Theodore Voltaire said:
rumme said:
Gotta admit, it looks cool/ sleek, just like the original sondors fatbike in yellow. Problem is taller riders wont be comfortable on it. With those small wheel, Id imagine a 48 volt - 40 amp power system, would really have a lot of torque for hills.
Frame looks very solid.
.
Power isn't really an issue with me, because legally it's never going to have the power I want, so I'm ok with keeping the power low to hold costs down. That allows me to soup it up as much as I please, and can afford.
Yeah, but for many people, the idea of spending $700 on a ebike, then having to upgrade it for more power and spend another $500 on battery /controller, isn't ideal. I just think it may be beneficial for sondors to offer a 48 volt- 25- 40 amp controller/ battery/ motor system, for $1000 shipped , this way the buyers don't have to worry about additional money spent, becoming mechanically inclined to do mods , and the downtime associated with replacing components . etc.
IMHO, the 1000 watt hub drive systems are the sweet spot. Bring it to market at the right price, in a good looking package and I think it could be another huge seller.