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    Cheaper Suspension Post Recommendation

    Thanks for the feedback. Ive seen the suntour on eBay and aliexpress for a little less than $80 and am considering it. Your comment "they all work to some degree" is curious. The thudbuster for instance, which I've tried and thought was good. What would be the points of regret for something...
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    Cheaper Suspension Post Recommendation

    Hi guys. I just purchased a hardtail emtb and am looking for a suspension seatpost. I'm looking for something cheap enough that I won't be devastated if it gets stolen, so in the $40-$80 range. I move the seatpost up and down too often to get rid of the quick release, and Im on and off my...
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    trump tariffs

    Hopefully a trump deal will be reached in the next 30 days. It would be great to see a bunch more sales as a result. Anyone holding off on a big purchase in expectation of this?
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    Who spent a lot on their E-bike? Was it worth it?

    I think you've narrowed it down too far, to a direct rear ender. What about head on collisions, cars running stop signs, people opening the doors of their parked cars, cars pulling out of driveways. Getting directly rear ended while you're traveling at top speed is going to break out as only...
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    Who spent a lot on their E-bike? Was it worth it?

    Im terrified of all the people texting and talking in their 2000lb SUVs. Being on the road, you're putting your life in each of their hands....every day. I'd prefer road biking, but my wife won't allow it. So I'm limited to a mountain bike, searching out fire roads and back roads.
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    seat post theft??

    Haha...post if the day ?
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    Who spent a lot on their E-bike? Was it worth it?

    Point taken. I was speaking from a purely personal standpoint....it'll be a toy to me. I conpletely understand that some people need one out of necessity. Be it getting to work where there's no parking, rehabilitation from an injury or as their only way to stay active. I realize now that...
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    Who spent a lot on their E-bike? Was it worth it?

    I wish. Just what I read on the interwebs. Real world advice and feedback would be miles better than industry reviews
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    Who spent a lot on their E-bike? Was it worth it?

    Wow, what a great breakdown. Are those researched or 'off the top of the head'? Sure makes it seem like that resellers of chinese bikes musr have a pretty slim margin if they're using decent components.
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    Who spent a lot on their E-bike? Was it worth it?

    Interesting. So you thing to get quality, the floor is about $2,000. Would you assign a ceiling, where at a certain dollar amount, the benefits plateau? Would you call some brands overpriced or think they all provide different value for their higher costs? Thanks!
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    Who spent a lot on their E-bike? Was it worth it?

    Hi Steve. Im not comparing a bicycle to a motorcycle. Just stating that ebikes at that price range are really big boy toys with big price tags. Just trying to get a sense of what people feel is 'worth it' and what's overkill.
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    Who spent a lot on their E-bike? Was it worth it?

    You sound like the copy machine salesman that came to my office last week. Dont think about how much the machine costs, think of how much you'll save per page and how much more productive you'll be. I know about the benefits but am still interested, foe science sake, how much the big...
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    Who spent a lot on their E-bike? Was it worth it?

    Sorry if I offended.....No, Im an ameteur and was hoping for thoughtful answers. May be my fault for possibly an unclear and....offensive sounding OP. Really thought the members here would assume the best of my intentions and answer with some good data
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    Who spent a lot on their E-bike? Was it worth it?

    Let me continue from the mountain bike perspective. The bikes are heavy....50+ lbs. The geometries are weird....doesnt seem like most manufacturers have mastered how the weight should sit. The engines are winy and underpowered (mids at 250W) and the batteries really aren't there as far as...
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    Who spent a lot on their E-bike? Was it worth it?

    Yeah, but i was at least hoping for that honest answer....I like to appear affluent so I like my BMW, even though it will depreciate faster and probably be in the shop more....it gives me more swag. Some honest people are able to say that.
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    Who spent a lot on their E-bike? Was it worth it?

    So many of you people on this thread are a bunch of insecure "how dare you question me" elitists. I asked an honest question that was meant to help me. I like to make smart buying decisions. I really didn't know where to set my budget amount. Typically, the more you spend, the better you...
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    Who spent a lot on their E-bike? Was it worth it?

    Nobody cares about your 500 bucks. Hahahaha ?
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    Who spent a lot on their E-bike? Was it worth it?

    Edited so as not to be offensive: I see ebikes going for well over $7000, sometimes over $12,000, and I occassionally myself, who buys this stuff? That's getting into motorcycle territory or at least electric scooter territory. Who here has spent a lot of bread on their ebike? What was your...
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    First e-mtb. BULLS E-Stream Evo 3 27.5 Plus.

    I purchased the Evo 2 and honestly wasnt pleased. All you people who say it climbs like a goat...i have to wonder if you've ridden other ebikes. I tested a specialized and a haibike. After doing a few prolonged climbs, really felt the bulls was underpowered when trying to accelerate up the...
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    Just ordered an E-Stream Evo 2 27.5 -has OLD brose T motor??

    Not sure about what's online, but two local dealers have told me their shipments of 2019 Bulls are due in mid April, so any day now. Some online vendors have told me that when theb 2019s arrive, their dealer agreement with Bulls will allowbfor deeper discounting on the older 2017 and 2018...
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