2021 EMTB Shootout - 12 eBikes Tested and Tortured in Greater Zion, Utah.
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- For 2021 we rounded up 12 eMTBs and headed to the desert of Greater Zion Utah to see how much better this growing genre of mountain bikes has gotten. We selected Trail category bikes with 150mm or less, rear wheel travel and Enduro, 155mm and more, rear wheel travel and picked our top 3 from each category.
We had originally planned on having roughly 16 bikes on test, but due to COVID-19 issues from shipping to availability, some of the bikes and brands we really hoped to have, just couldn't attend. So stay tuned for individual reviews on those in the future.
If you are looking for more detailed reviews on each bike, check our website or TH-cam "Reviews" playlist as we broke down each eBike into their own video.
Let us know if you like this format, what info you like about this test and what you'd like to see us add for next year's eMTB Shootout. After all, we're doing these tests to bring you guys the best, most honest and straight-up info we can to help you make your decisions.
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00:00 - 2021 EMTB Shootout Intro
02:14 - Commencal Meta Power TR29
05:17 - Fezzari Wire Peak Pro
08:40 - Marin Alpine Trail E2
11:10 - Niner Rip E9
13:33 - Trek Rail 9.9
16:34 - Yamaha YDX Moro Pro
20:07 - Trail Category // Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing
20:37 - Trail Category // Shredders Pick
20:18 - Trail Category // Best in Class
21:58 - St. George Destination Spotlight
22:50 - Canyon Torque ON-8
26:10 - Haro Shift + I/09
28:46 - Intense Tazer Pro
31:11 - Kona Remote 160 DL
33:38 - Niner WFO E9
36:38 - Santa Cruz Bullit X01 CC
39:17 - Enduro Category // Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing
39:44 - Enduro Category // Shredders Pick
40:54 - Enduro Category // Best in Class
42:21 - Bloopers and Wrap Up
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Thanks guys, this was by far the best overview of the new lineup of e-MTB offerings out there. Really appreciate the comprehensive review of all the bikes. The bike brands that didn't get you review bikes must be kicking themselves.
Haha thank you Paul! We appreciate the kind words. We're still the little guys but hopefully our hard work year after year will get some attention. We're just thankful to have awesome fans like you and brands who are stoked to send us product for review! Keep shredding.
@@TheLoamWolf Now that the new Turbo Levos are out, we need a battle of the bling, head to head with the Bullit
Well done gentlemen, so professional, the informatics spot on and the expert comments so helpful. That said I’m not really a mountain biker but this was so entertaining I may have even learned something.
Hey guys, so much effort put into this video! Great job. More people need to see this! Thanks
Much appreciated! Thanks a lot for the awesome words and support.
Thanks. Bought a Trek yesterday and saw this test today. Thanks for saying that I chosed not totally wrong :)
I really enjoyed this year's shootout; dedicating a whole video for each bike in anticipation of the final video was an awesome idea. I've ridden many of the trails where you tested the bikes, so it was so cool to see you guys shredding those trails, riding those e-bikes hard. Thank you for showcasing how fun e-mountain bikes are and for your valid honest reviews. I've just purchased my first e-mtb (Specialized Turbo Levo Comp) a couple of months ago and I'm loving it!
Great to hear! Thanks so much for the kind words and stoked to hear you got yourself a killer new bike! Enjoy it and we'll see you on the next one.
I am surprised there was not a Specialized Turbo Levo in that group or a Haibike?
I like the way you are supporting upcoming ebike brands and congrats on the great video 👏🏽
I appreciate that!
I'm a marin guy so I love that the e2. It is such a capable bike the geo is radical and looks good. Maybe in a few years I'll pick one up. This is their first entry in to the market after all.
“Modulating terrain” haha awesome description! Rocket scientist type of observations!
Just let me join in the fun next time ! What a dilemma we have here so many great bikes here to chose from . Now production is another story . Happy to already own an ebike .
Thank you so much, this was the shortest 45 min video I watched in a long time.
You're very welcome! What a compliment and stoked to hear it.
I loved last year's shootout and couldn't wait for this year's. You guys didn't let me down. Awesome work, Drew and team -- really appreciate the breakdown of all the bikes, the thorough evaluation and recommendations.
Also, Drew, I heard you say you're all around the same weight, but approximately what height are you all? Any major height differences between you?
Thanks very much Chris. We greatly appreciate it. We're all around 5'10-6'2 and weigh roughly 160-173lbs. Cole has long legs, which you probably heard him brag about a million times. haha. Other than that, we're all pretty average dudes, in every way... haha
Thanks for watching and glad you liked it.
Well, it took me a while and a ton of research but I just pulled the trigger on the Trek Rail 9.7 thanks to you guys for really breaking down all the options. Seems like the Trek will be the best fit for my area, my level and style of riding. Can't wait for it to show up in December. You guys Rock!
Great to hear! Thanks so much and we hope you enjoy it!
So looking forward to this, loved the shootout! Stoked to see the Rail win again this year, didn't expect that
Thanks again! Appreciate you watching.
Great video. Appreciate all of the work to educate us on what is available.
Our pleasure! Thank you for watching.
Excellent review of the eShredders out there. Thanks, I enjoyed that!
Thanks!!
Thank you so much for your effort emphasizing sn ever growing category of eBikes. These video selectiobs are laid out very well and because you guys didnt include some of the nice eMtBs out there the Spec Levo Comp/SL and Kenevo plus Scott Genius and Ransom plus nore eBikea from Orbea, Cube, Giant and Bulls. I think its worrh a Part 2!!!
EMBN is a nice show but mainly focused on Euro circuit. Thank you for devoting some of your focus on eMTBs and HOPE you can bring in more. Thank You.
Thanks so much Hansel. Some of the bikes you mentioned above were supposed to be included but COVID issues delayed shipment or made them unavailable.
We appreciate the input and we'll take note. Have a good day,
Not even in the market for an ebike but just enjoyed the video. Watched this like I would watch an episode of my favorite tv show. Great content!
Haha that’s awesome to hear, thank you!
Great vid - you guys rock.
Honestly this is the best review video ever.
You already use metric (mm) for frame dimensions why not switch weight units (to kilograms) also. Thanks for the video! This riding location is amazing.
It's pretty common to use MM and LBS together in the US, especially when discussing European built products.
We often use both systems in the same sentence for the same dimension or measurement. A lot of it is personal preference. I like metric for the small stuff and imperial for larger measurements. I will often talk about grams and pounds in the same paragraph. With linear, I hate cm, but like using mm. The gap from cm to M is absurd, so feet are more useful. For long distance, mileage and km are both useful.
Awesome work on this one! Tell Santa to drop a Bullit or Rail in my garage too please.
Cool video as always
Great video, been looking forward to this
Glad you enjoyed it!
Amazing job to the whole team who put this all together!
Thanks Matt
I'm glad the Haro got such a good review! It's been on my radar for sure! Still think I'm going with the Marin but that Haro looks like fun! Keep up the good content
Thanks Daniel. Both are very solid options and won for a reason!
Thanks for the video guys...Just a suggestion for key numbers like Reach, state the Reach Range S-XL , not everyone is a Large.
Great shoot out! Killer footage and riding plus the ligit bikes throwing down!
Thanks very much!
GREAT JOB TEAM!!
Look forward to this each year! Will definitely check out the Haro next year, have to cough up for a 2021 levo sl expert this year.
Awesome thanks and that means a lot! We hope next year is even better.
Awsome presentation guys!!! Keep doin` it. I like Santa Cruz too, but I would go for Canyon. But at the moment, my ride is Haibike allmtn 7 2021. Cheers from eMTB Slovenia!!!!
Heck yeah, thank you!
I just got my first Santa Cruz bike (a 5010 CC) about a month ago and have fallen in-love with it, so now I feel even more confident of my choice of a Santa Cruz because of the high praises of the Bullit!
If or when I get some $$$ saved up, my first e-bike will either be the SC Bullit or the Trek Rail 9.9.
Just rode a Levo Carbon expert and SL . Levo Weighed in at 48lbs and SL 41lbs.
36 fork up front for both . Was surprised how Light the big dog was 48lbs is nice 👍
New Levo out tomorrow hope u guys add it in 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👍
Hi great video. I’d love to see you review some of the THOK E bikes. Like the MIG version 2.
Love your channel and reviews, as well your deep support of ebikes!!! I own a 2021 Giant E-Stance. This channel should have a way more subscribers
Thanks very much we appreciate it and stoked to hear you enjoy your eeb! Spread the love to your friends and have 'em subscribe! it's the only way we'll get more! haha .
The almost 12,000 dollar bike rides better than ones half the price. Wow thats so crazy.
Placebo. Bet it actually doesn't.
Except for the fact that multiple bikes we gave awards to are less expensive than some competitors in their respective categories...and we pretty clearly said, the Haro is one of the best riding bikes of the shootout.
@@_VicariousWhen's the last time you rode the exact model of bike in an entry level spec and then the top of the line spec? That's like saying a stock F-150 drives as good as a Raptor off road. haha.
"Best in Class" rankings are nice and very helpful. "Best Value in Class" (most bike for the buck) is also really important- 'value' is what ultimately determines what goes in one's garage (unless you have a black AmEx)
@@TheLoamWolf Just yesterday. What's your point?
Awesome job great review 👏👍
Thank you! 👍
@@TheLoamWolf new levo should be released any moment 😁😁😁😁🙏🙏
Great comparison. Was considering many of these models including the Niner and Trek. After the review I ended up with the Haro. Awesome bike that my buddies love. Now they are all selling their current EMTB’s to upgrade to one these. One fir the Bullit which is sweet but I’m faster on my Haro. Thanks for the channel.
Thanks very much and we appreciate you subscribing and watching. That Haro is a bad ass machine!!
Great video guys! Your group tests are always some of the best on TH-cam, and not only because having four experienced riders with varying backgrounds and riding styles makes for a well balanced and informative review, but also because the format and video editing is easy to digest, clear and concise as well as just plain enjoyable to watch. Now I know that due to Covid there's several brands that were unable to provide a test subject on time and what not, but y'all have ridden the Turbo Kenevo with the revised asymmetrical frame and I was wondering . . . Had Specialized been able to provide y'all with a 2021 Kenevo Expert do you guys reckon it would have taken best in test? I'm looking to buy an ebike and all my favs aren't available here in the States, like the Kellys Thanos F90 and Mustache Samedi Game 10. Therefore the Kenevo is atop my list at the moment and Im curious to hear how you dudes think it would have faired against the other bikes in this grouptest. Cheers! Thanks guys!
Good review! I just wished you included "Commencal Power Meta SX Signature" it's 180/165 travel of Fox 38 /X2 which feels bottomless, great on climb/descent and jumps.
Thanks for sharing!
I was waiting for the meta sx as well
Great job guys, is there chart someplace we can compare all the specs. Hopefully Yamaha takes review and improves bike that's a great start and I think Haro offered frame only do could build up they would sell out instantly. That's niche that really has massive hole in it. Keep shredding guys.
Love it guys!!!!! How about doing something with bike racks to haul your EMTB's around???
Not a bad idea.
@@TheLoamWolf definitely check out Khyber Racks from Whistler.
check out the E-mtb specific Thule T2 Pro XTR 2, I'm very pleased with the features at this price point. I own 4 other bike racks for various bikes and vehicles.
Well done gentleman! Getting my first E bike instead of a new dirt bike and this helped big time. Hmmmmmmm
Great to hear! Thanks for the feedback!
Great e-mtb shootout, again! Makes the decision on what to buy easier and more difficult, for me. Any chance you might be getting a Scott Ransom eRide 920 for a test, soon?
Awesome video! Why no Specialized Turbos though?
Great and thorough test guys. Very nice watching these videos. In curious tho, why would you test the highest price Rail model against the others in the lineup? The 9.7 is quite a capable bike and is significantly cheaper.
Glad to see the Levo and Kenevo won this year's competition once again. Thanks for putting it on!
Our pleasure!
as always, top quality content, I'm intrigued as to what bike brands were unable to get a bike to you for the shootout, I understand you can only judge what you have ridden but it would be interesting to see if your opinions change as and when the missing bikes are tested.
Hey Gavin,
We had high hopes of getting a new Levo and were in regular communication with many brands, but just little delays due to shipping made it impossible to get.
Also, the Orbea Wild, which was a winner last year was high on the list, but had zero inventory as well as a Forestal and a Rocky Mountain.
We also wanted to have a Pivot Shuttle, which we currently have, but they don't participate in group shootout/reviews so we couldn't bring that one along.
We'd also hoped to bring some Norco's along, but you'll have to wait a few months for those.
Hope that helps..
really cool, well done
Thank you! Cheers!
Excellent in depth review.
However just saw your 2022 Levo review.
Not asking you to say what's best, but how would you describe the new Levo,s ride in comparison to the Trek Rail?
Thanks
Incredible amount of work here. Thank you! I wonder if you'd consider putting timestamp/chapter markers in the description. That would make it much easier for subscribers to navigate. Cheers!
We are working on that and were so stressed on getting this dialed, it skipped our mind! stay tuned!
@@TheLoamWolf . B
Sick!
Brutal!!
Great video. I would have loved to see some of the Specialized bikes compared.
We tried and Specialized tried... Sadly shipping delays due to Covid had other plans.
This is a great job guys, best work ever. Congrats. Looked like a lot of fun too :D You mentioned that you did a climb test. Do you have any results of that as well? I think most of us buying new ebikes are very interested in two things: distance [elevation too] covered on specific bike and climbing abilities. Since you first have to go up and then how long you can have fun :D
Thanks very much Bart! What a compliment. By hillclimb challenges we meant that we found short, very steep and or technical climbs and pit the bikes against each other to see who could clean the climbs on which bikes easiest. But you've given us a great idea for another video...
Thanks
Great video !!! Part 2 any time soon ? with the rest of the industry not on your video. 👏great work guys .
That would be great huh! We'll try get get some more bikes to test once availability comes in.
Turned my Trek Rail 7 into an Enduro rig, 230x65 rear Fox Factory DPX2 Shock for 169mm rear travel, 170mm Fox Factory 36 Grip2 up front (will be a 38 when I can find one.) The bike just RIPS!
Nice stoked to hear it.
Killer format, gorgeous scenery, and you guys did your own stunts. EPIC. Can you hook up the trail systems?
Thanks very much appreciate it. Zen Trails and Paradise, and the Gulch trail network were main spots we rode around Santa Clara, UT and St. George.
The Loam Wolf i just realize Polygon has enter the ebike game, normally are the brands contact with testers or are you who ask it? I mean ... TEST IT!!! 😄
With the dvo build on the tazer Mx, having the jade coil with a 600lb spring and maxed out high speed compression at 220ish (probably more) at 6’2” for most big hits I am confident that I will not be bottoming this thing out unless I attempt the jungle drop in Santa Cruz( which I am not, not a chance).
Well done men!
Thank you!
You mentioned the Canyon eating up the battery while testing. Can you recall roughly how much riding you can get out of the 504Wh battery? Do you think a day bike park "self-shuttling" is a realistic expectation out of one battery charge or would a second battery likely be required? Thanks for a great review on all the bikes!
I have never spent 20 minutes watching a review and this 43 minute party review left me wanting more. Awesome, simply an awesome job. I really need to know what motor Bosch or Shimano ?
Wow, thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. They're both solid motors with their own pros and cons... Either way though, the bike is going to be the more important factor in the equation. At least in our opinion.
Bafang
Of course you can't try all the bike, but I would have love to see the Focus Sam2, Scott Randsom E, Commensal Meta Power 29 and the new Norco Range VLT 29er (if they ever release it , dawmit!!), these were MY contender for this year. Also i'm curious if Giant will release their new Reign E 2021?
Hey Andre,
We had plans to get several more bikes however delays in shipping, COVID etc caused some hiccups for us. We tried reaching out to Focus and Scott with no reply however. Perhaps they don't think our viewers aren't interested in their bikes? Definitely some exciting stuff coming down the pipe though.
Thanks guys, great job on the reviews. What would be your best bang for buck pick?
Haro for sure.
Awesome job guys, thanks! How do you think last year’s Orbea Wild FS would hold up among this bunch?
Thank you very much Neil and both our testers and Orbea were bummed to not be able to find a bike in time... We think it's still a very solid bike and still would do well.
Cool just got 2020 trek rail 9.7 ...saved a few bucks........ rolls over and climbs Everything...
Mejor de lo que esperaba
Another follow up video: best emtb below some price ceiling. Best $6500 emtb?
Wow Haro? That's good to know
For 4500 the Yamaha is strong. I love mine. Especially cause I will never do stuff like these guys are.
Great comparisons but can you mention BB hight on all the bikes next time, would be great to know how low a bike is for pedal strikes etc 👍🚴♀️
Noted and thanks very much!
Love to see what they think of the Husqvarna and gasgas EBikes!!!!!
Hopefully we can get one! We've tried reaching out a few times with no luck yet...
Hey, super cool set of reviews! nicely done. Seems like the Marin lost out a little due the shock tune/suspension design? Didn't quite pick up what the issue was? Did you only use the 450lb spring or did play around?
Thanks! The Marin is a super fun bike no doubt. We only had the one 450 coil on hand so could not make any changes. A little firmer out back and I think it would for sure liven up the ride. But for a trail bike its definitely on the upper edge of capable and would be a great one bike fix
Thanks guys I would make love to any of those bikes. I guess my 3 Haibike are shit. I am going YAMAHAHA.
Hate to hear the Tazer review! I have their MX pro version with the ohlins suspension, and it feels amazing! Coil on the rear with the right spring rate is legit! And the dual crown m38 in the front is the best fork I've ever felt!
We're stoked to hear that you love the bike! That's all that matters, and we do think/know from experience that coil shocks do help the inherent characteristics that come with JS/VPP designs. Happy riding.
I just bought two Tazer Experts for our anniversary. Haven’t ridden them yet as my husbands came damaged, then it poured all day. But I live in Hurricane and have lots of trails to ride, eventually.
great work!, I really like these videos and as bike reviewers you do a great job, however, you have to admit it´s pretty funny to see people complaining about 5000+ dollar ebikes, and hey, I get it, it is your job, but when you look past it, most people wouldn´t find those complains an issue hahahahhaa. Have a nice day guys, and keep the videos oming:)
Thanks Daniel! We feel you, it is hard to find faults in allot of bikes these days but being able to ride them back to back defiantly helps distinguish characteristic differences.
Thanks for the great reviews, can you give the spec on the tires you used and also tire pressures
Yes and we're also going to have a standalone review.
Schwalbe Big Betty 2.6 Super Gravity rear
Magic Mary 2.6 Super Trail front.
we experimented with pressures and depending on trails, we typically were 22-26psi.
@@TheLoamWolf awesome, thanks. Look forward to seeing the review.
What trail is that sweet jump line on? 10:00-10:15
So are these bikes going to be available to buy anytime soon ?
Great review job.
Do you guys own e-bike or you ride regular?
Both!
Love the breakdown guys, well done. It just seems like this was setup for Trek and Santa Cruz to win as you tested the top-of-the-line models from the 2 most expensive bikes against the lower models with cheaper forks, shocks, brakes, etc. Doesn't seem like a very fair comparison. To your point at the end, where would the Haro end up given the same components as the Bullit? What about the Commencal with the Trek components?
Thanks Jae,
The Commencal has Factory level suspension, which is hardly entry level stuff and the Intense Tazer also has Fox Factory suspension, which was voted below the Fezz and Marin and Haro. We feel your point on who's being set up to win is totally invalidated by the fact that the Fezzari, Marin and Haro all won awards and don't have top of the line components or suspension! In fact the Haro was one of our absolute favorite bikes in the entire shootout, so we 're not sure how you got to that conclusion, but we appreciate you sharing! It could be that they're just the best bikes in the shootout...
Has anyone noticed that the new EP8 has less power than the 1st gen system? EP8 has more torque but a noticeable less amount of horse power.
Regarding the intense - would swapping out the shock to a tuned FOX X2 factory possibly fix the bad DPX tuned shock you had? Thanks
We do think that could help a bit.
Way to send it on the Grafton gap!
Thank you!
What trails were ya'll riding? Didn't know there was motorized singletrack out there.
Oh youre that guy.
“Some fun jump trails”
Home of Red Bull rampage lol
We've heard of that. It's a bike race right??
@@TheLoamWolf Yeah something like that
Next year you should probably test the Trek Rail 7 instead of the Rail 9.9. The Rail 7 is comparably priced with the other bikes in the trail category.
Maybe the Rail 9.7 at $6500 US.
Been riding the Rail 7 since April 2020, just love this bike! Kills it up and down the front range in CO. Not a trail out here the bike doesn’t perform well on. I’m not near the biker these guys are but been doing what I do out here for 10 years and know my way around the chunky trails we ride here and this bike takes them all and asks for more. The Rail 7 has been nothing short of spectacular for me the last 14 months and I’ve been very pleased with its performance and the joy it brings me in my extended time on the trails (why I got an ebike, more time on the bike!).
Let's see , do i want the ferrari with 85, 90 or 110 NMs . Should i opt for the heated seat or the maxis tires or the magic marry tires . red or red .
seriously , this all splitting hairs with these super bikes . they're all superb so put a blind fold on and grab what's ever in front of you . you WILL have fun.
Do you guys get Cube or Ghost bikes in the US?
So Niner has 2 Heavy E-Bike Models.
Just out of curiosity, how is the performance elite shock on the marin worse than factory? I thought performance elite and factory had the exact same adjustments, just cosmetic differences.
Hey thanks for watching. This shock did not have any adjustments whereas the nicer shocks have compression and rebound adjustments available.
Well, loved to watch this as every year... but: The bike choice might be a bit unfortunate this year. Only one premium brand's bike in each category that's almost double the price of the others... and of course won...
I get the fact, that Trek for example won't send you a Rail 5 as a review sample, but maybe you should split the group test in low budget and open budget then.
Please review some Scott ebikes. Scott ransom eride 910, and scott genius eride 900 tuned
Hey Devin, we'd love to but Scott has not replied to any of our emails... Hopefully everyone who has written the same request sends Scott an email or message that says they want to see us review their bikes! Maybe then we'll be important enough. haha
I’ll own an e bike one day when I figure out which one I want 😂 Would have loved to see a Husqvarna in there just for the sake of it being different
Here's a question. Were there any other bikes from last years test that you liked more?
Its a bit of a shame there wasnt any brose motor or the Rocky Mountain Powerplays on test which is understandable as it must be hard to line all the bikes up at once
Thanks for watching. The Orbea is still an awesome bike and both Orbea and our team were bummed they couldn't find a bike. We think it could certainly still be a top contender! There are certainly some bikes from last year that are still solid machines, sadly it's just a tough time to get bikes.
@@TheLoamWolf Yeh i could imagine.
Still love the videos and it was a great test
No Rocky Mountain...how is the RM Powerplay being left out of all these shootouts? With that out of the way, great video!
Timing and stock availability. There were many bikes we had planned on but due to inventory we could not make it happen :(
@@TheLoamWolf Feel sorry for you guys having to answer the same questions over and over.... surely people realise a review like this is based on what bikes the manufacturers choose to send, which is based on what they have available to send which is also heavily dependant on whether a manufacturer actually wants to have their bikes pitted against the competition.... thanks for the review :)
@@simonshawmusic Yeah, I'm pretty sure we even said that specifically in the video but...this is the world we're in. haha.
A EMTB shootout without a Levo? - did you not get hold of one?
No Levo or Kenevo?