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Can a 750W Bosch CX motor actually outperform a world-class fitness level on a classic cross-country loop? Neil Donoghue has decided to put this to the test by going head-to-head with our XC specialist from GMBN, James Pickering, to see if the 23kg ebike can beat the 11kg XC bike in its natural habitat.
⏱ Timestamps ⏱
00:00 – Intro
00:43 – Meet the Riders & Bikes
01:42 – The Speed Limit Problem
02:26 – The Maths: W/Kg Breakdown
04:05 – Rolling Resistance & Tires
05:07 – The Race Begins!
07:44 – Attacking the Climbs
09:21 – Final Descent & Finish
10:00 – The Results: Who Won?
11:42 – Data Deep Dive: Heart Rate & Speed
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The E-MTB speed limiter (15mph/25kmh) definitely made things interesting on the flats! If you were racing this 7km loop, would you rather have the 750W motor for the climbs or the lightweight agility of the XC bike for the descents? Let us know in the comments! 👇
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