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    Power Struggle: Who Controls the Future of E‑MTB?

    As more than one Ebike reviewer is noticed I think the power war is a distraction from more important things like reliability, cost and durability. It would also be very counter productive long term if it sparked all kinds of new legislation and regulation.
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    What are some of the better conversion kits out there?

    Anyone use this otherwise what are your recommendations?
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    Newbie, researching EMTB's

    This doesn't address the fact that at least in US but also elsewhere is getting them serviced and warranty lead times. Your still dealing with an issue whereby your going to wait weeks as they are most likely to replaced rather than repaired.
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    Are MGU EMTBs still beta products?

    I'm going to offer this video up which was just posted today by a bikepacking cyclist on why he is giving up on pinion and belt driven systems.
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    Would you buy Direct to Consumer or LBS?

    I'll buy wherever and how meets my best interests.
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    Lighter cassette with linkglide?

    Problem with this is that 11sp Deore, SLX, XT and XTR are slated for the trash bin in favor of Linkglide leaving only the 12sp versions, Linkglide XT was throwing a bone at folks who ran the 11sp version with a higher end derailluer and smoother shifting. So even if he finds that groupset out...
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    Fork upgrade

    Get a Manitou Mezzer if Hayes ever gets it's thumbs out of its ass and restocks the inventory.
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    Lighter cassette with linkglide?

    There is an XT version of Link glide M8130 but other than the derailluer and shifter it tends to use the LG700 cassette and LN500 chain. Although I gotta be honest and ask why you would be worried about weight with an Ebike even an SL. Bikes which are typically 45-55lbs, 10-20 lbs heavier than...
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    $/hour or mile for new battery

    So I have heard but if your buying a bike second hand it's impossible to determine what kind of charging regime the person who owned it was using.
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    $/hour or mile for new battery

    Finally anyone got any idea how long the average battery life has been? I'm betting the warranty tends to be finished by that time.
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    Real-world opinions on RideWrap vs invisiFRAME

    Frankly neither, I use AMS it's the thickest stuff out to deflect stone strikes. It's drawback is getting all air out of it.
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    $/hour or mile for new battery

    Thanks!
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    $/hour or mile for new battery

    Replace but Pagheca's info is informative as well.
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    $/hour or mile for new battery

    Thanks!
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    $/hour or mile for new battery

    Don't have an Ebike yet but in good weather prolly 7-10 hours a week 2/3rds Gravel and 1/3rd MTB on analog bikes.
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