[tromp]

> aren't made to handle the torque of even small hills.

To get up steep hills, you need not only a powerful motor, but also chains and gears to handle that power:

https://electrek.co/2022/02/23/biktrix-xd-unveiled-as-mind-b...

[loeg]

Sure, for these absurdly powerful e-moped conversions. But even ordinary bicycle chains need to be able to handle 1000W, which is more than the vast majority of ebikes.