etard :
All bought new, for about $6,500 complete as seen in the pics....lotta Ebay deals in there, way under retail.
I didn't want a $10,000 Stealth, with mediocre level components that can't climb extended hills.
I didn't want an underpowered name brand complete E-bike like Trek,Specialized,Haibike...they all disappointed me with their stats.
I didn't want a used bike, with worn suspension linkages...and questionable abuse history.
If I was gonna spend the money...I wanted the most reliability and flex free build possible.
I had seen pix of TangentDave's previous Tracer build...so I knew the motor would fit....then carefully selected parts.
Every part was hand picked for this build, no compromises made, for the lightest weight without any loss in strength or performance.
(handlebars,headset still stock...will be upgraded by summer, Thompson Dropper post added)
Videos will come...but here in Oregon it is a muddy mess...I will be trying to keep this build pristine till the ground dries out.
I don't want to hamburger this bike before it sees a prime trail...hehe
Till then, I'll be hammering my Bafang5spot and getting used to E-bike technical riding...so when I do ride the Tracer, I'll have good flow.
I'll try to make a vid sooner...but mud covers the camera within the first 100 ft of any trail...need to design a TearOff system like goggles.
...hang in there, I'll be sure to make vids that are worth the wait.