Glad it helped.

Maybe, the top performance fo the motors is important to some and those who race. 'it also gives an idea of their maximum potential.

Only the Askoll lets you do this easily. The BOsch needs the app. but it doesn't seem to respond the same. I can look at this again...

Yes, but not so easy as mid modes tend to be detuned and you gave to modify in app... So it's theoretically possible to make them all the same...

Yes. But I don't have it with me at moment. I have a pwx2.

Possibly. I have had no official word yet, so I'm assuming 90+ I know they have bigger battery's....

@@alexbiketester That would be awesome! Can't wait for the new bikes coming out with that motor and battery 👍

@@alexbiketester 85NM 600W PEAK

its a great bike!

It was!

Ohlins is $150 to $200 more depending where you buy.

Thanks for watching. Lots of great views and trails to explore.

ride until end of september on weekends. Its also possible to pedal easily. doganaccia is open much longer.

@@alexbiketesterpedal easy on an e-bike! Haha

the bb height of spectral gives a great feeling of stablity on descents. I like Enduro so I would prefer the Strive. If you like more trail type riding and long rides then the spectral is your bike.

thanks, I might not have used the wireless mic. Which bit of the video and whats your sound setup?

@@alexbiketester just on my phone bud I watched a few reviews on this bike but just struggled to hear yours compared to the others.

@@leavemealoam ok, i will check the sound. I might have forgotten

Measured at the shaft yes. Im saying clearly, when you sit on both motors despite similar numbers, ther eis a vastly different ride feel.

@@alexbiketester I understand your comments and don't question them, just a side question of dirt bike vs emtb torque.

@@vashon100 Im not an expert on dirt bike torque, but I can certainly ask someone for you!

Difficult to answer, both are good bikes but the Strive is more "Enduro" than the specialized. Specialized is more adaptable for different riding styles. I like both but would take the strive.

@@alexbiketester thanks for the answer, thats my conclusion by now aswell. Although im thinking about the specialized instead just because of dealer support. But im not decided really

hmmm, maybe i could try fitting it in there...... battery is a nit oversized...... I could ask Askoll to send me a motor and battery that would fit.... you make it sound like im the only one out there talking sense.... lol

You come across as a genuine guy with honest impartial content u like some of the other mtb channels that feel like they are paid to promote stuff. Big bike brands that put products out that fail and then cut their customers loose after the warranty is gone need a shake up. Askoll & possibly polini might just doo that. Having the freedom to choose how you mix & match technology eould put the power in our hands as the consumer. Keep up the good work, it must be draining having to ride all these great bikes in such amazing locations all the time.....🤣🤣🤣

Thanks for your observations. Lots of things about the bike industry to unpack in public one day to bring a better end consumer experience. Some companies do a great job. Right now my opinion is that yes there are too many KZbinrs not being straight.

hardly anyone has tried it, who is not paid to say its good. So we will see.

if they last 5 years.... warranty doesn't mean actually good to use reliable in long term....

If it has a problem, then is out of warrenty bike might be a lemon hard to sell.

yes.... but wait.... maybe you can have light weight full power..............hahahha

I feel its getting ridiculous now calling these 250W motors that only allows for a 7A controller at 36V but I know an earlier Bosch motor had a 23A controller so with a fresh 36V battery delivering 42V that is over 900W when hill climbing. It feels to me manufacturers keep pushing the envelope of what you can call a 250W ebike almost expecting to be stopped but they never are so they keep increasing the power. It's a strange marketplace where a mid-drive ebike can deliver 900W of power yet people complain that another type of ebike with 400W output is illegal despite the same 15.5mph assistance limit. I can honestly see 1200W mid-drive ebikes being sold in a few years and still having a 250W rating label. Certification should be fair and honest which sadly EU legislation isn't. It is just a mess probably designed to give European manufacturers a commercial advantage. I think the 30 second boost mode makes sense as mid-drive motors have thermal issues and struggle to cool themselves as have to remain water proof where they are so I feel that is probably the max overheat they are allowed. It's probably wise to avoid using it for the long term reliability of the motor.

Thanks for watching!

not weighed it yet... around 23

The uphill constant speed is the most noticeable advantage i have seen so far of these motors. The Askoll on that super steep grippy climb did an amazing job, a lot though depends on the bikes. ITs rare to be able to get the bikes that have these motors and compare to the bigger brands to see what the differences are. I have never complained about the main brand motors, no wI have more experience with these im trying to understand what is being measured and how to get a clearer picture.

yes over biked all teh time

This is the thing. We need some testing on the Dyno. I don't have a dyno, so I am going based on ride feel. I assume that all motors must meet the specs they quote, but, the question is for how long? At what cadence? What is the actual constant support level? From riding so many motors I can feel that something is not the same despite the numbers being quoted by brands being compared to each other. Maybe they are using different scales? Different measurement methods? I don't know.

Maxxis is the reference tyre, in fact maxxis appreciate it when we try other tyres and reference them as the reference tyre. A very open mind approach. Good year have a great option now. So I'm riding them and liking them.

Thank you. I'm staying real. If anything is brand supported I will say so, clearly and also why!

It's a fair point

Yes, interesting to hear your experience. the peak power numbers are marketing, im trying to go the opposite way to marketing.

It will be very helpful with rehab!

Thanks for watching, I prefer not to hear my self speak too much.... LOL

Its a difficult growth path for the small brands. Polini though has dreams of bigger brands. So One day it will happen....

yes its a blast

I don't know tomorrows full powers are SL the line is getting a little blurry. Let hope the other manufactures realize the valve of making the parts to rebuild their motors available to customers for both them and the customer.