@Browneye ever looked at The Pros Closet for deals on used eMTB's? Or no interest in used? I kinda figured with all the shops you've visited some must have had demos for sale.
@Browneye ever looked at The Pros Closet for deals on used eMTB's? Or no interest in used? I kinda figured with all the shops you've visited some must have had demos for sale.
I have to say I'm enjoying this thread, it's been enlightening to me as someone who has purchased several eMTBs since 2015 (and selling my old ones - a few of my "buyers" have actually become riding buddies).
And I am yet another Haibike owner who's deeply saddened by their lack dealer and customer support. I'm keeping mine though, because they are very well designed and built, and I can handle 95% of the maintenance and repairs. As far as the motors go, I'll reach out to Performance Line Bearings if and when I need to. Hopefully batteries will be replaceable for another decade or more.
@Browneye, do you by any chance write for a living?
So, I clicked the 'pro closet' link and look what I found... @PDoz - you watching??
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What's the difference between 18 and 19? $3299.
Looks like it needs a new cassette. At least.
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Thanks. I saw 'SX' and thought it was the same as 2019 Trance SX Pro.
I think a new 2020 Trance E+3 is just a couple hundred more than the used Full-E.
It gets confusing after while - seems like they do that on purpose. Lol
I wonder if a carbon frame is so fantastic as to justify the high price. Will the bike become really lightweight when aluminium has been replaced with carbon fibre? I doubt. The shock absorbing properties of carbon fibre are well known; yet the bikes we are talking about are already fully suspended. What I'm afraid about is the known fact carbon fibre frames crack, especially in a crash. Is it just a hype about the carbon frames being so exceptional?
Another attempt at a visual comparison, l to R
2017 norco optic (m)
2018 full e ( m)
2019 scott genius 940(l) - modern longer lower raked out magic...
2004??? giant trance ( m) super old school flickable fun machine that has been handed down through each if my kids....
Ah. That's the reason companies such as Specialized sell replacement carbon fibre frames for hefty money. The lesson learnedThey're lighter and cleaner with no welds. The ones I've looked close at in person are just beautiful.
They make more sense to me for a road bike. [shrug]
YT Decoy carbon fiber. Notice the rear triangle on this one is carbon as well, no welds. Their base models have an alloy rear triangle, and they're very nicely done as well.
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Caught with the Decoy on hook!The more I shop the better the YT Decoy looks.
Caught with the Decoy on hook!![]()
Interesting photo... can you share your thoughts on the pro and con of various wheel sizes: 26", 27.5" and 29" Thanks!