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    What's holding back the e-bike boom? Research, safety, and bias (article)

    I guess its different in US than EU. I am more talking about assisted ebikes (<250W) not full power as sold in US. Price is often 2x with same components and motor breaks every few months if used for commuting (almost daily including during rain and kept outside at work). Electric scooters are...
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    What's holding back the e-bike boom? Research, safety, and bias (article)

    "What's holding back the e-bike boom?" Two words: Reliability and Price.
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    Mahle X20

    Exactly what I experienced on my second time riding it from new. It broke 2 rides later. Repaired, then broke next ride. Repaired, now broke again. Total rode 6 times from new in 7 months. My watts been jumping randomly up and down as well. Do you feel vibration in bottom bracket when cycling...
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    Mahle X20

    Just to update. It has been almost 6 months since my last ride and bike is still broken. I could only use it for 4 weeks total after buying. At this rate, I will run out of warranty before it's fixed. Not to mention I will be afraid to cycle far away from home. After 6 weeks they finally send...
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    Mahle X20

    I wouldn't recommend if there was. Motor fails constantly in this model (see other thread) and they have a log meaning warranty will be void if they see motor was on >25km/h and you will have to pay 2000$ just to replace it.
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    Mahle X20

    I registered just to warn people NOT TO BUY Mahle x20. I have Mondraker Dusty RR. Spend a fortune, motor failed in 40 days. Took 1 month to replace. They said motor defective. Next day it failed again, completely shut down. Labor cost not covered (170$). Basically pay 6k and be without bike 80%...
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