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As for minimal mode display I think you can get a new inline tiny dongle that’s got a single LED and colour coded to battery level (Think its Shimano but cant remember). Still got all the functionality via the mobile app though. Don’t recall where I see it?
Not too keen on an underslung battery, yeah they have done it to fit a bottle mount I get that but i’d rather protect the battery behind the downtube and lose the bottle cage personally.
sexy looking bike and in my fave colours red and black! Cheers
Great work Rob, i enjoy the video’s and technical reviews….how do you rate this motor it seems very noisy when loading up during climb. It is also noticeable when you cruising on the flat…..When are you going to test the E-zesty? I’m currently riding a Trek Fuel EX 9.7 but planning upgrading or adding a e-bike for the longer rides.
Cheers From Downunder – Brisbane. Regards Bisek
I can see why this would be on anyone’s shortlist, especially at that price, but my concern is around dealer support and after sales care.
Personally, the Merida eOne Sixty is on my shortlist. Any chance of a review?
Looks vary China and priced way to high. Keep looking and testing. Try Frey 2500.00 us and it’s better than that bike.
SELECT 4K for best QUALITY!! What do you think of the Mig? Let me know below, also what other bikes you want me to try and test? Cheers, Rob.
I really like your down to earth reviews, no bias just telling it how you see it. Keep em coming .
I wonder what was going on Rob the quality was poo, then checked and YT stuck me on 480p lol @4k at looked a tad crisper 🙂 .Bike wise nice price for that kit level, my issue would be style I just wouldn’t have what I consider an older style frame where the battery is exposed. I want it streamlined and as sleek as possible. What can I say I’m a bike snob.
NX is sram certified for ebikes, the others arent, even tho theyre still used
Nice for the money
I’ve have 11s NX on my push bike
Work well
I run 27.5×2.8 nobby nic on my ebike and run 17psi on the front 21psi on rear wouldn’t get away with as low as that on ie 2.4
would like to see battery removal. do you need a key etc. but good job Rob, keep it up. Hanging out for the E-zesty review 😉
I think the battery is mounted in the wrong place, like the weather conditons standards in the Uk. 😉
Anyway we’ll done, nice video again;)
Rob, here’s another business opportunity for you: I think it would be cool if the e-bike industry established a standardized test for range! Tire manufacturers do this for tires that are DOT rated in the USA. There’s no reason this couldn’t be done for ebike. This would end all the discussions about whether the comparisons are proper or not. If a test was created that used a machine/method for this purpose consumers could compare the different bike manufacturers systems together. All they would need to do is put them on a dynamometer and get the results. Nice trails.
Great review vid Rob, having ridden that bike a little bit i’d agree with your thoughts on it – still think its great fro the money and with a few tweaks (like the dropper and tyres) could be a fantastic package.
Good review.
Good review. It looked a little sharper through the turns berm to berm. I think their website had a 150 or 160 travel bike as well. Looked the same, maybe just a different shock to give it more travel. I wonder if they setting up any North American distribution?
That big weld at the base of the seat is not on the bike on the website pictures. maybe its been added for extra strength….. i love the look of this bike………
Do you think with the TQ120 ..motor coming out mid year , the leading brands are gonna have to up there performance ..the power difference is huge …
I just purchased the 2018 Haibike 10.0 LT here in the US. Do you have any thoughts on this bike or have you done a test ride?
BTW-So the companies send you the bikes, you then have to box ’em up and return all of them after a full review? Great bike though for the Italian design. Steps E-8000 is really getting popular as stated!
DANG! Now I want that one instead of the LEVO
12.6Ah battery is a bit small these days
..thanks Rob,great review…to be honest,i personally don’t like that battery ,on the under-side of the down tube,probably great in dryer climates,like Italy,but here would be like a Crud-Catcher,which puts me off it a bit..but thats just me,nice bike otherwize..
I agree about the quality of rear mechs these days. I feel like sometimes people need to put ego aside and look at the overall product. The best thing about a drive train is its the most affordable product to upgrade and can do it increments. Get the contact points and suspension dialled and your good to go!
You had fun on this one 🙂 Nice review.