Rode the Reg SX today and you are spot on. Loved the frame/bike/weight but had to baby it to get over 4k of climbing and dealt with whine on the way up and rattle on the way down. I did like the TQ60 better.
Thank you all for the replies, I appreciate your input! I'll make a long post short:
I like to cover ground these days (before I F'd my back). Big days out, 7 hours 8k feet from my door around SSF to Montara and back.
I demoed a Norco with the TQ60 w/580 battery last week and was impressed with...
This bike is on my radar and makes sense in my situation. Currently reading up on the SX motor. I'm at the point where I need to do some demos which starts this weekend. Thanks!
Been riding MTB's for a long time. A blown L3/L4 disc has sidelined me for the last 8 months. Just getting back on the bike on mellow rides lately and now looking at E bikes for the first time. I will keep my Transition Spur and ride it regularly but looking for an E bike to cover all mountain...