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The public has spoken, they prefer skinny downtubes over better handling. Even though many have documented that lowering the weight in this place is very noticeable and in a good way. My personal opinion is that Bosch should offer a skinny 800 (or more) battery to match what Avinox is doing as an option for the manufacturers. They can still offer the fat 800 if they prefer. I'm susceptible as well to the fashion statement. I wanted a 600w battery and I didn't want my bike to look pregnant and obviously be an e-bike. If the LTe had a narrow...

Great question. You'd think so, but no. Because the BB sits below the axles, and because FC and RC are measured from the center of the hub axle to the center of the BB, the FC and RC don't form a straight line. They form a slight "V" as they both dip down to the BB. Then you consult Pythagorus to get the exact difference in length. [Editor's note: This is wrong. See @kperras post below for full and correct explanation]

"No Way!"

I do agree but I also like a removable battery so i can take it on my rack without being way over the weight limit - my insurance wont cover if the bike is overweight an the rack breaks.

It's 100% being shown in April/ May time frame. My dealer told me that I'd only be able to get one around August and even then in the highest build kits. It's also 170/ 180. I choose to order a new Wild with a Bosch CXR because it suits my needs fine, I'll have it in < 3 weeks, and the price was actually pretty bonkers (good). Also, apparently Bosch is going to match Avinox power levels soon but that's not something that I care about personally. Keeping an e-bike running long term is a real thing and Avinox right...

Guy with "middle eastern" background here, lets go back to mtb rumors...

or the fact reliability was their biggest issue. - Yamaha(giant) motors were very similar in power and delivery but they didnt see reliability issues and those other brands using them havnt dropped them. I've had 4 replacement shimano motors, never again. Imagin having a shimano motor with xt di2 wireless, Holy Filing cabinet down stairs.

> Have to Wonder when shimano is going to update their motors to stay relevant It’ll take 10 years and whatever they release will already be outdated

Not a good look for Gates. RemindS me of Some other bike companieS that have used Similar bully tacticS.

It's crazy how much that tread pattern reminds me of a Kenda Nevegal.

I'm waiting for someone to make the claim they have the roundest wheel ever.

Fixed

nice! that's way less depressing 🤣

Fixed it for you

It wasn't that long ago that "15 minute cities" was the latest far right snarl word/term. It didn't hit as hard in Australia but it still comes up from time to time. I work in transport planning and the hysteria around it completely baffled me. How can anyone possibly delude themselves into believing that the idea of city planning based around safety and accessibility for all transport modes and users is some kind of grand (communist?) conspiracy? A bloke I worked with on a few projects once raised Elon Musk's ire on Twitter by calling out his nonsense. It was...

Blame this guy for why its bad to cycle in the US&A https://youtu.be/pRPduRHBhHI?si=1aiZlnsRzVZfDWCr

Oh, f*** that guy. 😠

Im about to buy my first e-bike... im really struggling to make the choice between two though. It is boiling down to long vs short travel. Both are about the same weight, have the same motor and battery. One is a full on enduro 170mm travel, the other is a 140mm rear 150mm front. Im kind of leaning towards the longer travel as i have never owned a full out enduro bike before, but how many downsides are there to that extra travel? Like, will blue trails suck now? Will i need to go mach 10 to have fun on...

I love my Santa Cruz Bullit ebike, but under California law, specialized is now making mopeds, not ebikes. I agree with Hans. It's disappoint to see Specialized disregard existing ebike laws and try to compete with DJI for the highest power boomer scooter. 750w is a reasonable limit for ebikes. Let's let ebike be ebikes, not mopeds or emotos.

his glasses should have been a telling sign