ðŊ Kaj's Use Case: Transport + Ramp
- Step 1 â Transport: Motor + battery to ride TO the park/trails (range and hill-climbing power matter)
- Step 2 â Ramps: Remove battery at the park for lighter ramp/jump riding (battery-out weight and suspension matter)
- The ideal bike has a big removable battery for transport AND is light with battery removed for ramps
- Secondary factors: frame material (carbon absorbs impacts better), rear travel (more = better jump landings), wheel size
ðĨ NEW: Canyon Neuron:ONfly CF 7 (ÂĢ2,799)
- Same Bosch SX platform as the award-winning CF 8 â but ÂĢ480 cheaper
- Carbon frame, 20.3kg total â estimated ~17.5kg with battery removed (lightest on this list!)
- E-Mountain Bike of the Year winner (same motor/frame platform)
- Removable battery + lightest motor dead weight (2.0kg) = ideal for ramp sessions
- Shimano Deore vs XT and Pike Base vs Fox 34 â marginal spec differences for a big price saving
- Optional 250Wh range extender = 650Wh total for longer rides
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Size L confirmed in stock at Canyon â ready for Kaj!
ð Top Pick for Kaj: Canyon Spectral:ON CF 7
- Kaj uses the motor mainly for transport to the park/trails â then removes the battery for ramp sessions
- Battery out (~20kg) = a light carbon full-suspension bike perfect for jumps and ramps
- Battery in (24.2kg) = 800Wh of range for all-day riding. No extender needed â ever
- Shimano EP8 motor (85Nm) â serious power for hill climbs on the way to the park
- 160mm front / 155mm rear travel â handles big jumps and landings with confidence
- Mullet wheels (29" front, 27.5" rear) give great agility for ramp riding
- Full carbon frame, RockShox Lyrik/Deluxe suspension, 5-star reviews (16 ratings)
- ÂĢ3,279 at Canyon outlet â same price as the ONfly but way more bike for the money
ðŠķ Canyon Neuron:ONfly CF 8 (ÂĢ3,279) â â
Size L Available
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Size L confirmed in stock at Canyon â great for Kaj at ~180cm+
- Same ONfly platform as CF 7 â removable 400Wh battery, ~16.8kg with battery out
- The CF 7 is the same platform for ÂĢ480 less and also has Size L in stock
- At 19.6kg with battery it's the lightest e-MTB here â feels almost like a normal bike on trails
- Bosch SX motor + optional 250Wh range extender = 650Wh total
- Shimano XT shifting â one step up from the CF 7's Deore
- Fox Factory suspension (kashima coated) â smoother than CF 7's Pike Base
ð Best Battery Life: Haibike AllMtn 4 (ÂĢ2,949)
- If budget is tight and battery life is everything, the Haibike is unbeatable at under ÂĢ3k
- Bosch Performance CX motor (85Nm) + massive 800Wh battery â matches the Spectral
- Removable battery, 160mm front / 150mm rear travel, alloy frame
- At ~25kg it's the heaviest â not great for jumps even with battery out (~20.8kg alloy vs ~20kg carbon)
- Only caveat: check size availability at the sale price, as it may be limited to Small frames
âïļ Battery-Out Weight Ranking (Lighter = Better for Ramps)
- ðĨ Canyon Neuron:ONfly CF 8 â ~16.8 kg (lightest bike + lightest battery-out!)
- ðĨ Canyon Neuron:ONfly CF 7 â ~17.5 kg (carbon frame, Bosch SX)
- ðĨ Canyon Spectral:ON CF 7 â ~20.0 kg (carbon frame, EP8 motor)
- 4th: Scott Strike eRide 930 â ~20.1 kg (alloy but light design)
- 5th: Haibike AllMtn 4 â ~20.8 kg (alloy, Bosch CX motor)
- 6th: Polygon Siskiu T7E â ~21.1 kg (but out of stock)
- 7th: Voodoo Zobop â ~21.5 kg
- 8th: Giant Stance E+ 1 â ~21.5 kg
- 9th: Decathlon E-EXPL 520S â ~23.0 kg (heaviest battery-out)
âïļ Which Pick? The Decision Framework
- Motor for transport, battery out for ramps/jumps: Canyon Spectral:ON CF 7 â â best of both worlds at ÂĢ3,279
- Lightest ramp bike + great value: Canyon ONfly CF 7 ðĨ â 17.5kg battery-out, ÂĢ2,799
- Lightest overall + premium spec: Canyon ONfly CF 8 â 16.8kg battery-out, ÂĢ3,279 (â
Size L available)
- All-day range, weight doesn't matter: Haibike AllMtn 4 (800Wh, Bosch CX) â ÂĢ2,949
- Budget-conscious entry: Voodoo Zobop (ÂĢ2,100) or Decathlon E-EXPL 520S (ÂĢ2,499)
- Best spec-per-pound (if in stock): Polygon Siskiu T7E â MBR 9/10 with Shimano EP801
â Best Budget Option: Voodoo Zobop (ÂĢ2,100)
- If Kaj wants to save more money for gear/accessories, the Zobop at ÂĢ2,100 is an incredible entry point
- Shimano STEPS is a proven, reliable motor. Available at Halfords â easy to test ride in store
- Expect to spend ~ÂĢ100-200 upgrading the brakes â the stock ones are weak
ð Key Things to Check Before Buying
- Frame size: Size L is the target â confirmed available on all 3 Canyon bikes. Canyon L = 184-192cm. Voodoo Zobop also has L frames. Check stock for Decathlon, Haibike, Giant, and Scott before ordering
- UK legal limit: All e-bikes are limited to 15.5mph (25km/h) assist. This is the law in the UK
- Test ride if possible: Halfords (Voodoo), Decathlon (Rockrider), and Giant dealers have physical stores. Canyon is online-only but has a 30-day return policy
- Factor in accessories: Budget ÂĢ150-300 for helmet, lights, lock, and possibly upgraded tyres/brakes
- Finance options: Most retailers offer 0% finance. Canyon offers Klarna and Cyclescheme
- Watch for stock alerts: The Polygon Siskiu T7E is exceptional value if/when it comes back in stock
⥠Motor Ratings Explained
- âââââ Beast mode (85Nm) â Max hill-climbing power. Shimano EP8, EP801, Bosch CX. Found on Spectral:ON, Haibike, Scott, Polygon
- ââââ Strong (70â75Nm) â Good power for most hills. Brose Drive T (Decathlon), SyncDrive Sport (Giant)
- âââ Balanced/Steady (55â60Nm) â Lighter motor, less raw power but efficient. Bosch SX (Canyon ONfly CF 7 & CF 8), Shimano E7000 (Voodoo). The SX is the lightest motor at just 2.0kg â big advantage for ramp riding
ðđ Jump-Ready Ratings Explained
- âââââ Big air ready (160mm+) â Handles huge drops and landings confidently. Spectral:ON, Haibike
- ââââ Jump confident (150mm) â Great for most ramps and medium drops. Polygon
- âââ Trail & light jumps (140mm) â Fine for smaller stuff and skatepark ramps. ONfly, Voodoo, Decathlon, Scott
- ââ Trail only (125mm rear) â Not enough travel for regular jump riding. Giant Stance
âïļ Motor Dead Weight Explained
- When you remove the battery, the motor stays â it's dead weight you carry on the ramps
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Light (~2.0kg) â Bosch SX. Barely notice it. Canyon ONfly
- â ïļ Medium (~2.6kg) â Shimano EP8/EP801. Acceptable trade-off. Spectral:ON, Polygon
- â ïļâ ïļ Heavy (~2.9â3.0kg) â Bosch CX, Brose, Yamaha. Noticeable extra weight. Haibike, Scott, Decathlon, Giant