Can you help me find the best mountain ebike for me ?

[miogi]

Hi there,

First thanks for reading,

Use of the ebike :

95% small commutes ( 10 - 15km ) on road and trails ( 50/50 ) ,
5% Longer trips : 50 - 60 km
Steep climbs where I live

Looking for a practical bike but if it can be really fun that's a plus.
Doing 25km/h and above on steep hills ?
40 km/h on flats with or without pedaling, chainring big enough to go above.. ?
Couple sensor more than cadence sensor
Good suspension
I'm 176cm tall and 74kg
Live in France / Europe
Budget is about 2000 - 3000 euros

Thanks for your inputs !

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Don't buy a mountain e-bike if you mostly want to commute. e-MTBs are slow and are only good climbers.
You won't be able to pedal unassisted 40 km/h on a flat handlebar heavy e-bike.
Your budget is too low for a decent e-bike meeting your criteria in Europe unless you can buy some illegal Chinese imports.

A Specialized Turbo Vado 6.0, which -- technically speaking -- is a 45 km/h moped and requires registration and insurance is EUR5500. Yes, it will climb any hill and is a speed demon, an ultimate commuter e-bike. I own one so I know.

 

[miogi]

Don't buy a mountain e-bike if you mostly want to commute. e-MTBs are slow and are only good climbers.
You won't be able to pedal unassisted 40 km/h on a flat handlebar heavy e-bike.
Your budget is too low for a decent e-bike meeting your criteria in Europe unless you can buy some illegal Chinese imports.

A Specialized Turbo Vado 6.0, which -- technically speaking -- is a 45 km/h moped and requires registration and insurance is EUR5500. Yes, it will climb any hill and is a speed demon, an ultimate commuter e-bike. I own one so I know.

Thanks for your answer, yes I've been looking at Chinese stuff like the LANKELEISI X3000 MAX , but I'm doubtful as to there's no couple sensor

 

[scrambler]

If you will be doing 50% trails, I think it is worth getting a full suspension bike...
But the budget is definitely small for a reputable brand FS ebike, and a hardtail would get you closer to your budget...

Deruiz (europe based but no resellers in France) Is coming up with a well priced Full suspension Step thru

Deruiz Lapis SUV E bike Full Suspension Pedelec

27.5″, 644Wh big battery, smooth mid-drive, and long range. Lapis ebike gives you a young and relaxed look even when you climb a hill.

deruizebike.com

Also check Bulls, although they will usually be around the 5000 level
And specialized like the Tero X also around the 4k mark

Turbo Tero X 4.0

Le Turbo Tero X signifie une chose : vous allez avoir besoin d'une carte plus grande. Avec sa combinaison de polyvalence et d'autonomie, ce vélo électri...

www.specialized.com

If looking towards china, look at Frey, they are the high quality chinese brand

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Regarding the Lankeleisi e-bikes (that are synonymous to "Chinese cr*p"). Are you aware @miogi that there is a fine of EUR30000 in France if you are caught riding an illegal e-bike?

Unfortunately, good legal Euro bikes typically start at EUR3000.

 

[JenniferA]

I ride a Focus (German) e-mtb and it’s been great. I just checked their website (focus-bikes.com) and they have a summer sale going on. Lots of full suspension and hardtail options, a few of which are in you budget. Or, you might want to stretch your budget and get a good deal on your dream bike.

 

[fooferdoggie]

since you have such a limit on the speed you can gear down to climb hills much better.