How Much Suspension Travel Do I Need On a EMTB ? Hardtail Vs Full Suspension Electric Mountain Bike

[@SamsBikes]

Riders how much travel do you need? I think 140-160 is the sweet spot for me!

[@lukasvrana6388]

I went with the Reign E+1 (170/160) and I am happy as a clam :D My analog bike will be replaced for proper DH probably this season :D For me as a newbie (4th season) the suspension is real help to go through rough terrain. My ebike has more travel and bigger size than my enduro and I definitely feel the difference. I underestand that advanced riders can ride whatever they get :)

[@Dano71R]

In my opinion and riding area, if I could find a proper 200mm DH analog bike for max 1500€ , I would probably downgrade to a 160/150.. BUT as for now I'm sticking with 180/180-170 full fat do everything e-bike. But you never know what could pop out of the market to change my mind.

[@phi-nammtb6707]

Depends on if I make it into the landing 😜 Mostly 150-160 is fine for me. But my Strive:On CFR Ltd is coming in 3 days with 170. Looking forward to testing this!

[@theampedlife]

Love your videos mate. I’m an amputee, you inspired me to get back into MTB with EMTB. Having a blast. Awesome content, great enthusiasm 🇿🇦

[@SamsBikes]

Hey mate that makes me so happy your back on the bike! You only have one life kill it bro!

[@jasper_of_puppets]

I got a 2022 Reign E+ and put a longer stroke coil shock to get 166mm rear travel and also put a 180mm fork on it. It's an absolute tank to blast through chunk, but it's soooo heavy at 56.5lbs/25.6kg. After having demoed the Trance X Advanced E+ Elite, I think I'm gonna get it. Not quite the extreme enduro bruiser that the Reign is, but I love the light, nimble, poppy feeling of it. So much more fun to ride when riding trails that aren't bout all-out speed and ultra-gnar. And I can give it the same up-travel treatment and get 147mm travel in the rear and 160mm in the front to get it more into the 'Trailduro' category.

[@FINNdeischgut]

Why would a Trance X E+ be more agile than a Reign? It has a slightly longer wheelbase, a 29-inch rear wheel, 20mm longer chainstays and a slightly longer reach in size L. The only "advantage" is the steeper head angle of 65.8°, although the Reign also has a head angle of 63.7° can increase to 64.5°.

[@tonygee3284]

I have the reign and find it the best all-rounder for me. I like to have that suspension in reserve I trail ride it just as good as my trance

[@chickenclips]

nice video as always mate! I just bought the Unno Mith, sitting built up in the garage next to my Kenevo. I can't wait to do a comparison of the two. I'm waiting on some frame protection for the Mith. Just having sat on the Mith and felt the weight I know it's going to be a playful bike. The Mith and Kenevo are very similar, so it's going to be interesting. I'm supposed to be selling the Kenevo, but something in me just can't let it go.

[@TCK71]

Well I’m loving my first EMTB, a GIANT E+0 with 170/160. 😊

[@SamsBikes]

Yep it’s such a sweet super enduro rig!

[@deanfenner1]

Great work as always Sam , thanks

[@jessdyba]

Upgraded fork to fox38 with 160, love it!

[@SamsBikes]

What on the Trance? Nice

[@jessdyba]

@@SamsBikes Orbea Rise

[@giones08]

nice review of the strive would love a comparison with the torque on

[@SamsBikes]

Thanks mate! Yep I’m working on trying to get Torque:ON

[@beatrizgasco4776]

Great as always!!!!!!!!❤

[@SamsBikes]

Thanks my love

[@Dano71R]

NEVER ENOUGH!!!!😅😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@SamsBikes]

Hahaha 😝

[@a.w.mmathijssen7517]

Great channel sam! what bike would you pick? Giant reign e +0( can get this for 5500€ or new orbea wild or canyon strive on 23. Cheers for your comment

[@SamsBikes]

Thanks mate! Well for 5500 I would go the Reign for the same price you are going to get a very basic Canyon and Orbea!

[@tomquimby8669]

I always supported schwalbe but then I tried a vittoria mezcal, I know you are sponsored by schwalbe but quietly try a vittoria you will be surprised how good they are

[@eprohoda]

bestie- fantastic travel- see ya, 🙃

[@SamsBikes]

Thanks bro I love all my ebbes

[@chivolavale4094]

I had a 130 130 and now a 150 160...defintely much better for me

[@SamsBikes]

Yep that’s just about the sweet spot!

[@porroco]

Waiting for your spanish version channel

[@kevinmortimer1883]

180 i have. want more

[@SamsBikes]

Haha you thrasher love it!