Giant
Stance E+ 1
- Torque
- 100 Nm
- Battery
- 800 Wh
- Weight
- 56.2 lb
- Travel
- 150
from$4,999
Best under $3K
Aventon
Ramblas
A real mid-drive with 100 Nm for under three grand. Hardtail, honest, fun.
Motor
100Nm
Aventon A100
750 W peak
750 W peak
Battery
708Wh
708 Wh, removable
Weight
52.9lb
24 kg claimed
Travel
140mm
Hardtail, fork travel
Wheels
29"
Alloy frame
From
$2,899
Approx. US MSRP
Most cheap e-mountain bikes use hub motors, and they ride like it. The Ramblas has a proper 100 Nm mid-drive, which is the whole point of this site, at a price that undercuts almost everything else here.
It's a hardtail, so rough descents will beat you up. But for flow trails, gravel, and getting into the sport without spending a fortune, I think it's the most important bike on this list.
If you're not sure an e-MTB is for you, start here. Worst case, you'll want to upgrade.
What I like
- Real mid-drive at a hardtail price
- Strong motor
- Removable battery
What I don't
- Hardtail — limited on rough terrain
- Heavy for a hardtail
Long-term test pending. Aventon, if you'd like this one ridden and reviewed in full, let's talk.
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