Yes, The Mac 8 turn motor is an excellent choice for all around "light" E-bike experience. The 10 turn is super torquee but noticeably slower on the street when dealing with cars. I have been running Lifepos on my first 4 ebikes, and they have been very reliable and long lasting...4 years Now...
Welcome to the Post, This is my first post on advice. I have built 3 "street bikes" with Direct Drive motors and
3 "trail bikes" with Mac 8t motors. Without a doubt the Light weight of the Mac motors and more efficient use of
Amps makes me now favor the Geared motors over the Heavy direct...
I have found from experimentation that HAYES ACE disk brakes are the most effective brake for Ebikes. I have bought several on Ebay for very reasonable prices. Big and wide. I use 2 old cut up disk brakes as spacers. And they work GREAT.
I've been buying the Cutter/Mac motors from the guy on Ebay (rambus). Seems legit, And I think I'm getting a good value. Bought 3 that work as they should