DÖST IS LIVE!

[cuwatra]

I wonder why they didn't just go for BBSHD though.. considering Juiced CCX, Surface 604 Shred, HillEater Galiano GMAC, WattWagons, Biktrix, etc.. are all going for high performance. Unlike Bafang Ultra, I don't think BBSHD is much more expensive than the BBS02, and it is almost identical externally, has 66% larger stator, better controller, more torque and other updates.

I commented similarly a while back in another thread. They missed the mark with the motor.

 

[Explorer-1]

It's all about cost. These guys have some savy marketing, the image and reality don't match.
Still, a nice bike for many.

 

[scout592]

Timpo, I agree totally. I was very interested and was waiting to see what motor they were using and had the same thoughts about older motor and not that much cost savings over the BBSHD. Also was hoping for torque sensor.

 

[scout592]

Timpo, I agree totally. I was very interested and was waiting to see what motor they were using and had the same thoughts about older motor and not that much cost savings over the BBSHD. Also was hoping for torque sensor.

But otherwise great job and nice components

 

[cuwatra]

But otherwise great job and nice components

Meh.

 

[Deacon Blues]

As I mentioned in a previous post, I test rode this bike and found the power to be decent, but not having torque sensing was a deal breaker for me.
An Ultra motor in this frame would be awesome.

 

[Islander1]

Hey SAM.
Good job on the new bikes! They hit all the marks for me, throttle, mid drive power for hills, shift sensor and design. I really liked the design of the Kope. I'm going to search out local bike shops in the SF Bay area to ride one.

Unfortunately, I am physically disabled with a painful, compound back condition. My overall health is declining now so I need to get back to biking. Something like this will be perfect for me to work up to better health. It's a little over my budget living on disability pay. I may have to skip my medications for a few months. In the US we still have FOR PROFIT HEALTHCARE. Do you anticipate any sale pricing in the near future? Are there any changes planned for the Kope/Drop bikes?

I hope you can reply. Much appreciated. Thanks.

Dave in Oakland CA.

 

[DÖST]

Hi Dave, it’s Sam here. I’d love to talk to you.
please call me tomorrow at 1833 247 3678.
Thanks!
Sam

 

[scout592]

Hi Scout, Bardown is correct, both the Kope and Drop models are due to arrive end of May beginning of June. We've just had confimation from our factory that they will meet this delivery date. Thanks, Dave

Has anyone received a Dost bike yet?

 

[Explorer-1]

As I mentioned in a previous post, I test rode this bike and found the power to be decent, but not having torque sensing was a deal breaker for me.
An Ultra motor in this frame would be awesome.

Possibly something they are holding back on until they see if their company is successful enough with a semi volume oriented bike, so they can then offer the more upgraded versions at a higher cost once they have made a name for themselves. So far Covid-19 is not doing them any favors and they tend to have a marketing approach in someways similar to Flx.

 

[Deacon Blues]

I know Doost does have plans on bringing out a full suspension model sometime in the near future.

 

[scout592]

I dont think they need to add rear suspension, just add torque sensor and maybe a newer bafang motor.

 

[Ebiker33]

Any news on the full suspension version "The Fate"?
Remember the R & M killer from 2019 ?

 

[Explorer-1]

Looks like DOST shipped some bikes, hope those that get the first deliveries will post here. Seems pretty dead on here, I guess They are more Facebook focused.

 

[Gord.s604]

Any news on the full suspension version "The Fate"?
Remember the R & M killer from 2019 ?

Hey there, lots of exciting stuff coming in the pipe line. We aren't ready to leak any more information, but its likely to come out early 2021!

 

[jaizon]

How many Dost bikes are actually on the road? 10, 20, 30? More? I hear absolutely zero about owner experience.

 

[Gord.s604]

How many Dost bikes are actually on the road? 10, 20, 30? More?

Currently about 88, but about 500 in a few days!

 

[jaizon]

Are these torque or cadence sensor?

 

[Gord.s604]

Theyre BBS02 motors which only support cadence sensors

 

[Explorer-1]

How many Dost bikes are actually on the road? 10, 20, 30? More? I hear absolutely zero about owner experience.

They just shipped 2 days ago.