Bike for heavy user

[Woosh]

No James. I only bought a small batch because they are relatively expensive.
They don't sell as well as the cheaper fat bikes, but for real off road, you need a suspension fork. The cheaper ones have rigid forks.
You can pop in and try out a few if you like. There is no obligation to buy anything.

 

[Jamie82]

OK thanks is the climbing power the same as the big bear? I don't know how the motors compare. And they'll definitely cope and the warranty still apply with 21 stone ?

 

[soundwave]

the sus fork on that bike is cheap and given ur waight it wont be long b4 it is knackered if doing lots of miles off road.

you also cant really service them like fox or rock shox but they do cost alot more thus why the bike is cheap in the first place.

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[Woosh]

OK thanks is the climbing power the same as the big bear? I don't know how the motors compare. And they'll definitely cope and the warranty still apply with 21 stone ?

the Warrior has torque sensor, you have to put in at least 25% of the energy required. As for climbing power, the Warrior is better because it's a crank drive, with 9-speed Deore derailleur.
The Big Bear can only go on tarmac'ed roads.
The warranty is not for off roading, if you break something while off-roading, you are not covered. On made roads, yes, you are covered.

 

[Jamie82]

And they'll definitely cope and the warranty still apply with 21 stone ?

 

[Woosh]

And they'll definitely cope and the warranty still apply with 21 stone ?

the bike is perfect for you on tarmac'ed roads and gravel.
Not good if sprayed by sea water.
Sea water will mark even aluminium.
Your rims, fork and motor won't last long if you ride on the beach with it. We can't guarantee anything damaged by corrosion.

 

[Jamie82]

I meant the warrior. Thats good for off road too. I won't be taking it on the beach. l just want to check the warrior will definitely cope and the warranty still apply with 21 stone ?

 

[Woosh]

I meant the warrior. Thats good for off road too. I won't be taking it on the beach. l just want to check the warrior will definitely cope and the warranty still apply with 21 stone ?

yes, for on tarmac'ed and gravel road use.

 

[Jamie82]

Sorry I don't understand . So the warrior is designed for off road use but the warranty only applies to tarmac and gravel?

 

[Woosh]

all e-MTBs can go off roads but we do not guarantee for off-roading.

 

[Fat Rat]

Sorry I don't understand . So the warrior is designed for off road use but the warranty only applies to tarmac and gravel?

Just reading your thread and I have to agree that this is a bit off not having warranty on a bike designed for off road if used off road .

 

[Woosh]

Soundwave can explain better than me.
Off roading is considered as a sport, you need proper equipment to practice a sport, the Warrior and all the e-MTBs we sell have quick release on the front wheel. If the wheel comes off, you will be in hospital.
None of the bikes I sell can be used for jumping.

 

[Woosh]

Just reading your thread and I have to agree that this is a bit off not having warranty on a bike designed for off road if used off road .

the Warrior is a fat bike, suitable for the OP's 21st weight but it is not designed for jumping.

 

[soundwave]

https://www.e-bikeshop.co.uk/Electric-Bikes-UK-Dealer/Hard-Tail-eBikes/Haibike-xDuro-FatSix-8.0-2018

for hard off road stuff you want something like that if you want it to last and you clean it and service it its just 3x the price.

 

[Woosh]

thank you soundwave.
Sorry James if I got your hopes up regarding the Warrior.
For proper off roading, you need a crank drive motor, front and rear maxles not skewers, handlebars that won't break and a dropper post. None of them except the motor is standard on my bikes.
The motor on the Warrior is not protected against hitting branches and rocks.

 

[soundwave]

thats the front and rear axles from my bike those alone new are 50 quid each and built to last and take a hammering.

 

[Jamie82]

thank you soundwave.
Sorry James if I got your hopes up regarding the Warrior.
For proper off roading, you need a crank drive motor, front and rear maxles not skewers, handlebars that won't break and a dropper post. None of them except the motor is standard on my bikes.
The motor on the Warrior is not protected against hitting branches and rocks.

99% would be belfairs woods. With the occasional hadleigh castle and lee valley trails. So not suitable then? I definitely won't be doing jumps or anything remotely extreme. I'm just getting back into cycling so spending 3k if I tire of it in 6 months would be a huge waste of money for me

 

[Jamie82]

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thats the front and rear axles from my bike those alone new are 50 quid each and built to last and take a hammering.

Ye I get what you're saying. Even the more expensive bikes only seem to be rated to 100kg as well though

 

[Woosh]

99% would be belfairs woods. With the occasional hadleigh castle and lee valley trails.

they are easy trails, perfectly OK for a fat bike.

 

[Fat Rat]

the Warrior is a fat bike, suitable for the OP's 21st weight but it is not designed for jumping.

I understand jumping but you can do a lot of off road riding without leaving the ground by much
Also a fat bikes primary design is off roading Because there pretty rubbish on road ,
Im not trying to be awkward here but i dont get the warranty thing at all
Having skewers and not maxle axles is not a reason ,mtbs have been using skewers a lot longer than maxles
Is it your suppliers warranty that excludes off roading or your warranty ?