Actually in this link you posted:
https://www.bicycling.com/bikes-gear/a25836248/electric-bike-motor/#Mid-DriveMotorsvsHubMotors
...they recommend 4 best e-bikes you can buy right now.
... 4 of them have hub motors.
I think I bought last one today from UK stock. They still have 350W and 250W in Germany for few £ more.
https://www.pswpower.com/products/europe-stock-tongsheng-36v-250w-350w-tsdz2-vlcd5-xh-18-vlcd6-lcd-electric-bicycle-central-mid-motor-with-torque-sensor-97
I didn't post link before as Jon...
Yes... looks really nice, but I am afraid $500 is a bit to much for me.
https://road.cc/content/review/227796-efneo-gtro-3-speed-front-gearbox
https://www.efneo.com/gearbox/
Interesting concept though. I will wait for price to go down.
I don't see TSDZ2B motors available on Varstrom web page... when did you buy it?
Pictures would be helpful. I guess it is safe to assume there is no warranty?
Motor is worth exactly amount buyer is ready to pay and seller ready to accept. New TSDZ2B costs around £200. If I were you I would...
Did you receive your bike? I got my delivered yesterday - what a traumatic experience. I don't think I will order anything big from Evans Cycles anymore.
Red color is absolutely beautiful.
I am a bit disappointed with Micrishift derailer. At this price point I was expecting better performance...