Mountain Bike Reqs

[TrekFlight]

Hey all,
If im asking this improperly or in a way that is incorrect for forum procedures, I apologize. I have been playing with the idea of getting a mountain bike for a while now. I have a Trek FX Sport 6, which I ride every day on sidewalks/bike paths. I get about 6-12 miles per day commuting and maybe 20-80 on weekends, depending on the weekend. I love biking, hiking, camping, kayaking, etc.

I used to mountain board and downhill longboard until I had a bad accident at 32mph (shattered scaphoid, broke collar bone, tore a tendon in wrist, & hit the ground so hard I got cauliflower ear.) So this is a great way to get the adrenaline I love with a lot less risk to my personal health. My curiosity is, should I consider just getting a regular mountain bike, or should I look at spending the extra money to get a mountain e-bike? (Are those taboo words around here??) I have had an electric longboard with great success; however, what's the verdict on electric mountain bikes? Do they enhance the fun?? Do they ruin the fun??)

Looking forward to some insights here. My old mountain bike is not reliable enough to make it another season. Thank you all for the advice and insights here! I apologize if I have struck anger in anyone for mentioning e-bikes.

[ichitan]

Are you planning to spend a fair amount of money, or are you on a tight budget?

The wheels on some new bikes may break. You want a bike with strong wheels.

https://forums.bikeride.com/thread-8672.html

A lot of e-bike batteries are exploding. Many places are now not allowing e-bikes to be parked there.

https://forums.bikeride.com/thread-8603.html

Battery manufacturers are in a mad rush to develop safer batteries.

I would wait awhile, until safer batteries become readily available.

If you really want an e-bike now, get one with Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries, also called LiFePO4 batteries. These are less likely to catch on fire, but still have some risk, (Don't confuse these with Lithium Ion batteries.)

It might be best to replace any parts that need replacing on your existing bike, and keep using it.

Otherwise look for a good secondhand bike.