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Sounds like a fun build Ravi. Hi quality parts, high power motor, large battery > kind of like an Optibike but with PAS., and costs much less. That 2.7k must be cost for parts only?

I will concede that the throttle options adds a second dimension of input vs pedal only. I meant awareness when entering an intersection and you can stop pedaling and pay more attention and have instant acceleration if needed. Awareness when starting from from a stop light and you need to get...

Court J- I hear you saying that throttled ebikes are no longer considered bikes, IYO. Thus, you are out of step with the legal definition, HR 727. You may be consistent with the People-For-Bikes separation of classifications, but PFB still qualifiies them as bikes.

That Fox shock is awesome. Good choice!

Welcome EB89- Lots of good info and ideas here. Enjoy the ride and site! Bike_on aka Dan

Ann, Nice antidote on TX. All the states have their own MVA definition of a MOPED with their specific state requirements. My definition was the dictionary type: Motor + pedals. My point above is that the legal, market and cultural definitions of when an electric bike is/is not a bike, or...

"e-snobbery" is kind of being nice. It is equivalent to you being told your PAS bikes are not bikes because they have a motor. It's a different kind of bicycle. So is a throttled bike where people have the option to pedal, and most do, because the pedals are there and 350-500W will bog down...

BBs02 w/ nu Vinci...nice.

Court J, I think we know and respect each other enough for me to call you out for e-snobbery. What you just said has been repeated a thousand times more by the mainstream population that says: [Putting a (Motor) on a "bike" disqualifies it's classification as a bike.] You know that ebikers...

Ravi, Having ridden several thousand miles on a drop bar/Falco combo, I would concur that the road style drop bar offers much needed efficiency and comfort options for wrist. For aging boomers, you have a good point that this position is more aggressive and less friendly. I hear the pain in...

Kenny, Does anyone really just ride 5 mph in a campground all the time? If it bothers you, you gotta say something or don't complain...

Sounds like he had weenie legs...too bad. It's kind of like Tru*p... most of what he says makes some sense, it's just how he says it. Going 30 and keeping up with traffic on an bike can be safe and ideal. But do it wrong headed and collateral damage will emerge.

Nut- I have been doing some regular Mtn biking to supplement ebike riding/fitness. I got a nice 26" titanium Lightspeed with good forks. I have thought about the fun on an eMtn bike. In weighing a BB02 addition to my bike (It would be really cool) vs a purpose built eMtn, I have to say the...

Good points Munch. I suppose the question is," Who will show up on the trails with eMtns? " Enviro educated, experienced cyclist, or 20 years olds who just bought another toy?

A high quality mtn bike can cost $2-4k. Is that cheap? I think not, but people pay for quality. The Specialized levos and Haibikes start at $4k, so yes, the eMtn bikes are a bit more, but on par with the normal ebike premium.

Maybe we need to get politically correct with Strava and make people 'self-identify' their ebike passions? People can smell a rat, and if guys are self promoting a fast ride without disclosure, I can see the ire. Yet, that makes the point that ebikes are more fun and help an average person do...

Court, All, The arguments to NOT ALLOW seem to be based on future fear and self-interest on the part of analog users. I think your question is stated in the negative. It could be asked, "Why shouldn't ebikes be allowed on mtn bike trails?" I watched this video, and the guy really loved the...

The Garmin gives outside temp.

short memory, it did say 42V. sorry. Rakesh did confirm 55V max. I bought a 48V battery and used it with the motor.

There should be a label on the motor. My system was running on a 36V battery, (charged to 42V), but the motor label said 55V max. Thus I did upgrade to a 48V system.