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The $999 Lectric XP4 has hydraulic disc brakes. While uncommon at that price point, it's not unusual to see them on $1500-2k e-bikes.

I bought complete hydraulic disc brake set for $40 on Ali Express. Mechanical brakes cannot be much cheaper.

My ebike has hydraulic disk brakes and a CVT, e bikes have moved forward from the bike-shaped-object era

They've moved on from the 'can maintain/repair it with basic tools' era. Soon they'll be dependent on the cloud and subscription services...

(Kind of amazed that wireless derailleurs became a thing. Replacing a simple mechanical device with complex tech requiring two batteries)

Enviolo CVT? I'm curious about how you like it. I rented a Blue Bike in Boston with a CVT and loved it.

I've liked it, not being serviceable is a drawback but it's been issue-free for 3 years now

I wish I had the automatic shifting module for SF's hills, but it's a nice to have that probably isn't as useful elsewhere