700 miles on my Spec Turbo base model with 500 WH battery. Not a single issue. My rides are in the San Francisco south-bay known for steep climbs. My typically 30 mile ride covers 3500+ feet of climbing with spots of 25% grades.
- The shifter will need a bit of adjustment as you ride using the knurled ring.
- Clean the chain and lube every 50 miles or so and shifting is good (not 100% always, but 85-90% satisfactory).
- Be careful when charging with the door open; just position your left-pedal up or down and don't allow it to move when charging.
- I replaced bars for 800mm and different grips as I am tall for the bike size and this made a big difference in fit. I got the bars for $20 on ebay.
- It took a few rides to get the seat height positioned. At full extension on the dropper it feels like my road bike. I then drop as required for the terrain.
My biggest "problems" (which are good problems given 3+ hour rides) are hydration and shoes. Previously I only used water bottles but I changed to a full-face Smith helmet which is awesome. Obviously, I can't get a water bottle through the chin-guard so I had to switch to a hip-pack or back-pack hydration. The hip-pack I just gave up on and am trying different back-packs.
It has turned into getting comfortable on the bike, not the bike itself. On the analog mtb's I was so blown out after the first hour and climbing I simply wanted to survive and get back home before pucking. With these I just get the heart-rate to 140 - 160 sustained using the power levels without redlining. Three hours is a joy.
As a note, I reduced my power modes as Marshal Mullen recommends in his Youtube channel. This has been really good.
Ride far and fare well!
