[Closed] is there a market for E bike specific bike components

Yep definitely trying it on, I'd just get the slx or sram equivalent for about £20. Doesn't have to be light on an ebike. I can't believe I'd wear 18 cheap ones out quicker than one of those.

From casual observation of the folk I've transported around I'd suggest that many e-bike buyers aren't short of a bob or two.

oh i aint complaining hats off to anyone who can get them to part with their cash how long before a casette hits 500 quid

Steel is the new Ti/carbon ???

Equally, the technology in ebikes is only going to get cheaper, or manufacturers will cut costs with proprietary components.

Plus SRAM will exploit any niche it finds...

CBA.

Steel is the new Ti/carbon ???

Steel has always been the bestest #steelisreal 😉

The interesting bit is that it's 8 speed, so presumably uses a nice wide and thick 8 speed chain which might/hopefully wear better when under the extra strain of an assisting motor...I'm guessing that's where they're pitching this.

Also, don't forget that X01 RRP is also over £300, and still > £200 at discounted rates, so if its' the same tech and spec as X01 or X1 but in lower volume then the price is understandable, if still ridiculous!

i think the main reason for 8 speed, is that with electric assist, you don't need to be up and down the gears as much, and therefore don't notice a larger increment between gears

i will be replacing my 11 speed set up with this 8 speed kit when mine wears

is there a market for E bike specific bike components

i will be replacing my 11 speed set up with this 8 speed kit when mine wears

Thread closed 😉

£50 off mind you, not to be sniffed at.

Given how long/well my 11s X01 cassette and chain has lasted on my levo, I've every confidence that a tougher, thicker version will last pretty much forever, so even if one comes with the bike, you're never gonna have to buy another!

To be honest, even 8 gears is a little overkill, reckon I'd be fine with 3 or 4.

Ebike specific brakes, however...

Wow that would make a bombproof last for ever winter drivetrain for a normal bike!

Bloke in local FB group came across this bike in the Surrey Hills, apparently rider had been going down a fire road.

you may not need e-bike specific components but there's clearly some that are not appropriate.

(there was some speculation the bars were fake Race Face ones...)

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what idiot would put a Crest on a 50lb bike?! 😆

Ebike specific brakes, however...

I think he's got problems with his wheel as well as his bars !

lol

E bike specific saddles are essential as the 29er ones were