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Dan - how do the Optis feel when you are pedaling without assist? Just a heavy bike? It's hard to imagine what the geometry of the M or R series would be like to just pedal.

Combining info from the Haibike global site with the CurrieTech site, a new Trekking Pro will be available with the Bosch Nyon. For commuting, that could have some nice advantages. I too like the look of the Felts. Some of the Haibikes really look promising too. But Shea - you sure you want...

15 wh per mile is impressive as well.

Currietech site says "soon". So who knows? But the XDURO comes with a RockShox Bluto - I think the Felt is a traditional fork? Haibike has a ton of new models listed on the Currietech site.

Too Many Marc's or Mark's on this thread...:) The Nitro City and Cross look very similar except for the commuting bits such as a rack and fenders. The 500w geared motor is attractive, as it is almost as small as the brake rotor. I was sure that a mid-drive was going to be my next bike, but...

You can vary the response by inserting different elastomers. There is a chart for the LT and ST on this page.

According to the EM spec page, the seat post is 31.6mm, for which Cane Creek has a size matched. But I would double check the post.

TB's should be fine on carbon, but unlike a steel or alloy frame, do NOT lube the shim or seat tube. Your seat post size should be on the post, often stamped just below the minimum insertion mark. And use the torque wrench when you tighten down the post clamp. Carbon is more susceptible to...

I was just on CurrieTech's site and lo-and-behold, the Haibike XDURO Race. A drop bar e-bike (finally!). The specs look to be great - Ultegra 6800 mech. Some of the specs seem off - I doubt the rims are 26" Fatbike, and the crank is listed as The Hive, which is generally a mountain crank...

I read the Nitro has a 500 watt motor, but are there any additional specs? Is it still a geared design or is the Nitro gearless? Any idea what peak torque is (the Dapu 350w geared is around 40Nm I believe)?

I was not happy with the width of the bars on the 2013 Turbo S. Way too wide for me. The 2014 specs say 580mm, but my bars were 680mm on the 2013. I ended up buying a Ritchey Pro Rizer, and trimmed 10mm from each side with a pipe cutter, making the total width 650-ish Plus they have 35mm of...

For what it is worth, a couple of months ago I was talking to the local Stromer dealer in Cincinnati, and he said he had sold a number of Stromers to law enforcement in the area. They all chose the Elite over the Platinum because they valued the higher torque and greater acceleration over top...

I've wondered since the first reviews: what does the Bosch feel like without any assist and that tiny chainring?

The last time I had run it down that far I had Eco set to 50%, and it still felt like 50%. That said, it is entirely possible it was 30%. It is hard to tell the difference without an instant side-by-side test, honestly.

There is a software dongle and package used to program the Turbo. If your shop has that ( I think the training is required by Spesh to sell the things) they may be able to do that. I know the software allows them to mod assist cutoff speed. I actually had ordered the kit and bought it, then...

Probably worth remembering that the bike will revert to Eco once you hit 20% remaining. Of course, you can set Eco to 90% at that point if you want to get real close to turbo. I find Eco 50% lets me cruise at 19 to 20 mph easily so I use that a lot. Oh and the motor will shut off completely...

That rocks Kaldeem! I'm sure it is in no small part to you getting stronger as well. Just keep working and enjoying!

I wonder if the regen elimination is related to patent fees or IP costs.

Brambor - are you going with Electraks again or considering something like a touring tire (Schwalbe Marathons?). I considered Marathons for one of my non-ebikes but didn't care for the weight. On an bike, it is relatively moot. It is hard to compare since Specialized doesn't really release...

Nice Roadrash! I ride a Salsa Vaya and the steel (and long wheelbase) soaks up everything. It actually begs the question - steel frames are only 2 or 3 lbs heavier than Al alloy - why aren't more ebikes made from steel?