July 29, 20206 yr I ordered a ‘special order’ Escape with clutch almost 2 months ago. In the meantime, they have decieded to make a regular production ‘R’ and now they have released it. I will likely get it in a month (in the States, shipping is slow). Can’t wait!
September 16, 20205 yr Author Some delays (not surprising)- but supposed to be enroute to the States now. Can’t wait!
September 26, 20205 yr Cool, please get some videos once you've got it - I'm curious to see how it rides! (though there's no way I could afford one any time soon ...)
September 28, 20205 yr Author On 9/26/2020 at 5:24 AM, turbofurball said: Cool, please get some videos once you've got it - I'm curious to see how it rides! (though there's no way I could afford one any time soon ...) I most certainly will be doing some videos. I’ll try it out on the super tight/slow ‘trails’ I like along with some more open ones, even a bit of road. Range will be interesting too.
October 12, 20205 yr Author 3 minutes ago, motovita said: Any news? Last I heard, Savannah Oct 24th. Slower than I hoped...but it will get here. I ride all year long, so not as critical as someone that cannot. Edited October 12, 20205 yr by lotus54
October 29, 20205 yr Author Latest word, through customs and probably shipped out to dealers this week. A long wait, but it should be loads of fun.
November 16, 20205 yr Author Mountain pass weather delayed pickup from dealer. But should be Monday or Tuesday (16/17). Can’t wait!
November 17, 20205 yr Author 3 minutes ago, motovita said: Did you get two? No, buddy in town also got one.
November 21, 20205 yr Author The bike is outstanding. I like it more than I thought I would. The clutch is a big deal for me, I think it is much more capable and just plain fun due to it. here is a short video of the first ride, buddy brought his along, so two Escape R bikes! https://youtu.be/f-q1mOAHtUI
November 30, 20205 yr Author I extracted the info from my GPS on the first ride. total distance, 15 miles average speed: 5.5 MPH moving time: 2 hours 42 minutes 4,035 feet elevation gain and loss Much of it was very slow, tight trails, but also gravel road connections. the end was a quite steep road hill I started with 100%, ended with claimed 15% (I rather think that really meant not much further). EM says 10 cycles for full range and the cold could loose easily 20%. also no regeneration for this ride. I maybe could have gotten 3 hours if I did some more trail riding, add in more for warmer weather and regen- looks pretty decent. I have not taken it off for the second. (Hope to get up tomorrow too)
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