Demo mode, won't be out until later this year. Bionx battery is more streamlined, fitting in with frame, but don't think range/power has changed, just the look. Also the controller has new look.
I was having this strange cogging sound when bike was under load. Contacted Bionx and they said to get bike hooked up to computer to get update on firmware. Took it in to local ebike shop, got fireware updated and it rides better than when I bought it. Unreal. Took 1 min and now zero sound...
Think the problem was with the installation -- BionX has been around for a long time and has literally thousands of happy customers (including me) -- if you're going to be angry, be angry at the people who installed the kit for you. It's not easy to do and you want to go somewhere experienced...
Fantastic prices on that site -- thanks -- I've been dinged on the customs at border special fee so always hesitant for out of country purchases. Good to know.
Don't know anything about the bike but always happy to see ebike news in mainstream bicycle magazines/sites
http://www.bicycling.com/bikes-gear/ebike/freway-ebike-vr01-introduces-new-era-mountain-bike
Order from Amazon... hmmm