Originally Posted by
fried bake
On a related note, I am told my Orbea M30 arrives this Thursday; looking forward to the sneers and other sordid glances.
I've had one since May. You can hear the motor if it's quiet enough and you're listening for it but in general people think it's a normal road bike. The few that do want to know what the button is on top or what's up with the rear hub and are surprised that the battery is in the downtube. Reactions have been generally positive (at least to my face) but I don't ride in groups and I generally avoid antagonizing the competitive riders unless I'm on the recumbent.