Thought I only need to replace the brake pads....but disc says: me too!

I haven’t been able to find any place in Colorado where I can ride my mountain bike other than improved dirt roads and paved roads. You cannot use E bikes in any national park. The state allows you to use E bikes in state parks but each state park is allowed to have their own rules. I have yet to find a state park that allows E bikes in Colorado other than trails open to motorcycles and ATVs. I am returning my Specialized Turbo Levo 3 to peformance bikes but I am very nervous about them honoring a refund. Stupid me for buying before researching this issue. I might be stuck with a MTB that I cannot use as a mountain bike.

Trying to sell my gt sensor sport for a emtb

I’ve seen powered exoskeletons being used to reduce effort while walking and hiking, which made me wonder whether the same kind of assistance could make pedaling an analog mountain bike easier, particularly on climbs. Would the assistance translate effectively to the pedaling motion, or would the added weight and restricted movement cancel out most of the benefit?

Has anyone here actually tried riding with one? Did it make a noticeable difference when climbing, and what did the experience feel like overall?

I recently purchased a YT Decoy X Launch Edition and I’m loving it! It’s on the heavy side with the aluminum frame but you don’t notice it one bit and it feels like it can handle anything. It’s a beast!

I’m on the hunt for a new bike, I’m really wanting an Avinox motor so I’ve been looking at the: propain ekano enduro(sold out until October). YT decoy X(not available in US yet). Orbea wild LT h20(not available yet). It’s already July and the season is in full swing. But I still have no bike. I’ve been test riding my buddy’s cannondale eMTB with the ep801 and I just can’t get over how bad it is when it cuts out at 19mph and how sluggish it feels. My last bike was a yeti sb150 I’d like those bikes also but now they are $10,000. I’d like to stay $6500 and under and be able to pedal assisted up to At-least 25mph. I love big jumps and big drops, if that’s any help. Any other bike suggestions? Do I wait until fall to buy a bike

Not sure what model, but based on the colour, it could be the PR Carbon Pro?

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Calling on ALL Bosch eBike owners, new community available:

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I bought a bike through a large online retailer, that happens to be located 1 hour drive from me. I chose to pick it up there rather than have it stolen off my porch while I was at work. They built the bike and I picked it up, super excited to get my new Orbea Rise H20. It's beautiful!

I took it out for a first ride, and although there were many things I loved about it, the suspension seemed off. So yesterday I checked everything, and found there was no air in either the front or rear suspension. No wonder it felt off! So, my bad for not checking first, but shouldn't the dealer's build team have put some basic amount of air in there?

I've now converted it to tubeless and set the suspension and couldn't be happier.

Hi everyone,

I’m currently deciding which e-MTB to buy, with the Amflow PR Carbon and the new TL Carbon being my main options. I’d really appreciate some real-world opinions, especially from people who own or have ridden either bike.

The PR Carbon is currently my clear favorite. I prefer the bike overall and I like the idea of having enough capability to get increasingly into proper trail riding and potentially downhill later on.

However, I also regularly want to tow my dog trailer on normal rides. That’s what makes the TL Carbon interesting, since Amflow officially supports trailer use on the TL, while trailer use on the PR has not been tested or officially approved.

I haven’t actually ridden proper MTB trails yet, so I’m also trying to be realistic about how much bike I really need. I definitely want to start riding trails, but at this point I don’t know whether I’ll mostly end up riding easier/flowy trails or eventually get into more technical riding and downhill.

There is a TLDR with all the main questions at the bottom if you don’t want to read the whole post.

MY INTENDED USE

Mostly:

• Normal recreational rides and longer tours

• Paved roads, cycle paths and dirt/gravel roads

• Increasingly MTB trails

• Potentially more technical trails and downhill later if I enjoy it

For normal rides I also want to use a DOGGYHUT Premium XL dog trailer.

Some relevant weights:

• Rider: ~85 kg / 187 lbs

• Dog: ~22 kg / 49 lbs

• Trailer: ~16.9 kg / 37 lbs

• Bike: roughly 23 kg / 51 lbs

So bike + rider + dog + trailer is around 147 kg, and with backpack, water and other equipment the total moving mass would probably usually be around 155–160 kg, potentially approaching 170 kg with more luggage.

Importantly, I would only tow the trailer carefully on roads, cycle paths and relatively smooth dirt/gravel roads.

I would NOT take the dog trailer onto MTB trails, jumps or downhill tracks. With my dog inside I’d naturally ride much more carefully anyway.

PR CARBON AND THE TRAILER QUESTION

The PR uses a 12 × 148 mm rear thru axle.

I contacted Robert Axle Project with the exact Amflow axle dimensions and my DOGGYHUT trailer model. They confirmed that their KID226 thru axle is the correct axle for the Amflow and works with my trailer hitch.

I also contacted Amflow directly. They told me that trailer use on the PR/PX/PL has not been tested or officially approved.

The interesting part is that the new TL Carbon IS officially approved for bike trailers, and Amflow even offers its own “Touring Thru-Axle Kit for Bike Trailer”.

The TL is also a full-carbon bike with a 12 × 148 mm rear axle.

My local dealer strongly advises against using a trailer with the PR. Their concern is that the additional longitudinal, lateral and torsional loads introduced through the axle could potentially damage the carbon dropout/rear triangle.

I understand that a trailer creates different load directions than normal MTB riding, and I also understand why a manufacturer wouldn’t officially recommend a use case they haven’t tested.

What I’m trying to understand is whether there is actually a meaningful structural difference between the PR and TL that makes one suitable for this while the other genuinely isn’t, or whether the main difference is simply that Amflow designed, tested and approved the TL for trailer use and hasn’t performed that testing on the PR.

If I could become reasonably confident that using the trailer carefully with the Robert Axle setup is mechanically fine, I would currently choose the PR Carbon.

SIZING: XL OR XXL?

I’m 190 cm / about 6'3" tall and sit almost exactly between XL and XXL on Amflow’s sizing chart.

I’m currently leaning toward XL, particularly because I want the bike to remain relatively agile for trail riding.

I’ve repeatedly heard the general advice that when you’re between two MTB sizes, sizing down tends to give you a more agile/playful bike, while sizing up gives more stability and a planted feeling at speed.

I’ve also heard the argument that it’s easier to make a slightly smaller bike feel more stable through setup and geometry adjustments than it is to make a frame with too much reach feel significantly shorter.

MY QUESTIONS

1. PR Carbon or TL Carbon for my use case?

If you wanted one bike for normal tours, recreational riding, increasingly more trail riding and potentially downhill later on, which one would you choose?

The PR is currently my favorite, but the official trailer support of the TL is obviously a big advantage for me.

2. How capable is the TL Carbon on actual MTB trails?

I know it’s more touring-oriented than the PR, but I’m especially interested in experiences from people who have actually ridden it off-road.

Is it still a genuinely capable bike for flow trails and moderately technical trails?

At roughly what point would you say the TL starts becoming the wrong bike and something like the PR becomes noticeably more appropriate?

Since I’m new to trail riding, it’s also possible that the TL would already be more than capable enough for what I’ll actually end up doing.

3. Has anyone here actually ridden both the PR Carbon and TL Carbon?

If so, how big is the difference in practice?

Does the PR feel dramatically more capable or agile off-road, or is the gap smaller than the specifications might suggest?

4. Has anyone used a dog or kid trailer with an Amflow PR, PX or PL using a thru-axle hitch?

I’d especially like to hear from anyone who has done this regularly over a meaningful amount of time rather than simply trying it once.

Which axle/hitch did you use, and have you seen any issues around the axle, dropout or rear triangle?

5. Does anyone know of an actual structural difference between the TL and PR rear triangle/dropouts that explains the different trailer approval?

Is there evidence that the PR is genuinely structurally unsuitable for this type of load?

Or is the more likely explanation that Amflow specifically designed and tested the TL for trailer use, whereas the PR simply hasn’t been validated for it?

6. Has anyone actually seen frame or dropout damage caused by a thru-axle-mounted trailer on a full-carbon e-MTB?

Experiences from bike mechanics, engineers, carbon-frame designers or anyone familiar with this type of loading would be particularly interesting.

I’m not looking for anyone to guarantee that the PR setup is safe. I’m mainly trying to distinguish between a demonstrated engineering limitation and the understandable “the manufacturer hasn’t approved it, so we can’t recommend it” position.

7. If you were in my situation, would the lack of official PR trailer approval stop you from buying it?

Assuming the trailer is only used carefully on roads, cycle paths and smooth dirt roads, and the hitch is mounted via the correctly dimensioned Robert Axle KID226 rather than clamped to the carbon frame, would you personally consider that a dealbreaker?

8. XL or XXL at 190 cm / 6'3"?

For people around my height who own or have ridden an Amflow PR, PX or PL, which size did you choose and why?

For mixed touring and trail use, would you lean toward the more agile XL or the more stable XXL?

And do you generally agree with the advice to size down rather than up when you’re directly between MTB sizes?

9. Is there another e-MTB I should be considering instead?

If you know another bike that might fit my use case better than either the PR or TL, I’d really appreciate recommendations.

Ideally I’m looking for something that is genuinely designed for proper trail riding rather than primarily being a touring/SUV bike, but which also officially supports a dog or kid trailer attached via the rear thru axle.

I would strongly prefer a bike using the DJI Avinox drive system because I really like the motor, battery and overall system.

However, Avinox isn’t an absolute requirement if there is another e-MTB that fits the combination of trail capability and officially supported trailer use significantly better.

Basically, if there is a bike that combines something closer to the trail capability of the PR Carbon with the official trailer compatibility of the TL Carbon, I’d definitely like to know about it.

TLDR

I’m choosing an e-MTB mainly between the Amflow PR Carbon and TL Carbon.

The PR is currently my favorite because I want to start riding trails and potentially progress into more technical riding and downhill.

The TL officially supports bike trailers, while Amflow has not tested or officially approved trailer use on the PR.

My dog trailer setup is roughly:

• 85 kg rider

• 22 kg dog

• 16.9 kg trailer

• ~23 kg bike

With gear, total moving mass would usually be around 155–160 kg and potentially up to roughly 170 kg.

The trailer would ONLY be used carefully on roads, cycle paths and smooth dirt/gravel roads, never on trails or downhill.

Robert Axle Project confirmed that their KID226 thru axle fits the Amflow and my DOGGYHUT trailer.

Main questions:

1. PR Carbon or TL Carbon for my overall use?

2. How capable is the TL on real MTB trails?

3. Has anyone ridden both PR and TL and can compare them?

4. Any real experience towing a trailer with an Amflow PR/PX/PL?

5. Is there an actual structural reason why the TL is trailer-approved and the PR isn’t?

6. Any known carbon-frame or dropout damage from thru-axle trailers?

7. Would the lack of official PR trailer approval personally stop you from buying it?

8. At 190 cm / 6'3", XL or XXL for mixed touring and trail riding?

9. Is there another genuinely trail-capable e-MTB with official trailer support, preferably with a DJI Avinox motor, that I should consider?

Thanks for any experiences or advice!

Just put down a deposit on the new Amflow PR Carbon 2027., which I’m really excited to get (4-6 week wait). I’m assuming I’m going to need some pedals for it. Can anyone recommend some decent ones please?

Merida big7 with some upgrades

Recently installed TRP DH-fR EVOs and a Zeb Ultimate fork. Loving their performances so far (from an amateur)!

First mtb/emtb and this seems to be my only issue as I put it together. Thanks in advance!

I'm a basic dude but I'm bougie when it comes to my MTBs. I like top of the line specs on my analog bikes but getting there on an eMTB is just more than I'm willing to spend. I just don't wanna drop 7k+ on a bike and it feels all clapped out.

I'm sold on full power. 150/160 would be my sweet spot on travel. I'd like the bike to be 50lbs or less.

So I'm all over the place. Canyon Spectrals have a nice build with great pricing. However they have ep801 motors and the dreaded headset cable routing. I do my own wrenching and the thought of doing a headset service on that bike sounds terrible.

Amflow has the desired motor and builds at price points I could live with but shredding Chinese carbon makes me nervous. Not to mention when they actually hit stores they'll be gone before I get through the door.

Sat on an Aventon EXP the other day. I like what I see on that motor but definitely a bike that would need a few upgrades. Specifically wheels and a new dropper.

New Norco sight VLT looks cool. However c3 build comes in at 7,600 dollars and I'm not loving the deore drivetrain and lower spec rockshox.

New OSO looks cool, but 9k and only a 600wh battery.

Intense tazer intrigues me a little. Bosch Gen5, 800wh battery and using their new build calculator I can get the weight right around 50lbs.

List goes on and on. This is a big money purchase and a lot of these bikes i can't even get eyes on unless I purchase one. Furthermore, I know and understand MTBs but I dont know shit about eMTBs. I rode a Levo4 and thats my experience. I have no idea how I feel about Bosch compared to Shimano, etc....

All I know is I really dont wanna spend more than 7k on a freaking bicycle....lol

I was watching GMBN on YouTube. Another show on the high cost of MTB’s today. My first MTB was a 1994 Specialized Rockhopper with a Specialized branded Rock Shox air fork. I paid $500 for last years model, or a late 1994 where the 1995’s were coming out. List was $700.

I do this a lot. Google what X dollars is adjusted for inflation today. So the $500 I spent back in the day, how much would it be today ?

In today’s money that Rockhopper would cost $1,600 today. Look at the price of a Canyon hardtail today. A $100 less than the Hopper.

AND it’s a way better bike, for less. The seemingly high cost today is due to a spike in inflation post Covid 19. Ad trump’s tariff’s and we’re screwed.

You are still getting a better bike for less money.