride. Öhlins DH 38 fork with 200mm and nearly no change in geometry. Love it.

[@dirtylaps]

currently building a DH torque:on, fox spec 🦊. absolute weapon of a bike! makes so much sense.

[@thim8009]

Super nice! If i had a cow bell, i would ring it.

[@stujm8376]

Absolutely love that bike. It looks amazing. You’re a lucky man Neil, you have the best job in the world

[@dirkmohrmann8960]

I wanted to do this to my Norco Range VLT because that's exactly how I use it - a DH bike that can shuttle itself. One issue I ran into is that the head tube is the new 1.5 to 1.8" taper standard, which so fat that I can't install a dual crown fork, as my steering lock would be like 15 degrees.

[@ChevelleLS1970]

Love this bike! Evolution comes from going against the masses! 💪🏽

[@slawomirgierek]

Fantastic bike ❤ I think Pole SONNI would be interesting competitor. Full 200/200 DH ebike. Such a shame Pole is out of business now 😢

[@patrikr9126]

Love it ❤ I have a similar build with my 2021 Kenevo expert.

[@rolandfor]

I have exact same bike Yours have 27.5 on?

[@patrikr9126]

@@rolandfor Yes. I run DH22.

[@BeauPesic]

Run my kenevo in similar form. Be nice to see 200 front and rear e-bikes. I feel like e-bikes need that amount of travel for rough dh terrain and for the weight of them. Obviously horses for courses its not going to suit all trails but its what id personally spend my dollars on

[@Wheelsanstuff]

Cool build Neil,I believe you can change the control pod button orientation on the shimano app. I ride my torque on cf8 at Oakridge, no shuttle needed. Such a great rig

[@billmcmillan7735]

I bought this bike and I love it. Probably won’t be changing anything as it is much more capable than I am. Disappointed with the rear fender not being available in the US.

[@nigelrandtoul8646]

Also Neil, if you are using the original wheels (I know you weren't) you can't as the twin crown forks use a bigger diameter axle. Great vid and perfect uplift free DH bike 👌

[@dodgymtbknee]

a real downhill weapon you have created Neil! im slowly copying all the components youve added 😁 that is the only problem with the torque:ON, cockpit cables are a nightmare. especially the way they are routed through headset bearings. one thing i have added to mine is the switchgrade adjustable saddle and its amazing, probably my favourite upgrade so far. comes in handy going up and down the wrekin 🤟

[@Grifterbiden]

Makes perfect sense to me, however, I don’t think I could stand the noise of the Shimano motor on that bike clacking away the entire ride. That is why I ride one of the original Full Fat (Full Power) “downhill” type e-bikes, which is the 2020 Kenevo Expert with the factory boxxer triple clamp and 180mm travel Front and Rear. No motor clacking! The Kenevo Expert can easily run as a full 29er, or full 27.5 (factory set up) or mullet set up with minor component swaps no worries. Only a 700 Wh battery on the Kenevo Expert but have ridden over 25 miles and 4000 feet of climbing no problem with two red bars left. Check out Rob Rides videos on his Full Fat 29er Kenevo Expert. Also check out Marshall Mullen with his 200 mm travel Boxxer Kenevo Expert.

[@5DEV]

Such an awesome BUILD!!!

[@ZippidyMTB]

Cane Creek helped solve my crown race dilemma with a DH fork, pretty quick.

[@markcosens1]

You have done battery v no battery at dyfi. How about your dh bike v this beast at dyfi? That would make a great video.

[@Extremegaz25]

Looks and performs great for downhill fun.

[@TonyFernandezjkdjedi]

Kinda want to try this with my Decoy 😊

[@ChrisFaustmann]

the more you look at it the better it looks

[@embn]

Its definitely grown on us a lot! And that paint job is fantastic.

[@alexisbmtb]

As an owner of a full 29et 21 kenevo with 200 mm boxxer. I approve of this message

[@andresamson8859]

I got a Range VLT with 900wh. It’s not a dual crown, but i converted the fork with a coil and it is a pretty burly set up and it serve the same purpose… thats my ki d of riding

[@Zoehalcott]

How did you make it work without the battery because the bash plate needs something to grab onto

[@jordanmackay3568]

How's the balance now you've upped the front travel? My KSL is currently being built with the new 40s at 190mm to keep geo with an over stoked rear DHX2 for 180 rear. Also using a cascade eyelet on the coil and made it a mullet whilst also keeping geo. Can't wait to ride it. Fort bill this weekens 😎

[@troylee43]

Do you know which adaptators for the headset he used ? I want to mount a 1-1/8’’ fork on my Canyon Torque ON

[@goingoutotheparty1]

Proper Yorkshire lad I'm up to £2.5K over three years but old trigger met 15000 miles this week

[@FooBarr68]

I'd sell my sole to Santa for one of those. Thats a true dream bike right there.

[@garydetaeye7081]

Was wondering what bike Ken was on

[@user-ku8ip3yy7q]

12 speed on ebike a real sucker!

[@P3tchy]

Haibike Nduro 8, Just saying.

[@RobertWooten-jr9ly]

Cool bike! But I got to tell ya triple clamps without a number plate looks naked.

[@wojciechranosz3838]

Spoko loko

[@andrewbruenor9998]

Looks like a Tues

[@basstrom88]

Extreme Enduro = Extremo?

[@booksquotes948]

Where to buy ?

[@firehazard1792]

At what point does a mountain bike just become a dirt bike?

[@ChristianPareATLAS]

🫠

[@JinKee]

It ends up functioning like a very nimble SurRon

[@Trikk57]

Can't believe EMBN would endorse altering a head stem, on a DH bike none the less. Bit bodge guys..

[@harrykoebis]

DH eBike???? Who will buy this shit???

[@FooBarr68]

Me. Just ordered one today in the Canyon Sale. Will 100% be doing this to it😅

[@justmeridingmybike]

I got one.. love it. 😊

[@Seriousaspirants1764]

Soo difficult to understand your English accent 🌝🌝🙌🏻

[@MarioXcore1]

@crestlinebikes wya