To further explain my comment above, the performance difference for most riders on most trails between say a 4K and 15K meat-powered bike is relatively minor. Someone riding a Deore drivetrain and Select suspension can absolutely ride bikes with someone running Ohlins and AXS.
The difference between a 4K meat-powered bike and a 15K e-bike, for most riders on most trails, is substantially larger.
It’s not a judgment, just a simple statement of fact re. motors acting as an income based differentiator.
June 17, 2023, 4:41 p.m. - Andrew Major
To further explain my comment above, the performance difference for most riders on most trails between say a 4K and 15K meat-powered bike is relatively minor. Someone riding a Deore drivetrain and Select suspension can absolutely ride bikes with someone running Ohlins and AXS. The difference between a 4K meat-powered bike and a 15K e-bike, for most riders on most trails, is substantially larger. It’s not a judgment, just a simple statement of fact re. motors acting as an income based differentiator.