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The pathetic thing is hearing all the faux "concern" from current mtbikers. "Needs more study" They are using the exact same hysterical, uninformed arguments mtn bikers had to put up with when they were first arriving 30 years ago. Disgusting to hear the same hand wringing nonsense - when...

One-segment market? Mids dominate the fastest growing (emtb) segment and are rapidly gaining prominence in most other segments. If you live on flat ground, a hub is fine. Put one in a hilly area and they are disappointing. Much like SUVs dominate the car market because of their perceived...

Bosch CX is notorious for being loud.

Curious where you found it for $1571?

Well, at best it's misleading and dishonest. At worst, it's criminal. But you now know what a slimeball the guy is and know never to go back.

Nobody was talking about needs, it was the claim mids were essentially a fad. Mids are bringing the younger crowd into ebikes, particularly emtbs, which are the fastest growing segment in the industry. It's as much a fad as mtbs were to road bikes a few decades ago.

Fad? Every major emtb bike maker uses mids - they have revolutionized emtbs. And if there were systemic problems, we'd hear dozens/hundreds of stories about them - but we don't. Considering mids typically are in used in more demanding situations (offroad, steep climbs, rough terrain), the...

Ravi, that SQLab video makes a lot of sense. Softer doesn't equal more comfortable on rides longer than 30 minutes. The fatter my azz got, the softer the seat I was using, the worse it got and the fewer rides I did.. Didn't realize I've likely been exacerbating the problem by continually...

Luna sells some chargers that let you select 80/90/100% charge and also select the amps you want to use https://lunacycle.com/batteries/chargers/

Anyone been watching the YouTube reviews from Citrus Cycles? The guy is putting out some good reviews with long rides to really show what the bikes are capable of. Court does perfunctory rides and often in less than ideal terrain.

Hit-and-Run Fatalities Soar as More People Bike to Work Report finds close to 70% of fatalities are cyclists or pedestrians By Scott Calvert April 26, 2018 5:30 a.m. ET Hit-and-run crash deaths are rising nationwide, and pedestrians and bicyclists account for close to 70% of the victims...

Check out this much cheaper dIY version. Need to use closed cell foam. Can order "backer rod" from Amazon

How about looking at some of the thick foam inserts like Cush Core and running tubeless?

There are emtbs and then there are emtbs. Not many, except lighter, more nimble, higher-spec, mostly-Euro emtbs, are really suited for technical riding. The guys who carry batteries in their backpacks are the ones who can really shred single tracks as their bikes are essentially standard...

Anyone rec'd shipping notice yet?

Don't think Voltbike has anything as elegant as the iGo Elite. Think OP made a sensible choice and obtained good value.

Still not ready for prime time it seems. Still doing research studies with universities, so must be some thorny technical issues to resolve. This was discussed 4 years ago as a groundbreaking tech, but not much has come from it.

Great documentary.

Consider full suspension emtb fat bike like Biktrix Juggernaut FS Ultra 1000w mid motor w/torque sensing and throttle. Can choose various spec levels/wheel sizes/battery sizes. https://www.biktrix.com/products/juggernaut-ultra-fs

Have to take all range estimates with a grain of salt. At best, it's a guesstimate. Most of the time they are ludicrously optimistic.