My First Time Riding an EMTB and Now I Can't Stop Thinking About It | YT Decoy 

Game changer for sure. Don’t wanna get rid of my meta but Looks like I’m going to have to. Temporarily 🤞😄

That’s awesome Steve! Congrats man

i know it changes from person to person but how many miles you get out of it?

@@CeVaEs64 I do not go go by miles but by time and load. For example, I did a 9 mile climb with over 3000' of elevation gain in Trail Mode. It took the battery to the halfway point but i think it was likely closer to dropping another bar.

@@stevem3308 I'm about to pull the trigger on this bike and that's the one thing holding me back, I usually ride trails nothing that crazy, if I could squeeze at least 20 miles out of it I will get it.

@@CeVaEs64 Then buy it now as I get 20+ miles of regular tails on just over 1 bar used regularly.

Nice! Hunter and the boys are good people man. And about the Ebike… it’s a complete game changer. I feel like I’m kinda late to the party though 😅

@@MILTONATOR Agreed! I might get the Decoy MX or even the 29.

Hey Omar! You can definitely get a lot more climbing and riding.

totally agree! I have always struggling uphill but when I tried e-mtb, it suddenly become a pleasure to go up.

The Large Core3 was in stock the first day I looked. Two days later it wasn’t. But I think I’ll be good 😉

@@MILTONATOR I'm 6' and the XL fits me perfectly.

Definitely a different experience and a whole new world for me. Looking forward to trying out different motors, different bikes. They’re a ton of fun, though.

Decoy and a Capra…. 👌

Thanks man

Didn’t think I was ready for one. I was so wrong 😅

I wish I was in a place where I could afford two bikes. An Ebike would (now) become my second bike. But honestly, for most of what I ride (climb up to bomb down) I think I’d be ok with it as my only one. But then again, it may just be the excitement of riding something completely new to me, talking. 🤷🏻‍♂️

@@MILTONATOR Yea I spent two days on a friends Ebike in Santa Cruz.. I felt like I was in Mario Kart! So unfair to the 50+ people I passed on boost apologizing all the way up the mountains… lol Got back on my bike a few days later… felt like the first 15minutes was how I felt after an hour of riding an Ebike! Almost felt like I was going backwards for the first 30-40min. The DH was so much faster and fun immediately that there is no way in hell an Ebike could ever feel as good as a normal bike on some of my steeper and tighter trails. I just have way too much fun riding my normal bike to need an easy button.. it would for sure make me weaker if I rode an Ebike all the time. Love bikes these days you can choose so many different options and have completely different experiences 🤜🏼🤛🏼

Agreed.

@@bike_somm I get where you are coming from and they are completely different rides. I disagree if you are all about bombing dh run after run, they make complete since. It's why majority of pro riders train on them, more dh time equals more training which equals more skill! My riding level exploded with the use of an ebike, just like with anything in life, more you do something, the better you get! Now I agree they are completely different riding experiences, now whether one likes the weight or not is completely subjective. I admit, I love bombing on my pedal bike more, main reason I sold the Turbo Levo and went the light ebike route with the Orbea Rise. Hopped on that thing and it was no different than riding my Evo. Felt right at home and felt like a pedal bike. Imo, it's the best of both worlds! Before my Evo, I had a Commencal Meta which was just a tad over 36lbs. My Rise with coil, inserts, raked out with a 160 zeb, weighs a mere 43.6lbs! I'm a light ebike convert and will never go full fat 50+lb pig, no reason when you can have the best of both worlds in one package! Hopefully more light ebike options will come out soon.

Haha! Yea man, not sure if to call it a mistake or stroke of luck but I got hooked on the ebike. I can definitely see the benefits of pre-riding and scoping out lines for races.

always awesome talking bikes with ya brotha!

@@sgtj0311 likewise man! Catch you on the trails again soon.

It happened to me. Igot one. Now I am 30 years younger on the trails.. Ha ha.

@@jesusgalindoromero1400 haha! Heck yea

You had me at “maximizing the stoke” 👊👊

Bingo!, well said sir.

Haha! Nice. Good way of putting it.

Would love to. For now I’m watching and reading reviews. So long as the geometry is to my liking. That’s top of the list for me as I research

@@MILTONATOR noice! 👊

I hear you, man. Same experience

Haha! Congrats man! That’s the one I’m eyeballing at the moment - the Core3 🤙

Yeah they do! and surprisingly, at least on this ride, didn’t take much away from the descents. I’m sold.

@@MILTONATOR Makes sense to get one for the long climbs you have to get to the top of mountain.

If (when) Ibis releases an E-Rip that bike is going to sell out quick! Heck yeah man, that’d be a killer ebike.

The Rise is one of the best looking ebikes out there right now, in my opinion. Hoping to get to try one out because I’m used to long travel and the 150/140 is a bit of a turn off. Good to hear you say that it rides plush

@@MILTONATOR dude i’ve ridden my welded trail bike 140/120 on tmb i think 150/140 is plenty especially on ebike, I feel like the extra weight really wants to plow through chunk.

About to dive deep into reviews of the Kenevo SL. I'm a complete noob when it comes to ebikes. Thanks

@@MILTONATOR this one mirrors my thoughts about the bike pretty much exactly ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-N_Z8kj6FIb8.html

@@MILTONATOR ....We've had eBikes here in Northwest Arkansas since they hit the market, and because of the nature of the terrain, they have really caught on. We have riders in our group who are on their second one, and have extensive experience with them. The one that is catching on BIG TIME here, is the Orbea Rise. They are over-forking it with a 150 or even 160, and putting various different coils on the rear. I've ridden them, and they are amazing, and to your point on that one corner you were unable to stop on, the handling of that bike is so close to an "acoustic bike," that it was a big reason they got that bike. Coming from the Tazer, and I've ridden both, they feel that it just feels far more nimble, and I agree. I also like how their motor delivers power more smoothly. It's difficult to explain that without riding them, but it's just more natural feeling and the bike doesn't "lurch" forward nearly as violently, as you were describing at times. I would HIGHLY suggest you at least try the Rise before you buy anything else, just because it's going to give you those 15 mile rides with a combination of modes, but give you more of the handling characteristics of a standard bike.

@@willbros1499 …and they’re really cool looking also (the Orbea Rise) Even the aluminum one looks really slick. Not many around here where I’m at but hoping to get a chance to demo. The almost-natural feel of the motor really interests me. Thanks

Be afraid. Very afraid 😅

Appreciate you, brother. Got mine coming soon🔌

Congratulations on your technical pedaling prowess.

Simon! Están 🤌

YT Decoy it is 😁

“Unfair” and “discouraging” haha! I can total see that. Some day I hope to ride up Doctor Park -- on my EMTB 😁

@@MILTONATOR Let me know, I'll join you. You'll just have to wait for me at the top, as you blow right by me on the ebike. Haha.

@@travelthenarrowtrail8660 😂

😈🤣

I’ve been saying it for sometime now, Specialized is leading the way with EMTBs, in my opinion. They look really good, weigh less, and from what I’ve heard, function really well. But, their pricing is beyond my reach, so… 🤷🏻‍♂️

@@MILTONATOR Yep, their price a killer. It was a hard decision for me because of the $$$. I thought at some point they'd come down a bit, but looking not so likely these days. Really, though, whatever you end up with you'll have a blast!

See, that’s something I never thought about. Good on you man, for the hustle and juggling of all them responsibilities and still sending it on the trails 👊

You touched on the one thing that makes me hesitant to replace my Meta SX with the ebike-- bike park season. In a couple of months our local bike park will open and I’ve been looking forward to riding my SX there ever since I go it. If I do replace it with an ebike, I’ll likely end up renting a dh. But yeah, it’s an expensive toy for sure

Haha! I think eventually that may happen. Went Decoy 🦆 😁🤙

😂 #mybiggestfear

Yeah man. My “hate” only went as far as saying that only those with medical conditions should ride one 😅 Boy was I wrong. So many legit reasons to get one.

Hoping to. Specialized is top of my list for when I’m able to get an e-bike

Thanks! Oakley’s Jawbreakers

Didn’t think I was going to have THAT much fun on it. But I did 😁

@@MILTONATOR haha cool stuff

No way! I think it’s just a matter of time for more wide adoption because these things are everywhere. Super popular

Yeah out in Fruita CO a guy had one out on the trails and got heckled until he left. Signs everywhere saying they are banned.

The Decoy is calling me my name, pretty loudly! 😅 Hands down, the SX feels better. More planted, faster and just all around more fun. Love my SX! Which is why this E switch is so difficult to make

That’s where I was (mentally) up until I rode this thing. I’m in a whole different place now 😅👊

@@MILTONATOR Por eso I wont ride one, hahaha!! Hear that once you try E, you're stuck chasing that feeling. Then later the wallet is screaming "EEEEEE JOLE"

@@elduran8686 hahahah! Neta que si

I can imagine. That particular one is pretty far out of my league, though 🤙

Yes, I agree with you. It is $$$$