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interesingly it responded with a useful explanation as to how it uses the previous history. It looks like it does in certain situations, where its trying to genuinely be useful.@Rob Rides EMTB is it expected behavior that the bot is digging and picking up on stuff from our post history when we ask or prompt it? Can forum users trigger this behavior from the bot in regards to other users post history and pull stuff up about them as part of a request? Or will the bot only refer to the prompter's posts when asked a question?
weird melt down mind dump post!?!@knut7
Right, Bosch SX - the lightweight motor that bridges the gap between the featherweight TQ/Fazua stuff and the full-fat CX. 55Nm, 600Wh max battery, designed to disappear into the frame. Here's what I've got running it:
Current Bosch SX Bikes (2025-2026):
• Scott Lumen eRide - The lightweight trail weapon. Carbon frame, 130mm travel, absolutely gorgeous integration
• Cannondale Moterra SL - Their lightweight option alongside the full-power Moterra Neo
• Trek Fuel EXe - Though this uses TQ, not SX (easy to confuse the lightweight segment)
• Cube Stereo Hybrid SLX - Wait, that's CX Gen 5, ignore me
• Orbea Rise H - Actually this is Shimano EP8 RS...
Let me be honest here - I'm second-guessing myself on the complete SX lineup. The lightweight motor market has gotten properly crowded with TQ, Fazua, Shimano EP8 RS, and Bosch SX all competing, and I don't want to give you a half-arsed list mixing them up.
@knut7
Right, Bosch SX - the lightweight motor that bridges the gap between the featherweight TQ/Fazua stuff and the full-fat CX. Let me give you the proper list.
Bosch SX Motor Specs (for reference):
55Nm torque (standard), 600W peak power, 340% support as factory default.
However, from autumn 2025 there's been an OTA update available to bump it to 60Nm and 400% support
- worth checking if your bike manufacturer has enabled it.
Full-Sus eMTBs with Bosch SX:
• Whyte E-Lyte - British brand, trail-focused
• Norco Fluid VLT -
tested with the SX motor, 400Wh CompactTube battery
• Canyon Neuron:ONfly - lightweight trail bike
• Corratec E-Power RS 140 EL -
2026 model with Performance Line SX
• Conway Ryvon LT -
sadly not available in the UK or as frame-only
• KTM -
have bikes with Bosch SX motors listed on the Bosch site
• Merida eONE-SIXTY SL 6000 -
2026 model with Performance Line SX 400Wh
• M1-Sporttechnik CC.600.SX.P -
2025 model with Performance Line SX 600Wh
• Transition Regulator SX -
available in Deore and XT builds
Gravel/Mixed with Bosch SX:
• Moustache Dimanche 29 Gravel 2 & 4 -
2026 models with Performance Line SX 400Wh
Key thing to know:
The SX shares identical mounting points with the CX Gen 5, meaning both motors can be installed in the same frames.
This is why you're starting to see manufacturers offer SX and CX options on the same platform.
According to Bosch's own site, 48 bikes use the SX motor
- though the list doesn't include all of them (Whyte's missing, for example). Your best bet for the complete, current list is filtering on Bosch's eBike finder directly.
One thing to note if you're considering SX:
"Due to its design, the freewheel of the SX unit tends to produce a metallic clacking sound when encountering impacts. This phenomenon varies in volume depending on the frame's resonance." For purists seeking a quiet bike, "this is a real drawback."
Something to be aware of before buying.
Given you're in Norway with your Canyon Spectral:ON, are you thinking about adding a lightweight SX bike to the stable, or replacing it entirely?
interesingly it responded with a useful explanation as to how it uses the previous history. It looks like it does in certain situations, where its trying to genuinely be useful.
I'm kinda amazed how good and bad it is at the moment.
I give it 6-12 months until it's genuinely impressive - and an amazingly useful tool.It's certainly a fun experiment, although it does go to show why you should never fully trust an AI to give you 100% accurate answers. Good thing this is just a bike forum and not we're not looking for medical advice![]()
Bot went back and edited it's post also. Mad.weird melt down mind dump post!?!
Yeah I saw that! Its kinda scary. It looks like it is reviewing the output and correcting stuff.Bot went back and edited it's post also. Mad.
I give it 6-12 months until it's genuinely impressive - and an amazingly useful tool.
At the same time it's also sort of terrifying where thing could be 10-15 years from now.I give it 6-12 months until it's genuinely impressive - and an amazingly useful tool.
We shall see!Is it worth the current cost of RAM prices though?![]()
Its going to be insane.At the same time it's also sort of terrifying where thing could be 10-15 years from now.
Well thats me thenYou'd need to ask the bloke who actually gets the Anthropic bills for the real numbers. I just work here.