Which eMTB for £3k

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Sorry for another what bike thread, but I'm bamboozled by the choice out there. Having thought I need an all round bike, I don't, I actually need an eMTB.

It's for an inexperienced rider around the Chiltern Hills, summer and winter (very muddy) not hardcore

Prices seem to vary massively, and you can spend a fortune, just wondering whether anyone has any recommendations at a circa £3k price point.

Many thanks

[foliedouce]

What are people's thoughts on the ORBEA Wild HT 30?

Seems good value for money, although it comes with 'EU brake set up" whatever that means.

https://www.bikester.co.uk/orbea-wild-ht-30-29-red...

[Bacon Is Proof]

Some countries have the front brake on the left.

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Bacon Is Proof said:

Some countries have the front brake on the left.

Oh, thanks, not a major issue then

[Fas1975]

Check out the range from Haibike

https://www.haibike.com/gb/en/ebikes/emountainbike...

I follow Sam Pilgrim on youtube and he's a ex pro-mountain biker and is sponsored by them. He puts the bikes through some serious abuse and they look well constructed and there's a number below £3k

Sam Pilgrim channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-WMwOzgFdvvGVLB1...

I'm not in the market for an e-bike yet, but for the money, I would be looking at this one: https://www.haibike.com/gb/en/ebikes/emountainbike...

[daveknott5]

I was in the same boat as you a couple of months back. I went for this:
https://www.wiggle.co.uk/vitus-e-sommet-e-bike-deo...

though if you want slightly less travel, the e-escarpe looks like a very good option too:
https://www.wiggle.co.uk/vitus-e-escarpe-e-bike-de...

I got mine in the Wiggle sale for £2719 - great value for money for an e-mtb with good components and a dropper post as standard.

MBR mag rated it 10/10
https://www.mbr.co.uk/reviews/electric-bikes/vitus...

[stuarthat]

https://youtu.be/k3iJlfGAxps
Looks very good

[foliedouce]

Many thanks for the links, some good options there.