Interesting to see these completely different designs, although I prefer the traditional looks. And finely there comes the middle motor and torque sensor. In Europe are e-bikes heavily overpriced, brands like Himiway can convince them to change that. 😄 I would like to see a fixed front fork as an option, or maybe an option with two motors, back and front. Suspension isn't really necessary with fat tires in my opinion. I own a Surly with 29+ tires (3 inch thickness), I agree, I think different. 😄
When will ebike manufacturers include an in-frame 'piggy back' battery socket to plug in 2nd battery mounted on the rear rack. Could be controlled by the computer display to auto switch to the 2nd battery when the main battery reaches a preset level or a manual selection. I see Wired has this 2nd battery standard on one of their bikes. I say this as the odds of these manufacturers continuing to supplying proprietary OEM in frame replacement batteries for very long is questionable, so an after market battery pack maybe the only way to keep an older ebike on the road. Plus it helps eliminate range anxiety. No one wants to peddle these tanks without motor assist. It's 2024 so step it up manufacturers as range is truly is the #1 priority.
