2 bikes or 1?

[Carlt]

Have a 2 yr old very low mileage kalkhoff Tasman. Runs great but only 350 miles.
Thinking of now doing trails so possibly looking at a hybrid or emtb.
Question. Do I sell current bike and get a good bike for £2k ish or keep bike and get a cheaper emtb. Say something like a woosh Rio or equivalent?
Grateful for any views.

 

[LeighPing]

350 miles in 2 years? Personally, I'd sell the KT and buy the WR. Trails are great fun on an eMTB. You can venture where others dare not.

 

[The Bear]

^^^ I bet that dog is knackered

 

[LeighPing]

^^^ I bet that dog is knackered

Nah, he's a sheepdog. They can go all day long..

My ebikes have saved me from taking my high energy dog walking miles and miles, which is pretty knackering for me. I can never give him the burnout that he needs on foot. Now it just takes a 10 minute ride and he's happy.

 

[Crockers]

Bet the sheep aren't.

 

[jwm]

Have a 2 yr old very low mileage kalkhoff Tasman. Runs great but only 350 miles.
Thinking of now doing trails so possibly looking at a hybrid or emtb.
Question. Do I sell current bike and get a good bike for £2k ish or keep bike and get a cheaper emtb. Say something like a woosh Rio or equivalent?
Grateful for any views.

Why change at all? You haven't put any miles on your current bike, get some appropriate tyres for what you are thinking you want to do. Without coming across as antagonistic, I'm guessing when you bought the Kalkhoff you were expecting to do more miles than you have done, it may be the same case now... if you are happy with the bike, utilise the investment you made and enjoy your cycling.

Regards

John

 

[LeighPing]

Why change at all? You haven't put any miles on your current bike, get some appropriate tyres for what you are thinking you want to do. Without coming across as antagonistic, I'm guessing when you bought the Kalkhoff you were expecting to do more miles than you have done, it may be the same case now... if you are happy with the bike, utilise the investment you made and enjoy your cycling.

Regards

John

Is it the one with the front suspension forks or not?

 

[Carlt]

Yes thanks John. I think you're right. As in most of life I guess it enjoy what you have.
Still tempted by a cheaper emtb like the woosh Rio tho. Anyone got one who would like to comment? Even considering the big bear by whoosh but wonder if these bikes can last a long time bearing in mind they retail at about 1k?
Appreciate any views

 

[Carlt]

Yes the kalkhoff Tasman has front suspension.

 

[LeighPing]

Yes the kalkhoff Tasman has front suspension.

You should be fine for some light off roading then. Although, as always, I recommend a bikehut suspension seatpost for around 12 quid. It comes with 3 different weight springs. You can't go wrong with them.

 

[LeighPing]

Still tempted by a cheaper emtb like the woosh Rio tho. Anyone got one who would like to comment?

@Damian.Doherty has got one. Check out his youtube videos for more info.

 

[LeighPing]

Did you see the guy stepping out at 01:03, whilst on his phone.

Good job he was going uphill!



@Carlt Which part did you find offensive?

 

[anotherkiwi]

I bet he was just scrolling down on his phone, I have a couple of those.

 

[Carlt]

Sorry guys. I think I've pressed something I shouldn't have!

 

[johnc46]

No wonder cyclists get a bad name, going through lights on red undertaking a bus and cars. Total disregard for anyone.The guy is a complete idiot.

 

[Amoto65]

Totally agree with above, why would you behave so stupidly by going past shop doorways at that speed on the pavement, what a clown...

 

[TZC]

Totally agree with above, why would you behave so stupidly by going past shop doorways at that speed on the pavement, what a clown...

Shooting past pedestrians with their backs to him through small gaps got to me most. I hate it when people do that to me so I don't do it to others on my bike. It only takes them to move unpredictably, unaware of your presence, or speed and somebody will get hurt, maybe you, maybe the other guy/girl. Seemed like he was going for a record trip home for youtube and **** responsibility.

 

[johnc46]

Sorry if I have diverted the original post.