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Blake_Motley Added a reply to E-bike talk: not tech rumor derailment
4/16/2026 9:08am 478 chainstay on the XL. I think I’m legally obligated to get one of these
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ntm95 Liked a reply to forum topic E-bike talk: not tech rumor derailment
4/16/2026 9:07am
It also has surprisingly good geo for an ibis.
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Itsme Liked a comment about Press Release Ibis Launches the All-new Oso HD, Oso TR, and Oso S
4/14/2026 3:13pm
Finally it looks like a nice bike. Also long chainstay gang must be really happy. Hope they plan to bring these dropouts to updated Ripmo.
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Blake_Motley Added a reply to E-bike talk: not tech rumor derailment
4/14/2026 9:51am I think there’s more to it than weight. I got to ride the TQ Sight and the Avinox Pivot. I think they’re within 3 pounds of one another, both under 50 and despite the Norco having a longer (high pivot) rear end it was still markedly more playful than the pivot. The 800Wh battery stretched out in the downtube makes...
Ob917 Liked a reply to forum topic E-bike talk: not tech rumor derailment
4/12/2026 6:46pm
Real mtb people will figure out the tq60 power level is good. Non cyclist will need more
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Blake_Motley Added a reply to E-bike talk: not tech rumor derailment
4/11/2026 9:40pm $4500 frame only is straight up not that bad
crunat Liked a reply to forum topic The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread
4/11/2026 2:12pm
I’ve said it a couple times so apologies if it’s a broken record . The problem for me isn’t 150nm, or 1500watts. It’s 800% assist . Humans fundamentally make different choices when things are easy vs. hard . I can maybe go 20mph uphill on a trail on my meat bike , but only for an instant, then I’m gassed . So I never do that . When there’s suddenly no disincentive (it being exhausting) the total time spent of people going 20mph on blind single track is going to be much higher, thus the probability of isssue increases. At...
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Blake_Motley Added a reply to Avinox M2 & M2S Drive Unit - Discussion and Details
4/11/2026 9:11am That lines up with what Pivot told us
RaggedEdge Liked a reply to forum topic Avinox M2 & M2S Drive Unit - Discussion and Details
4/11/2026 9:10am
Can anyone confirm that is you are not using the Avinox 700W battery that the max watts is 1300 and not 1500? I have seen it mentioned a few times.
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Jakowitz Liked a reply to forum topic Avinox M2 & M2S Drive Unit - Discussion and Details
4/10/2026 9:33am
I’ll still pump just as much, this will just mean I’ll get to fill a lot more tires
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Amart1500 Liked a reply to forum topic THICK grips
4/10/2026 8:16am
This is the first i'm hearing of the Megattacks. I might have to try and track a set down to compare to the meaty paws.
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Blake_Motley Added a reply to Avinox M2 & M2S Drive Unit - Discussion and Details
4/9/2026 7:51pm You guys get to have sanctioned trails?
Blake_Motley Added a reply to THICK grips
4/9/2026 7:21pm I was recently given a set Deity Megattacks after my meaty paws wore out and I’ve been really into them
Blake_Motley Added a reply to Avinox M2 & M2S Drive Unit - Discussion and Details
4/9/2026 7:12pm I think of it like reverse harm reduction. Making an ep8 go 20mph on a climb took a LOT of effort (and time). That alone eliminates the risk of a high speed head on collision for the vast majority of e-bikers. If every cyclist can go 20mph in a single pedal stroke the probability of a serious collision starts to...
Gavalar66 Liked a reply to forum topic Avinox M2 & M2S Drive Unit - Discussion and Details
4/9/2026 1:21pm
Jeff Kendal Weed has just posted a review video on the new Pivot AMPD, a totally depleted battery charged to full capacity took 3 hours.
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Blake_Motley Added a reply to Avinox M2 & M2S Drive Unit - Discussion and Details
4/9/2026 1:10pm Would you call the automotive policy a success? Cars are also an integral part of the average American’s day. The attitude is that cars are tools and bikes are toys and like it or not the inevitable policy will reflect that. You can get a taste of it by visiting any suburban nextdoor and watching people freak out over kids...
itsky Liked a reply to forum topic Avinox M2 & M2S Drive Unit - Discussion and Details
4/9/2026 10:21am
These are big step back for the industry. Super lame. Will predictably lead to problems and less trail access. Remember, most trail access is grace, and not a right.
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Blake_Motley Added a reply to The Bikeconomics (Mega)Thread
4/9/2026 10:15am I thinking demand is so high for avinox powered bikes everywhere that squeaking in ahead of another brand by a few hours could potentially mean dozens of more pre orders. Looking at how fast the crestline frames moved, I think Mondraker had a good idea to get ahead of the mob with one of the few longer travel options. Last...
Jason_Schroeder Liked a reply to forum topic Avinox M2 & M2S Drive Unit - Discussion and Details
4/9/2026 10:09am
@Blake_Motley did a first ride of the new Pivot Shuttle AMP'd. I had him toss together some additional impressions of the new motor: I had the opportunity to ride the new Avinox drive system on board the Pivot Shuttle AMP’d that launched today. My limited time was primarily focused on sussing out that bike’s handling, but it also gave me the opportunity to get acquainted with the M2S. From the first pedal stroke I was met with an overwhelming level of refinement. This system is capable of producing a hilarious amount of torque on a dime and can do so...
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Blake_Motley Added a reply to Avinox M2 & M2S Drive Unit - Discussion and Details
4/9/2026 10:09am 1500 watts is fully 2.0 horsepower. That’s kid’s dirt bike territory!