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Originally Posted by NoPhart
This video states the Delite is available in a 27.5” OR 29” build, although I don’t see that on their website.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofljPgoO8-0

It’s interesting that the stand-over height on all three sizes is the same at 80.6cm (~32.5” – Wondering if that is a typo?). That’s high for some people, but fine for us six-footers.

The only real downside I see regarding the Delite is the same thing that plagues all current e-bikes, weight is at 60lbs. That’s double a typical FS MTB and likely doesn’t include the extra battery and other options.

The rack is rated for 44lbs. and gross vehicle weight is rated at 309lbs. Probably good enough for riders up to 250lbs. naked (?).

Get the weight down to 35-40lbs. with a Rohloff 29er and 1,000Wh worth of batteries, and the OTD price under $4K and I'd be all over it.
I think Karen mixed this one up. It's only available with the 650b wheels. Either 2" wide on their standard models or 2.4" on the GT, GX and Mountain models. The standover height is the same on all the bikes. They needed the space to accommodate the dual battery setup.

I think their pretty conservative with their weight ratings, but I think one of the challenges is what the rear shock is rated for.

Court from Electric Bike Review is out in NY right now and we just did a video review of the Delite. You can check it out below:

Also - If anyone is in the NYC area and wants to meet the co-creator of the Delite. He'll be at my shop for a launch party this Saturday from 6-9. Here is a link for more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1093932640750277/
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