I’m going to the Northstar in Lake Tahoe, California next week. The bike park is known for loose dirt and lots of chunk.
I have a 140mm trail bike and I also have a NEW 180mm e-bike arriving in a few days. I actually have never ridden an e-bike, so I’m slightly hesitant to bring it. At the same time, the 180mm could be fun! Of course, I plan to get a few local rides in on the new e-bike once it arrives.
Experience: 2 years of riding, recently raced an XC race. I’m fit, but still looking to get more comfortable on descents.
What bike would you take if you were me (140mm accouatic or 180mm e-bike)? Please no snarky comments.
Bikes:
– Canyon Neuron trail bike: decently upgraded with Enve M5’s, Fox 34 kashima, etc
– Propain Ekano e-enduro: stock spec, but with the slightly upgraded DT Swiss wheels
by Zealousideal-Way3818
4 Comments
Northstar totally feels better on longer travel bikes, would definitely recommend that unless you’re feeling uncomfortable on the bike, but even then it could be a good chance to dial it in with a bunch of laps
I do tricks, so I’d prefer the nimble trail bike. I personally ride a 160, but I’ve set it up to be poppy and sharp. 180 and with the meat of an e-bike wouldn’t be as fun. Unless, of course, you’ve got huge jumps there… Then you already know 🙂
How much bike park experience do you have? I’d be pretty hesitant to bring an unfamiliar bike to a big step up in terrain and speed. If you’ve ridden plenty of park that is comparable and you want the extra travel, go for it.
usually you’d take the rear travel to describe your travel. So it’s 130mm vs 170mm in your case.
That being said, if you want maximum fun and not worry about breaking thinks go for the ekano.