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    Hello :-) I'm checking for info re: mid-drive motors...

    Heh, KO, thanks for following up, the info is very helpful :-) I haven't seen any posted Ariel Rider owner complaints regarding the Dapu MD500, so perhaps the issues have been resolved. Court speaks highly of the company, and I'd consider the M Class if it could cross the border without...
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    Hello :-) I'm checking for info re: mid-drive motors...

    Hello Feliz, I had looked into a Bike Friday, but they only do hub motors, and added expense & a huge pain to get it into Canada :-( I may have to give up on Ariel ebike... checking into Tern Vektron, Tern HSD, R&M Tinker... taking time to check info & get test rides :-) Have a fun-tastic...
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    Hello :-) I'm checking for info re: mid-drive motors...

    Thank you Steve, for the additional info, much appreciated! Gives me lots to think about... thanks for sharing & for your wise words :-) I agree, Court's reviews are packed with good info & he seems to genuinely care the consumer knows the pros & cons of an ebike before purchasing... he's got...
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    Hello :-) I'm checking for info re: mid-drive motors...

    Hello JayVee, All right! Great info :-) ... I was a recreational triathlete in a past life & training to competitive level, when 2 MVA rear-enders resulted in permanent physical limitations & forced a significant lifestyle change... I need to get back to cycling, freedom & joy, and an ebike...
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    Hello :-) I'm checking for info re: mid-drive motors...

    Hello Steve, Thank you so much for sharing yours & your wife's experience with Bosch CX motors & batteries, sounds great! I will check it out :-) R&M ebikes do seem to be the Rolls Royce of ebikes... I guess it's like everything else, you get what you pay for :-) Q: re Tern, how do their...
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    Hello :-) I'm checking for info re: mid-drive motors...

    Ariel bike in Canada... would have to figure it out how to purchase & bring it across Trump's guarded US border with least cost/fees... Ebike needs: 20" wheels, responsive & reliable mid-drive, light weight, prefer belt over chain, quality components, compact size, performance for hills...
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    Hello :-) I'm checking for info re: mid-drive motors...

    Hello Feliz, Thank you for your response, much appreciated! I'm new to this forum/site, will figure out how to check the eProdigy section for posts :-) Due to 2 MVA rear-enders, I have permanent physical limitations, lost mtb & triathlete lifestyle, so I have very specific needs in an...
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    Hello :-) I'm checking for info re: mid-drive motors...

    Hello Feliz, Thank you for your comment... I'm curious as to your experience... what happened? I don't have money to play with, so need to make a wise decision... looking for a really good product, reliability, excellent after sales service, etc... I'd like to hear more about your...
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    Hello :-) I'm checking for info re: mid-drive motors...

    Hello KO - 'Knock Out' :-D Thank you for your reply, much appreciated! So glad you & your family enjoyed Vancouver Island... there's something magical about the wildness of the island - wooded forests, camping & trails , fresh ocean breezes on sandy beaches, eagles & orcas, tides, seafood...
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    Hello :-) I'm checking for info re: mid-drive motors...

    Hello Kasual Observer - great handle! Thank you for your thoughtful reply :-) I appreciate your time in sharing your understanding & experiences with these mid-drive motors. I'm on Vancouver Island, Canada, so there are lots of wooded trails & rough roads to check out :-) I haven't found any...
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    Hello :-) I'm checking for info re: mid-drive motors...

    I'm new on the forum, and for the past 6 mths I've been researching for an ebike to meet my specific needs. In my past life, I was a recreational Triathlete, when two MVA rear-enders ended my training to competitive, permanently altering my lifestyle. Years later, I seek to reactivate my...
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