There is another thread about size about this bike, so I would like to avoid duplicate questions. In another thread, @ packitin found the bike for $1199 ($2999), and my hi-bike has been running perfectly for seven years with the Yamaha system (except for PAS/on-off control). I think this price is incredibly good. Local Yamaha retailers present the same price. If this bike meets your needs…
I noticed today that Yamaha also offers 60% off full suspension MTB. The original price was $5500 to $6700, but now it is $1900 to $2600. It looks like a 27.5 "model, and I don’t think it’s a very good size as a recent trend.
Added: Additional batteries are also provided for free (by the way, I have nothing to do with Yamaha).
Solid, solid deal IMO. There are enough tires out there to be worth the purchase.
The 27.5 “vs. 29” debate is a bit ridiculous, but that’s great news if the price drops! Because the legs are short, I personally prefer a small wheel.
There is no negative meaning for 27.5 “functionality (still riding the 26” MTB 19 years ago). However, it is different from the skirt that the women of “OC” are wearing now (it is already an epidemic delay here).
I like the 29-inch wheel because it’s easy to overcome obstacles. However, I also have 27B BMX and no regrets. I think the performance of obstacles is almost equal, at least in my senses. Fuck the fad, the function is everything. Whichever size you ride, I look just as cool!
Although it was a little late, the market response was different for 27.5 inches.
Except the 20 inch size of fat tires (such as RadPower).
The largest market segment is the all-purpose bike. These are mainly divided into three price ranges: Upper models over $2500, 1200-1400-2500, and less than $1200.
In the upper and middle price range ($1200-2500), 27.5 inches is the mainstream. The tire size is usually 2.25 to 2.5 inches, which is the most common specification for users seeking general-purpose machines. Except for the 20 “Fat Tire Group, this general-purpose electric bike group (2.4 × 27.5”) is the best selling. It is widely seen from brand products such as Trek to general-purpose standard specifications made in China (mostly made in China, but…). In addition, there is a small “City” segment, adopting tires 700c × 40-50mm wide, but the sales scale is much smaller.
In the price range of less than $1200, 26-inch City/All-Purpose bikes are the mainstream…
Personally, I believe that electric assisted bicycles with 27.5 "wheels will continue to be a leading market segment. It will probably be the strongest field…
Hey Yuri, reality check. There are almost no 27.5 offerings these days (except “mullets” or bikes that can be operated with 27.5" or 29" tires). Look at the web sites for Trek, Specialized etc.
This is a bargain. With a 5-year warranty and spare battery, it costs $1200 excluding tax.
When I was on sale for about $2200 this summer, five of my friends bought this. My wife and I also liked it very much, but I was lost in buying it.
I couldn’t stand the $1200 offer.
It is the first electric bike. Both of you can ride a road, gravel, mountain bike. I bought it for commuting and for business in the city (there are many steep slopes).
I received it a few days ago and yesterday I ran around the city and enjoyed it very much. I could not sweat even if I climbed a steep slope with heavy loads.
Forks and tires are bad, but you can’t complain about this price. Forks will be replaced with steel rigids, leaving bosses for the front racks. The tires will be replaced with larger ones so that they can run at low pressure.
I hardly understand.
I don’t need a tapered fork.
And why would looking for a 27.5 "fork instead of a 650b fork suggest a wabash? What’s the difference in the first place? 650b and 27.5 inches mean the same thing. No problem with forks for 700c or 29er. The important thing is that the A2C is close and there is a desired tire clearance. Disk forks are the wheel size to be attached. Genuine forks are actually sold for 29 inches.
In any case, Wabash was not chosen because the drop handle is unnecessary.
Because your cross score obviously uses a tapered 1.5 "fork. I also looked for an upgrade air fork for my “my” cross score, but I couldn’t find a 1.5 “tapered air fork for 650/27.5”. It’s not about Wabash.
Tapered head tubes do not require tapered forks. 1-1/8 inch straight steerers are also available in tapered head tubes. All you need is a different underside headset cup. My Wednesday was standard in this specification. The same goes for my friend Krampus.
But who is in charge of the warranty? When a company leaves the United States, it usually does not focus on the warranty department. The 5-year warranty is great, but only if there is a person in charge across the phone. In the first year, we received some support, but we have seen some cases gradually decreasing since the following year. There are also cases where other companies are involved. For example, in the United States, when focus/impulse withdrew, Gazelle took over PON Holdings. The security support of the gazelle was substantial, so this was relatively successful. However, Yamaha manufactures its products in an independent company.
In the limited experience of riding Yamaha’s engine several times, performance was certainly good. If you are a local old dealer and have a conscientious price, you can’t complain if the service is real.
Yamaha does not withdraw from the US market. Simply stop selling electric assisted bicycles (eBike). Yamaha still has a large number of dealer networks in the United States (power sports dealers that have sold many eBikes will survive). In addition, the company continues to manufacture and sell electric bicycles in Europe and Canada, so there is no shortage of warranty parts. In addition, it should be considered that many other electric bike motors are also supplied. The company has a solid position and good reputation.
You don’t have to worry too much about this.