i agree, so... fail bike?

 "...Where the bike's true powers will shine are locations that don't let you take an uplift to the top of the trail..."

 ya but whatever we ride pedal bikes thats the way it should stay no motorized like six-3rider buy a friken dirt bike then

 this is hugely different from an MX bike, so hardly a real comparison. In DH areas where there aren't uplifts, most people have to push their bikes to the top, not ride, so the 'pedal under your own power' argument falls apart. If I could get 6 runs in a day with this bike riding to the top compared to 2 runs where I have to walk up, this bike has some appeal. And Tail-whip, don't try and tell me you can pedal your Session 7 up all the NS trails, Woodlot and Burke.

 true

 All this is is a bike that helps you a little but when pedaling back up to the top of your local DH run. You guys should all know that a bike which pedals well uphill usually isn't that slack and fun for going down, so this lets you have a bike with DH geometry for fast riding, with an assist which makes you actually willing to pedal back up. It's not trying to re-invent the DH bike, AM bike, or MX bike. Calm down y'all.

 Stu,
Nope, the cranks are on a "freewheel" system, so the motor is assisting through your pedal stroke, not pushing your legs around. It still freewheels just like a regular bike.

 that feel odd to ride, but fun

 All this is is a bike that helps you a little but when pedaling back up to the top of your local DH run. You guys should all know that a bike which pedals well uphill usually isn't that slack and fun for going down, so this lets you have a bike with DH geometry for fast riding, with an assist which makes you actually willing to pedal back up. It's not trying to re-invent the DH bike, AM bike, or MX bike.

 in my opinion ugly as hell the future is scary

 trek karpiel?

 Maybe the best looking elektric mountainbike...