Bull eMTB....

[Dom T]

Just been nosing about, as you do, there's always the next bike you'd like.
Seen another Haibike I'd like, but the new Bull bikes (shimano steps system being brought in), they seem quite nice too.....
http://ebike-mtb.com/en/bulls-e-mountainbike-news-2018/
Any thoughts ?

 

[Paul smith]

....been looking at them myself..very nice indeedy...

 

[topographer]

The Bosch version is ugly with that fat lump at the bottom. Shimano and Brose versions look sleeker.

 

[Paul smith]

Yea..think I,d go for the shimano one myself..

 

[Dom T]

It would be the shimano for me too, very nice I do like them. The RS and/or AM I'd go for. My hubs would prefer the top one with the 180mm. I don't need 180mm 150 will do.

 

[STEVEMANFA]

They do look nice

 

[Tom Rae]

I have the current Bulls and I am very pleased with it. The only possible drawback is dealer location, Justebikes have 3 outlets, the most Northerly being Leicester.

 

[Dom T]

It would have to be a leicester visit from me if I was going to look as that would be closer but I'll have to save my pennies first. Would you buy another one Tom ?

 

[Tom Rae]

It would have to be a leicester visit from me if I was going to look as that would be closer but I'll have to save my pennies first. Would you buy another one Tom ?

Yes I would, I have not had any issues and it does the business for me. Some of the 2018 Bulls models look very tempting but I am fine with what I have!

 

[tisme]

I think they've cracked it with the 750wh battery and I will be selling my Haibike to get the RS. Agree that it's a shame only 3 shops all miles from me.

 

[Tom Rae]

I think they've cracked it with the 750wh battery and I will be selling my Haibike to get the RS. Agree that it's a shame only 3 shops all miles from me.

Remember, the double battery is only available on the Shimano model and the second battery will be extra cost. Shimano would however be my motor of choice. My Bulls has a 650W battery anyway which is great. There is an outlet in Suffolk but even the Leicester branch is a 600 mile round trip for me but I have had no reason to make the trip.

 

[EddiePJ]

Depending upon where you intend to ride, the Shimano E800 motor and battery don't appear to without their issues, and have been found to overheat when used in alpine climbing conditions.

I have now read several reports in relation to this, the most recent by Christoph Malin, (editor/photographer for eMTB magazine) whom I have a lot of respect for.
The translation is a bit sketchy, but it'll be interesting to keep an eye of things to see how they pan out.

https://www.facebook.com/christoph.malin/posts/10213403168531974

 

[Tom Rae]

Depending upon where you intend to ride, the Shimano E800 motor and battery don't appear to without their issues, and have been found to overheat when used in alpine climbing conditions.

I have now read several reports in relation to this, the most recent by Christoph Malin, whom I have a lot of respect for.
The translation is a bit sketchy, but it'll be interesting to keep an eye of things to see how they pan out.

https://www.facebook.com/christoph.malin/posts/10213403168531974

I read that too however it was ascending in the alps and used on full power which is a tad extreme. Reducing the level of power had a beneficial effect. I have also read elsewhere (but I cant remember where) that Shimano are aware of the overheat issue and tackling it but it is something to bear in mind.

 

[Dom T]

The again all our bikes at times have different issues, but will keep a look out for what shimano are doing about it. I really like it.