M2S sells Ultra mid-motor bikes but derates them 750w (1500w peak) so as to be legal - similar to what Bosch/brose et al are likely doing with their 250w (500w peak) motors.
I'm definitely in the same boat. The least expensive solution for me is a DIY build, but despite how easy it looks in a YouTube video I know my build won't go that smoothly and then I'll just be mad with my choice. The pre-built bikes look nice, but many begin to look the same and are probably coming out of the same factory just with different components and branding much like the automotive battery industry.
I can attest to this as well. My Juggernaut crushes hills.
If you don't mind my asking, what year model is your JC and did it come with the gear sensor installed? If so, how is that working out for you? Thinking about the JC as an asphalt commuter (different tires of course) due to a couple of minor hills and then one final ascent home that I've given up on with my non-ebike. I'd love to be able to afford the Ultra with torque sensing, but the JC is already going over my budget of $2k.
I just got my JC 1000W BBSHD a few weeks ago. It has the gear shifting sensor on it. I got this bike to do exactly what you are describing. One reason I got the Biktrix was Roshan said he would have 29'er or 27.5 plus wheel set ups to purchase sometime when his supplier gets going. Mine has the cadence sensor. It is not as refined as some of the name brand ebikes I have tried but there aren't many mid drive ebikes with a throttle. It has so much power the tires aren't an issue for me or my commute. Now if you pedal without the assist on it is a work out. I have had it on super muddy single track with the fendors and was riding hills and trails I haven't been able to do in years.
Awesome! Exactly the information I needed. I've had excellent communication with Roshan during my ebike research, and I like the idea of being able to switch out the wheels to something less "fat" if I want. I would definitely want to change out the tires to something quieter and puncture resistant, which will be a lot easier to do without a hub motor involved. The roadways along my route are long overdue for repaving and there's no improvement in sight, so I'm hoping a fat tire bike will smoothen out the ride along with a suspension seat post. My poor Trek needs a break.
Will do. I noticed in another thread you reported having chain issues. Anymore problems with that? Any idea what caused it? What size Ah battery did you go with?
Biktrix just figured the chain was defective and is sending out a new one. It snapped two times both times in PA #3, no gear changing, just moderate hill climb. I was in a mid gear so the chain line was relatively straight as well. So I feel like it was a defect. It happened on my very first ride. I don't think I even changed gears at all at that point. I got two of the 11 Ah batteries.
I kid you not I was about to buy these for mine. Let me know what you think of them.
