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That title oughta get Pete's attention....😅 But to his dismay, my new Mullet is NOT on top of my head.... it's actually the model name of this 2024 CyberBike eMtB I  treated myself to just before Christmas. Most Emtb's crank around 85nm of torque as a typical spec....this gem puts out 130nm of torque....it get's right with the program!

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It comes with a 29" front wheel while the rear is a 27.5".....so, following dirtbike type geometry more & more. I had to cough up an extra $348 for an electronic LH shifter, which I should have early next week. Then I can finish off stream-lining the handlebar to make it a bit easier to operate w/ my hook.

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With 4-piston hydraulic calipers @ both ends....anodised hubs, 34mm fork, & a 1x10 gearset....there won't be much of anyplace this beast can't tackle.

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Better brakes than all 25 motorcycles I've owned! Thing'll stop as well as it goes... It even came with tools to finish the assembly process. It has 5 pedal-assist levels that can also be operated with a LH thumb throttle....so I should be able to ride UP my steep driveway....sitting down on the saddle.😎🚴‍♂️

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2 minutes ago, XTreme said:

Very impressive Scott!

How long will it run on charge for?

Seem to remember something about 30+ hrs. 

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Just now, YamaHead said:

Seem to remember something about 30+ hrs. 

That's amazing.....I thought those things ran for a couple of hours max!

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2 hours ago, XTreme said:

That's amazing.....I thought those things ran for a couple of hours max!

It really depends on what Pedal-Assist level you're on & how much throttle is used @ those levels. Top speed with pedal-assist is 28mph....which is more than Yamaha's ebikes. Yamaha has been making ebikes since '93 & I seriously looked into getting one....until I ran across this Beast w/ better specs, & suspenders...for less than half the price.😎

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That looks really nicely made, sadly it’s prob illegal in this country where the government decide what’s best for us all. 

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19 hours ago, XTreme said:

That's amazing.....I thought those things ran for a couple of hours max!

It depends on the level of assistance, the terrain and battery capacity, Pete. I use mine on Eco mode most of the time, which is the minimum amount of assistance,  and mine has a 500W battery, so I probably need to charge it up every 100-120kms with the riding I do around here. That's enough for me though. 👍

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45 minutes ago, Tango said:

It depends on the level of assistance, the terrain and battery capacity, Pete. I use mine on Eco mode most of the time, which is the minimum amount of assistance,  and mine has a 500W battery, so I probably need to charge it up every 100-120kms with the riding I do around here. That's enough for me though. 👍

Doesn’t it make sense to use more assist, and then push as hard as normal but going twice as fast for the same effort?

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2 hours ago, Pedro said:

Doesn’t it make sense to use more assist, and then push as hard as normal but going twice as fast for the same effort?

The terrain & 50 lbs. of weight come into play there somewhere.... Sensibility vs. real-world results I guess.

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3 hours ago, Tango said:

It depends on the level of assistance, the terrain and battery capacity, Pete. I use mine on Eco mode most of the time, which is the minimum amount of assistance,  and mine has a 500W battery and a 3W motor, so I probably need to charge it up every 1-2kms with the riding I do around here. That's enough for me though. 👍

That kind of distance ride without an internal combustion engine to power you is more than enough for any red blooded human being.

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4 hours ago, Pedro said:

Doesn’t it make sense to use more assist, and then push as hard as normal but going twice as fast for the same effort?

The assist only works up to 25km/h, so above that it's all down to you! 😉😂😂 I guess that it also depends what you want out of it. Personally,  I want the exercise,  but sometimes need a bit of assistance up the hills or against a headwind,  otherwise I'd just use my non-ebike. 😎

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After spending this month attending to domestic maintenance.... just rode UP to the top of my steep driveway, sitting down....in 7th gear- on PA level 3. Still gotta install the electronic shifter & tighten up a few fasteners...but just about got the brake pads enbed'd. Gonna pump the shock up a bit as well. Might just have to do a ride report tomorrow....🤔

My sore, piss-poor excuse for feet are mucho appreciative of this Beast that's an absolute blast to ride! 👍😎

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8 hours ago, YamaHead said:

Might just have to do a ride report tomorrow....

Show these Casuals how it's done Scott!

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50 minutes ago, XTreme said:

Show these Casuals how it's done Scott!

We need video, it will be like a transformer raping a moped.

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Had a quick little blast around the 'hood this morning.....within 2 short blocks, got 'er rollin' up to 25 mph....surprising for a bicycle!😎

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The crest of the road behind the bike is a pretty steep gravel hill.....coasted down it in PA level 0.....33 mph...enough to make the eyes water...lol

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5 minutes ago, YamaHead said:

The crest of the road behind the bike is a pretty steep gravel hill.....coasted down it in PA level 0.....33 mph...enough to make the eyes water...lol

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Great stuff Scott!

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