[theelous3]

No. I am appreciating that there are better somethings than this something, and I even explicitly recommended one.

Take the time to actually read and understand before criticizing.

[ethbr0]

In this instance (as with most of life, sometimes including time), money is the limited resource.

Suggesting OP not buy anything or spend 3.5x as much isn't helpful.

[theelous3]

I suggested they buy a second hand kona hard tail for the same price or cheaper.

[ethbr0]

Second hand prices for Kona ebikes don't look nearly in the range of $700.

Is there a specific model you're thinking of?

[TulliusCicero]

They make it pretty clear that they’re sneering at the idea of the “e” part being a hard requirement.

[andreareina]

Or maybe an emtb at that price point is simply unrealistic[1]. Which sucks because ebikes are such an accessibility boon.

[1] requiring a reputable manufacturer, even accounting for second-hand bikes. Conversion might be an option, I don't know what those run.

[TulliusCicero]

To me it just sounds like the PC gamers who insist that anyone who wants to 'game' needs an RTX 3070 at a minimum. They have unrealistic ideas of what the person actually wants to do. Someone who's spending a small amount on mountain bikes isn't going hard downhill.