E-bikes are a thing

[iLuveketchup]

Ibis has a new emtb. Downside is that it 'looks' like an emtb with the thick bottom bracket and downtube.

First ride review of the new 2023 Ibis Oso – What is this futuristic looking eMTB capable of?

Spaceship or work of art? The new Ibis Oso 2023 eMTB with Bosch Performance Line CX motor and 750 Wh battery in test

ebike-mtb.com

 

[SAM]

Ibis has a new emtb. Downside is that it 'looks' like an emtb with the thick bottom bracket and downtube.

First ride review of the new 2023 Ibis Oso – What is this futuristic looking eMTB capable of?

Spaceship or work of art? The new Ibis Oso 2023 eMTB with Bosch Performance Line CX motor and 750 Wh battery in test

ebike-mtb.com

Another downside is "... 24.1 kg in size L".

 

[iLuveketchup]

A better IBIS option.



A comment I made on a video review.. "Too much. Too many cables, too many things going on on the handlebar, too thick bottom bracket, too many gadgets, lights?.. Perhaps IBIS will have a simple light weight EMTB in the future, but this iteration (like all full power EMTBs) looks monstrous."

 

[clarkenstein]

Can someone splain to me what a full power ebike is vs a… regular ebike?

 

[iLuveketchup]

Can someone splain to me what a full power ebike is vs a… regular ebike?

Full power EMTBs have (at least) 85nm of power, thick down tubes due to larger battery, over 50lbs in weight. While the lighter options have a smaller battery capacity and lower power output.

Just IMO.. the smaller, simpler, lighter weight EMTBs are the only ones that I can see without throwing up - Pivot Shuttle SL, Trek EXe, and Rise (albeit previous gen).

 

[mattybfat]

Funny when I saw the Ibis logo change I said to myself ah the ebike is finally here. I like the new platform dw link. You can guarantee that is coming on V3 ripmo.

 

[one piece crank]

Can someone splain to me what a full power ebike is vs a… regular ebike?

Once you start talking $10k, I'm thinking this.... (yes, it's electric)

 

[clarkenstein]

Once you start talking $10k, I'm thinking this....

I’ve been toying with the idea of getting an electric version of one of these. No need to worry about range, one less engine to maintain over the winters, and plenty of torque.

 

[one piece crank]

I’ve been toying with the idea of getting an electric version of one of these. No need to worry about range, one less engine to maintain over the winters, and plenty of torque.

I'm strictly 2-wheel-pedal-power. But I'm drawn in by those blue rims....

 

[serviceguy]

Once you start talking $10k, I'm thinking this....

It reminds me of the tricker and how I obsessed about it to no avail since they were never imported in the U.S...It all came back now , thank you so much!

 

[clarkenstein]

I'm strictly 2-wheel-pedal-power. But I'm drawn in by those blue rims....

I can appreciate the pedal power only, no argument there, but doesn’t this look insane enough to be fun?

 

[one piece crank]

I can appreciate the pedal power only, no argument there, but doesn’t this look insane enough to be fun?

No, it looks like crazy-a$$, too-much-fun-this-must-be-illegal type of fun!!!

I attribute my pedal power only comment as to why I am still alive 😉

 

[one piece crank]

I’ve been toying with the idea of getting an electric version of one of these. No need to worry about range, one less engine to maintain over the winters, and plenty of torque.

That one IS electric !

 

[Cassinonorth]

I'm a huge Ibis fanboy and this re-brand + e-bike is absolutely garbage tier.

Give me a light motor Ripmo and I'd probably put a deposit down tomorrow.

 

[mattybfat]

I'm a huge Ibis fanboy and this re-brand + e-bike is absolutely garbage tier.

Give me a light motor Ripmo and I'd probably put a deposit down tomorrow.

It's coming
They needed to get the big bike first

 

[iLuveketchup]

Orbea Rise video...

 

[Steve Vai]

I’ve been toying with the idea of getting an electric version of one of these. No need to worry about range, one less engine to maintain over the winters, and plenty of torque.

I've wanted a Trials Moto for like 30 years now, they're so friggin cool.

 

[tonyride]

Once you start talking $10k, I'm thinking this....

Funny you said that because a little more than a year ago I was in the Florida panhandle, and I happened to be at a Harley Davidson dealership. It was also then that Jay told me to call him about eMTBs that I was in the market for. At the HD dealership I pointed to a new motorcycle to a coworker and said this bike costs about as much as a mountain bike I'm thinking of getting.

 

[Ian F]

I've wanted a Trials Moto for like 30 years now, they're so friggin cool.

Same. And watching videos of a bunch of British DH racers ride them during the off season hasn't helped. Then a friend in NH and her b/f bought them. That helped even less. And I have a receiver moto carrier for my minivan...

 

[The Kalmyk]

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I've wanted a Trials Moto for like 30 years now, they're so friggin cool.

Bald Eagle State Park just north of Howard PA is a go to spot for this. You can prolly pick a weekend and they are running.