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I sell commercial trucks. We are still awaiting our next wave of tariff surcharges as we already took a nice hit. Just to be clear, an American assembled semi-truck, still has many many foreign parts. It's ignorant to think that (just a made up example as all the parts on these trucks come from...

If that's the case, then I was likely given incorrect dimensions. Bl which is totally possible. I'm not knocking the machine and I'm real excited to see it. It just threw me off a bit.

Well, I usually don't put much stock in demoing bikes as the setup is always so far off. But there is going to be a demo not terribly far away that I'm going to need to go and ride before doing anything.

I just wanted an E version of the Druid with a bit more travel. The numbers that were told to me, were radically different in terms of Reach and Chainstay length than the Druid. It would not be right to share specifics and also these were possibly prelim numbers, but the Reach on the size L...

Exactly. The Norco's are generally pretty heavy. Also, aren't they listed with a Lyric, not a 38? That's a pound right there.

I'm really into certain aspects of this bike (i.e. the DJI & the HP), but I did get the geo numbers, and they really threw me off, enough to scare me in to not placing a deposit. I look forward to the reviews and very well might still end up on one, but I lean towards more conservative geo...

PB's size Large Regulator CX weighed 47.25 #s/ 21.47 kgs with pedals installed.

Yah, I hate for it to be true but I think the Fazua in the future will only be used in Porsche e-bikes and my own Relay, while still fantastic to ride, is obsolete.

I think buying a motor system from a competitor that also produces bikes, is problematic. But beyond that, ya the DJI appears to be a better package. However, the bike is what is what is most important, and both motor systems are very good and certainly good enough. The Bosch is quieter as...

I think the Regulators just leap frogged the Vala. It's basically the exact same bike, but offers cable shifting, the high-end frame on all builds, has a tool bag mount, and can be a 150/ 160 or a 160/ 170 that is Transition approved. I'm going to say the weight is essentially identical. If...

Mine has been a joy as well. Really no issues but I'm sure the resale is terrible. PS. Most e-bike motors can be rebuilt for about $250, so not really a big deal.

It's been well known that the Gen5 was designed all along to get a power bump and that it's supposed to be announced at Sea Otter in April. Obviously, Zee Germans are conservative in their approach, where-as the Chinese are not at all. I must admit, when the DJI was released, I was...

RM will certainly continue. Interestingly, all 3 new E-MTBs I'm truly interested in are Canadian products. The Powerplay SL is probably the most oddball one of the group, but also the one that seems to fit my personal needs the best. So the e-druid (weird geo imo). The Norco VLT, dope all...

The Forbidden, as well as the Norco I'm interested in, likely increased 25% in cost last night due to Cheetoh Mao's tariffs.

Yah, I'm a fan myself but my terrain is super loose and slippery. I can't really load up tires super hard.

As long as you admit that, and don't claim it's to save money. About 1x every year on mtbr.com someone will come on there and explain how they have absolutely NO money, and they have a budget of $150, for example, to spend on a mountain bike. They will then proceed to spend 200 hours trying to...

You have lots of skills. So many skills that there is no way in Hell these 100s of hours, to build this bike that will no resale, is cheaper than just buying a used mass produced e-bike. Fun project though!

This bike is the current leader for me. The price, geo, rear suspension design, everything is exactly what I'm looking for EXCEPT, well I'd really prefer the DJI motor and a 600 watt battery. They list the weight as 50#s but by the time I installed my coil suspension, pedals, tools, gravity...

Some of us get gnar, but no mountains. Big drops, lots of chunk, short and steep. But the batteries can last quite well. I prefer the 600 watt option because of my local terrain.

The Forestal one is notoriously glitchy. One of that bike's worst attributes.