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Yeah, I've heard the same thing about the larger battery. Personally, I wish I was in control more instead of the system reducing the power (only caveat would be that the motor isn't going to burn out). The odd thing on the Slash, is that if you look at the output window (motor and my output), as the motor gets warmer, it still states it's putting out close to 300 w, but I'm putting out less (when this happens, I know I'm pushing more as I'm still trying to keep up with my buddy). On the EXe, at least when...

I experienced something similar with the EXe. Not sure if it was the firmware or the bigger battery, but the the math didn't really add up. I typically got 1000 m out of the EXe battery, and now much more on the Slash+ battery. For reference, the EXe would be close to zero after 1000 m and I'd end a 1400 m ride with the Slash at over 25%. However, I did notice that the power reduction due to heat occured later on the EXe than on the Slash+, so that may be a reason for the increased range on...

Easily the same range, or better, that full powered e bike. However, there are a couple of caveats. Jonny mentions that the power output reduces once the motor reaches a certain temp. In my experience, I can only run at 300 W for about 30 min until there is a noticeable reduction in power output. So if you have short-ish climbs, followed by a decent, you'll likely never notice as the motor has a chance to cool. If you're running something more modest, like 150 to 200 W, then expect >2000 m of climbing. I'm 180 lbs and my Slash+...

Phil, how/where did you get a 210 x 57 shock? A Trek take off? Sounds awesome. I'd like to try that...

Great review Jeff. I echo a lot of what you said in the video. Great spec for the price, tires don't really hook up as well as they look, and rear suspension feels like it ends short. Like it's good, it's good, then the end. As I'm sure you know the stock shock is a 210 x 50 mm. I had a 210 x 55 Rock Shox Super Deluxe sitting around and I tossed it on. It was tight getting it in there, but everything clears just fine. Wow, what a difference. Now it doesn't feel like the suspension ends...