TOP 8 - Electric Mountain Bikes for 2020 - Buyers Guide DREAM BIKE CHECK 

Hey all, 2020 surely will be the best year for ebikes! What you want to see on the channel? Let me know below!

Great vid Rob! 👍 I like the way you talk about the bikes with such a passion. I hit today 30 km of trails and I feel so good. Love my levo 2019 😍

Great clip. Just what I needed to see. About to purchase!

Lovin the haibike flyon.. Thanks Rob, and of course another great review. 😎

Love all the bikes on this list and no doubt people will be adding there own. For me I think my favourite is a Rotwild RX750. Would be top of my short list.

Rob...... You've done it again, good work mate... My mind is all over the shot on what bike to grab;) #kudos

Rob great channel buddy, keep up the great work.. :)

Looking to buy, this helped great show!

Good reviews! I agree that pricing for most of them is way out of my budget. I hope to see a solid review on the Kenevo comp, the word is it's not as front end heavy as the expert. It's also easier on the wallet.

Excellent choice of bikes. Great review. Thanks!

Great reviews, nice silky 4K footage as well. Subbed

I wish other "reviews" were like this!! 11/10 Review!!! Thank You So Much!!

Great video! Great reviews 👌🏾

Picked up the YT Decoy Pro in the Black Friday sales! I have been procrastinating about buying an E bike since the start of the year… finally made my mind up and can’t wait to get out on it!

Thank you so much, Rob, for sharing an amazing Buying Guide video with us. This Video really helps me a lot and I've learned pretty new things from you. #Go_on_Rob.

Rob, you are one lucky dude! Not only have the opportunity to ride some of the best bikes in the world in some of the most beautiful settings but you certainly do know your stuff. Great camera work in the video, informative, honest and comprehensive. Will be looking to buy in early 2021 and shall certainly seek your guidance. Thanks.

Fantastic review. Thanks!

Another great edit Rob.Thanks! I'm in the research and test ride phase of going from mtbing to e-mtbing. My current 'top of the list' is the 2020 Kenevo. I've loved your honest content on these. I currently ride a Trek Slash 9.9 (highest end 29er enduro mtb) & I ride mainly enduro type tracks with big hard climbs that are just wearing my 50 yr old body out! The other bike on my list is the Trek Rail. I've yet to see one and am keen to hear/see your thoughts on it (when you can). I'm tall like you (well - 185cm anyway with long arms) & ride XL. The one thing I think the Rail might have missed the mark is that it only has 150mm of rear travel (its essentially the same as a Slash). I think because you're essentailly 'getting a big seated push up the hills, why compromise on the rear travel? It sometimes doesn't fell enough travel for how fast the Slash is! - Kenevo might be 'the one'!! Luckily I have a LBS that has demo Kenevo's & another LBS that will be getting hire Rails.... & most of all I live in Nelson New Zealand - An absolute EPIC place for mtbing (google it if you're curious!). Cheers

Good review ,thanks

Merida! Thank you for that review of the Merida. very well said review

Hi Rob.... Another great video. You have got to ride and review the Rocky Mountain Altitude Powerplay. The motor is phenomenal and it is as good if not better than the Brose. No joke.

It would be good to see some entry level full sus tested Rob. Love your reviews.

Great video and good information.

Very nice insight 👌 this is the year

Demo’d the Trek Rail 7 this past Sunday (4/5/20). What a pleasure to ride! I’ve got a 12 year old Specialized S-Works Epic carbon (an excellent bike in its time), but its like a Model T compared to this thing. Since I’m 55 and live in the Denver, Colorado area, doing the hills, which are everywhere, on my Specialized was getting kinda old. Set the Rail 7 to Tour mode, and I was up the hills before I could even get tired. Did about 75 minutes total in the demo and with the wind we had, I’d have been wasted riding my old Specialized. With the Rail 7, I could’ve gone another two or three hour’s easily with a huge smile on my face too! No question this bike will get me out on the trails more often and for longer and I’ll be having infinitely more fun!!!! Time to take the plunge and buy this eMountain Bike and let the good times roll! Thanks for your help Rob and I will be using many more of your videos to help me on my odyssey!!!!

This is dope af!!! Thanks!! :-)

Excellent review! Thank you! My home trails is Greer Ranch, Murrieta Ca..

Hi Rob,so enthusiastic in posting your stunning videos im my little italian group:emtb lovers versilia in tuscany.Great job! Wanna ask you if actually whic is the most capable all rounder emtb you prefer,and if you choose to change from levo to kenevo not only for a more funny and poppy bike but expecially because you wanna partecipate enduro race?ty.

Great vid mate, any news on you finding those E-POWA stickers? Cheers, Grant

Hey Rob! Any chance you will get your hands on the new Ghost Hybride ASX 6.7+😬? Looks like a great bike, would be cool to get your thoughts on it. Keep up the great videos👍

Hi Rob, thanks for the great video. Regarding the geometry the mondraker crafty r is my favorite right now. I already rode the Levo, the Norco sight vlt and the trek rail. How does it compare to any of those? Do you think there is a big difference in the handling between the carbon and the aluminum version of the crafty? The focus seems to be a good offer too but I read that the shock lacks support? What do you think and do you know with which volume spacer the shock comes stock? Thank you for your help. Cheers!

I am very happy with my FlyOn but wow that Mondraker is just beautiful 😍

Fantastic video review, really detailed and loved seeing the trail footage. I do have a question for you: What would you say are the essential differences between the Specialized Kenevo and the Levo? I'm trying to decide between the two. I used to be an avid mountain biker, but it's been over 20 years. I'm 58 and fit and looking to get back into it. Thanks!

Hey Rob, I have probably watched every video that has ever been on RU-vid about EMTB's. By far your Videos are my favorite! Keep up the great work. How do you like the new Bosh Performance motors compared the the Brose motor? Christopher USA

Hi Rob, nice Reviews. I have the choise between Focus Jam2 6.6 (Shimano) for 3600€ Jam 6.7 with the louder (i think) motor for 3800€ Turbo Levo FSR (Entry Level) for 4300€ I cannot test the bike in the current situation. Can you give me your choise or a tip? Please.

I have a smash guard on my endro.....for a reason.....what do you recommend on protecting the bottom bracket and the bottom part of the battery. i want to keep drivetrain safe.. digg your videos. cheers!

I would love to see you riding the new Moustache Samedi Trail 10.

Hi, great movie showing great bikes and prices OMG Specialize turbo is the best bike for me :-D

I dont have a ebike and probally never getting one, but ive watched all ur vids😂👌🏽

Have you tried the giant reign EBike just wondering your thoughts on that one 🤙🏼

Hi rob! Did you test the trek Rail? Im thinkin buy mondraker crafty carbon r or trek Rail 9.8 vs thx for your videos bro

Just got levo expert month ago😁😁😁2020 is going to rock

Hi Rob, loving the reviews and videos - keep up the good work!! Watched the Buyers Guide and heading towards ORBEA WILD FS or TURBO LEVO. I'm after a more trail focused bike (bit of road and a bit of single track). What's your choice?

Would love to see you do a review on the Canyon Spectral On. As a straight to consumer brand it’s very difficult to test before you buy so an expert opinion from you would help a lot with the decision making. Great vid as always, keep it up 👍🏻

I have the Yt Decoy since 2 weeks! Cant wait to try it out next summer!

Hey Rob, great video. I can’t imagine how many hours you put into this with all the test riding , editing, etc . Thanks for doing it. I bought a 2020 Felt Surplus 50 recently. It’s a hard tail . I saved a bit of money for going hardtail. I mostly do easy float trails and thought it would fit my needs. It’s a great bike with the Shimano e7000 motor. I do wish the motor wouldn’t cut out so abruptly at 18.5mph, but otherwise love it. That being said my next bike will be full suspension. I should have ponyed up the extra cash for the Full suspension version. I’d like to see you test some short travel or value emtbs too. What do you think is a good value option for someone who’s only rides easy trails? I like the base yt decoy and the base Levo.

Do these bikes come with reasonable mileage 2nd hand cars included in the price? 7k for a bike?

Hi Rob Fantastic show .I want see ,your opinion abaut GT eBikes can you do some sample about this brand ? this brand looks very atractiv about price to quality Jack

I’m totally impressed

Great list, but no Cube Stereo Hybrid? One of the best bang for buck in my opinion.

@7:26 S-Works has the 700 Wh battery (text shows 500). Otherwise, nice summary video - just picked up a Levo myself & loving it!

Could you please rank how quiet each of the bikes you’ve ridden is? Thank you!

Will you be doing a review on the Whyte e150? So many to choice from it's hard

Would you now include on this list the new LaPierre GLP 2 Team that you tested? Currently on AllMtn 9.0 which has been amazing as a first eMTB but the weight and centre of gravity from battery placement has always made the bike feel less agile. Would appreciate your thoughts Rob.

Thanks Rob, I appreciate your input. I'm leaning towards the Levo. Do you think I should wait until 2021? Due to another improvement? Or just get the 2020?

That was awesome

Good video... but I still can't find a single reason to replace/upgrade my 2018 Commencal Meta Power. :)

Have you ridden the new 2020 giant reign? went to look at it today looks so much better in person. and can have total of 850wh with external 250wh.

You for got the best bike of all the Luna apollo takes the win in performance and price.

Hey Rob, would you be able to do more on the Trek E-Bike range?

Dear Robb I am amazed that you did not feature a Greyp bike on this tube . In my opinion the range is very much a contender for top e bikes

Norco? I have a 2019 Norco Sight and have ridden it back to back with Jam2 and Levo and I gotta say it is a fun ride that holds it own.....

Mate, May I ask why you haven't included any of the Rocky Mountain Powerplays with their proprietary Dyname 3.0 motor? Those bikes are the liveliest and most capable all-around bikes on the market. If you haven't tried one I'd suggest you do. They're amazing!!!! Good video by the way. I just expected to see the Powerplay, and when I didn't, was a bit disappointed! Cheers

Hi Rob, i have just been using my new Haibike 10.0 any tips on the battery life it drains really quickly compaired to my older Trek powerfly 9 LT? thanks

Sound like they all are great. Not a problem with anything.

What about the Rocky Mountain's Altitude and Instinct? And the Fezzari?

That's exactly what I did: bought 2 Focus eMTB's. One for me and one for the missus, so that we can ride together. And all for the price of just one of the other bikes I was drooling over.

Missing the Scott Genius. That thing looks amazing. just got a Giant Reing e+ its mad fun

Stopped watching after I realized I would never be able to afford any of these bikes.

That YT Decoy is such a beauty

Hi Rob Have you had a go on the whyte e150? If so what do you think of it? I would like to know what you think of the e150 rs. Thanks for any help

Hey Rob, have you tested any of the 2020 Orange EMTB's yet?

Can’t wait for your review of the Norco Range VLT. I have a feeling it will feel like the Kenevo but at a better value

perfect thank you

I was surprised you did not mention the new cannondale moterra 2020

some great bikes but very expensive. I've picked up a practically new vitus E-sommet VR 2019, 7 months only covered 200 miles from e-bay for £2350. Bargains are out there you just have to be patient and keep looking

Man, that decoy looks amazing!! The haibike for me is getting too much away from a mountain bike but is still awesome. I don't have an ebike but the new generation ones are tempting....just sooooo expensive!!

20kg Mondraker - so close! yet the non-removable battery is a deal-killer

@Rob - You really need to give the RM powerplay altitude c90 a proper go. Ive tested a fair share of Emtbs, and its still my nr 1. Quite expencive tho..

I stick with my Decoy CF PRO RACE and hope YT release a bigger battery for next season :)

Would have lime to see some bikes from ktm amd husqvarna

Best value for money missing from the review: CUBE STEREO HYBRID 140 HPC SL 625 29 Price: 4.500€ STEREO: dual (Fox) suspension HYBRID: with electric motor assistance Bosch Performance line CX Gen 4 140: suspension travel both rear and front 140 mm HPC: high performance composite (frame) SL: (Sport Line?) equipment level Shimano XT, 12 speed, XLR, Kiox display (with bluetooth), Shimano brakes, Fox suspensions. 625: Bosch battery capacity 625 Wh (internal) 29: 29” wheels with 2,6” Schwalbe tires

Hi Robin, I am your follower who writes you from Italy. I wanted to know if you have seen or tried the BULLS SONIC EN2 2020 and what you think. I intend to buy an Enduro Mtb with Bosch motor from around € 5000 and I would like a tip between Radon Render 9.0 and Bulls Sonic EN2. Good day

Dude my flat costed me £16k. These prices are insane

Cool, when I win the lottery someday I can afford one of these:) In the meatime my Cube Acid Hybrid Pro 500 would have to suffice:)

What gets me with all these new bikes are the 1x systems and the no spacers on the forks, been to a few of my local bike shops can't get a test ride anymore, so I said what have I got to do spend 5k on a bike without riding it then when get it if I'm not happy can't send it back coz I've ridden it I'm stuck as I'm very unsure about buying something I haven't tested for fit. I'm coming from a 26in wheel hatdtail mtm with triple xtr crank for over taking the lazy road rider it's seems impossible to find a bike to do everything nowadays need 3 bike the 3 type of riding I do help!

Hi Rob new to your chanel and just subscribed, fantastic films! Just wandering if you have tested the trek rail 7 or the whyte e150s as I'm looking at getting one or the other but can't decide. Many thanks 😊

Hi , Any one out there familiar with the Frey EX Pro mountain bike ? seems a well built affordable , reasonably priced ride . Any experiences ? cheers . Amazing the advancement in tech on all these machines , thank you for the vid .

What is the motor for double crowned downhill bike? with front 50t ring then more pedal&speed for descending?

E bikes are great but I miss the feel and lightness of a simple non powered mountain bike for short trips.

Sorry everyone is giving you a hard time about the price of these bikes. The point of this video was to show the best ebikes available. Not a list of affordable ebikes. Thought it was a great video. Those are some amazing mountain bikes.

The forme lathkill and black rock full suspension e bike would be sweet.

Nice Vid Rob! ✌🏻 If you had to choose your favourite from these bikes what would it be? Best regards from Germany 🍻

What would you recommend for Cross Country use?

Maybe you could do a review on reliability and problems because it does seem to me that used ebike prices hit the floor quickly that's were I will buy unless these prices come down.

Hi!! And the Scott genius e ride 900 tuned???

bit of advice please cube 160 SL or 2020 levo base model

I‘ve got the s-works turbo levo and will keep my smiling when riding

I’ve just demoed a focus jam 6.9 it’s up for 4500 can I get better for money I was looking at the kona that is cheaper and has a 500w

I thought the cube would be in there for 'best bang for buck' ???