tahustvedt said:speedmd said:For flat road riding, why deal with the complexities and wear issues of a mid drive. I don't believe It was ever intended for that. It's forte is the adaptability to using a vast array of gearing options for integration into more varied rides / riding situations. Nothing beats this type of drives ability at riding around the cow pastures (natural terrain) throughout the world.
Depends what's important to you. Crank drive means the wheels are easier to remove and install for flat repairs.
After years of bicycles and motorcycles, this is my first ebike. The idea of a mid-drive is very appealing to me, as it keeps the bike nicely balanced, as well as the ease of changing flats. I have a rack and big saddlebags on my bike, so I already have weight in the back. That said, I would really like to ride a beefy rear-hub bike for comparison. The BBS02 is fun to ride but I could use a little more power. I may build one for comparison if I can't find anyone in the Seattle/Eastside area to let me ride theirs. I have an old 70s schwinn road bike that I've been pondering what to do with