Please accept my apologies for my English, just couldn't find reliable information in English language.
Plan to purchase my first emtb, would greatly appreciate your advice and suggestions.
Initially was considering lightweight dirt/dual sport motorcycle as well (my adv bike feels very heavy on trails),
but then will also need a dedicated van/pickup truck just to reach local trails - too costly option.
So emtb seems to me a good alternative to have some fun.
After some research, have found that there's basically three brands locally with manufacturer's warranty and support - Cube, Ghost and Specialized.
Ghost full power emtb seems too much ugly as well as impractical on paper (maybe brilliant in reality), due to oddly shaped bottom bracket area.
Therefore have shortlisted these three - Cube Stereo Hybrid 140 HPC Actionteam, Turbo Levo Comp Alloy and Kenevo Expert:
https://www.cube.eu/cube-stereo-hyb...0-actionteam/640875f271b31872925c430899ba192c
https://www.specialized.com/us/en/turbo-levo-comp-alloy/p/216911?color=349683-216911
https://www.specialized.com/us/en/kenevo-expert/p/199954?color=322160-199954
I understand that these are very different categories, but for me reliability and longevity are more important aspects rather than bike category.
However, have found some arguments that Fox 36 fork not very much optimal for emtb, due to lack of stiffness of chassis. Also, have read horror stories about integrated cable routing headsets (Stereo is equipped with ACROS AZF-1035 ICR).
Sure, can consider Cube Stereo Hybrid 160, but reviews are not positive (as compared to Stereo Hybrid 140), generally speaking, bike far less capable than 160 mm travel would suggest.
If not mistaken, not very much positive reviews on Stereo Hybrid ONE55 as well, also, significantly more expensive than Stereo Hybrid 140/160.
Cheapest Turbo Levo which comes with Fox 38 is Turbo Levo Expert, but even if somehow can afford it, not sure if would be reasonable to pay 2-3k more just for Fox 38 (alloy frame ok for me).
I think Cube Stereo Hybrid 140 would be good option for my riding style - only intending riding gravel roads, mountain and mild technical trails.
Just wondering if Fox 36 actually so much flexy that can't cope with flowy and mild technical stuff.
Would be very much grateful if you please can give some advice and suggestions, thank you.