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    Unanswered Anywhere in Australia to purchase a big-brand EMTB without 25kph restriction?

    That's exactly what I want. Not looking to push the system beyond intended design spec, but the Australian firmware limits are a step too far for such a machine (IMO). Does this apply to Turbo Levo as well? I'd assume it must Good eye! It's a Schlumpf (which is some crazy engineering) and later...
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    Unanswered Anywhere in Australia to purchase a big-brand EMTB without 25kph restriction?

    Great bikes, but not stealth enough ;) They still look very "ebike", though not as much as my previous 15-18kw ride:
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    Unanswered Anywhere in Australia to purchase a big-brand EMTB without 25kph restriction?

    Yep, I'm most interested in systems where I can re-flash or change regions. Seems like even the latest Shimano system can be downgraded to older firmware + swap region, but only has 70nm rated torque. Haven't read any reviews on these for how they feel. If there's really no options I'll...
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    Unanswered Anywhere in Australia to purchase a big-brand EMTB without 25kph restriction?

    Are there specific brands/dealers which are more flexible about re-flashing or changing firmware regions that you're aware of? Even my local Specialized dealer I've known for a while indicated they couldn't change anything firmware related (seems odd) and was lectured about ebike laws. It was...
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    Unanswered Anywhere in Australia to purchase a big-brand EMTB without 25kph restriction?

    I've built several highered powered ebikes in the past (7kw and 15kw nominal), so I'm not looking for a crazy DIY motorcycle, I just don't want the 25k restriction. Even 32 seems more sensible. It seems crazy it's hard to even buy US firmware models here for use on private land (or have them...
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