This is the one I have my eye on, M600 Motobeercan from Bikes Direct
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Not the most modern geo but it is what you expect from Asian frames, Qute frankly it is several generations ahead of what I ride now so there is that. Aluminum frame is good as I don't want carpet fiber and I am especially attracted to the way they oriented the motor in line with the down tube. I have seen it that way on other bikes and like it better than the bulbous bb type used by many these these days. And room for a triangle bag. I have been using tt bags and like having a bag on board to carry the sundries anymore rather than a back sack for every day riding.
I've been interested in the M600 for a few years due to 120nm advertised torque, light weight comparatively like 4.1kilos, normal Q factor and it is the only integrated mid drive in the legal class that is throttleable. Which has been confirmed for the 2021.5 model due in spring/summer so probably fall the way things are going. 600wh battery of unknown cell structure but hoping for 21700. All the battery I need for day to day use and for epics just get another battery I guess. I wonder how many that go for the huge battery capacity will actually ever use them unless they don't like to charge more than once a week.
Not the Gucciest component spec but sufficient for the under $3k pricepoint. Components can be upgraded but frames can not so to me is the most important feature of a bike as I keep my bikes for a long time. Dropper post will be a revelation to me as my seatpost has been stuck for 10yrs on my hardtail and it is a feature I want for sure. It's a tough time to have failed the eye test
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But in the meantime I do have other bikes to ride so let the waiting begin. Not going to throw down though until I get the notice they are going to ship. Ordering a bike and having to wait months for delivery is too stressful for me.
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