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I just read the other day (maybe on this site) about a guy with an Orbea Wild that had a certified Orbea dealer do bearing rebuilds at regular intervals, the frame wore out, and Orbea denied the warranty claiming lack of bearing maintenance. On the other hand, I've known of some people that...

It's kind of crazy really. A truly bad*ss performing motor/ battery package from a company that has a long-proven history of jerking consumers around, strapped around an Alibaba rip off frame, and people want to pay $8K (or whatever) for this. So that on rare occasion you can blast up a hill at...

As I said pages ago, a major manufacturer would be positively INSANE to build molds around this motor for so many reasons. The possible ban, the likelihood that Amflow will copy your bike, the fact that they are a bike competitor not just a motor provider, the complete unknown regarding...

I'd consider drilling a hole in the cover to help it drain maybe. Wonder if you could locate a snap in 1 way drain valve? I was going to tell you to strap the battery cover, but I see that you have already done that. PS. LOVE the color and is that the 2.6 Albert in the back? I just got one in...

The 4 link is probably the largest single improvement to this platform, and frankly my only concern about the Crestline that's a contender. Horst Link bikes just work better.

I doubt it's cast iron and looking at it I'd guess that's the typical weight for a machined Al of that size. Someone put a magnet on it to find out.

The Fazua 60 is dead quiet, has great feel, is very efficient. The reliability issues are in the past, the product is super well supported (Fazua is owned by Porsche and is currently in 20+ bikes). Also the current 430 watt battery is being replaced soon by a 480 watt battery of the same weight/...

I think a consumer, but especially an established bike brand, would be insane to go with DJI/ Amflow over a new Bosch, for so many obvious reasons. Although I don't have any inside experience like Mad_Angler1 appears to, I have this thing called common sense that I've learned after 53 years...

I just don't understand why anyone would need a full power motor for trail/ XC riding. I ride total gnar, steep up/ down, but no mountains and find a Fazua 60 more than enough both power and battery juice. I'd buy a lightweight trail oriented mid power e-bike that would weigh around 19 kgs...

Sorry, but I haven't tested the HR3 yet.

I find the new MM Radial and Assagai to perform nearly similar in most conditions, although straight up hard pack I'd choose the Assagai. I tried the 2.5 Albert up front on my Relay and that bike is only used on the steepest, loosest trails. It did not perform well. although in the rear the...

The traction was mediocre, at best.

I've ran them and like some things, and dislike others. The MM 2.5 measures a solid 2.47" and works very well as a front aggressive tire. The 29 x 2.5 Albert measures about 2.32". It's working well now as a front trail bike tire on another bike, but it was inadequate for the front of my Relay...

I will say after being obsessed with mountain bikes for the last decade, I personally have always gotten the best ride characteristics out of Horst Link Suspension designs, by a pretty large margin. It's pretty telling that with the patent now expired, lots of manufacturers have gone to HL rear...

Add the Mondraker to the list as the one with the removable battery.

This is a great bike. The Vala (high end, but not crazy), the Wild (mail order and a solid value but questionable warranty and build quality at nearly main brand prices) & the Crestline (adjustable geo, choose your spec and battery, frame only option, but then you pay for it) have really pulled...

I adore mine. Also, I often ride with full powers and it's rarely an issue.

But, but it's all centered around the cranks so it doesn't matter and I hate chain maintenance! ;)

Can hardly believe that it showed up with MM Radials! Amazing. Really good weight too.

I would love to hear about all of the differences here. You are in a unique position to educate us all on the Pros/ Cons of both.