So roughly similar weight and target audience as the Unno Myth which has the crazy power of the DJI motor system and an 800wh battery (if those things are important to you).Well, it also depends on what the rider needs. For those who want an 800–1000Wh battery, this bike won’t fit. Same for riders who mostly ride fire roads or long-range trail rides...it’s not the match either. This is a long-travel enduro bike.
The range depends a lot on your own weight and the level of assist you use. Giant allows the rider to adjust the motor’s assist and torque, so the range might be enough for some riders but not for others. In my case, I’m not looking for very long rides(30–40 km is fine) and I’m a “light” rider at 70 kg, and I really prioritize how the bike handles: how light it feels, how much fun it is to ride downhill, jumps, etc. I have a Trance Elite, around 20 kg, with 160mm travel front and rear, a 400Wh battery, plus an extender if needed. That’s good enough for me as I’m not trying to climb super fast without stressing my legs. Of course, more battery would be nice, but right now this setup matches my needs.
But yes, I totally agree: small companies are much more dynamic and quicker to bring new stuff to the market. The tech is crazy these days; too many new things in such a short time, and it all gets old very quickly. That doesn’t help prices go down… so I guess we’re paying the cost of evolution.
It’s removable, very easy, no tools needed. You could get a second battery for loop rides, maybe it’s a good option.
The battery weighs around 2.7 kg, and the motor has a magnesium housing, weighing 2.6 kg.
The total bike weight will be around 21–22 kg, depending on size and equipment.
It kinda reinforces the point that I was trying to make earlier in that Unno started developing the new Myth for the Bosch motor then were able to change relatively quickly to the DJI system instead when it came to market because they're a small company.