Point taken and my comment is not directed at you per se. The term is not well understood, probably partly because those that talk it up (moguls as you refer) misuse it! It comes across as a buzzword.
Specialized may be backwards integrated but not forwards-they aren't distributing their bikes...
Very difficult, if not impossible to say without talking with Ride1Up and Juice. You could make a bunch of assumptions, but on what basis?
For those who don't 'believe' in vertical integration, why? Vertical integration is better for some industries than others. It is not the panacea for...
I think it's the price for what you get. Trek and Specialized have been going in the opposite direction, but this is a step down and more towards the mass market who could stomach the price. $8k e-bikes won't help develop the space beyond a sport for the affluent.
I think competition is mid-drive, 28mph, drop-bar road bikes with medium-long distance capabilities. Giant Road-E+, Giant Revel E+, Bulls Grinder Evo, Trek Domane+. Super excited about this category!
Whatever is smoothest, so torque sensor would be better. What kind of controller and sensor would you use for a sub, relatively high torque, 15mph application? Just starter playing around with Justin's motor simulator. Thinking single speed now.
Sub $1.5k all in. Based in flat Florida, so I think a 3 speed would be sufficient and a singlespeed may even be enough.
Some things I was wondering is how to handle the power delivery, throttling at low speeds, bike handling and stability at any speed.
Even with just these 'simple' steps, I would conjecture this puts you in the 80th percentile of people who are a) able and b) willing. So, best that the wheel very infrequently requires removal (few tire punctures, high-mileage tires, high-mileage belts, etc.).
Not sure what you are responding too, but this is part of Kindernay's solution with a shell that you can remove the hub from so you can use multiple wheelsets.
Conditions matter a lot too, so if that classic derailleur and chain are gummed up, expect low 90's. So the tradeoff in efficiency between a IGH and chain becomes negligible or even non-existent.
Anyone have experience with a build for someone with Parkinson's? Any particular features useful? My father is doing a build for a male relative. He was thinking of starting with a trike platform and adding a Bafang middrive.
Through Bike Connection, $3,200 seems like a really good deal.
I have this bike now and really like it except for the display/motor turning off (working through that issue currently).
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/bid/d/palo-alto-2020-giant-revolt-pro/7142277641.html
90RPM is known as the 'most efficient' cadence for road cycling. Personally, I like low 80's. 80 is probably a medium to high cadence for most, but best thing to do is to measure your own. Does your bike have an instantaneous cadence setting on the display?
Sheldon Brown has all things bikes:
Sheldon Brown Gear Calculator
I did a quick analysis for you with provided numbers. Note I left the crank arm length stock (it's usually stamped on the inside of the arm), used 2.35" instead of 3" because that's what was available, and assumed 80RPM. You can...