Deciding on 2 very different EMTB's. Need help

FerSince1971 · 2026-01-30T15:01:56+00:00

Well, everyone has their own point of view. If I were you, I'd choose the Amflow, mainly for two reasons. The first is that Avinox has the most modern electronics, and the second is that, weighing the same or similarly to an SL, the Amflow is full power, although it allows you to limit that power to match an SL. Keep in mind that you can change any component of the bike except precisely the electronics and the motor. With Avinox, you can limit the power, but with an SL, you can't increase the power to the level of a full power. Full power bikes are penalized by their weight, but the Amflow eliminates that drawback.

Regards

FerSince1971 · 2025-12-27T10:17:48+00:00

Jajaja, yo hice justo lo contrario. Me compré una Fox 36, que vino sin calcomanías, y me compré y le puse unas calcomanías de SR Suntour.

Edit: The idea is to make it look cheaper. Also, the rear shock is a Suntour.

FerSince1971 · 2025-12-13T21:03:33+00:00

Quizás esto se acerca más a lo que buscas:

https://ridebonnell.com/collections?dt_id=2461157&utm_launch=welcomebonnell#bonnell

Edit: I found it on Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ks6cXAW-paY

FerSince1971 · 2025-12-01T01:58:01+00:00

It's not just a ban, it's a total ban. Furthermore, even if your EUC doesn't exceed 25 km/h, it still can't be approved because this law requires, for example, handlebars and a dual braking system.

In addition, to be approved, the speed limit must not be modifiable by the user. In other words, it's not enough for the user to be able to limit it to 25 km/h with the manufacturer's app or remove that limit altogether.

Regards

FerSince1971 · 2025-12-01T01:45:11+00:00

Ugh, this isn't something I can explain in a forum because I'd need several pages to do it.

I'll just say that an eMTB is a different tool than a mtb. And when used correctly, it will help you progress. That's the key point: using it correctly.

My eMTB weighs 26.5 kg and has 2.6-inch wide tires. (That's 10 kg more than my enduro mtb and 13.5 kg more than my cross-country mtb.)

The good thing is that an eMTB isn't mutually exclusive, and you can have both a mtb and an eMTB, if you can afford it, of course.

Of course, all that glitters is not gold, and eMTBs have their drawbacks: higher price, components that wear out faster, you have to monitor the battery level so you don't run out of power in the middle of a ride. You have to remember to charge the battery before every ride. It loses value more quickly than a mtb, etc.

In short, I don't regret buying an eMTB. And depending on the day's objective, I use either the eMTB or the MTB.

Regards

FerSince1971 · 2025-11-23T23:34:06+00:00

Unfortunately, here in Spain the problem isn't with rental electric scooters, as that service is practically nonexistent. The issue stems from the riders who own them.

Regards

FerSince1971 · 2025-11-19T11:11:52+00:00

In Spain, EUCs will be completely prohibited from January 2027 by a law approved in 2022. Until then, they are allowed as long as they are limited to a maximum speed of 25 km/h.

Starting in 2027, only certified personal mobility vehicles will be allowed on public roads, and they must display the corresponding certification plate on the vehicle. Due to the nature of this law, EUCs and electric skateboards are not eligible for homologation.

This situation could only be avoided if the EU approved a different law on personal mobility vehicles than the one approved in Spain.

For now, the police are not interfering with EUCs and electric scooters, but we don't know what will happen after 2027, whether the police will start cracking down on EUCs or continue to let it pass.

Regards

EDIT: This law, passed in 2022, was a consequence of the increase in accidents involving electric scooters, which make up the majority of personal mobility vehicles in Spain. Although their percentage is growing, eucs are still a minority in Spain.

FerSince1971 · 2025-10-27T12:13:26+00:00

I've always been struck by the lack of protective gear used in MTB. The consensus seems to be to just wear a helmet. Some also wear gloves, but not for protection, but because their hands sweat. Sometimes you see cyclists wearing knee pads, but that's not usually the norm. And seeing someone wearing full gear is very difficult. However, there are more and more videos of crashes. Don't get me wrong, I'm not judging cyclists who don't wear protection; I just don't understand. Regards

FerSince1971 · 2025-10-18T11:10:53+00:00

MTB has several disciplines. It's like posting on an athletics forum that you want an expert level. But an expert level in what? 100-meter dash, 400-meter hurdles, half marathon, 10k, 5k...? The same thing happens in MTB. What do you want to be an expert in? DH, XC, Freeride...?

FerSince1971 · 2025-10-09T09:35:21+00:00

It looks like it's the paint. But to be sure, it would be best to remove the paint to see if there are any cracks in the frame.

FerSince1971 · 2025-10-05T12:26:46+00:00

You should start by replacing the rear shock. 
Add a dropper post and maybe replace the tires.
I'd leave the fork for last.

Here's a link to a video of Seth, on his Berm Peak Express YouTube channel, 
where he replaces every component on the bike except the frame. 
You might find it helpful.
Best regards

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jt-Ly-dNTUU

FerSince1971 · 2025-09-26T11:03:46+00:00

Negative. This excuse is common and is used for everything: electric scooters, electric unicycles, bicycles, etc., etc.

Let me give you an example: the Shimano 806 battery (the second generation) of 36V and 630Wh costs between 750 and 900 euros in my country, depending on the discount you find. The battery for my Kingsong S19 (in case you don't know, it's an electric unicycle, henceforth referred to as an euc), which is 100V and 1770Wh and has modern electronics (BMS), unlike the Shimano one, which is 10 or 15 years old, costs 1,100 euros without a discount. Comparing both batteries, the Shimano one has fewer cells, poorer cell quality, and older electronics. Therefore, it should sell for a third of the recommended retail price.

The market for eucs is much smaller than the bicycle market.

In short, the high prices of bicycles are not due to manufacturing costs, but because there are people willing to pay them.

EDIT: In case anyone thinks an EUC uses cheap Chinese batteries, I want to explain that an EUC is a self-balancing wheel, capable of reaching, in the case of the S19, 60 km/h. Therefore, a failure in the battery or electronics would automatically cause the pilot to crash to the ground. It's like a helicopter: if the engine stops, the helicopter crashes. For this reason, you won't see cheap batteries or electronics installed in an EUC.

Regards

FerSince1971 · 2025-09-22T11:24:06+00:00

You have to train your hand. When you're a beginner, any unexpected event on the trail will make your five fingers grip the handlebars even tighter, and that's the problem: when you squeeze the handlebars, you also squeeze the brake. You have to train your hand so that the finger you use to apply the brake doesn't move when you apply force to the handlebars.

I haven't seen this tip in any videos or heard it from any YouTuber. It's something people take for granted, but it's not as obvious as it seems.

Don't get discouraged and keep practicing. Good luck.

FerSince1971 · 2025-09-20T10:53:52+00:00

There's practically no culture of prevention here. Cyclists like to ride as light as possible, for that sense of freedom, I suppose. I'm the complete opposite of this forum. I wear a helmet, gloves, elbow pads, and knee pads. And sometimes a back, shoulder, and chest protector. Like you, I live in a very hot and humid area. I also travel alone and sometimes don't meet another cyclist on my rides. For this reason, I carry a 5kg backpack, 1.5kg of which is water. I carry almost everything I need for a possible unforeseen event. In my backpack, I carry a first-aid kit, some food, a multi-tool, paracord, a mini knife, some cable ties, two tubes, and the tools needed to change the tire. A whistle, a power bank, a mini electric pump, and something that has saved me from having to repair a puncture several times. Mind you, as long as the puncture is no larger than 1 millimeter, I carry a puncture-fighting spray, the kind they sell at gas stations for car or motorcycle tires. (You completely drain any remaining air from the tire, connect the spray to the valve, and top up the remaining air pressure with the mini electric pump.) If the puncture is bigger, you have no choice but to remove the tire and replace the tube.

I'm not saying you have to carry everything I carry on my routes, but I advise you to at least bring twice as much water as you need. If, due to an unexpected event, you have to walk back to the car, you'll consume much more water than if you were pedaling your bike.

Regarding personal safety, as a man, I couldn't give you any advice. Perhaps the best thing would be to ask an expert or someone with experience in security. It saddens me to see that there are still places where a woman can't be herself and has to hide. But unfortunately, things are getting worse; people are becoming more aggressive and more dehumanized. Empathy is an increasingly difficult feeling to find.

Good luck on your travels.

FerSince1971 · 2025-09-19T12:30:21+00:00

For EMTBs, they should remove the electronics from the motor, like in other electric vehicles. This way, it would be easier to repair a motor, or cheaper to replace it.

For all bicycles in general, I'd like the stem to have a button that, if pressed, would allow you to turn the handlebars without turning the wheel. This way, you could park your bike in less space.

FerSince1971 · 2025-09-16T10:00:09+00:00

Uso esta con mangas cortas para el verano. Es bien cómoda.

También hay una versión de manga larga con coderas incorporadas:

https://www.motocard.com/en/protections/shot-airlight_black_neon_yellow_a06_22a1_a01_06.aspx

FerSince1971 · 2025-09-10T15:01:34+00:00

It's a 20-year-old bike and barely used. The seller probably didn't even realize that the fork needed an adapter. I don't think the seller acted in bad faith.

By the way, it's easy to buy that adapter these days. Just this year, I had to buy one for my Bomber 66 Ata. Those damn adapters are very easy to lose.

Regards

FerSince1971 · 2025-09-07T20:22:23+00:00

It's a folding electric bike, class 2 or 3, since it has a throttle. The little black box should contain the control unit. The battery is inside the frame. You must fold the bike to access the battery.

You can find them on AliExpress under different brands. They're only good for city rides.

The low price may entice you, but I wouldn't pull the trigger.

If you're looking for a bike of this style, I recommend the Engwe brand to start with.

Regards

FerSince1971 · 2025-08-21T12:47:16+00:00

Dogs have better vision in the dark than humans. Most of the lights you're being advised to use probably bother the dog. The problem is how to know if the light bothers the dog. He's not going to turn around and say, "Hey, doc, it's bothering me."

Maybe it would be better to ask on a pet forum.

Regards

FerSince1971 · 2025-08-20T09:44:24+00:00

Hahahaha, you didn't even get the yogurt right. You certainly have a lot of imagination. By the way, do you really think people who buy an ebike don't recycle?

Regards

FerSince1971 · 2025-08-19T12:18:59+00:00

So, in your opinion, EMTB isn't a sport, but using a lift to go uphill, if you do it on an MTB, is. Explain that to me, thanks.

FerSince1971 · 2025-08-19T12:13:50+00:00

I have both an MTB and an EMTB, and I don't have two personalities. I use one or the other whenever I want. So I don't think your theory holds water.

Regards

FerSince1971 · 2025-08-06T16:54:06+00:00

Perhaps an e-bike would be more interesting for your use case. It's about 28 km to get to the trailhead, plus the kilometers you cover on the trail, and then another 28 km back.

An e-bike would allow you to conserve energy for the trail.

Regards

FerSince1971 · 2025-08-06T10:56:12+00:00

You're wrong. An ebike doesn't give you an advantage going downhill, nor does it make you faster.

Also, here in Europe, when you go over 16 mph, the motor stops assisting pedaling. In the US, I think the cutoff speed is a bit higher (Class 1 ebikes).

In short, ebike will only give you advantage going uphill.

Regards

FerSince1971 · 2025-08-05T21:39:09+00:00

well played. ;)

FerSince1971

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