lotus54 Posted July 29, 2020 Report Share Posted July 29, 2020 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! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotus54 Posted September 16, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 Some delays (not surprising)- but supposed to be enroute to the States now. Can’t wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotus54 Posted September 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2020 On the way 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbofurball Posted September 26, 2020 Report Share Posted September 26, 2020 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 ...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotus54 Posted September 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motovita Posted October 12, 2020 Report Share Posted October 12, 2020 On 9/25/2020 at 7:56 AM, lotus54 said: On the way Any news? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotus54 Posted October 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2020 (edited) 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, 2020 by lotus54 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotus54 Posted October 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2020 Latest word, through customs and probably shipped out to dealers this week. A long wait, but it should be loads of fun. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotus54 Posted November 16, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2020 Mountain pass weather delayed pickup from dealer. But should be Monday or Tuesday (16/17). Can’t wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotus54 Posted November 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2020 Just got it! Too rainy/dark to try it out tonight. Sure looks nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motovita Posted November 17, 2020 Report Share Posted November 17, 2020 Did you get two? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotus54 Posted November 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2020 3 minutes ago, motovita said: Did you get two? No, buddy in town also got one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotus54 Posted November 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2020 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 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbofurball Posted November 21, 2020 Report Share Posted November 21, 2020 Looks very capable, sounds very quiet! ? Thanks for posting up the video Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotus54 Posted November 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2020 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) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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