Hey Mate! I can relate to how frustrating the 25k limit on an ebike can be, especially when you need to speed up for a jump. Personally, I am currently using both my ebike and analog bike about 50/50. However, the more I ride my ebike, the more comfortable I get with it. I changed the region on my Marin to US, which allowed me to hit 35km, and it was a significant improvement. Unfortunately, I faced some issues with my Marin, and Bikes online have replaced it with a 2023 version, which I cannot change the region on due to the Shimano motors being too new. Despite this, I still prefer jumping with my analog, but I do find that ebike are more stable on technical terrain maybe due to their weight. No doubt you will quickly get used to it with your downhill riding skills. Last week, I spoke with a rider at DC he was from Bris & he had a black version of your bike with your shop sticker on it, and it looked so sick, maybe I will upgrade my Marin. 😀
Haha, cheers for the watch and lengthy comment. The eBike is definitely more stable through fast chatter... But I still prefer my analogue bike for all types of riding. The eBike is mainly just so I can pump out more laps/km's and get more bike time without the fatigue I suffer no matter what I do. Mondraker's make really good bikes and their ebikes are no joke... Planted, stable, poppy & playful. They've really nailed the way the bike rides. That really sucks about the no bypass for changing region haha.
@@kevinmartin225 Not even as you approach a said age... if you want to have more fun going down a hill and not struggling to go up, an ebike is perfect for you. You can still have a solid workout on one.
Shane is always fun to watch haha. The bike feels really good to ride. I think the display is in a better spot there than where it comes usually (sticking out the front 👀) The 25km/hr limit really does hinder the fun aspect… pushing a motor after really hurts hah
Wow stunning bike . I’m a handle bar rolled too far forward kind of guy too 💪 just feels right . Congrats on getting your new bike…. Slightly jealous here 😃
Cheers Mick! It’s an unbelievable bike… especially being such a long travel but handles real nimble. I rolled them back just a touch as it was a little too far forward 🫣
Hey Mick, I bought a Marin Alpine Trail E2 three months ago, and one of the benefits of having an e-bike is that I can cover three times the distance on a trail compared to riding an analog bike. Currently, I ride both bikes equally, with a 50/50 split. Another benefit I have found is that if I have a big day on the analog bike and my legs are sore the next day, I can simply jump on the e-bike and ride again. Additionally, I am not the fastest climber, so it is good to be able to keep up with my friends some on analog and some e-bikes. However, I do find the analog bike much easier to jump, so if I am heading to a private park that has shuttles, I will definitely ride my analog bike.
@@madaboutmtb.21 yeah mate I really have to get a emtb . Simply can’t afford one right now. The Benefits are just huge. I’ve got mates that I out climb have got e-bikes and now ride with the fast guys up a hill. I’m a huge fan of the alpine trail E but due to what I ride ( nothing nasty) I’m thinking the rift zone E2 …..
Super 👍
Sick looking bit a squish my G… look forward to more epic adventures with ya 🤙
Bloody oath mate! Look forward to our next ride 🤙🏼
Hey Mate! I can relate to how frustrating the 25k limit on an ebike can be, especially when you need to speed up for a jump. Personally, I am currently using both my ebike and analog bike about 50/50. However, the more I ride my ebike, the more comfortable I get with it. I changed the region on my Marin to US, which allowed me to hit 35km, and it was a significant improvement. Unfortunately, I faced some issues with my Marin, and Bikes online have replaced it with a 2023 version, which I cannot change the region on due to the Shimano motors being too new. Despite this, I still prefer jumping with my analog, but I do find that ebike are more stable on technical terrain maybe due to their weight. No doubt you will quickly get used to it with your downhill riding skills. Last week, I spoke with a rider at DC he was from Bris & he had a black version of your bike with your shop sticker on it, and it looked so sick, maybe I will upgrade my Marin. 😀
Haha, cheers for the watch and lengthy comment. The eBike is definitely more stable through fast chatter... But I still prefer my analogue bike for all types of riding. The eBike is mainly just so I can pump out more laps/km's and get more bike time without the fatigue I suffer no matter what I do. Mondraker's make really good bikes and their ebikes are no joke... Planted, stable, poppy & playful. They've really nailed the way the bike rides. That really sucks about the no bypass for changing region haha.
Congrats on the new steed!
Cheers Dan! It’s bloody hella fun haha… and amazing just how much further you can ride.
I still love the acoustic bike tho 👌🏼
I’ve been waiting for your review on an E bike, I do like the colour. Big shanos dismount down the hill was on point too 😂😂😂
Shano fell gracefully
@@JEMTB90 I have a feeling and e-bike is perfect for me as I approach a certain age and well the hills just keeps getting steeper
@@kevinmartin225 Not even as you approach a said age... if you want to have more fun going down a hill and not struggling to go up, an ebike is perfect for you. You can still have a solid workout on one.
Yeah the 25km/h is the biggest issue. The bike looks mint though & Shano crashing with out the bike 😂 .... not sure the display is in a good spot?
Shane is always fun to watch haha.
The bike feels really good to ride.
I think the display is in a better spot there than where it comes usually (sticking out the front 👀)
The 25km/hr limit really does hinder the fun aspect… pushing a motor after really hurts hah
Wow stunning bike . I’m a handle bar rolled too far forward kind of guy too 💪 just feels right . Congrats on getting your new bike…. Slightly jealous here 😃
Cheers Mick! It’s an unbelievable bike… especially being such a long travel but handles real nimble. I rolled them back just a touch as it was a little too far forward 🫣
Hey Mick, I bought a Marin Alpine Trail E2 three months ago, and one of the benefits of having an e-bike is that I can cover three times the distance on a trail compared to riding an analog bike. Currently, I ride both bikes equally, with a 50/50 split. Another benefit I have found is that if I have a big day on the analog bike and my legs are sore the next day, I can simply jump on the e-bike and ride again. Additionally, I am not the fastest climber, so it is good to be able to keep up with my friends some on analog and some e-bikes. However, I do find the analog bike much easier to jump, so if I am heading to a private park that has shuttles, I will definitely ride my analog bike.
@@madaboutmtb.21 yeah mate I really have to get a emtb . Simply can’t afford one right now. The Benefits are just huge. I’ve got mates that I out climb have got e-bikes and now ride with the fast guys up a hill. I’m a huge fan of the alpine trail E but due to what I ride ( nothing nasty) I’m thinking the rift zone E2 …..
how tall are you and what frame size mate?
@@ducinguyen5510 I’m 166cm tall and got a size small. 450 reach is more inline with a medium in other brands
Well well well. Look who comes slithering in after trash talking ebikes for the longest time.
Ahahaha, I never fully trash talked them, only a little bit 😂
I still prefer my analogue for descending, but the ebike is quite fun 🤙🏼
@@JEMTB90 I’ll refresh your memory.