I recently got back into mountain bike via the Ramblas after 15 years off because life. I'm not young but not old and for me, this bike has been fantastic so far!
I really just am astonished at the value here, and also how seamlessly the electronics and battery are tied to the drivetrain. It really is a whole new dynamic to mountain biking that is loads of fun (not the first E-Bike I've ridden by the way.)
I had the bike shipped to a local dealer and it was set up professionally, which I highly recommend for peace of mind if for no other reason.
The bike's weight itself is perfect, and I am able to load it into my truck just as I would with a regular mountain bike and get on my way. Works well with tailgate pads also.
I am loving the dropper post, although I do wish it had some sort of "memory" function so that it couldn't go higher than a desired mark, but maybe that'a an aftermarket thing.
The tires, suspention, FANTASTIC mid-drive motor, powerful brakes and so much more really make this a complete package. I feel invincible on this bike but in a good way and there is a high degree of adjustability to ensure you still receive a good workout should that be desired via the power and torque settings in the app.
One (minor) weakness for the bike I would say is the grips, which is actually more of a preference thing. Easily swapped, but I prefer a beefier nobbier grip for the type of riding the bike is capable of. It really excels on single and gravel tracks.
For improvements: something should be done with the battery cover. It's not horrible, but I am finding that when used in conjunction with a tailgate pad, the resting of the frame on the tailgate can cause the cover to become unlatched. Not a big deal but there's always room for improvements.
Charging the bike is fast and I love the fact that the battery can be charged outside of the bike for charging backups or bringing the battery inside during the colder months. E-Bike chargers really should be coming with auto shut-off circuitry in 2024 though, or at the very least app driven characteristics where you can control at what % you'd like charging to stop for storage purposes.
At the end of the day I am over the moon with this bike. It was such a good investment and shipped very fast. Don't hesitate - buy one!