Recent content by calvingreenlie

Congrats on the new Mantis! You’ll have fun with it. It’s not going to replace your 300XCW on single track, but for messing around, trail exploring, and short rides it’s a blast.

Good question, high voltage stuff on bikes like the Varg or even upgraded Talarias isn’t something to take lightly. The warnings in the manuals are there for a reason. A lot of people swap parts themselves, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s safe if you don’t know what you’re doing. Basic...

Yeah, Stark and other electrics might not be allowed in AMA or FIM races yet, but it’s cool to see e-bikes getting tested in real extreme conditions like Dakar.

I do believe it's about safety.

Yeah, unfortunately that’s the current AMA stance, no electrics allowed in AMA competition classes. It doesn’t make much sense, especially with the open-age classes where engine size doesn’t matter. Your friend’s case highlights how restrictive it is, since an e-bike could actually give riders...