Originally Posted by
rumrunn6
yeah, it changes the math. meaning, ok I can go faster & farther, what would I do with those benefits? if I couldn't answer that, I'd hold off.
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I was just referring to little fat tired folders, electric or not
No - regarding e-bikes, i'm a fan -- as i mentioned in my first response, -- i really should have jumped off and taken the plunge on one instead of building up my last MTB. Have an aquaintance with a Yamaha dual suspension bike and he has stated it gives him great performance for $4500
the YT's the OP mentioned are in the $5500 range and Husqvarna has a lineup starting around 5k
Not cheap --- but really not crazy high compared to any higher end conventional bike build nowadays --- Of course the e-bike is going to wear SLX and Deore as opposed to X01 and XTR etc on the conventional build but who cares. ITs not like youre trying to save weight