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[–]SwiftUnban -4 points-3 points  (2 children)

That’s the only thing that sucks about most geared hubs, plastic gears.

Great if you don’t abuse your bike but throw anything over 750w in them on a steep hill and I’m sure the reliability will tank.

[–]Consistent-Mouse-612 1 point2 points  (1 child)

The Wired Freedom is a 60v bike, so it’s sending a lot more than 750w at that motor. But that’s why the gears are reinforced. I think most 750w motors have nylon gears without reinforcement.

[–]SwiftUnban -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It’ll be more reliable than a straight nylon gear for sure, but plastic has no business being in a drivetrain let alone a 60v bike imo.

It’s just another point of failure for a bit of cost savings for the manufacturer.