1st Ebike which one do I choose?

[Clarkeyi]

Hi all

I have 3 MTB options to choose from as my 1st ebike and not sure which one to choose. I am not doing hardcore mountain biking but will use it for a bit of trails, road for long rides and commute so I'm not sweaty at work
Options are all with different Bosch motors and 500w.
1. 2nd hand nearly new Trek Powerfly 5 2019 with last Gen CX motor £2100 (new £3000). bike has done less than 200 miles showing on display.
2. New Cube Acid 500 2020 with latest Active Performance motor £1899
3. New Cube Reaction with lastest 4th Gen CX motor £2100

I really like the look of the Trek but I keep reading that there is drag when the motor is not running. Does it affect the ride much?
2nd I like the Acid as it looks good and the price is better
3rd I also like the Reaction and I guess that motor is really good.

Any advice on the best one for.price and my requirements would be appreciated.

Thanks

 

[Nealh]

I would go for the drive with less resistance so that if you wish too, you can pedal easier above 15.5mph without a dongle.

 

[Clarkeyi]

I would go for the drive with less resistance so that if you wish too, you can pedal easier above 15.5mph without a dongle.

Thanks I did read it had the acid has this with the

I would go for the drive with less resistance so that if you wish too, you can pedal easier above 15.5mph without a dongle.

Thanks I guess the Acid or the Reaction are the choices then. Not sure what the dongle is but am I guessing this is to derestrict the motor. Cheers

 

[soundwave]

dongles just remove the speed limit, it does not give you any more motor power it is still a 20kg+ bike

 

[Clarkeyi]

dongles just remove the speed limit, it does not give you any more motor power it is still a 20kg+ bike

Thanks I don't think I would do this at least not immediately

 

[soundwave]

you can get a bad ass dongle and remove it in seconds it wont void the warranty if you dont tell anyone.

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[Clarkeyi]

you can get a bad ass dongle and remove it in seconds it wont void the warranty if you dont tell anyone.

Badass eBikes Tuning für Bafang Bosch Brose Fazua Giant Kalkhoff Panasonic Pendix Shimano Specialized Yamaha Polini Bafang Sachs TQ

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