TECHMANPAT200
I bought this bike in September for $3099 (listed $3299) using this code (TECHMANPAT200). I just got an email that the price is now $2999, and the code still worked for me at checkout. I think the Edge shopping plug in has it. Hope it works for you.
I've ridden 1500km in about four months and I'm still in love with it — I'm going for a ride after I've posted this.
My riding has been on dirt and gravel roads mostly, but also bitumen, walking tracks and wallaby tracks and sort of self-made tracks through paddocks. No racing/freestyling etc.
It's my first ebike, and my first bike in 20 years, after having a go with a neighbour. I'm no expert but this is my experience:
Suspension is great. I maybe don't need rear, but I love it. I still feel deep corrugations but I can ride for over an hour without no sore wrists.
Power is excellent. Assistance cuts out at 25.9kph. I wish it were just a little higher and might address this later. On a 15km dirt road ride, I average 25kph and top out at 60kph.
I leave it in top assist (I'm not here for the workout) and I feel like my 180cm, 95kg body is making no effort. It is like riding an exercise bike with no resistance. I have been in bottom gear only on steep walking trails. In third gear, it powers up steep road hills at about 10kph with my bum in the saddle.
Battery usage is hard to get a handle on. With it always on high assist (5/5), a 15km trip uses at most the top bar of five. I feel a little range anxiety getting home with one bar left after about 45km but I haven't run out of power yet. It would be an ordeal to pedal home as the bike is very heavy.
The bike is solid, the tyres are wide, mechanical bits work smoothly, brakes always feel safe. At 800km I got my free service. They adjusted the gear cables (but didn't trim the ends). I think that was all. I'm getting a local bike mechanic to look at it in the next few weeks.
On the downside, the contraption that holds the battery is contrary and it's hard to tell if it's secure. I've been through a few tubes, so I don't know how good the tyres are. I now use thorn-proofs. And I've had screws fall off through vibration - kick stand, bottle holder.
Also, I've found that bikes can be a bit of a money pit. I've bought a dropper post, seat, kick stand, bottle holder, grips, rear rack and bag, front mud guard, torch holder, mirrors, tools, lube, repair stand, chain cleaner, wanky clothing … Much from Ali, some from here.
The electrics haven't skipped a beat and I ride through creek crossings frequently. (Make sure it's stationary when you turn it on.) There are no real signs of wear except for stone chips and dirt. It is holding together very well.
In my shopping around, this was about the best price I could find for a mid-drive dual-suspension mountain bike. I also considered Progear, Velectrix and Merida.
I collected the bike fully assembled from the Woolloongabba, Brisbane, store and they did the first service. I couldn't find any problems with it, but I'm no expert. I am now, though, an enthusiast.
I know some people report problems dealing with Reid. I've found them OK.
I'm 180cm and 95kg and bought a large. It's fine for me, but my mid and late teen kids struggle with the height.
Great value. Even if you DIY you won’t get much better than this!
And this looks way better than DIY. Trust me