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I'll give up riding before I take up Urban Mx.
I think within two years there will be major improvement in battery life and overall handling.
My biggest thing is this... when I buy a new MX bike, I will do a few mods, keep it well-maintained for 7 to 8 years, then resell it. I don't think Alta is in that place yet.
The Shop
Half the fun when we were kids was waking up early, driving out to the middle of nowhere to ride.
I hate 2017
The world was better when MC and Tom Petty were Gods.
Spend $15K on a bike ride it for three years and then not be able to sell it because the batteries cost $10K...Is that a realistic concern?
However, I am so looking forward to the opportunities afforded via a quiet alternative
Another question...everyone talks about these electric motors like they'll never fail and are bullet proof...but come on, they are machines, they are going to break. What is the rebuild cost on one of these when they go-like need a complete rebuild? How would it compare to a full top and bottom grenade on a 450-price wise?
I can't imagine the Alta "proprietary" motor running more than $500.
Here is a list of things you NEVER have to adjust or replace or buy...
-Gas
-Clutches
-Top ends
-Cranks
-Valve adjustments, replacements
-Oil filters, oil and oil changes
-Spark plugs
-Cams
-Gaskets
-Exhaust
-AIR FILTERS!!!! I hate air filters, sorry..
Does the battery fade as it ages? Meaning does a brand new battery perform better than a battery with 100 hours on it which has more power than a battery with 500 hours on it?
If it does fade...how would that affect the power from the motor?
ICE motors with a beat engine perform worse than a new ICE engine...I assume a similar thing from the e-motors?
Don't get me wrong...I'm on the e-bike bandwagon...I can't wait to own one (when the weight, performance, RANGE...I'm an off road guy, I need RANGE, etc. are comparable to ICE bikes). These are just questions I have...not trying to argue against the bikes and knock them in anyway.
Pit Row
Of those things you listed...I only find myself buying gas, oil filters, oil, and air filters regularly. I don't usually keep a bike long enough for clutches (well scratch that...I always drop in a rekluse clutch...which I wouldn't need on an e-bike), top ends, cranks, valves, cams, gaskets, exhaust (scratch that again...I always buy a sparky slip on so I can ride on public land).
Do you have any insight into my question above about the battery life relative to battery performance relative to motor performance?
(I honestly do appreciate your info...)
As for battery life, I believe there was an expected drop of about 20% performance over the lifetime of the battery. I can't remember if that was the exact number, but it's pretty close.
While the initial cost is high, I know I probably spend at least 1-2k per year on gas, motor parts, oil, premix, etc. Considering the time span that the Alta system is designed to run, the bike will easily pay for itself over the course of a few years. From an engineering standpoint it would be a lot easier to determine how long their drivetrain will last rather than an ICE drivetrain, so I have a feeling their claims are probably pretty close to what can be expected.
The battery will fade with life, just the way it is.
I grew up in So Cal so if I had stayed there after leaving the Army, no issue. Now I have to wait, and you lucky bastages that can get one now, I envy you. :D
Just think about it, no more missed shifts, just power as much as you want or need depending on how much you twist. That is riding, twist the throttle, work the bike. I can't wait.
Hell they even do suspension, so if you need the suspenders set up for your weight/skill.... they got it.
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