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    Comment by 'RM Rilke' in article 'Long travel, long range – the 2025 Trek Slash+ is here'

    You are having an argument with yourself mate. One data point. If we assume your bias is correct, then your conclusion is indeed correct. My ebike needs and desires are different than yours. Not better, different. Sorry. As to what the market will bear, they will no doubt be variable and involve...
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    Comment by 'RM Rilke' in article 'Long travel, long range – the 2025 Trek Slash+ is here'

    Every gram is sacred. 😂 There is a fixed relationship between energy stored in the battery and power used by the motor. The greater energy density in the battery, the smaller and lighter the battery can be made. The less power used by the motor, the less energy you need to store in the battery...
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    Comment by 'RM Rilke' in article 'Long travel, long range – the 2025 Trek Slash+ is here'

    You are drawing a conclusion from one data point. Yours. There are actually a myriad of data points. Different people want different things. Trek already produces a full power bike. It’s a very fun experience. I ride the very terrain you are talking about on my Rail. But you are correct, it is a...
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    Comment by 'RM Rilke' in article 'Long travel, long range – the 2025 Trek Slash+ is here'

    The power has been fine for me. But I have ithe TQ on a trail bike. Scott Lumen. Rarely use the turbo mode, but it’s an ample amount of power when I do. I guess we will see. Put a down payment on the Slash+. Delivery is scheduled for August 18th to the shop. So maybe a couple of days after that...
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