Yeah, the FOC removes mechanical reverse, but if you lock the tranny, you can still use the motor for reverse. So, it looks like you are going with option 3 from the link I posted?
BTW: I answered your PM over at the "other" forums...
so you think i should go 9xl on 14 cells? i'm going to be buying the motor probably this week. Mikes gonna get rich from me. I need to sell my Picco .26 to support my habits lol