All

I've been wondering if the new Bosch CX motor does exactly what you asked for, in terms of building in free movement of the chainring, although I haven't seen any of the reviewers directly address this. All they're saying is that the new motor "decouples" the inner gears from the outer gears, so that you don't get the dreaded clutch rattle, but I can't tell what exactly happens when the top stretch of chain gets yanked on (ie. does the ring spin backward freely?). It seems like it must, or else when it catches it would cause the rattle due...

In out testing experience with that motor, it does help minimize the noise but does not make it go away all together.

My "quick thoughts" (lol) video review on the hub after ~20 or so rides.

2 day racing at venues that have enough quality raceworthy trails (such as maydena last year), more new venues somewhere other than Europe and more European venues nowhere near a bike park. Guys/gals redlining to the top of the hill is the opposite of what I want to see. What was so cool about ews is that it provided a form of racing that exemplified what I enjoyed about mtb (making it to the top and blasting down cool/challenging trails) at a high level and amazing locations anyone could aspire too. And “bro time” is a big thing that made...