Recent content by timo2824

Most trail damage occurs via braking, going around mud holes widening the trail, or poorly designed trails to begin with. Acceleration is a very small percentage of the issues causing trail damage.

I believe the motor spinning engages the clutch, it definitely doesn't sound like I'm spinning the motor when I'm riding with the assist turned off. Have you ever spun an electric motor through a planetary gear set? It's as loud as when it's running. Riding my ep801 without assistance is silent.

I wasn't aware Di2 couldn't be installed on any bike. I believe any microspline cassette is compatible, and there's 11 or 12 speed with multiple gear range options. I would think it would be compatible with any 12 speed cassette though because the cog spacing seems pretty standard between...

Several service centers in the UK repair them.

I don't believe it's too bad to service, we'll see how long Yamaha keeps parts available though.

This is not an accurate statement, he was probably laughing at you 😂. The one way clutch does indeed exist and is the cause of the ep rattle that some people complain about. Just for fun I rode my N8e with an ep801 six miles yesterday with the assistance turned off again. Up hills are...

What else does a derailleur need to do besides shift gears?

What's failing on them? Might just be the belt drive needing replacement.

I regularly ride my ep801 with the assistance turned off on regular mountain bike trails with hill climbs. The longest I've gone is ~7 miles, I don't really buy the motor having excessive drag that you're claiming. Is it harder to pedal then my 26inch camber pro? Yes, but it's double the weight...

More powerful motor equals more battery used. Everyone wants 1500 watts and 250nm, but batteries will be 30lbs to get you 20 miles...

Then the manufacturers need to stop saying the peak watts and just say the nominal then. That'll stop all this BS right now, the most powerful motor currently is 250 watts, no one is close to the limit.

Pic's from my ride last Friday

In the USA, I believe class 1 e-bikes are limited to 750w max already. I figured that's why the industry went with that number. Anything above that would be illegal on most MTB trails, except Arkansas!

My pedals are spd on one side and flats on the other!

Bikes online has a very good selection of tools for beginners, also throw the stock pedals in the trash and buy a quality set. Personally I run the spd/flat combo.