A question about Redbridge event

[Jimod]

I wondered if anyone had tried the Kudos Ibex and/or Kudos Tornado? I was wondering how they performed in comparison to each other. I was sure I wanted a crank drive then read reports on here from Redbridge and though maybe another hub drive bike.

Obviously I'll track these bikes down when they become available but was just wondering about people's experiences of them.

 

[baldylox]

Had a test ride on the Tornado but the Ibex didn't turn up, got "lost" in transit I understand.
I preferred the ride on the Arriba though.

 

[Taff]

Had a test ride on the Tornado but the Ibex didn't turn up, got "lost" in transit I understand.
I preferred the ride on the Arriba though.

How did you feel the Arriba 'climbed'?

 

[baldylox]

I only did one circuit with the Arriba and although it felt fairly strong on the slight gradients, I was testing the throttle only input (on all bikes to which they were fitted) up the steep gradient (after the solid white line - see d8veh's video @ 4:34)...

[video=youtube;8nRP1oBMZkI]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nRP1oBMZkI[/video]

The Arriba was probably one of the strongest in this respect (The Panasonic hub motor on the KTM was best IMHO).
The torque sensor on the Arriba felt more natural (I am an MTB cyclist) than for example the speed sensor on the Tornado, so I preferred this power input while "spinning".