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https://www.kawasaki.com/en-us/electric-balance-bike/elektrode/electric…
https://www.vitalmx.com/news/press-release/First-Look-Kawasakis-First-E…
I was just about to pick the kiddo up a 16" Stacyc, but the new Elektrode looks really cool and has some benefits (in my opinion) over the Stacycs. Added benefit: the Elektrode matches well with my KX250.
I called my 2 local dealers, and they have no idea when these things will be available. One of them said it would likely be 6-8 months before they're available.
Any insiders have some more information? Would be helpful to have a general timeline so I can make a decision. The kiddo's birthday is in July, so I'm looking at a timeline of around 1.5 months.
https://www.vitalmx.com/news/press-release/First-Look-Kawasakis-First-E…
I was just about to pick the kiddo up a 16" Stacyc, but the new Elektrode looks really cool and has some benefits (in my opinion) over the Stacycs. Added benefit: the Elektrode matches well with my KX250.
I called my 2 local dealers, and they have no idea when these things will be available. One of them said it would likely be 6-8 months before they're available.
Any insiders have some more information? Would be helpful to have a general timeline so I can make a decision. The kiddo's birthday is in July, so I'm looking at a timeline of around 1.5 months.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGQqTjt9c7o
Hoping their simpler design gets them in stock sooner rather than later. I'd think it could be a solid seller moving into the summer.
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My son has a 12 inch thumpstar that is basically the same bike, 250w hub motor, 5.2ah battery, mechanical disc brake. Looks like the same wheels as on the 16 inch thumpstar bikes. Bike has held up real good, it was a gamble to go with a Chinese electric bike but the hub motor design works really good in this application since there is no rear suspension anyway, it keeps the weight real low, my son was able to pick the bike up from laying down before he was 3. Theres not a removable battery on these vs a stacyc is the main drawback.
Years ago I was clinically diagnosed with a severe case of OCD, something as simple as tire logos can be a serious trigger for me. The logos must always be in the same location on the wheel in relation to the rim lock and valve stem. This is something that can't be unseen and I'll be thinking about it for weeks. Damn you!
Stacyc 12” MSRP: $799
Stacyc 16” MSRP: $1,049
Stacyc 18” MSRP: $2,650
Stacyc 20” MSRP: $3100
If you don’t think those prices for an electric balance bike are asinine then here’s something to think about.
2022 Honda CRF 110 MSRP: $2,499
2022 Honda CRF 125F MSRP: $3,249
MSRP on a CRF 110 is less than an 18” Stacyc without any suspension. You’ll never convince me that it costs more to produce a Stacyc 18 than a Honda CRF 110. Those Stacyc prices are unbelievably inflated which sucks because my 8 year old wants the 20 bad. I’d love to get him one but I won’t spend that kind of money on one. If anyone knows something comparable at a much better price point let me know. I’ve just been waiting for Apollo, SSR or another company to make one.
Furthermore, the 18" + 20" versions are NOT balance bikes. These models are aimed at a completely different demographic altogether and targeted more towards the e-bike community,
Are Stacycs and particularly the newly released models overpriced? I'm sure they are -- welcome to 2022.
Pit Row
He’s 8 years old and has the Apollo Jumpfun 16 electric bike and he absolutely loves it. He has beat that thing for the last 2 years… best $400 I’ve ever spent on a gift. He rides that thing constantly around the yard and at campsites. Unfortunately he’s starting to outgrow the 16 inch electric balance bike. He’s seen the ads for the Stacyc 20 and it’s all he talks about but I won’t allow myself to spend that kind of money on one.
Before the guys come on and start bashing me saying get him a regular bike… he already has one. He has a very nice Giant mountain bike that he rides a lot too. Damn this kid is spoiled 😂 if I could find a comparable 20” electric bike for around $1000 I’d probably pull the trigger. $3000 I can’t justify.
If you're assuming it's a larger version of the previous models, you need to look again. The 2 platforms and their equipment/components cannot be compared.
It would be nice to see a shootout between different $3k price point electric motos. The 20 inch Stacyc, the Honda/Greenger E2, the Oset 20.0 race, and to Torrot MX1. They are built for different purposes but it would be interesting to see how the quality of components and rider feel stacks up between them. Throw in a 16 inch stacyc and KTM E5 as a low and high reference.
The brakes and fork, for example, together would cost around $1,000 if you were to buy them from an MTB retailer.
I feel as though maybe they should have tried to get the price down some, but it's also kind of cool that they tried to make the best bike they could make without cutting too many corners. That's obviously unusual in the kids market.
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