It's true. I had a motor short out during a rather mellow (just below axle height) creek crossing in Santa Cruz (not on the Ibis ride or it would have made it into the article). Weirdly, that's the first time I've had a motor crap out on me - and I've ridden ebikes over the last three winters in truly shitty conditions - only on fortified trails, Jerry, I promise!
Oh but btw, you may have missed it, but those Canyons do have headset cable routing :(
May 9, 2023, 3:02 p.m. - Pete Roggeman
It's true. I had a motor short out during a rather mellow (just below axle height) creek crossing in Santa Cruz (not on the Ibis ride or it would have made it into the article). Weirdly, that's the first time I've had a motor crap out on me - and I've ridden ebikes over the last three winters in truly shitty conditions - only on fortified trails, Jerry, I promise! Oh but btw, you may have missed it, but those Canyons do have headset cable routing :(