Amazing vid Sam … I’m in the same position as Mike having trouble deciding on which EMTB to buy, so much to choose from, you have helped me decide what type of rider I am and clarify the choice … thanks Peter
I have just bought a Levo Carbon Base for £5625.00 in the UK, at Leisure Lake's it comes with a 500wh and a 700wh battery. I have upgraded the fork, shock, wheels and brakes XTs of course, so it didn't stay base.... I now have shed full of bits to get rid of, but I think it is good value and not nearly as expensive as your dream build.
Great video Sam, I researched for months and landed on the turbo Levo comp alloy too. No regrets mate, I’ve just turned 50 and this bike suits me perfectly, it’s really helping me regain fitness again. Took your advice and bought a new full face helmet also 👍 (can get a bit loose at O’Halloran Hill bike park) Still running on the stock tyres though, do you recommend I change them?
Hey Sam, I need a hand choossing my first Emtb. I’m riding a muscular Giant Reign 1, a truly beast downhill, but a bit heavy on the way up. I intend to keep it for the bike parks. For the same money, around €4.8k same year 2022, would you go with: 1- Trance x 1 alloy 720wh, 2- trance x2 carb 625wh 3- Turbo levo comp alloy 700wh (but used)? Thank you in advance! 🤙🏻
I have been looking at these exact 3 bikes myself what a coincidence. I’m leaning towards the Levo also, especially with the sale and free battery currently on offer.
Great video Sam, love your content. I wish you were in Sydney and I could spend 45 minutes with you because I’m in the market now for a e-bike and it’s so overwhelming!!😂
Yo Brad thanks for the kind words mate! If your interested I do a private hour consultation to help you pick the right ebike. Let me know if your interested.
@@SamsBikes I’m definitely interested, what is the cost? I’m from the Rocky Mountains in Canada, but live in Sydney and quite an avid rider, however, currently not an e-bike. I’ve really got it narrowed down, (thanks in huge part to your content / site which I have been recommending to everyone I know 😂), but struggling making the final decision.
Haha thanks mate! So it’s 60€ for an hour or so. We talk what’s your experience, who you riding with what your fitness is and clearly what your budget is. Let us know if your interested and we can set it up.
@@SamsBikes definitely interested, I think the timing might be the key as I probably won’t do this for another 4 to 6 months. I have approximately 12,000 saved at this point and was looking at the Scor, but seems too hard to get in Australia. The way this industry changes so quickly, do you think it’s best that I reach out closer to when I’m actually ready to buy?
I have a great shop with great customer service they carry SC Orbea , Kona , Transition as a dedicated person who supports local business those were my choices the New Wild wasn’t out yet as of last fall so ended up with Transition I’m super happy with!
Very good video but it looks like that is a bit expensive for a first bike for most people. I would like to see this video for a little bit more budget-minded consumers.
Sam I live in America and am looking at buying my first Ebike. I am an intermediate-expert level (black diamond favorite) rider who has been riding for 10 years and racing both XC And Enduro for last 4 years. I finally got to try an ebike in the Turbo Kenevo SL and loved the experience. I also coach a youth MTB NICA club for recreational riders and XC racers. I love Enduro tech terrain and drops. I live in the AZ desert. Unfortunately I weigh 286 lbs at 6 feet tall. What bike would you or your viewers recommend?
Amazing that he didn't even test ride one of the bikes before laying down that kind of money. He might have had a different choice after spending a little time on each bike.
This is pretty unrealistic for a " first bike". How about a hard tail? i'm a big advocate of learning on an unforgiving hard tail and then getting a full suspension . If you learn on a hard tail you will remember , in your mind and body what to avoid and developed better handling skills . once you've mastered the hard tail then move up to a full suspension . Plus you will save a lot of money on your "first bike" . it's simply not necessary to spend that much in order to get a good quality bike .
Sorry ,i thought you meant in general and he was chosen to be in the video . if it was for a novice rider , then i'll have to stick with my post . hope you're doing well in sunny australia , cheers
How could you not include Bosch motor. Also no no mention of Brose reliability. Very poor. I am afraid your channel us becoming far too sponsors focused. I am out
I didn’t mention bosch because we weee buying a ebike in the moment, this was what was available and Mike wanted a bike straight away! Anyway I do my best to keep everyone happy if you would rather not watch my channel I’m fine with that!
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Cost, if had the $$$$ Specialised would be it as well !
Hey Sam! Just bought this bike yesterday, with a 25% discount! Sold my trek rail! Looking forward to seeing the next few videos, size, set up, ect!
Congrats mate videos dropping soon
I'm 56yr young , and this is just the video I was looking for , cheers Sam 🍻🍻👌
Thanks Lee enjoy the journey mate!
56 here too , just became a great Grandpa 2 days ago, time for my first EMTB !.
Amazing vid Sam … I’m in the same position as Mike having trouble deciding on which EMTB to buy, so much to choose from, you have helped me decide what type of rider I am and clarify the choice … thanks Peter
Thanks Peter if you have any questions just ask.
I have just bought a Levo Carbon Base for £5625.00 in the UK, at Leisure Lake's it comes with a 500wh and a 700wh battery. I have upgraded the fork, shock, wheels and brakes XTs of course, so it didn't stay base.... I now have shed full of bits to get rid of, but I think it is good value and not nearly as expensive as your dream build.
Very nice mate that does sound like great value
Just bought a haibike allmtn 7 2023 for £4.5k in the uk. Can’t wait!
Great video Sam, I researched for months and landed on the turbo Levo comp alloy too. No regrets mate, I’ve just turned 50 and this bike suits me perfectly, it’s really helping me regain fitness again. Took your advice and bought a new full face helmet also 👍 (can get a bit loose at O’Halloran Hill bike park) Still running on the stock tyres though, do you recommend I change them?
I myself just bought a full face helmet. I just turned 54 and my wife says it’s best if you crash not to destroy your face. Lol.
I also just bought a 2022 turbo levo comp carbon. I just love it.😊
From what I've read the motor would influence a lot. Any bike with the EP8 puts me off. Not ridden an emtb yet
I recently went through this dilemma and settled on the Giant Trance X Advanced E+1 and absolutely loving it
Hey Sam, I need a hand choossing my first Emtb. I’m riding a muscular Giant Reign 1, a truly beast downhill, but a bit heavy on the way up. I intend to keep it for the bike parks. For the same money, around €4.8k same year 2022, would you go with: 1- Trance x 1 alloy 720wh, 2- trance x2 carb 625wh 3- Turbo levo comp alloy 700wh (but used)?
Thank you in advance! 🤙🏻
Hey mate that’s a bloody hard call many things to talk about send me a dm in my Instagram and we can talk
I have been looking at these exact 3 bikes myself what a coincidence. I’m leaning towards the Levo also, especially with the sale and free battery currently on offer.
Yep all fantastic bikes! The Levo is a killer deal right now!
Good on ya Mike!! Will have to get back down there soon and go for a ride.
Great video Sam, love your content. I wish you were in Sydney and I could spend 45 minutes with you because I’m in the market now for a e-bike and it’s so overwhelming!!😂
Yo Brad thanks for the kind words mate! If your interested I do a private hour consultation to help you pick the right ebike. Let me know if your interested.
@@SamsBikes I’m definitely interested, what is the cost?
I’m from the Rocky Mountains in Canada, but live in Sydney and quite an avid rider, however, currently not an e-bike. I’ve really got it narrowed down, (thanks in huge part to your content / site which I have been recommending to everyone I know 😂), but struggling making the final decision.
Haha thanks mate! So it’s 60€ for an hour or so. We talk what’s your experience, who you riding with what your fitness is and clearly what your budget is. Let us know if your interested and we can set it up.
@@SamsBikes definitely interested, I think the timing might be the key as I probably won’t do this for another 4 to 6 months. I have approximately 12,000 saved at this point and was looking at the Scor, but seems too hard to get in Australia. The way this industry changes so quickly, do you think it’s best that I reach out closer to when I’m actually ready to buy?
I have a great shop with great customer service they carry SC Orbea , Kona , Transition as a dedicated person who supports local business those were my choices the New Wild wasn’t out yet as of last fall so ended up with Transition I’m super happy with!
Where’s your shop? Looking for a transition
What a cool video! Id take two hours just to decide, what a task!
Thanks mate! It’s was a very long day that we condensed into 25 minutes Mike did have a pretty hard time deciding
Great vid Sam!!! Super interesting 👏👏
Thanks 🙏 mate let’s ride soon
Very good video but it looks like that is a bit expensive for a first bike for most people.
I would like to see this video for a little bit more budget-minded consumers.
That levo comp alloy for 11900aud is 10925cad that's a crazy mark up
I just got the comp alloy for 7920cad before tax 8315cad after tax.
Sam I live in America and am looking at buying my first Ebike. I am an intermediate-expert level (black diamond favorite) rider who has been riding for 10 years and racing both XC And Enduro for last 4 years. I finally got to try an ebike in the Turbo Kenevo SL and loved the experience. I also coach a youth MTB NICA club for recreational riders and XC racers. I love Enduro tech terrain and drops. I live in the AZ desert. Unfortunately I weigh 286 lbs at 6 feet tall. What bike would you or your viewers recommend?
Looking at Giant Reign by the way.
That’s the exact bike I’m thinking of buying. And I’ll be going to willride too!
Nice one bro 😎 go see Matt he’s a legend!
Nice choice. I love my specialized kenevo. It’s a beast
Yep 👍 I know Mike is loving it!
Great vid Sam!
Thanks mate!
Amazing that he didn't even test ride one of the bikes before laying down that kind of money. He might have had a different choice after spending a little time on each bike.
Good point but it’s actually hard to go and really test all 3, they only had a demo Levo.
@@SamsBikestrue but even a car park ride can help with feel
I think they said he rode a Levo previously, the rest of this might have just been for the content...
Quality content thanks so much 🎉
Your very welcome rider
I think the 2023 giant reign is more what he was after....
Alloy frame, 800w battery, MX wheels and cheaper
A shimano parts. I’m very tempted
All these bikes are so over priced. All bikes for that matter.
People stop buying them. Let the manufacturers come back to reality.
This is pretty unrealistic for a " first bike".
How about a hard tail?
i'm a big advocate of learning on an unforgiving hard tail and then getting a full suspension . If you learn on a hard tail you will remember , in your mind and body what to avoid and developed better handling skills . once you've mastered the hard tail then move up to a full suspension . Plus you will save a lot of money on your "first bike" . it's simply not necessary to spend that much in order to get a good quality bike .
My Star I would have to disagree sorry! Mike is a ex moto kid and wanted an enduro ebike to ride with his mates so it’s the perfect bike for him.
Sorry ,i thought you meant in general and he was chosen to be in the video . if it was for a novice rider , then i'll have to stick with my post .
hope you're doing well in sunny australia , cheers
How could you not include Bosch motor. Also no no mention of Brose reliability. Very poor. I am afraid your channel us becoming far too sponsors focused. I am out
I didn’t mention bosch because we weee buying a ebike in the moment, this was what was available and Mike wanted a bike straight away! Anyway I do my best to keep everyone happy if you would rather not watch my channel I’m fine with that!
Brose 700Nm power?!?!😂😂😂
Haha I know it’s very hard to get it all right all the time
Trek rail...boshe enough said..
interesting vid. a shame no bosch motor bikes tho
Yep that’s all the bike shop had! One thing I didn’t mention was we were buying what was in stock at the time we made the video