Its a fair comment, hardtails are capable, but the Canyon is designed more traditionally its geometry than other more hardtail examples. It will handle blues and reds under most riders (we have an upcoming video where we take it on a red downhill trail), but you'd have to be pretty confident to ride it down a black downhill trail at speed. Will it make it down it slowly? Sure, but it won't be the fastest or most confidence inspiring
You have to pedal all eMTBs, otherwise then they are technically not "push" bikes and the lines start to blur with mopeds and motor bikes. Part of the appeal is you still have to pedal, but they make climbs easier and/or you can ride further
They sit between enduro and DH bikes. They will have long travel suspension and can use either single or dual crown forks. A slightly more versatile and less race focussed DH bike almost.
no thanks. Part of the experience is getting your heart rate up and the satisfaction feeling really well after a good hard ride without any assistance.
The most import thing to factor in is that an EMTB will cost you about 30-50% more in maintenance than a regular bike. Although both EMTB and MTB both go wrong, it is often more expensive and time consuming when EMTB's go wrong. This is because of the added complexity, weight and power of an EMTB.
@@hein_mcleod Not at all. Suggest you search for guardian bosch motors for a news story which details significant issues: "Some mountain bike owners with fourth-generation Bosch electric motors describe how they had four or five - yes five - replacement motors fitted during the two-year warranty period. Owners of other brands say theirs have only lasted 800 to 1,000 miles." and "Some owners say they’ve been told by Bosch not to ride them in wet conditions, which is clearly absurd."
@@hein_mcleod Not at all. Not sure why my references keep getting deleted. But there have been media articles about frequent failures with 4 generation Bosch motors, and also that Bosch has told customers to not get them wet.
We'd be interested to see percentage failure rates of each of the major players, that will be a fairer account of what is "notorious" as such. Bosch motors are by far the most common, so if they sell a million units and 1% fails, thats 10,000 reported failures, which is a big number, but a tiny overall percentage
@@nickwaplesI don't know how old you are but I started needing a day or 2 for recovery in between rides. I can't ride everyday my regular mtb like I used to. But with emtb, I can ride everyday without a recovery day.
Bikeradar: "Watch This Before You Buy An Electric Mountain Bike"
Me: "I'm 'shocked' to hear THAT."
I feel you've undersold the hardtail a bundle.
Its a fair comment, hardtails are capable, but the Canyon is designed more traditionally its geometry than other more hardtail examples. It will handle blues and reds under most riders (we have an upcoming video where we take it on a red downhill trail), but you'd have to be pretty confident to ride it down a black downhill trail at speed.
Will it make it down it slowly? Sure, but it won't be the fastest or most confidence inspiring
Forget the "paid promotion" nonsense, this is an 11 minute ad. for Canyon. Period.
I only buy ebikes with Bosch motors, that's the only thing that matters to me, once it's got a Bosch, then I start looking & the specs 😀
Not a bad tactic, they are good motors!
Can you unlock the engine to go faster and use more watts?
Why want an e-MTB? For commute i can understand. Is there an eMTB that i don't have to paddle at all?
You have to pedal all eMTBs, otherwise then they are technically not "push" bikes and the lines start to blur with mopeds and motor bikes.
Part of the appeal is you still have to pedal, but they make climbs easier and/or you can ride further
What is a Park Bike then?
They sit between enduro and DH bikes. They will have long travel suspension and can use either single or dual crown forks. A slightly more versatile and less race focussed DH bike almost.
@@bikeradar sounds like marketing rubbish someone literally made up the other week.
Never heard of a park bike and the name makes no sense
no thanks. Part of the experience is getting your heart rate up and the satisfaction feeling really well after a good hard ride without any assistance.
You must have never rode one.
The most import thing to factor in is that an EMTB will cost you about 30-50% more in maintenance than a regular bike.
Although both EMTB and MTB both go wrong, it is often more expensive and time consuming when EMTB's go wrong. This is because of the added complexity, weight and power of an EMTB.
You're not wrong, they can be more expensive to maintain for sure
whats a park bike? surely thats a downhill bike?
@2:50 *"the WHAT bikes"* ? is that some word for Downhill? You Brits should try English! (j/k)
-Electric- Motor Mountain Bike. There, I fixed it for you.
I mean eMTBs have motors, you're not wrong there 😉
Yawn
Sorry if we're keeping you awake 😉
Bosch motors are notorious for failing. Sure it might be covered by guarantee, but time in the shop being repaired is time you're not riding.
You have them confused with Brose motors mate. Bosch has the most reliable system on the market.
@@hein_mcleod Not at all. Suggest you search for guardian bosch motors for a news story which details significant issues:
"Some mountain bike owners with fourth-generation Bosch electric motors describe how they had four or five - yes five - replacement motors fitted during the two-year warranty period. Owners of other brands say theirs have only lasted 800 to 1,000 miles."
and "Some owners say they’ve been told by Bosch not to ride them in wet conditions, which is clearly absurd."
@@hein_mcleod Not at all. Not sure why my references keep getting deleted. But there have been media articles about frequent failures with 4 generation Bosch motors, and also that Bosch has told customers to not get them wet.
We'd be interested to see percentage failure rates of each of the major players, that will be a fairer account of what is "notorious" as such.
Bosch motors are by far the most common, so if they sell a million units and 1% fails, thats 10,000 reported failures, which is a big number, but a tiny overall percentage
@@MrChristiangraham Bosch sell more motors thn all the other manufactures combined... they have a very l ow failure rate
How does an Emtb allow you to cycle more, i can get out on my bike whenever it suits me 🫠
In this case they are probably talking about less muscle fatigue, so you don't need a day between for recovery until you go onto your next ride
@@e_mtb less muscle fatigue =less muscle
@@nickwaplesI don't know how old you are but I started needing a day or 2 for recovery in between rides. I can't ride everyday my regular mtb like I used to. But with emtb, I can ride everyday without a recovery day.
As others have said, they can allow you to ride more, but it won't apply to everyone, different people have different circumstances/restrictions etc