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[GenXrider]

There have been a number of posts on serial failures of Brose motors on Specialized models. This guy had four different Brose motor units (same model) fail: https://electricbikereview.com/foru...se-specialized-reliability.27608/#post-193006

That's what I had been reading about Brose motors on Specialized bikes, as well. Definitely didn't like what I had been reading, or this:

Bosch vs Brose (specialized) reliability?

I know this is a broad question, but if one were to buy a new current year bike, is bosch or brose (specailized) considered to be a more reliable manufacturer in regards to durable, long lasting motors? I am worried about the brose breaking after out of specialized warranty, and then it being...

electricbikereview.com

 

[Asher]

That's what I had been reading about Brose motors on Specialized bikes, as well. Definitely didn't like what I had been reading, or this:

Bosch vs Brose (specialized) reliability?

I know this is a broad question, but if one were to buy a new current year bike, is bosch or brose (specailized) considered to be a more reliable manufacturer in regards to durable, long lasting motors? I am worried about the brose breaking after out of specialized warranty, and then it being...

electricbikereview.com

Well a few reasons for measured optimism:

1. Kevin has 6+ months to test it out. (If it were me, I'd befriend a thoughtful high mileage user to borrow the bike and put it through its paces, and research alternatives like say, a Bosch or TDCM hub motor in case the Brose doesn't pan out.)
2. If these motors are still bad, 2 years of warranty should be enough time to get a replacement, and hopefully by THEN it's fixed
3. The thread linked mentioned the warranty renews when the motor is replaced, a rolling 2 years. Who knows if that will persist though.

This shop pre emptivelg upgrades Brose motors, including the one in the Prodigy, the TF.

Brose Motor Upgrade Service - eBike Motor Centre (Performance Line Bearings)

At eBike Motor Centre we noticed the failure rates of the Brose motors has been widely reported and discussed on forums and social media platforms all over the world. We could also see from our own experience, and the sheer number of Brose motors going through our workshop that there were a few...

www.performancelinebearings.com

 

[Asher]

The bike isn't shipping until 7+ months from now, in 2022.

Prodigy XC - Ride1Up | Mid-Drive Electric Bike

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