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And I am still surprised why not many more riders grab a used Alta for half the price of a Varg and tear the single tracks with it. Alta's suspension is better for enduro riding than the Varg's which is motocross oriented (very stiff). Weight is about the same. Range is 10-15% better on the...

It only happens when the battery is over 90% charged. So I don't fully charge it.

If you are experiencing the same throttle issue as I did, than replacing the throttle will not help unfortunately. please read the following thread - https://electricdirtriders.com/threads/bike-is-on-but-throttle-not-responding.2737/#post-32871

Also had the Oset. it is a much cheaper made bike with brushed (!) motor and lower quality components. the EM machines are in a different league.

The Escape will be a high quality model, that's for sure. Only thing I dislike about it is the low voltage battery (48v) they use, as opposed to the 72v pack of the Ultra bee. Higher voltage systems are more efficient, and usually run cooler. I guess the 48v is for legal and homologation reasons.

exactly. In slow technical hard enduro riding, these electrics last forever. same experience with my Alta.

I'd leave the spare Alta parts for Alta riders to keep their bikes running. So many other electric motors out there.

Chain is in good condition? Not rubbing on anything? Gear oil level is fine (can be seen through the motor gear cover window)?

This will help you with the kickstand issue - Kickstand repair

Basically, this is what Alta did with Erzberg fw - thermal limits were raised, and perhaps also cell's voltage. Stock Alta also stop the charging process at 4.05v per cell if I remember correctly, for the same reasons quoted above

Those who ride enduro need even less power than MX. When riding single tracks, rocks & and technical terrain, the added power is unnecessary. What I am saying, this is a great time to buy a used Alta. You still get an incredible bike, at a fraction of a cost.

The Stark is definately more powerful, but it is mostly unusable power. The Alta do not lack power. That's for sure. Most Stark riders I see on youtube settle on 40-50 HP. That's exactly what Alta offers (42-50 HP).

At 2:33 into the video, you can hear him say what sums it up for me: "roughly 10% better range than what I was getting on my Alta Redshift". We all know the Redshift so well, so this estimate (even if not very accurate) visualise for all Alta owners, the difference between the bikes, which is...

Also, the Rekluse kit keeps both (hand & foot) levers operational

I had the local Rekluse importer (Israel), that I bought it from, install it for me. Went without any problem.

I use the Rekluse in my Redshift EX for few years. Works well and lever can be adjusted for distance. Stopping power is OK, not super biting, but does the job.

This guy have a YouTube channel where he reviews, from an electrician's point of view, different DIY emotorcycles components. He is great. However, he is mostly into homebuilt & Surron type components, and not Alta & Stark specs. That's why he is surprised at the super high quality of this...

Here is a Alta (Hirchmanm) throttle tear down by an electrician. He explains well what differ it from other throttles -

This is my favorite terrain and type of riding. I use on my Alta - map 2, PSI 8 in the rear wheel, gummy tires, and the stock EX suspension which is very soft and suitable for hard enduro (not for MX). it climbs effortlessly (almost...) Here is an example -

I agree. the Varg's KYB suspension are tuned for MX, making them quite stiff for enduro riding. that also contribute to the lack of traction.