The Rockstar comes with a 1,000Wh battery. The battery is another area that is difficult or impossible to upgrade. I don't really care if a bike comes with a really nice derailleur, because I can buy a Deore M6000 derailleur for $70 bucks. As far as components go, focus on the expensive stuff first. Like you've seen, very few bikes get down to that price range. The $2,500 price point for a full-sus bike is really rare air. You don't need that stuff, and it won't make your ride any better. By nicer I mean more features like wireless shifting and stuff. There's definitely a point on bicycle component price spectrum where you start paying for nicer stuff that is just 'nicer', not necessarily more performant or more durable. Yes, it's got more plastic, but it's still durable, and they work amazingly well considering the price. We're at a really great time in cycling where even entry-level kit like Acera is pretty decent stuff. I think it depends on what you intend to do with it. The Rockstar will be a little bit heavier, but if you were to spend the cost difference on upgrades, the Rockstar would be a competitive bike to the non-Ludicrous X-1. But only a 650Wh battery versus the Rockstar's 1,000Wh. That's approaching the cost of a bike like the Luna X-1, which has considerably better components: Yari fork, SRAM Guide R brakes, SRAM Eagle 11-50T cassette, SRAM SX derailleur. You could spend $1,000 on upgrades (new derailleur & shifters, tires, and brakes), and still only be at $3,500. If you want an eMTB with really great range, this is a good option. I sure hope not, but at $2,500, they're going to have to cut corners somewhere. We'll no doubt see Acera (hopefully) components, but it's possible they'll spec Tourney. We should expect the same from the driveline. That'd make the pack current-limited, despite its capacity. My guess is that they're using a high-capacity, low-current Samsung cell like the 35E in order to achieve the 21Ah capacity rating. You'll notice that they're using the 750W version of the G510 (Ultra) motor. Are they going to be as plush as a high-end fork from Rockshox, Fox, Manitou, etc? Probably not, but there are a lot of people who really don't ride hard enough to need that level of performance. Even with those sacrifices, we're at a really interesting time to see a budget full-sys eMTB launch.įor example, you can get really inexpensive air forks from RST or Suntour. If they actually deliver at this price, it's an incredible price point, but you can bet there are going to be sacrifices. I think 'you get what you pay for' definitely applies here. If you have an ebike link, message the admin to have it added here. forum Ebike battery life estimatorĮstimate how long your battery will last Friends: With video too! EBike Schoolįree information designed to help beginners learn about the world of electric bicycles. Electric Bike ReviewĬomprehensive reviews of many of the commercially available ebikes. What more could you ask for? Ī good source for reviews, information, and insights into the community. The accurate, helpful, and laboriously constructed using real world testing. Electricbike-BlogĪ great source of technical information for kit builders, often relating to electric fatbike builds. Oh, and they love helping people build interesting contraptions. The huge user base ranging from highly experienced engineers to casual DIYers means you'll likely find the answer to your question. Other lightweight electric vehicles are welcomed too :) Subreddit rules Seller guidelines Wiki sections Wiki main page (kit intro info, sources, FAQ) Installing BBSHD and BBS02 mid drives Comparative list of prebuilt ebikes Ebike friendly local bike shops Ebike brands to avoid Useful links Electric bicycle laws Endless-sphere forum I've got the sag set, but I'm a little vague on setting the rebound, especially on the fork.All things electric bikes from motorcycles to pedal assist. I'm just hoping to find another old guy to ride with as I venture farther from town on more technical trails.Īlso, I checked the Specialized website but didn't find my bike or one with the same suspension. Fortunately, we've got some spectacular motorized trails (Rainbow Trail, Crest Trail, etc) within a few miles of town so it's not like I won't have trails to ride my ebike, and I'll still ride my pedal bike a couple times a week on the non-motorized trails.

They've got the support of the local BLM land manager so I don't see the local mtb trails ever being open to ebikes. They've also made it clear that they don't want ebikes of any kind on 'their' trails, even though the trails are all on BLM or NFS land. Click to expand.It's a long story, but basically the local mtn bike club has been very active (and politically connected) and has been instrumental in building pretty much all of our local trails.

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