First look at the new Woosh 26 x 4 Rio

John_S

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It looks a nice bike but the motor doesn't look as powerful as a motor such as the BPM on some of the other Woosh bikes. I'm not sure how well this bike would be able to climb hills, but presumably not as good as the Big Bear.
 
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trex

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Bafang can make the G06 fat bike motor in many ratings, depending on customers request, from 250W to 750W. The climbing power depends very much on the controller. I specified 36V 18A 190mm axle width. Compared to the Big Bear, it's only 10% less. Both motors have the same 5:1 reduction ratio.
 

John_S

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Bafang can make the G06 fat bike motor in many ratings, depending on customers request, from 250W to 750W. The climbing power depends very much on the controller. I specified 36V 18A 190mm axle width. Compared to the Big Bear, it's only 10% less. Both motors have the same 5:1 reduction ratio.
It sounds like it is a very good climber then that comes very close to the climbing ability of the Big Bear.
 

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It sounds like it is a very good climber then that comes very close to the climbing ability of the Big Bear.
What it sounds like and what it may well do is unknown until you or some one else has tried it the finished article, at the end of the day it may be totally pants.
 
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trex

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true. It's at sea at the moment. I'll let you know soon.
 
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trex

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yes, just one. I have to confirm all the changes then they'll go ahead with production.
 

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think about the positives: the prodution bike will be better. I have $100 to spend on improvements.
 

John_S

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What it sounds like and what it may well do is unknown until you or some one else has tried it the finished article, at the end of the day it may be totally pants.
Yes and I realize that. We can't know for sure until the finished product is tried out, although we can still have a reasonable guess.
 
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I have a owned a Surly Moonlander with 5" tyres. Huge fun, great for riding on my local shingle beaches at Hurst Castle. Lot of drag on smooth tarmac though.
4" is better but still draggy on asphalt, ok on gravel.
3" you should consider as a really good compromise.
Guess power assist means no need to worry about drag! 3"x27.5 is very popular just now.

Price is good. There seems to be strong demand with high prices and experienced fat bikers who have had to swop to electric are hugely enjoying them.

Brian
 
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trex

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Thank you for your word of encouragement, Sherman. I am thinking of offering a choice of tyres. 26" x 3" with road tread for winter commuting and 26 x 4 with off-road tread for farm tracks. What do you think?

on road tread is on the left:

 
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brit151

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Really like the look of this bike 'minus the rack'. Been looking for something similar for sometime now in terms of looks. Had my eye on the previous oxygen model but I’m in two minds on whether or not I like new the integrated battery on the S-cross and large logo. Will be interesting to see how it performs and if de restriction is possible? At that price point presumable cycle to work scheme becomes an option for many also.
 

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Have you considered a groove under the top frame so the wires can run in a more discrete fashion??
 
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SW I'd like to see you "jump" that one in the forest . . But at least it will float when an angry walker pushes you in the canal.

TREX Although it wouldn't be for me , I think your onto a winner with the Rio it looks different and seems to be value From the little I know about selling ebikes I think this bike would appeal to a younger audience and the writing on the tyres is good and would add to the appeal at very little or no cost.
Good luck with it.
 
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