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With an impeccable track record and oft-praised performance, the BikeYoke Revive is widely considered as the best dropper post that money can buy. Vital’s own testing confirms this, as we placed it at the top of the heap in our big dropper post shootout a few years ago. Not one for big marketing statements, BikeYoke has just released the third iteration of the Revive, with a number of small modifications that aim to improve things that could be improved without making any design changes where

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iceman2058

4/30/2024 4:55am

2023 Mondraker Crafty Carbon XR E-Bike

The Good

Ohlins is amazing now
Bosch system Fit and finish.
Handling and stability
Warranty

The Bad

Stock Stem and seat post collar seemed to be machined to large
Factory dropper lever.
Battery spacer maybe to thick from the factory.

Overall Review

The Mondraker Crafty xr is an amazing beast. Long fast and very stable. The Bosch system is tops of all the others. The Ohlin's suspension feels amazing once dialed in. you fill need to order spacers for the rear shock none are included. the list of cons may seem long but they are very small and easily fixed. The seat post collar and stem seem to be machined a few mm to larger. no matter the torque or amount of fiber grip both would slip. replacements fixed the issue instantly. The Factory

2023 Mondraker Crafty Carbon XR E-Bike

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FrostyMugKiller

4/24/2024 10:41am

2022 Specialized Turbo Levo S-Works E-Bike

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The Good

MX setup up makes for a easier to flick bike.
Easy motor tuning with app.
Tunable suspension.

The Bad

Rear Tire needs a thicker casing.
Brakes are great but always howling.

Overall Review

Over all this is one of the best e-bikes I've ridden. The brose System is on par with the best of bosch with a slight nod to bosch with a more powerful feel. Only upgrade needed is to the tire casing needs a dh casing or an insert in the rear at least. Magura breaks feel amazing but always howl no matter the bleed, or setup. Bike feels way lighter than its weight.

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2022 Specialized Turbo Levo S-Works E-Bike

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FrostyMugKiller

4/24/2024 10:29am

2022 Transition Repeater Carbon NX E-Bike

The Good

Bought this bike at the height of E-Bike prices. $8K w tax and shipping for a NX bike? It's my first E-Bike and it killed my Evil Wreckoning, which now hangs in the garage devalueing itself on the daily.

The Bad

NX build sucks. I should of bought the GX or the better build. Since I bought the bike, I've changed EVERY thing on the bike except the seatpost and frame. New...EVERYTHING. That ain't cheap.

Overall Review

Honestly, the only thing I would of done different in buying this bike is to buy it sooner and to buy the better bike. Like I said, I've changed everything. Carbon wheels, X01 drivetrain, One Up Carbon bars, 45 stem, dampener and MRP in the fork, new MRP coil in the rear, Saint brakes and 220 rotors. 2,000 miles on the EP8 engine and no (knock on wood) error codes. I love how this rides and to me, it rides WAY better than my Evil Wrecker. In my dream world, this bike would have a Bosch motor and

2022 Transition Repeater Carbon NX E-Bike

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johanmalkoski

4/23/2024 9:47am

2022 Giant Reign E+ 1 E-Bike

The Good

Absolute bruiser of a bike - can ride anything and have taken it to Maydena and Derby in Tasmania where it had no limits. Great spec for price - I paid $8k AU on a run out model. Fox performance elite kit.

The Bad

Heavy - i own and XL so that doesn't help but compared to friends Levo's and even kenovo with Boxxers this bike is heavy.
The Giant brand wheels are brutl to ride, vey harsh. My frame developed a crack on bottom shock mount - frame replaced under warranty.I also find it quite noisy - The Yamaha motor has a lot of free play / clutch, and coupled with the slow engagaement hub tere tends to be a drivetrain clunk when under power. Noticeable on rough tracks where suspsension compresses and you pedal hard for instance out of a corner. The large downtube enhances the noise - find some foam asap.

Overall Review

My first e bike - I aslo own a Nukeproof reactor trail bike and megaenduro bike so figured e bike purchase go big or go home. Absolute beast of a bike and actually rides pretty well even on flatter stuff. I find the weight is manageable, but i do weigh 102kg + kit so large guy. If you were 80kg or lighter could be hard to muscle bike around. The weight means this thing rails corners and rough trail like nothing - yes it can pluogh through most things but the Gaint brand wheels will make you pay

2022 Giant Reign E+ 1 E-Bike

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Le_fabulero

4/21/2024 1:39pm

2024 Trek Fuel EXe 9.8 GX AXS T-Type E-Bike

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Trek's Fuel EXe is part of the SL e-bike club that strives to strike the lowest bottom line when it comes to weight by utilizing a smaller battery and motor. Like Specialized's Levo SL or Orbea's Rise, the Fuel EXe aims to give riders enough juice to get up climbs with moderate input, matched with a riding experience that mirrors a regular mountain bike ride. And it manages to achieve this in a frame design that nearly hides the fact it's an e-bike. Highlights OCLV Carbon frame 29-inch wheels

2024 Trek Fuel EXe 9.8 GX AXS T-Type E-Bike

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Jason_Schroeder

4/15/2024 10:40pm

2024 Santa Cruz Heckler SL GX AXS Carbon C E-Bike

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For their debut into the lightweight e-bike category, Santa Cruz aimed to blend stability with a high fun factor to create the Heckler SL. Being early adopters of Fazua's Ride 60 system helped bring that vision to life, allowing Santa Cruz to optimize range and power from a lightweight system while keeping weight to a minimum. Highlights C & CC level carbon frame Mixed wheels 150mm of rear wheel travel // 160mm fork travel VPP suspension design 430 Wh battery 60 Nm FAZUA Ride 60 motor Integrated

2024 Santa Cruz Heckler SL GX AXS Carbon C E-Bike

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Jason_Schroeder

4/15/2024 10:38pm

2023 Transition Relay Carbon GX AXS E-Bike

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Of all the bikes in this year's Test Sessions, Transition's Relay presented a unique proposition. It might use the same compact yet powerful Fazua motor as the Santa Cruz Heckler SL and Ari Bikes' Nebo Peak, but it's the only bike that encourages riding without assistance if desired. Highlights Carbon frame (alloy models available) Two travel configurations: 160mm rear wheel travel (air) // 160mm fork (tested) 170mm rear wheel travel (coil) // 170mm fork Mixed or dual 29-inch wheels GiddyUp

2023 Transition Relay Carbon GX AXS E-Bike

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Jason_Schroeder

4/15/2024 10:34pm

2023 Giant Trance X E+ Advanced Elite 1 E-Bike

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Giant's Trance X Advanced E+ Elite is more than just a mouthful. It was one of the first e-bikes to offer riders a full-power motor in a lightweight package, delivering 85 Nm of torque at a 400% support ratio while weighing in at just 46.12 pounds. Highlights Giant's Advanced-grade composite frame Mixed wheels 140mm of rear wheel travel // 150mm fork travel Maestro suspension design 400 Wh Giant EnergyPak Smart battery (200 Wh Energy Pak+ range extender available) 85 Nm Giant SyncDrive Pro2

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2023 Giant Trance X E+ Advanced Elite 1 E-Bike

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Jason_Schroeder

4/15/2024 10:30pm

2024 Cannondale Moterra SL 1 E-Bike

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The Moterra SL is Cannondale's first dive into the SL eMTB category. Freshly released in February, they took the same approach as Giant and Karbon Bikes, delivering riders full power in a lighter package. The caveat: they've created a true 'full size' e-bike, meaning it pairs an 85 Nm motor with a 601 Wh battery and has a claimed achievable weight of less than 45 pounds. Highlights Cannondale Series 1 carbon frame Mixed wheels (dual 29-inch compatible) 150mm of rear wheel travel // 160mm fork

2024 Cannondale Moterra SL 1 E-Bike

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Jason_Schroeder

4/15/2024 10:25pm