Check out 9 speed Box Component with 11-50t cassette, the Box guy said it is ebike approved.
I have the drivetrain on my evil following and add-on ebike for awhile, never had any issue on both bike.
Try DHL or FedEx / UPS, tell them it is lithium battery only.
I have sent Lithium Battery from USA to Asia via FedEx and DHL before (for other electronic), it was like 2-3 years ago. you need lithium battery label on the box, and choose which UN and ask them first if OK.
UN3480 / PI965 LITHIUM...
I do not see many review for this motobecane bike. do you have one?
I have been looking at this bike too, but geometry on bikesdirect.com showing 68deg for HT, that is too XC. and also bikesdirect website looks so old school, never have experience with that seller, are they good seller?
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