Giant vs trek

[Nolan]

Out of these two which reflects best value for money or which is better bike. Both the prices are reduced. I think they are fairly similar other than the motors.

Giant Dirt E+1 PRO £2650

https://www.tredz.co.uk/.Giant-Dirt-E-1-Pro-27-5-2018-Electric-Mountain-Bike_113624.htm?mkwid=s_dm|pcrid|242783121827|pkw||pmt|b|slid||&pgrid=48741945785&ptaid=dsa-309925487454&gclid=CjwKCAjwhevaBRApEiwA7aT53wTcIxfr0tfJZyqyIUdWLb49jie0AmMI2gOLLeeq3lCT_9t72vuu5RoCSckQAvD_BwE

Trek powerfly 7 ht £2800

https://www.evanscycles.com/trek-powerfly-7-2018-electric-mountain-bike-EV310182#modal__product-zoom-modal

 

[soundwave]

for a difference of 150 quid id get the one you like as not much in it bar the different motors.

 

[Nolan]

for a difference of 150 quid id get the one you like as not much in it bar the different motors.

Leaning towards the giant

 

[Trevormonty]

Leaning towards the giant

Gaint has 27.5+ rims/wheels and better fork. Two most important items if planning to use it for MTBing occasionally.

Frame fit is still number one deciding factor. Make sure you do a 1-2hr test ride.

 

[Nolan]

Gaint has 27.5+ rims/wheels and better fork. Two most important items if planning to use it for MTBing occasionally.

Frame fit is still number one deciding factor. Make sure you do a 1-2hr test ride.

Thanks wasn't sure about which forks are better.

 

[Fat Rat]

I nearly bought that giant when i was looking for a bike
A few reasons i didnt was i didnt like the fit and finish of the battery and the top tube length was a bit short for me also the top tube is a bit thin in the flesh but thats a visual thing not a fault
One other thing is that there battery isnt a standard item so its theres or nothing else

You need to see them both really thou in the flesh
If not really study the frame geometry and go from there
There both good bikes in general thou so you wouldn't go far wrong with either but visually at least i would go trek its more subtle

 

[oyster]

The Giant would appear to be less expensive here:

https://www.jejamescycles.com/bikes/e-bikes/mtb-front-suspension.html?p=1&manufacturer=944

Slightly.

 

[EddiePJ]

Rutland Cycling is another option.
https://www.rutlandcycling.com/bikes/electric-bikes/giant-dirt-e-plus-1-pro-2018-electric-mountain-bike-orange_382063



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[Nolan]

I nearly bought that giant when i was looking for a bike
A few reasons i didnt was i didnt like the fit and finish of the battery and the top tube length was a bit short for me also the top tube is a bit thin in the flesh but thats a visual thing not a fault
One other thing is that there battery isnt a standard item so its theres or nothing else

You need to see them both really thou in the flesh
If not really study the frame geometry and go from there
There both good bikes in general thou so you wouldn't go far wrong with either but visually at least i would go trek its more subtle

What was up with battery finish? I rather like the loud orange

 

[oyster]

What was up with battery finish? I rather like the loud orange

Me too! (My own bike is black and green - the greens are quite bright.)

 

[Fat Rat]

What was up with battery finish? I rather like the loud orange

The overall finish of the battery and it’s holder was a bit plastic looking up close and ultimately looked to bulky compared to the top tube

It rode well enough just felt a bit cramped for me
As with any bike you need to look in person it might be the one for you
I was having it 100% until I saw it in person but we’re all different