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    Carbon Wheel Build with Ebikemotion

    This needs to be sorted, they are all passing the book! Mahle Ebikemotion only sell to the manufacturer (Orbea). Orbea only sell to Orbea dealers and then the headaches start. This needs to be covered by a major cycling magazine! It’s a joke that you can’t buy parts to maintain your bike and for...
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    Carbon Wheel Build with Ebikemotion

    Nice 👍 If you require another hub you need to go via an Orbea dealership. I was quoted £480 GBP for one. I wanted to use a new hub but at the time quote was £800-£900!! I have Sapim CX-Ray on the front wheel and CX-Sprint on rear wheel. Both aero spokes but the latter stronger.
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    Ebikemotion vs Fazua which is better?

    I find the Mahle Ebikemotion not to be fast vs regular road bike on flat or slight inclines. It performs best on steep climbs, where it will leave most cyclists except pros.
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    Ebikemotion vs Fazua which is better?

    The DI2 Scott addict in Uk is $8800 US in the Uk vs $7000 for the Ribble. I assume it’s cheaper in US which doesn’t surprise me!
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    Ebikemotion vs Fazua which is better?

    The flagship Ribble is 23 lbs but at almost $10,000 US it’s more than I wanted to spend https://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/ribble-endurance-sl-e-hero/
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    Ebikemotion vs Fazua which is better?

    I changed the stock wheels on my Orbea Gain and even that made a difference 1 lb of rotational weight
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    Ebikemotion vs Fazua which is better?

    I have a bike in mind as the Ebikemotion option as it’s only 11.5kg and has everything on it I’d ever need, electronic shifting, hydraulic disc brakes and decent carbon wheels for £5k. I cannot find similar spec with a Fazua system. https://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/ribble-endurance-sl-e-pro/ This...
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    Ebikemotion vs Fazua which is better?

    Massive con Ebikemotion the cartridge bearings are pressed into the motor, so even a simple bearing change involves a new motor and wheel rebuild
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    Ebikemotion vs Fazua which is better?

    Good point. How difficult is it to replace the latch ?
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    Ebikemotion vs Fazua which is better?

    I shall bear that in mind and trial a mid drive with torque sensor before my next purchase
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    Ebikemotion vs Fazua which is better?

    Fazua max power output 400w Ebikemotion max power output 250w
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    Ebikemotion vs Fazua which is better?

    Fazua Pros Removable drive system bike 13 to 10kg 60 mm torque output Replacing drive system in 2 clicks Wheels are normal Fazua Cons Heavier bike weight 13-14 kg Uglier down tube Any other pros or cons to add?
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    Ebikemotion vs Fazua which is better?

    Ebikemotion Pros: Aesthetically looks like normal road bike Lighter weight 10.5-11 kg Ebikemotion Cons: Only 40 mm torque output Bespoke rear wheel with hub Battery and Hub not user serviceable Hub change requires wheel rebuild
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    Ebikemotion vs Fazua which is better?

    The limit is 15mph in the UK but I cycle at higher than that on flat, slight inclines and downhill. For me the motor is there to help me climb hills where climbing at 10-15mph is good.
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    Ebikemotion vs Fazua which is better?

    I like the idea of losing 2.9kg on the Fazua system by removing the drive system (battery and motor) and replacing it with a blank cover.
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