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This bike looks amazing but frankly with 85 NM of instant torque and lightweight fast rolling tires (compared to other 2 wheeled things, say a KX450F which has 44 NM of torque) it's no bicycle! Regarding fit, I've definitely found I'm on an extreme end and like long Reach bikes. I simply want...

My understanding is that: What the rated NM rating doesn't tell you is the Tq being delivered at the output shaft of the motor. The Spesh motor spins fast and uses a reduction gear to multiply torque (and NOISE!) which is why in back-to-back tests it's a fair equivalent to other products in the...

Noise is a primary factor for me and why I've ruled out the Bafang M820 products and why I also have to rule out the new Levo SL, as the reported changes sound very accurate to me. Glad I'm in line on the Relay for a May delivery and I think ultimately, I made the best selection for my needs...

Tires are a highly personal thing dependent on many factors, not the least of which is conditions you ride but of course also the width of your rims, inserts or not, lean style, etc. In my case I highly value lean angle and side traction from the front tire. For pedal bikes, low Rolling...

Really, the true solution for someone that rides so much in those conditions is to swap the bike to a hub gearbox system. It'll cost you about $1500 but besides chains, your maintenance nightmares should end rather quickly. Check this thread out: Not sure the new SRAM Eagle Transmission is for...

How is the nose level of the M820? A bit loud like the Forestal motor?

Minions are a great compromise between pretty high traction and decent rolling resistance. There are grippier tires however. The Mazza & the Magic Mary are 2 obvious examples.

Guess I misunderstood Berd's requirements. That said, I've been on Berd's since they were released and they do introduce a fair bit of flex in to the wheel system, especially once they get a couple of years on them. I'd buy them again for my 26# Spur Downcountry trail bike. I'd buy them again...

Shimano has a new Drivetrain called LinkGlide that lasts 300% longer than Deore. It's also less money. The cassette is a boat anchor however. What's interesting is the weight increase makes the various gearboxes and hubs and what not, not seem heavy any longer. In my experience waxing chains...

I've already determined that I prefer a true 2.5 front tire. For a rear, on a 29er I like a true 2.4 but in my limited mullet experience, 2.4 isn't wide enough for a 27.5" rear wheel. Also, I like a bit higher BB. As such I was leaning towards the Magic Mary 29 x 2.6 ST (measures an actual...

I have 3 sets of Berd spoked wheels. Berds are not approved for ebikes however. They save about 90 grams per 29" wheelset as I recall. My ebike will reuse a Berd laced front wheel I have on my SJEvo currently and a steel spoked 27.5" rear wheel I'm having laced up as we speak. I like my Berd...

That's light! Not sure any Wild set up appropriately is going to actually weigh 46#s though. I would consider 20 miles not enough however just because I ride very chunky terrain and that's closer to what I knock out on my pedal bike. Thinking 30 miles of range in the low setting would be...

What's the lightest 625 watt Wild in a L/ XL out there with a heavy enduro build? All the ones I'm seeing are 51+ #s.Larger motor certainly needs more battery power. FF e-bikes can run into things with a lot more force than a normal bike, that has to accounted for in the build. If I lived in...

Front MM 29er ST is 1154 grams & the rear BB ST is 1206 grams. Not the heaviest but certainly not 'tissue tires'. Certainly some guys go heavier but I do fine with 1000 gram tires on my pedal bike and am going to run Super Trails with full inserts on my Relay. It's true that the frames...

I'm a Weight Weenie trail rider but ride very technical trails, with decent jumps, drops, etc. Pretty certain I'll be able to get my XL Relay to under 43#s ready to ride just because of my carbon Mullet wheels, air shock, TS brakes, 11 speed drivetrain, bit lighter 200mm KS Lev dropper. It'll...

In a way I'm almost glad that the Wild's real-world weight is about 50-52#s, just because it makes the bike, I have a deposit on (a Relay) much more relevant in that there IS a large spread in weight to justify the reduced power.

That would solve the issues for certain. A pound doesn't matter on the frame, not enough to matter much anyways.

The problem with all of these hub geared systems is that they are a half ass solution meant to be added to existing bikes. Unfortunately, they introduce real performance penalties. Unsprung weight is actually a pretty big deal on suspended race vehicles.

I think it's pretty clear that a combo motor/ trans is the future solution for e-bikes where-as the derailleur system is the superior system for pedal bikes because they are working with so few watts. Gearboxs need to improve the under power shifting but the small wattage loss and weight gain...

I was thinking the Magic Mary 29 x 2.6 (actual 2.5) Super Trail Soft up front combined with the Big Betty 27.5 x 2.6 (actual tbd) Super Gravity Soft in the rear on a new Relay I have coming. I was looking for distinctly more traction than Minions and am willing to have some weight & rolling...