Perhaps the content is being saved for a ride review but I’m a little surprised not to see any comments about range or performance of the Shimano motor. Specifically, what are the advantages of it over a Bosch or other unit? Why not go homegrown like Rocky? How many hours of riding has Seb experienced on it?
In addition to support of the environmental impact comments, I also have to share a digital double take at the price sheet for this bike. $13K USD is beyond eye watering. Perhaps someone with more time on their hands than me can break out the deltas on the specs to show how a $6K premium pencils out between the base model, and the oral surgeon spec with its i9 hubs, AXS kit, and King headset.
Feb. 11, 2020, 7:46 p.m. - Dan
Perhaps the content is being saved for a ride review but I’m a little surprised not to see any comments about range or performance of the Shimano motor. Specifically, what are the advantages of it over a Bosch or other unit? Why not go homegrown like Rocky? How many hours of riding has Seb experienced on it? In addition to support of the environmental impact comments, I also have to share a digital double take at the price sheet for this bike. $13K USD is beyond eye watering. Perhaps someone with more time on their hands than me can break out the deltas on the specs to show how a $6K premium pencils out between the base model, and the oral surgeon spec with its i9 hubs, AXS kit, and King headset.