This motor is looking very tempting, raylo. If I'm understanding the mounting options, it would seem an almost perfect MTB application where the motor can fit in a frame that allows fitment between the down and seat tubes. With the controller having the option of mounting remotely, if I'm understanding this correctly, this leaves the whole bottom of the MTB clean and devoid of any ground clearance issues. Am I looking at this right? I know you have the Pro, but you've done more research on this CYC version than I have. Since I use a backpack battery system, I'm not concerned with battery location. I'm thinking the 32T setup is what I'd go for.
I tell ya, I'd consider buying a full suspension frame with the down and seat tube clearances necessary to fit this motor if everything looks and sounds as good as this motor might be. I had been leaning toward a Bafang Ultra compatible bike/frame, but I see more options and perhaps better frame selection with this motor. I can get a decent selection of bare frames in Trek and Spec at the shop I work at. Can you see any downside to mounting the motor in between the down/seat tubes and controller elsewhere? The only negative I can see in its OEM designed fitment regimen is that idea of mounting the controller bellow the BB. That sounds odd. I really can't complain about my Nomad/BBSHD setup at all, but the power characteristics, BB clearance, and torque sensing are very tempting.