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18mths ago I bought a 2023 Orange Phase Pro in Large on salary sacrifice, it now makes financial sense to cash it in and start again (tax & pension contribution savings, etc).
I have always owned Orange products and not had any issues with my Phase so have narrowed it down to another but in Medium:
- https://winstanleysbikes.co.uk/orange-charger-s-27-5-2024-electric-bike
- https://winstanleysbikes.co.uk/orange-phase-mx-rs-ohlins-limited-edition-2024-electric-bike
The spec of the Phase is much better but I don't really need lots of suspension travel and it would be beneficial if the Charger was slightly lighter however to my untrained eye it looks exactly the same.
anyone ridden the '24 bikes?
It may be the last time I do salary sacrifice on an EMTB if I choose to get an EV car on it next time
Cheers, J
I'd be going for the Phase as it's miles better spec and being a mullet should be easier to sell in the future compared to the shorter travel 27.5 Charger. Can't imagine they'll be much difference in weight either as the motor is the same and the Charger's worse kit will probably weigh a fair bit more?
Wouldn't worry too much about weight. Ebikes are only heavy until you turn the cranks. That being said better suspension and brakes make a big difference in controlling the extra mass. Id be going for the Phase also. Resale on ebikes isn't great and I would imagine it won't be easy move on a 27.5er
I have always owned Orange products
Commiserations.
Commiserations.
Helpful as always.