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Re:A DIY E-bike Conversion on the Cheap by tmccrary55 on Monday August 23, 2021 @10:10AM (#28275976)
I upgraded from a Trek xm700+ with a front shock. Both served me well but I don't miss the shock.

Yep, they're both commuter/cruiser type bikes, so probably not best offroad.

Both have the top end Bosch Class 3 motor, so they're usually against the rules on trails in my area.

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Re:A DIY E-bike Conversion on the Cheap by NathanielK on Thursday September 02, 2021 @04:08AM (#28389690)
Being pedantic, the suspension of the xm700+ doesn't have a shock. Its a simple coil spring that gives the wheel some room to wiggle. Shock absorbers actually dissipate that energy with oil/air/rubber.

If you ride it like a bicycle and try to avoid potholes and curbs, simpler designs work great.

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