MY HONEST OPINION OF E-BIKES... 

I think it’s fantastic that you and some of the other very skilled YT riders are getting into and supporting e-bikes. In the US there is still a fair amount of snobbery toward e-bikes, it’s annoying.

Way to cheerlead the eebs! Last year, we went to Bentonville, Arkansas to ride their famous trails. Our last two days there, we rented e-mountain bikes, and fell in love with the entire concept. It's a bit like having a tailwind following you everywhere. That said, in my home state, we're about 1 month away from having the rules restricting e-mtbs on mountain bike trails revised to allow them access - it's taken years to change decision makers' minds and get the policies changed. But, it can be done if you're persistent, as e-mtbs (class 1 assist only) don't hurt the trails any more than a regular bike. My only beef with e-mtb's is that the motors cannot be easily serviced at home, and obtaining things like replacement seals, gears, circuit boards, etc. is quite challenging. The industry is making some fantastic bikes, but falling on their faces in regard to living with these beasts and being able to wrench and repair em.

I’m a 62 year old ex trials, enduro and mx rider… EBike are a must have for me… I got rid of my Haibike fatty this year and I’m waiting to buy a 2024 nduro 8 … it’s all about Ohllins shocks… but thank you for such a great post and your honesty… and tell your Mrs she used one of her life’s not getting wiped out by you!

After watching your videos on the ebikes I went a bought an haibike allmtn 4, 2 week ago and what a game changer for when I go to Wharncliffe woods and do plenty of lap that I wouldn't do on your analog bike 👌👍

Got my first e-bike specialized sl …. I won’t be going back to a normal bike I love it ❤❤❤❤

Some thoughts from the other side. I am trying really hard to love my ebike. To give some background, I am a mountaineer that dabbles in MTB, but it's not my main hobby. I'm not really a jumper/laps kind of guy and prefer big loops with varied views, but I do bike park days 2-3 times per year. I have done full mountain routes such as Snowdon, Helvellyn, Skiddaw and descents like Jacobs ladder in the peaks - I first did that on a £400 hardtail. Later I moved on to a 120mm full suss trail bike. When getting an ebike, I went for the Haibike nDuro 6 to cope better with the big mountain days and hopefully help me a bit on the descents. I have repeated Snowdon and Skiddaw in the eMTB. There were still parts of the ascent, I had to push, but it was a lot less than with the non assisted bike. Going from 120mm to 180mm of travel and a longer slacker bike did not give me balls of steel. I still had to get off and walk some of the descent on Snowdon. I find the length an issue back home in tight woodland trails. The weight when trying to hop, or lift the bike is also an issue. I have a skinny runners build and the bike is more than a third of my body weight. It's not all bad, on Winter muddy ascents it was great! I think, for me, it is possibly a case of the wrong ebike for my use. I probably should have got a light weight / lower power bike. I do a lot more XC than I do mountain routes. However, when I bought mine, they were a lot more expensive. They have got cheaper, but there is still a premium for lightness. I do think the Lyke would suit me, but taking the hit for depreciation on my nDuro and the increased price of the lyke is a bitter pill to swallow. Like many things, emtbs are not always good, not always bad and more often somewhere in the middle. My main takeaway is try it out before buying. I got mine during Covid when that wasn't an option and probably made the wrong choice.

I got my ebike in September last year. Wouldn’t be without it, every ride is just fun!

Iv just bought my 1st ebike, iv not mountain biked for years so im super excited, especially after watching this.

First full sus arrives at the weekend. Haven't ridden in a long time but you, Kara and Sam got me back into it. (Funnily enough, watched a video of you and same doing the same double at the tunnel just yesterday)

Loved my Allmtn 12, now on an Nduro 8fr. You need to try one.

I got gen 4 trek rail 9.8. What a beast of a bike

Im pushing 40, had my right leg rebuilt after a bad motorcycle crash, and work a lot of hours. I'm definitely getting a e bike soon as my mountain bike hasnt seen the light since covid times.

your videos are very good! and your camerawoman is very brave. The electric bike is a very fun accessory but it is good to alternate with a normal bike. A hartail is ideal according to conditions.

Having ridden a lot over the years (35 years) on mountain bikes (mostly cheap) I recently had a chance to go out and spend a day on a hired eMTB... had a blast already saving for what will be my next bike. Don't think I can afford a full sus but hopefully I can get something good. :)

Can the batteries be removed and charged?

Hello mate I’m on my mums phone all your videos are soo good and really just great content also where are these dirt jumps cuz they look mega

Next time I am thinking about trying something horrible I'm going to ride up to it and just say "that's it then"

very good Tom manejas la all montain 10 como si no hubiera gravedad, yo tengo la misma ebike pero lo que no tengo es tu técnica😂...

My honest opinion, is social media, has too many centrists, that have a need to post their opinion. But everybody wants the comfort of knowing they have the same opinion. My opinion.

Nice assessment brother. E Bikes are not for lazy people, they actually enhance the quality of your ride

Amazing stunt. Thanks for honest opinion.

Sick video dude!

What's a foot? Kara!!!!!!! ?

Where abts is that woods I wanna go

I always love seeing the big drops and trials riding stuff you do Tom, never a dull moment.. I hope you got Kara a nice coffee and cake after scaring her. Her monster truck over the logs was pretty good actually. 😎👍 Wheelies upstairs, super cool. Loved it.

How fast can go E Bikes in the UK ??

soo funny when you have the camera on ur face and it like makes your face wired haha

First. Sick vid as always ❤

I Like You’re Videos ❤

Hating ebikes doesn't make you a better cyclist, either.

"If you dont like the same things as me, you are wrong!" "Blue is my fav color" "Nope...not a chance. It is red, the same as mine, ya dunce!" Like...ok? But I still prefer blue.

Kara is a beast now!!!

wish i could afford an eeb

They are game changers electric yes normal bikes are also fun you don’t have to have an E bike no one is forcing you unlike cars being forced to drive arcade cars that have no value and are disposable after a few years go get one and feel the vibe 👍😀

Tony Hawk MTBiker...........and that girl man, she's really trying to destroy that chainwheel.

Brilliant. Cheers, mate!

I bet it feel amazing ride a 10k bike.

I was there today bro

I hate this kinda content...bikes and ebikes can exist and you can like both, either, or none. So tired of the conversation. Let us ride bikes. Who gives a crap.

THATS TWO FOOT! what’s a foot?

I love my ebike so much i hardly ride my mtb anymore.

Please get an Nduro 8 . Zero professional reviews on these

I love my ebike 😊

Love ur vids bro keep it up but Cara shouldn’t be sponsored

They're all WAY TOO EXPENSIVE....simple...!!

Model bike please)))

Bike linda 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

Ebikes are for old people, change my mind.