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All my builds (gas and electric)have had a foundation of a old Craigslist bike, and a couple department store bikes.
The simple fact is that none of them are ready for a 3000 watt mid-drive powertrain. Why does this suprise anybody? The same can be said of most any bicycle under $1k.
I often sense a bit of elitism when it comes to this subject. Yes, the sonndor bikes have not really pushed the industry forward as far as technology goes, but they have exposed casual bikers to a technology that was otherwise marketed to them poorly.
Imo, the argument is moot.
None of this matters, bikes don't matter, motors don't matter. A manufacturer can try to cut corners all they want, or, use decent value components for a little more cost, but as far as costs go, it doesn't matter.
Until we see an increase in battery performance and a reduction in battery price, which, in my case is usually 2/3rds to 3/4ths of the vehicle cost, then we are simply dacing around the margins.
Until battery pack prices come down, every thing else will take a back seat to there overshadowing cost. IMO, that is the true force behind many ebikes being woefully inadequate.
The simple fact is that none of them are ready for a 3000 watt mid-drive powertrain. Why does this suprise anybody? The same can be said of most any bicycle under $1k.
I often sense a bit of elitism when it comes to this subject. Yes, the sonndor bikes have not really pushed the industry forward as far as technology goes, but they have exposed casual bikers to a technology that was otherwise marketed to them poorly.
Imo, the argument is moot.
None of this matters, bikes don't matter, motors don't matter. A manufacturer can try to cut corners all they want, or, use decent value components for a little more cost, but as far as costs go, it doesn't matter.
Until we see an increase in battery performance and a reduction in battery price, which, in my case is usually 2/3rds to 3/4ths of the vehicle cost, then we are simply dacing around the margins.
Until battery pack prices come down, every thing else will take a back seat to there overshadowing cost. IMO, that is the true force behind many ebikes being woefully inadequate.