Yes,
@HappyOurOverlanding, it is a Sondors X and has a 17.5Ah Panasonic battery (in the triangle mid-frame), a 500w electric motor in the rear hub, 5 levels of pedal assist through the LED screen on the handlebar, 7 speed derailleur, 26x4.9 tires, and front fork suspension. Literally less than half the price of other ebikes I've seen that are nowhere near as robust or well-built, and 1,000-1,500 less than non-motorized fattire mountain bikes I've seen at REI. Sondors has just released their 2018 line and new pricing.
I was one of the first to get the X when it debuted last summer and I'll tell ya, it's a head turner. I rode it constantly at Overland Expo East this past fall and it drew a lot of attention. More than once someone would say "I've seen several of those bikes here, pretty cool!" and I'd have to tell them it was actually my bike each time but with different riders, so many folks wanted to try it out.
You can use any of five levels of peddle assist, just use straight throttle (which will still get you up to 20mph, fast enough to blow your hat off), or just peddle only. There is no resistance from the motoren you peddle, like you have on a gas-powered moto-bike. Charge lasts a really long time; I found I can get 60-80 miles on a charge, depending on how much straight throttle and which level of peddle assist I use most. Typical for most riding around camp, I found, is to keep it in 7th gear and third level of assist.
The LED screen provides a wealth of information, including amount of charge, draw, outside temp, trip distance, total distance, speed, avg speed, etc.
Makes all the difference in running around doing errands, going out for a ride every morning and evening, cruising around camp, and scouting trails and distant campsites.
I'm honestly out on my bike more now, and get more exercise now, than I ever did with a conventional bike. You really do get your legs working. I love this thing. Seriously the second best piece of gear I own for traveling and camping. Well, maybe third, I love my van, too.
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