Is the cx race motor worth it for a non racer?

[Plummet]

It is about 15-20% more on the bike cost, about $2k nzd.

At this stage i'm thinking its not worth the extra cash.

 

[Zimmerframe]

I wouldn't have thought so. You save 150 grammes ? - If you're thinking about the pole, then the price difference includes the race axles (which are 60-80g ? something like that, heavier).

The main difference is Race mode which has a far longer over run and the motor needs hardly any pedal turn before it kicks out full power, so for most people/situations, it would be more of a burden than a use.

Leo made quite a good video on it if you can find that, it shows how it reacts quite well.

Edit : found it :

Leo :


and Rob's

 

[Uktonyb77]

It definitely helps on steep rooty technical ascents but otherwise I’ve found no benefit over normal turbo mode. A lot of extra $$$ for the benefits you gain and I’m sure will be obsolete on the release of the next gen Bosch motors when they will probably up the NM torque of a new motor and allow 400% assist just like the race motor does. If I could have got my bike I’d wanted with a normal cx performance line motor and saved the $$$ I would have. Maybe people who race etc have more grounds to see the performance benefits.

 

[Plummet]

I wouldn't have thought so. You save 150 grammes ? - If you're thinking about the pole, then the price difference includes the race axles (which are 60-80g ? something like that, heavier).

The main difference is Race mode which has a far longer over run and the motor needs hardly any pedal turn before it kicks out full power, so for most people/situations, it would be more of a burden than a use.

Leo made quite a good video on it if you can find that, it shows how it reacts quite well.

Edit : found it :

Leo :


and Rob's

Yes its on the Voima. They way they package up their deals you have to buy other stuff at the same time with the upgrade. Spec that I don't want.
I'm looking at a complete build. The actual cost difference is $2662 nz yikers. I think i am answering my own question.

That's just too much increase. I would like the race motor. But not at that price difference.

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

Yes its on the Voima. They way they package up their deals you have to buy other stuff at the same time with the upgrade. Spec that I don't want.
I'm looking at a complete build. The actual cost difference is $2662 nz yikers. I think i am answering my own question.

That's just too much increase. I would like the race motor. But not at that price difference.

Not worth it IMO. Race motor is good, but the standard Bosch CX Gen4 motor is also very good.

 

[Plummet]

Not worth it IMO. Race motor is good, but the standard Bosch CX Gen4 motor is also very good.

Thanks Rob.