New bike from WW
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Deacon Blues
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I see the X-Tour is no longer shown on the website.
Taylor57
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Any reviews of the Pulse? Looks pretty sweet and only 51 lbs to boot...
Pulse
Watt Wagons makes the Hydra, Helios, and Pulse! The new generation of automotive grade, nearly maintenance free e-bikes right here in USA. Powered by Bafang motors and Custom Controllers.wattwagons.com
Jermaine468
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Is this bike carbon fiber?
Deacon Blues
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That's a good question. Nothing on the website about what the frame is made of.
rayray
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Considering the designed purpose and the full suspension, 50 lbs. isn’t too bad, but it’s still a heavy bike. I have a Trek Allant+ that weighs about the same, and it’s been sitting in my garage for over a year, aside from loaning it out a couple of times. I got tired of it and went with a much lighter Specialized Creo, which is about 28 lbs. Again though, the designed purpose is much different, but I found that the heavier bikes were too much of a compromise, in terms of handling as well as the amount of assist required.
Not a knock on the bike in question, just a comment based on personal preference.
fooferdoggie
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a lot of the trek is those tire it really makes the bike a slug.Considering the designed purpose and the full suspension, 50 lbs. isn’t too bad, but it’s still a heavy bike. I have a Trek Allant+ that weighs about the same, and it’s been sitting in my garage for over a year, aside from loaning it out a couple of times. I got tired of it and went with a much lighter Specialized Creo, which is about 28 lbs. Again though, the designed purpose is much different, but I found that the heavier bikes were too much of a compromise, in terms of handling as well as the amount of assist required.
Not a knock on the bike in question, just a comment based on personal preference.
Taylor57
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Pretty sure it's not Carbon. Maybe aluminum?
Deacon Blues
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I'm going to guess it's carbon.
Two reasons:
1. Weight-51 pounds for a full suspension e-bike with an aluminum frame, would be unlikely.
2. Welds-I can't see any welds. Everything looks VERY carbon-smooth.
Just a guess.....could be wrong.
Two reasons:
1. Weight-51 pounds for a full suspension e-bike with an aluminum frame, would be unlikely.
2. Welds-I can't see any welds. Everything looks VERY carbon-smooth.
Just a guess.....could be wrong.
rayray
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I disagree. They’re smooth down the center, and will roll almost forever if I stop pedaling.
On the other hand, if I lean too far into a turn, I can sense that the bike is about to slide out. I suppose I could have tried different tires to overcome that, but I just generally didn’t care for the bike; weight, handling, range (ok, but I wanted to ride greater distances), cobi.bike, and more. Just the wrong choice for me.
Was looking for the same. Also whether or not the 51# weight includes the battery or not.
And of course - is it even possible to get 'Archon' controllers or is this non-Innotrace for the 'upgrade' etc. ?
Bike looks fine and at least is price competitive-ish vs Luna X2 - if actually available with upgraded controller.
Tektro brakes but DVO suspension - overall fine IMO.
And if they posted (they don't..) or did an appropriate level of detail product page, we'd already know..
Leon S. Kennedy
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If you look closely at the pictures, it looks like there are no welds where they normally would be, which means its probably carbon fiber
TomD
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I talked to Pushkar today, that one has been pulled for good.
Deacon Blues
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I wonder if the Helios is still coming, or if the Pulse is the new Helios.....
