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Rivian's TM-B electric bike

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jlhawn ◴[] No.45673660[source]
a full suspension e-bike, 500+Wh battery, with a belt drive for $4,500 is honestly a really good deal. There is a shortage of options when it comes to full-suspension bikes that are good for commutes. Compare this to any e-bike with the Bosch e-bike system. The big risk here for consumers if whether they can match the service, support, and reliability that Bosch has. There appears to be a class-2 e-bike option which is something that significantly differentiates it from bikes with the Bosch system.
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1. charles_f ◴[] No.45678264[source]
Why do you need full sus on a commuter though? I think it's a gimmick that's not worth the 4500