E bike review

 Ok, I guess Mick can see this also, I haven't got a clue as I'm a fatty riding fattys, worth knowing and weighing up all options for reliability and durability. I can see this link becoming a good blog about e bikes. Yam motors? What are they on? Are you reading this Mick?

 yeah mate. Giant use the Yamaha motor . I like shimano steps too . From what I’ve read and heard everyone has their fave and all valid . At this stage ( only three weeks) of research im not at that motor vs motor option. I want simple , get on the bike and go . The brose in theory is amazing with mission control app to keep it personal but it’s technolsgy I probably don’t need. Really enjoying the research and learning what good and not so good. Only ever seen 4 on the trails here so it’s new

 @samjam: one thing I’d say also is absolutely buy from a local dealer! Nothing more frustrating if they go wrong! I know loads of owners of different brands, CUBE, Haibike, Trek that have all had issues with Bosch. The PWX has a bit more zip also, my wife’s Bosch needed replacing after 600 miles of dry road use , my yam has been through nothing but abuse for 1200 miles (freeride/dh in all weather) and hadn’t missed a beat

 @sewer-rat: is it a giant you own bro? I’d love to see what your bike looks like. The issue here is I live in a large rural town with four bike shops and only one is good. That’s why we all ride giant . Having faith in my dealer is paramount and I will go say hi to the spesh dealer next week. They used to be the best in town but have slipped off a bit. These bikes ain’t cheap and I want them to be able to fix it should there be a issue. The owner is a lady I’ve knosn for years and I trust her. I don’t know her mechanic at all though so will go say hi . Thanks for the advice bro, really appreciate it

 @samjam: nah it’s a Haibike buddy, pretty similar though!! Can’t recommend using your local dealer enough, I’d go with the Giant if that’s the case

Here’s mine


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 @sewer-rat: no mate I’m looking at something other than giant . I want at least 160mm travel f/r and a great paint job . Giant can’t give me either of those. Times on my side so I could wait . Nice bike mate, how’s it go? They are in Oz now but never seen them

 @samjam: really really good in all honesty, they were the original brand to hit it big and it shows with the recalls on Cube and Specialized etc although I believe Specialized have got better. Check out the new Haibike with FLYON motor , meant to be amazing

 Mate wante to see more and I know nowt about e bikes, so went on a little 10 miler to find out more. Will head to Cardiff as there's various shops that do e bikes also, and see what their views and thoughts are also...will be back with part 2 soon lol.

 That’s exactly what I said mate and the fun factor was on 11. It also means I can get more runs in . Looking forward to owning one

 @samjam: Cool man! That is how I look at fat bikes, maybe not as fast as a regular mtb, but still fast and tons of fun! It is all about having a good time out there. Ride hard bro!

 @zapbranigon: cheers mate. Look there will be banter and haters but everyone laughed when I got a 29er then everyone had them. I ride for me bro and do what is best for me when it comes to riding and think there is a spot for all bikes . Have a great new year champ

 Cheers bro, any of these over there now? Popular? I like the look and theory behind them, but not the cash to splash at the moment....far from it.

 Good Xmas bro? Have a blast for new year also, love and hugs to you and the family .x.

 @SEADEVIL: cheers bro you too!