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Exactly. Carrying at 50lb ebike up a three story walk up is a hassle, but 25lbs is relatively easy.


Using carbon fiber is saving on the order of 1 or 2 lbs though, not 25.


50 pounds is a full suspension eMTB. I think most commuters like this are in the 30-35 pound range.

I wouldn't be surprised if the total savings from carbon fiber on this bike is 4+ pounds. They use carbon everywhere, frame fork, seat post, wheels, handlebars... even the fenders.




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