I'm split on how I feel about ebike access too. They're legal where I'm at, and I've ridden with a few. Some are cool, some are not. ALL OF THEM seem compelled to tell you they're not doing work on the uphill. They wait for you to start breathing heavy, then a smug, " boy these things sure are nice on the uphills! Haha!" I think if they'd stop doing that, both side of this argument would be in a better place.
He should talk more about development in Austin. Texans LOVE buying things that are even remotely Texan. Btw, I've installed a few sets of these now. For the record they're really not that bad. RTFM.
Product of the year for a rockshox product that isn't even out yet?! And everyone here knows consumer anticipation is the RECIPIE for a rockshox warranty avalanche! Theres a bag with dollar signs on it changing hands over this one for sure....