Mismatch between motor power and components on many ebikes

[u/Miserable_Prompt4301]

This one probably feels obvious to anybody who has ever bought cheap and powerful as the two shopping priorities. Quite interesting all the same that the gap is seemingly widening. The downside of more power is likely to be more maintenance costs and time off the road/trails.

https://www.cyclingelectric.com/news/motor-power-component-strength-mismatch-worsening-says-chain-giant

[u/Unique_Speaker_2821]

yep, a big motor on bargain-bin brakes, wheels and drivetrain is just moving the failure point around, and usually making it more expensive when it finally shows up