Hardtail E-MTB Roundup. Which one is the best?

Looking for an electric bike to begin your mountain biking journey? Perhaps you're looking for an electric mountain bike to extend your rides? Well, we brought four of 2024's newest hardtail eMTBs on test to find out how they perform around town and on the trails.
If you're looking for a more comprehensive overview of any particular bike use the links below to learn more:
Aventon Ramblas Review - • Aventon did what?? Ave...
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Specialized Turbo Tero 3.0 Review - • One bike to do it all ...
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Trek Marlin+ 8 Review - • Trek Marlin+ 8 Review ...
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Velotric Summit 1 Review - • $1799 Hardtail eMTB | ...
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00:00 - Intro
00:10 - Guidelines
01:55 - Aventon Ramblas Specs
02:42 - Specialized Turbo Tero 3.0 Specs
03:27 - Trek Marlin+ 8 Specs
04:16 - Velotric Summit 1 Specs
05:01 - Our View on the Bikes
05:13 - Thoughts on Aventon Ramblas
09:16 - Thoughts on Specialized Turbo Tero 3.0
13:24 - Thoughts on Trek Marlin+ 8
16:41 - Thoughts on Velotric Summit 1
20:01 - Best Beginner eMTB
21:57 - Editor's Pick
24:10 - Final Word

[@RobBigs-lu8bq]

The velotric is the perfect off road bike, not to bomb around like a regular mountain bike, but just camping and out in the woods, transitioning from road to rough off road. Ramblas is by far my favorite.

[@gravityryder8437]

Thanks guys. Great reviews! I went with the Ramblas. Way too much bang for the buck to pass up

[@ElectricBikeJournal]

Awesome. Have fun riding it!

[@rheabyrd5544]

Great video of an often overlooked segment of eMTBs.

[@ElectricBikeJournal]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. And yes, definitely an overlooked segment.

[@sd5458]

I bought the Ramblas about 4 months ago and I have been having a blast with it! For me, the Ramblas had the best subset of base features, with lots of room for upgrades. I've ridden hard tails my whole life, and I eat up blue trails on this thing, and even leave my buddy on a full suspension Santa Cruz in the dust frequently. It's about the rider after all! The Ramblas also looks the best with it's hand painted colorways, and weld lines? What weld lines? The other brands gave zero F's about fit and finish, and it shows!

[@richarde1355]

You bought it at the right time! The price is much higher now! Did you buy it mail order or from a dealer? If a dealer, were you charged a fee for assembly? Thanks!

[@avidpsychlist8129]

Good video! I'm getting into more mellow trails and gravel bike paths now. Less technical blue as well as green trails are mostly what I will be riding now. I'm getting older and actually need the assistance on climbs to help keep the heart rate under control. I just bought the Marlin+ 8 in purple and will be picking it up Saturday. For me the Trek is a no compromise bike out of the gate. Nothing "needs" upgrading, but if or when I want to upgrade I can get high end components easily for this bike. 29 x 2.6" set up tubeless should make a super comfortable ride for a hard tail. So yeah, eMTB hardtails are not just for people getting into the sport and can't afford a full suspension bike yet. It's also for people like myself who are winding down from the technical stuff and gradually moving to single track and gravel bike paths, where a full suspension is overkill really. I'm not getting rid of my Fuel EX just yet though. lol

[@ElectricBikeJournal]

Thanks! Yes those are good use cases for a hardtail E-MTB for sure!

[@kellyzollo]

Been debating between the Aventon or the Trek Marlin or Powerfly. I really like the idea of the Aventon but the fork set up is what is holding me back I feel st that price point they really need a lock out fork.

[@richarde1355]

A dealer near me has a new old stock Turbo Tero 3.0 for $1799! Seems like a crazy good deal to pass up, if a rider is looking for that 70/30 bike (like you mentioned in the video). I really like the lighter weight and streamlined look of that Marlin, though. Price aside, for a 70/30 rider, which would you pick for this person? Great video and perspectives! Thank you!

[@ElectricBikeJournal]

That is a good deal for the Turbo Tero 3.0. If you are feeling you’ll be doing 70/30, then the Turbo Tero will be a solid choice for you.

[@Bobhurley-cf5xd]

Velotric is a nightmare. Their customer support after the sale is horrible.

[@johnspooner4128]

Nice comparison, I've learned alot from your vieos. I like my ramblas but I would like to remove that whole pop up seat mechanism and put in a suspension seat post, do you know how hard that would be or if even possible?

[@ElectricBikeJournal]

Thank you very much. Not to dissuade you, but if you hang tight we have a video coming out about upgrading the Ramblas. Without giving too much away, one of those components will be changing the dropper post for the PNW Components Coast dropper which is both a dropper post and a suspension seatpost in one. Best of both world in our mind.