Workswell M-178 Full Suspension EBike

[McFaker]

http://www.workswellbikes.com/PRODDUCT/TURBO/Mtb/20181106/185.html

On paper this bike looks fantastic. Combined with the steps manual and parts it would be easy to build. I can source all the e8000 system parts for about $1500. The frame is $795 plus shipping.

What do you guys think? Too risky? Post purchase customer service bad eough through workswell to be lacking any warranty? Ebike too likely to have failures? Too likely to be very flexy? Kinematics likely poor?

[GunPilot]

See my reply to your PM.   BTW I'd be a little leery of a frame that exists only as a rendering.   The one I built is this one: https://www.lightcarbon.com/lightcarbon-full-suspension-enduro-ebike-mountain-bike-frame_p46.html 

I can vouch for its performance.

These guys want bulk orders though, don't know if they will ship a one-off.

-G

[McFaker]

Workswell is getting closer to having the m-178 available. Sourcing the e8000 won’t be too tough for me. Still on the fence about going this route or buying from Commencal or Fezzari.

Does anyone know if Workswell is the frame builder or open mold maker or just a “marketing” company (a very generous title for their site)?