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    bottom bracket compared to rear drop out torque sensors

    I have a older Surface 604 Shred with a Bottom Bracket Sensor and a newer Shred with the drop out sensor. Both are very responsive although the drop out sensor has the edge. The true advantage is in maintenance. It is challenging to remove, clean or repair the bottom bracket sensor without...
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    Surface 604 Shred vs NCM Moscow Plus

    I have had a Shred for 2 months. I have the larger frame. I am 5'11". My wife is 5'8" and loves to ride it. I just did a mini review of sorts. Search Surface604. The Torque Sensor allows you to set your pace at any speed. Cadence sensors on hub drives tend to bracket your speed. For instance...
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    While I know that the narrative is that hub drives are inferior for trails and climbing, the...

    While I know that the narrative is that hub drives are inferior for trails and climbing, the torque sensor on this bike challenges that assumption. I test rode a lot of mid drive mtn bikes at considerably higher price points and didn't like them as much. The throttle has also been a real plus...
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    I have the 14 amp battery. Just did a 35 mile ride on combined road and trail that included a...

    I have the 14 amp battery. Just did a 35 mile ride on combined road and trail that included a 2000 ft elevation climb. I got home with one bar. I thought that was great given the climb. I tried to be frugal on battery use only using power level 3-4 when I really needed it for the hardest parts...
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    I have had my Shred for a couple months and have 600 miles on it. I love it. I commute to work...

    I have had my Shred for a couple months and have 600 miles on it. I love it. I commute to work on it and take it out on the weekends on both dirt roads and some single track. I have been riding ebikes for 18 months as my main transportation. The stand out items are as follows: The Torque...
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