Top 10 - Electric Mountain Bikes for 2022 - DREAM BIKE CHECK
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- čas přidán 2. 06. 2024
- With the brands now releasing their ebikes for 2022, here's my top selection going into 2022. These are the bikes I will be recommending to friends and family to look into having tested them...
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BIKES:
Trek Rail 5
Nukeproof Megawatt
Orbea Rise
Specialized Gen 3 Levo
Giant Trance E+ Pro
Focus Jam2 (specced with 150mm fork, not 160mm as mentioned in video)
Haibike AllMtn7
Marin Alpine Trail E1
Merida e-OneSixty
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NOTABLE MENTIONS:
Santa Cruz Bullit
Whyte E160 RS V2
Scott Ransom Eride 920
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Damn! There are SO MANY great ebikes out there at the moment! Any personal favourites?
Orbea Rise has to be my favourite seem as though I have two on order! By the time they arrive though no doubt they’ll be a load more new machines available to drool over
Haibike Xduro AllMtn 7
(Although the AllMtn 6 in Urban Grey is my favourite)
@@TubbyMTB i have my rise since 2 months now. Riding it every day i simply cant stop, wont stop :D
Hey Rob have you been able to get a look at the Haro? The Loam Wolf raved about it but there is not much info about it
Levo, that i have, and Rise, that i'm waiting for, i would get a Kenovo SL if i had a bike park, or a mountain next to my door.
Nice Vid Rob you have a cracking talent for describing information so well, and every angle is spot on.
I would be keen to see you expand on this and really go into bikes all the bikes you rate and also the ones you don't , be very interesting
I just got my Merida E160 9000 which I ordered based on your earlier test. Love it!
I bought the orbea wild fs m team a few weeks back and absolutely love it. Coming off a 2019 Levo comp carbon which I never really fell in love with, this bike runs and rides like a dream. 👍
Wild FS is still my overall favorite
Outstanding review! :-) Thanks Rob! Not so easy to make this kind of video. Lot of work and you definitely need thumps up.
Great summary Rob. Although you featured the Specialized Levo Gen 3 in your video, I would still have to give a nod to the Levo SL too. The SL fits my needs perfectly without being so heavy.
Thank you for going straight into the ratings. Appreciated
Hey Rob, nice Video about the Bikes for 2022. There were some cool bikes indeed. Keep up the great content!
Rob, I have the Merida e-160 10K, I have an extra 10mm air spring in the front making it 170mm to slightly slacken out the head angle. There is simply nothing that this bike can’t do!
Not only do these riders cause inconvenience. They also think they look pretty darn cool on a piece of junk modified to look like a motorbike. How anyone can actually ride such a thing on the road is really beyond me. I would be embarrassed to be seen next to one, let alone ride it. 1st comment. czcams.com/video/jGrLoCDIUOY/video.html&lc=UgwPQux3YOi-DWMtEvF4AaABAg
Love my Santa Cruz Bullit XT coil build. It'll take me down almost anything, and makes climbing nearly as fun as the uphills. It's the only bike with true VPP and, in my opinion, the only bike with a totally proven suspension linkage in the VPP kinematics. It seems these days with ebikes, suspension linkage is not played up as much as in the 90s, when the linkage designers were in a race for their market share. Sure with a motor assist linkage is not as important to some, but to me that's exactly what is the performance heart of an mtb.
Sweet bike this is, However, I'm missing one arm and one leg (+a kidney and my car) because I had to sell those to afford said bike. Haha.
I bought my rail 7 mostly based on your experience and reviews of the rail 5. I absolutely love the thing, from the geo to the motor it’s absolutely outstanding
I'll nick it 😂
I'm new to understanding the range based on the numbers your explaining. I really liked the Orbea test you did on range. is there any way we could hear about weight and range on future comparisons? Keep up the great work Rob. Your morning ride drone shots and slow-motion pans are outta sight! Definitely my favorite channel in this niche. Greeting from the Colorado, USA mountains.
Rob, I've had a small ride on the 2021 SC Bullitt and the Scott E-Ransom 920 and really liked both of them but it wasn't long enough to give you a real good in depth perspective but I'd probably go with the Ransom mostly do to budget and it seemed to fit me a little better right out of the box.
The new 2022 Giant Trance X e+ looks different. The shown bike is the 21 model.
I love my 2020 Trance e+0....never the less i allready ordered the new 2022.
I enjoy your channel. Good job Rob!!!
Got my Rise M20 in June, specced up a few things n lovin it!!
Nice one as always Rob 🤙🏻🔋⚡️
That Trek is beautiful. Really good channel you have going here Rob. I have really enjoyed your videos.
Kudos
I’d like to see a review of the SC Bullit, I’m patiently waiting 😆
I broke
My 2020 Orbea Wild FS TWICE within 6 months. Abandoned it for my Mondraker Crafty Carbon RR and all I can say is…..AHHH-MAZING!! I haven’t seen you test one.
When you need an allround bike wich is capabale from a normal tour over trails and bikepark nothing comes even close to the eOne Sixty.
Perfect Bike.
Dayyum, Rob. Very hard to choose between these (apart from the Levo - not spending that kind of money on a bike!) If you were spending your money, which would you buy? ps you're getting a lot of positive comments for your video production, and deservedly so, very professional looking video. Awesome work.
Had my Scott eRansom 910 since May. Its my first e-bike and I love it. Blasting around local woods on it takes me back to my MX and Enduro days. Thats the 910 at the end of your vid btw.
I fancy one of these tbh
@@n31lrc Had mine year now and still in love with it, so stable smashing down (and up) the rough stuff, probably not the tightest of turners but thats a price im prepared to pay for a bike that feels near crash proof.
Great review!
Really enjoyed your video… look forward to neu ones …👍🏼👍🏼
Great edit work . But I miss some points
1.what shifting combo is on the bike ? Spezial shimano has crazy delivery times from around 86 weeks for dérailleurs and we know how quick they snap Spezial these long Cage 12 speed ..
2.bunnyhop ability of the bikes ..most of them are feeling so dead on the trail and it's super hard to pop them and generated speed om the trails
3. Super important the overall system weight...most of the guys buying emtb are big or heavy and then the shocks are quick on there limits
4.how long does it take to get a replacement motor ! Spezial Ep8 and Brose are braking down really quick software or hardware fails ..
5.how is the quality of the Wheelset because mainly the cheaper bikes coming with really let's say simple hubs and poor quality for heavy 250w emtb and often the bearings break and the spokes get loose and rip out so you have to spend directly big money to keep going
6.a lot of bike brands use the cheapest disc rotors where you only can use resin pads and mostly the brake power ist not enough
These are some points I never see in tests so maybe you us them as a influence. Thanks and keep up the good work
Cool vid! I recently purchased a Rail 7 and it's a beast! I still feel I'm getting a great workout cause I'm going twice as far as my regular mtn bike.
No dought, way better workout then watching TV, better than a exercise bike because your using your whole body to balance, steer and absorb bumps etc..
I just bought a new SCOTT eRide strike 900 premium 2021 and I couldn’t be happier, you should mention that one.
A great selection of super sexy bikes accompanied with slick editing & filming. Top job Rob
Cheers Tubby!
Would love to see a review on the Rocky Mountain powerplay
I've ridden an Altitude PP before and loved it.... well except for the seat and integrated battery but the seat can be changed easily. Lol
@@bbarker5766 on the 2022 you'll be able to remove the battery.
Hey Rob Rides Emtb! Awesome look at the variety of emtbs hopefully available in the near future! Let's hope the all around bicycle shortages end soon! Ride ride ride!
I’m currently waiting for my baby to arrive, hopefully this year🤷🏻 Orbea Rise❤️💪🏼🤙🏼
I ordered my Orbea Wild FS in February this year. Told it would arrive in June. Still not here.
Hey Rob, it's the SCOTT Ransom E-Ride 910 at the end (the 920 is the lower spect Model) ;-) you definitivly have to test it !!! (My personal Fav.)
can confirm, got the 920, it's a beast downhill and uphill, but let's be honest, any bike on this list will do just fine for most of us.
@@omnomnom1391 yep , so true
great review rob🙌🏻, i'm not really fan of giant but this trance looks fantastic. which pedals mount this giant rob????
jajaja so good video love the jumptrail! now feel motivated what gest me going the longest while bike is delta parole or other rokk music!
Great video.
Merida is my favorite on this list.
Great reviews Rob! I subscribed
How tall are you? I am 6'1 with 35 inseam. Thinking of getting Orbea Rise based on your review. Want to make sure I get the right size
Thank you
Really surprised to not see the Commencal Meta Power 29 on this list. Great spec and the bike absolutely rips. Any reason it didn't make your list?
Hey Rob!!!!
Great video!! I ended up with the 2022 Specialized Turbo Levo S-Works. I absolutely love this eMTB. I got over 50 miles of trail riding using eco and trail mode on one full charge on the 700 Wh battery. I’m more than satisfied with the range and power this eMTB gives me. Thanks again.
Best Regards,
Cesar
That is awesome!
Helpful video my friend! Ive been looking for an ebike that's lightweight and as much as possible looks like a normal mountain bike.
Very good video thank you
Hi Rob, Marin E2 vs Megawatt Elite - what would you choose? Did you find the E1 as poppy as the megawatt? Some reviews say the E2 is hard to get off the ground. I’d really appreciate a reply as you are one of the very few people in the world who have ridden both 👍
Ordered Cube Stereo Hybrid 140 TM some days ago. Love to see a review
A also very intressting bike is the Giant Reign e + !
New "PW X2" / Sync Drive Motor with 85nm and 745 Batterie an Mullet set up !
Just got my Levo SL and I love it.
Sick bike. I prefer the regular levo more power and battery
I have the focus jam2 6.9 and absolutely love it 💚💯💚
Definitely want to see a review of the Haro ebike!
Good to see Scott Genius 920 eride on top of the list 👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻
Focus Jam2 6.7 Nine here, upgraded to Zeb ultimate forks. Keen to try mullet though to improve cornering feel, especially as a larger ride on an XL. Thanks Rob for great reviews.
My dad just got a whyte e150 rs 2022 and it rips😍 so smooth and great to ride! Although I still prefer my levo😁
First world problems.
Hi Rob. Great vid. Thanks. I love my Mondraker Crafty R. Did they not make the cut this year?
Because of your video description I have to ask, did you ride the Focus Jam2 with a 160mm fork?
Because I own a Jam2 6.9 and I'm thinking about increasing the travel to 160 or 170 to get a more aggressive setup and I'm quite big and heavy with 6'5". What is your opinion on this?
You gotta do a review on the NCM ebikes they are all over my town and seem like great bikes for 1.500.00 , i purchased one last year and its been really good. Last winter i put the bike in storage and managed to break the throttle, i called Leons Cycle told them what happened and they sent me a new one received in 4 days FOR FREE! I wanted to give them my credit card info but Leons said it was all good and have a blessed new year lol im not making this shit up folks when the reviews say Leon's cycle have the best service...believe it : )
Hi recently purchased the whyte e160 rs from ace cycles in Guildford and love the biike .
I like the Troy Lee Apparel! Thanks for not waring Fox Sheet! Cheers mate!
Rail 7 gets my vote. Solid bike at an affordable price with a vast network of support here in the USA. The S Works is a fine sled but the price is absurd.
All that’s missing is a 38 fork and stronger wheels. The AL frames are best frame material for emtb!
Pretty sure the 2022 have Zeb and 5)3 New RockShox Domain both in 38mm
I'd love to see you review the scott ransom.
Its spring is splendid and powerful too.
Great video Rob, and great bikes, but my question is how many bike brands offer the possibility of only buying the (frame/motor/ battery/ display) package so I can build myself what E-Bike I desire? I only know of commencal..
I didn't know bikes could be this cool 💯💯💯💯💝
Love the channel , I have a giant trance e but for my next bike I am getting fussy i want 1000wh battery with a gear box and belt drive not a mullet as I wanted to do distance and pack light when do you think the wish list will be feasible.
Will be nice to actually see some or any of these bikes here in Tennessee, cant even find one to test ride
Great video thanks! Surprised there’s no offering from Cube in there though…
Had the Focus Jam2 6.9 for 2 months now 18 rides, 500+ miles 40 mile longest ride to date and cant flatten the battery, changed the head unit for a Kiox, forks swapped for a 160mm set of Fox 36 Performance, Swapped the magic mary to a Specialized Butcher front and Purgatory rear and my god what a bike - £5k with a few hundred on upgrades isnt too bad - The thing is a beast and so playful even as a 29er non mullet! Bang for Buck is right - Such an awesome bike!
Ive had mine since last October...love it !!!
Great video Rob. I was dead set on a new cube ebike as I love my current one but I’m in a bit of a quandary now. Thanks for the insight in to these bikes.
I noticed that Cube had an Instagram post yesterday and they said they are announcing new bikes soon! No idea what but may be worth keeping an eye on them!
@@RobRidesEMTB thanks Rob. I am ‘patiently’ waiting to see what they have for 2022. Only 3 days to go 🥳🥳.
I can believe you haven't had the opportunity to tear it up on a Rocky Mountain Altitude Powerplay yet. Their high end Altitude Powerplay Carbon 70 comes in at only under $7000 euro and just rips! Very original e-bike!
I have One Well ahead of Their Time! Never a Review of Anyone really
Hi sir, this video is very interesting and I really like the specialized turbo levo .... one more thing I want to ask, where do you get the videos of the bike? I'm interested in making a video like this, but I don't know where to get the video you made.
You previously praised the new Kellys Theos with its ground breaking Thermoplastic Hybrid Steel-Carbon Composite frame. I think you forgot to mention it in the video Rob
No, I only featured bikes that are for sale and tested :-) there’s a few upcoming that look great, like the Kelly’s, Forestal, Pole Voima for example that I’ve covered in the past, but have not yet tested 👍
Hi Rob. Thank you for the video. What are your thoughts on the YT Decoy Core 4 29er? Thank you.
Caught a sale on Alpine Trail E2's and got one on order. Hard to beat for the price and quality.
How dose the electric part operate? Os it on demand or constant out put or some type of sensor setup? I'm just wondering kinda interested.
I'm beginning to like the Delfast... but there are a lot of choices out there!
I've been riding Cannondale for 15 years..no complaints
Everything is awesome 😎
Have you ever tried the Nicolai Eboxx? As a taller rider (2 meters/6'6") I am very keen on a review. Or any recommendations on XL/XXL EMTB's. Thanks.
Orange. I can not get enough of the simple clean welds and maintainability. I really want a G510 mounted on one
Hi Rob, I'm thinking of getting the turbo levo expert, can't get a demo as there is a lack of stock I'm 6'1 & I'm looking at the S5 / 502 reach ! Would love your thoughts on the Levo ! 🏞️🚵🌲🌲🌲🌲
Hi Rob. I know not many places have stock at the moment so I face a wait whatever I buy but what one ebike would you recommend for around the 5-6k mark. I know I want full sus will be mainly cross country Riding with a few trails as well. I'm open to suggestions I've been leaning towards cubes as that's the brand I had a few years back and thought thet were fantastic value for money Just a bit lost at what would be the best bike for my money. Thankyou
The Kanevo is on my list , it would easily displace the Marin but Marin will improve im sure
where is the " Exess Ecross " 200mm front and rear travel + full carbon?
Sooo many good bikes out there now. Where did you test the Orbea Rob?
Rob is the only one to give Giant a fair crack, thanks for that.
Just can't get giants in Tennessee, tried for over a year to get a ebike with no luck . Now the shop is closed for good, cant get any parts or bikes to sell
Hi Rob.Whatever happened to your Trek rail build or did I miss that one. ?
Hi Rob, do you plan to test Bulls AM series ebikes on your channel?
Hi Rob - did you get chance do a review on the Voima yet ? I’m about to order one - your input appreciated 👌
I rode a 29er YT Decoy and did not really enjoy the down hill, but will be trying their MX. I really think I would enjoy a Ebike with 27.5 all around. Any favorites?
Out of curiosity for those that might know , does the rail have a similar feel to the slash ?
Great review.
Why is there no Mondraker? Are they that bad?
What are your thoughts on the giant stance E+ any chance we could get a review? Thanks!
Great show case of those ten very impressive e bikes ! & really need to also test ride , those honourable mentioned 3 at the end . A brand new realm, of competitive & fun to the max e bike extravaganza !
I’ve been on the lookout for a Trek Rail 5, you just can not get them anywhere. A lot of bike shops say they’re due for delivery December or January and that’s 2021 models I believe.
Well i just ordered one so good luck finding one!
@Rob Rides EMTB…
Great summary comparison of the 2022 eMTBs!
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As the owner of a 2019 Powerfly FS7 and 2018 Top Fuel 9.8, and someone looking for something in between, I was going to buy a 2021 Levo SL Expert ($10k). However, shortages led me to demoing a 2022 Levo Pro ($13k) while waiting. Wow, what a bike! It’s not the “in between” bike I was looking for but boy does it do enduro/downhill riding well - a bit overkill for trail riding which is what where I normally ride out of convenience/proximity. I love the light-weight Top Fuel for its poppy playfulness but the Powerfly let’s me enjoy the ride longer and keep up with my 14YO son.
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My questions for you… (for the trail riding and occasional downhill riding)
1. Which would you choose: the 2021 Levo SL or the 2022 Levo?
2. Or would you choose the 2022 Orbea Rise over both?
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That light weight Orbea with its 60 NM of torque is serious bump over the 35 NM the SL has and closer to the 75 NM I’m used to on the PF FS7 and the 90 NM of the Levo. Finally, and I may be weighing this too heavily, but the new display of the 2022 Levo is awesome and not available on the 2021 Levo SL. It’s because of Levo and the Orbea that my initial plan for the SL “in between” bike is in question.
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wait for the SL with the new display, or get a Rise ?
love my giant trance x advanced e+ ;)
Good information well presented, thanks. I've enjoyed the videos I have seen of yours. Keep it up.
I like the idea of ebikes, though the outrageous cost of these bicycles never fails to amaze me.... In the grand scheme of things, how do they justify the prices? All I can assume is that they add up the retail cost of all the individual parts they don't design or make themselves, add some r&d premium for frame or whatever feature they had tweaked for their bike, then add some more profit margin and then up it again for current covid logistical costs? Then stick some more on for the expensive and environmentally questionable lithium battery tech to ride the save the plant buzzwords? 🤔😂
I know they always said complicated machines (cars motorbikes etc) are always more useful and much less expensive than the sum of their parts. I get the impression the expense with ebike is a reversal of that, and they're nowhere near as complicated or useful in real world terms. Though I suppose whether it's viewed as a toy or a tool might influence the discussion, but either way, costs are supreme! To be fair, the prices of their lower tech pedalled only power predecessors were well into ridiculous territory, so they probably decided to continue the trend.
Of course I'm probably wrong. Definitely in the eyes of those who've already overpaid for one.
Still, if you value it and it provides you what you want, then I hope everyone has a lot of fun with it. Just make sure you keep it securely locked up!
I guess the more people that overpay initially, the sooner the costs will hopefully come down to more realistic pricing for future customers! Keep buying guys, thanks 👍 😂
By the way, for those that are too sensitive, this is not 'hate'.
full suspension is more comfortable but u right u gotta pay 2500 for a good bike
Rob, how bout the POLE coming 2022, I have pre-ordered for spring delivery next year. I absolutely fell head over heals for that bike. What are your thoughts 💭
Another GREAT review on some beautiful EBIKES !!!
Thanks 🙏
Pole are very nice, but I hope you checked which year that “Spring” order was due to arrive in, they do have a bit of a reputation there…
Looks great I already made a video on it!
I was really hoping you would have the Santa cruz bullit and the yet decoy on the list.
I STRONGLY recommend the Thok TK01R! It’s a cracking good bike with up to date geometry, upper class components, killer looks and very good price.
6,700 EUR is a good price?? 😂
@@antalperge1007 compared to the rest of the market; yes - it is.
Ummmmm, no Cube or YT…….. I went for the Cube Stereo Hybrid 140 HPC Race 625 Carbon after seeing yours and other reviews, this bike is super nibble and agile, so surprised what you can do on it. Hopefully prices will drop on new bikes, mines secondhand did the research, what a steal 😁 the choices are so variable in this. Urgent climate, my advice……… research, seek and you will find, travel if you have to to get what you want 🤙🏾
great vid to drool, tnx
It will be nice for me to go 45km/h speed pedelec speed for the home to forest part of the journey.
I know there is an LMX 64 and a LMX 56 coming. Will that be best for me? Or is one of these bikes easy to tune a bit faster than 25km/h?
I like a light e-MTB, also with rack for bikepacking trip maybe?
bye
Isn't the Focus Jam2 the 2021 model? It was released in august last year, will there be an upgrade coming up the next weeks for 2022?
Great review. Still, many people asking about the 2022 YT Decoy. Regardless of the 540Wh battery, which BTW has a 75mile range on Eco mode, now mounting the new Shimano EP8 motor and offered in two configurations and geometries: The classic Mullet and the new 29er, which has a new geometry (the 29er was released last year), optimal for all-mountain, trails and still good on descents with a 150mm fork and 145mm rear suspension. I cannot understand why the Decoy 29er has not been included in this top list. Especially now that I have purchased the top end YT Decoy 29er Core 4, AKA "the giant killer". I believe this is the only bike that can beat the Spczd Levo S-Works, with similar specs but half the price. :-)
Because no one like riding full fat E bike in ECO mode, especially for 75 miles. My buddy has the Elite..he rides eco, I ride trail on my 2021 Levo comp. and I wait for him, or he hides batts in the woods and swaps. YT was one of the 1st to mention a 700 batt, and turns out to be the last to produce one. Doesn't give much confidence in the brand. Plenty of other bikes ride just as good or better without the range issues.
@@mikeh5034 E-bikes are more for riding up difficult hills, not for covering distances. If you want to cover distances you ride a normal bike. These toys allow you to ride up a trail and come down more times than if you ride an ordinary bike.
And if you want to ride long trails, on Eco mode it’s the equivalent of an “organic” bike.
We will have to agree to disagree. The biggest benefit they provide IMO is covering alot of ground in a short time. This is useful to the full time worker that has a family and doesn't have all day to ride what a e bike can do in 2 hrs.
@@mikeh5034 You are talking about flat range. Well, I am talking about going downhill more often as I can go up again in less time. It’s difficult to drain the whole 540Wh battery. If you need more juice, your friend is doing the right thing bringing an extra battery. And never forget that it all depends on the level of assisted pedalling you need/want. If you want maximum range, go for a motorcycle. I am a road biker, so I have a decent pair of legs to move my bike around. I got the Decoy so I don’t have to bother about painful cross-country climbs and have fun. I’d rather suffer on my road bike. Anyway, I don’t think YT releases 540Wh batteries if there weren’t a majority of riders that don’t drain the whole thing. They wouldn’t sell, and as far as I know, those bikes are sold out in no time. ;-)
Hopefully, YT will release those 700Wh batteries in the next future. Better more than less.