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    Ongoing reliability of Kalkhoff/Focus Impulse 2 motors

    Here's what some might consider an interesting fact about me: You don't have to make any assumptions! All of my rides are documented for PUBLIC view. You can see the power I put into the bike, since I use Powertap pedals, you can see the heart rate and GPS, for further data that proves my usage...
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    Ongoing reliability of Kalkhoff/Focus Impulse 2 motors

    Hello drama! /nothanks! We all have lives outside of this forum (or, most) which is why many have very few posts. Anyways, just like I documented my motor problems with pics and details, I'd think it's very helpful to give context to exactly what "hills" and "heavily" ridden means. Considering...
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    My commute https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHM9HY5bMO4

    My commute https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHM9HY5bMO4
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    Ongoing reliability of Kalkhoff/Focus Impulse 2 motors

    I don't want to call you a liar, but it would greatly help to see at least your GPS tracking data showing your documented total distance, ave speed, and elevation, from a site like Strava. Just to confirm how "heavily" you're riding it. The definition may be much different for you :) Support...
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    Kalkhoff Pro Connect Impulse 10 2015 Review

    I've always read hub motors are at a major disadvantage on steep hills like this (8%+ grade @ start, up to 17% grade), and we all know weight is a big disadvantage on hills and the Stromer is heavier, and I'm a big guy. So, given that, and the fact that this mid-drive is rated at 70Nm, and the...
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    Kalkhoff Pro Connect Impulse 10 2015 Review

    I'm definitely not here to argue, or bash the company, but the fact that the plastic gear is stripping within a couple thousand miles would be a pretty significant data point to indicate otherwise. I don't doubt this one bit, however, in my research of the industry and buyers, you have a lot...
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    Kalkhoff Pro Connect Impulse 10 2015 Review

    I'm sure there are more motor failures than you suspect. The majority of people ride a few hundred miles over a year or few years, which I don't consider being a commuter, cyclist, or even someone who rides a bike,more like someone who happens to *have* a bike and has been on it a few times. It...