Pulling the trigger...

[VirgilCaine]

After lurking around on endless-sphere and waiting on the technology for several years,my knees tell me that it is time to make a move for an ebike.
Looking for a fs MTB 29 or 27.5 as an all purpose ride in mountainous terrain. I would like to stay under 3k,unless there is a compelling reason to splurge.
Considerations are reliability, off-road performance,range,noise.Leaning toward haibike,but sifting thru the different trim levels is clouding the decision.
HELP !

 

[Kurt in CT]

Virgil (is that your real name?? Great song though!). You might want to check out my post " Best mountain bikes under $2500", in the new bike section. Pretty good content there.

 

[surfstar]

Haibike Hard or Full -Nine, on 2017 clearance. Great deals to be had online.

 

[VirgilCaine]

Yep,I've read just about everything pertaining to Haibikes here, as well as scouring the leftover 2017 spec sheets.
I have a two 29ers, a Turner Sultan FS and an inexpensive Motebecane hardtail. There is a night and day difference between ride quality, so I'm trying to pay attention to the specs, but still don't know the difference between Xduro and Sduro frames.