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I would agree. I have a DIY hub drive with which I have no isues. I am about to install a mid drive to another bike -for a different use.

I honestly have no idea. I see mostly expensive Bosch mid drive mountain bikes out in the hills. Mid drives are likely better for that kind of bike. Its almost a religious argument, and if you don't take a side then both sides hate you.

Interesting. Does Yamaha have Chinese production? They are looking towards India and Europe according to that story. They also are talking about hub motors which is against the prevailing narrative.

I agree in general, but I have reservations about people who are essentially on e-motorcycles on the local bike path. They wouldn't have a vehicle like that if they didn't want to go very fast, so they should actually be on the street. But once you decide you are going to regulate the actual...

There is another vid from the same guy where the camera isn't on the bike, and he goes past the camera, and he doesn't look to me like he is going 50 mph. I suppose you could estimate how fast he is going by timing him between fixed objects if you knew how far apart they are. But really, I have...

Could be. Not too hard to fake the speedo reading. Why bother? Just so people on the internet have something to argue about?

Assuming that is the speedometer reading on his display, it reached 80, 80 km/hr = 49.72 mph, so yeah that is not 50 mph.

I have a GMAC 10T on a 1983 Stumpjumper mountain bike with a double chainring and an 8 speed cassette. I have no problems climbing hills but I use the gears as you would on a regular bike, the pedal assist level is usually about 25-30% and I occasionally use the throttle to go a little faster...