After picking your guys' brains...

Lar

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... I ended up getting a 2020 Trek Powerfly 9.7 LT used with 70 miles. Has the Bosch PerformanceLineCX with the updated software to 85NM
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What do you mean by updated software to 85nm?

That's the stock figure, if you updated the software, I would guess you have increased the performance figure?
It didn't have the walk mode activated so when it was at the shop for that they said they updated the software. My understanding is it came with 75nm.
 
... I ended up getting a 2020 Trek Powerfly 9.7 LT used with 70 miles. Has the Bosch PerformanceLineCX with the updated software to 85NM

Congratulations on your new (used) bike. It is a fantastic bike for sure.
I am hoping that they did not dupe you because the 2020 model did not have the latest Bosch Gen4 motor. It had the gen 2 motor. If you paid for it thinking it has the latest Bosch gen 4 motor, you may want to check.
If your motor looks like this with a small chainring up front, then it is the Gen 2 motor with 75Nm torque rating.

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It is the second generation and I knew that before buying but if I was duped it was by his shop telling me it updated if in fact that isn't possible, which I questioned but I got it 1k back of the new price though Don't think his shop knew as much as they acted like they did though so wasn't a conspiracy if so.
 
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It is the second generation and I knew that before buying but if I was duped it was by his shop telling me it updated if in fact that isn't possible, which I questioned but I got it 1k back of the new price though Don't think his shop knew as much as they acted like they did though so wasn't a conspiracy if so.
If you are happy with the performance, it doesn't matter what the actual specs are. That's a very nice bike.
 
Thanks.. I got it Friday and only rode it on some nearby trails not a real test. Yesterday was lousy weather so maiden voyage is today. Got 2k' worth of climbing planned with 10 miles of trail in the middle so we'll see...
 
My DU version is 1.8.6.0 not finding what the 2020 85nm update version number is online. Probably give a dealer all call if no one here knows.
 
Only got to ride 8 miles of all mountain type trails today it performed excellent. Only complaint would be the walk mode which I had to use in a steep section that couldn't be rode but it works ok and would have been sorry without it.
 
Only got to ride 8 miles of all mountain type trails today it performed excellent. Only complaint would be the walk mode which I had to use in a steep section that couldn't be rode but it works ok and would have been sorry without it.
Walk mode has saved me a few times too. Beats carrying it on my shoulders like the manual bikers do.
 
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Theres someone here selling your bike used, 2nd gen motor, about 300 miles. What would it be worth or don’t bother because the improvements in the 4th gen are so much that spending money on this wouldn’t be clever. By the way, I have looked everywhere, are folks able to hack the odometer? Because why would someone buy a bike like this and ride it only for 300 miles?? Your advice is much appreciated.
 
Theres someone here selling your bike used, 2nd gen motor, about 300 miles. What would it be worth or don’t bother because the improvements in the 4th gen are so much that spending money on this wouldn’t be clever. By the way, I have looked everywhere, are folks able to hack the odometer? Because why would someone buy a bike like this and ride it only for 300 miles?? Your advice is much appreciated.
I can't answer most of those questions if in fact you are asking me. I still haven't figured out why my seller sold mine with 70 miles but I'm glad he did. As far as the 2nd generation motor it is as good as I could have hoped for, climbs like a tank and the emtb mode eliminates changing modes altogether, its like an automatic compared to a stick if that makes sense. The only other gear I use is Turbo and that's only on the Road.
 
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I can't answer most of those questions if in fact you are asking me. I still haven't figured out why my seller sold mine with 70 miles but I'm glad he did. As far as the 2nd generation motor it is as good as I could have hoped for, climbs like a tank and the emtb mode eliminates changing modes altogether, its like an automatic compared to a stick if that makes sense. The only other gear I use is Turbo and that's only on the Road.
May I ask you what you paid for it?
 
May I ask you what you paid for it?
$5250 which may seem like all the money considering it only sells for just under 6K but there's tax on top of that that (in his case) he paid and additionally he put the invisishield protective coating on which was $500. I would have rather bought it new and paid all the money though .The downside is the warranty isn't transferable but there's nothing else around that I've seen that comes close to fitting my needs. Gotta pay to play. You should see what's happening to boats in my area price wise
 
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Interesting. I have no idea if that shield works and is worth it. The guy here wants 4750 for it. I’m glad you are happy with what you bought, in the end that’s what counts. Enjoy riding!
 
If you are happy with the performance, it doesn't matter what the actual specs are. That's a very nice bike.
The more riders, the higher public awareness & thereby, the safer it becomes. The Netherlands is proof
of that. Good ebikes are becoming affordable to more people every day, so whatever you ride will make
things better.
 
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