Looks like a nice bike but way more than I'd like to spend.
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"Nice but too late". They were really dragging their feet too long on the release. I thought they would have done this a few years ago. Interesting points you have made here. Considering other makers have released a larger battery, for competitive reasons they missed it on this one. More points to ponder with SC.Very nice but little late to the game!
They should spec 650+ whr battery at that pricepoint.
Any bike that costs $5K + and weighs 50+ lbs should have at least 625 whr battery.
If it is a road bike or eMTB that is designed to be ultra light weight, I can understand but this bike seems nice but too late.
Yeah, and Canyon eMTBs are also on the horizon (late in coming to the USA) in 2021.They are one of many making nice bikes in the mtb world. This one strikes me as too little too late. People who love Santa Cruz will surely buy it, otherwise there are a lot of other choices out there of similar worth. I'm sure their marketing people were all banging their heads against their desks when Specialized dropped the SL the week before. Thunder = stolen
Custom build 39# or 17.72 kg
Are congratulations in order on a new ride?
You bought one??
Custom build 39# or 17.72 kg
I reduce the weight of the, Rims, spokes, bars, stem, brakes, chainring, seat, seatpost, fork, rotors, hubs, tires, rear axle, pedals, grips, valve stems.
Why did Santa Cruz 'make' one ?
Perhaps
Because of Kranked Bikes Hyperdrive success.
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