Removing the motor would make the job ten times easier, I learned this the hard way by routing my brake hose the first time without removing it. It only requires two T40 Torx bolts and three wire connectors, which are easily removed. The torque specification for these bolts is 30 nm. At the same...
A quick update on the new fork: the fork feels great right out of the box, with the sag properly set and the rebound and compression settings recommended by Trailhead.
The 170mm travel up front is noticeable on slow turns and technical climbs. The bike feels better on the downhill sections, but...
I am not saying the Lyrik is not stiff enough for what it is, but the Lyrik, compared to my Fox 38s is not as stiff as I prefer. However, I did not try the fox 38 on this frame; perhaps I should have before purchasing the new 2025 Zeb.
I am looking forward to trying the new 3.1 damper. They...
I am primarily looking for a stiffer chassis. I have a Fox 38 on my regular bike and have noticed a difference in the fork flex. I do not think the 5 mm with the 160 mm air shaft will make a significant difference in how the bike feels and handles. I will still try the 170mm fork and see how it...
I just checked the specifications, and the Zeb has a 5mm higher axle-to-crown measurement than the Lyric for the same fork travel. So, going from a 160mm Lyric to a 170mm Zeb would result in a 15mm increase in axle-to-crown measurement. I had not considered the axle-to-crown variation before, so...
Has anyone tried a 170mm front fork yet? My dealer only had the 170mm Zeb Ultimate in stock, they told me to test it and if I did not like the geometry change, they would swap the air shaft for a 160mm. They informed me that the 10mm travel bump in the front would not affect the frame warranty.
3.5K feet of elevation on any lightweight bike would be extremely difficult without using low assistance mode.
On a fully charged battery, my best performance with the Bosch SX was approximately 850 meters (2800 feet) to 7% battery in Tour+ mode. I spent most of the ride following non-emtb friends.
I bought my E-Troy Lite about a month ago and already have over 200 km on it. I got the GX transmission build, and my first upgrade before trying the Magura was to swap them out with Hayes dominion A4, because I did not trust the stock Magura MT5. I also replaced the front tire with an Assegai...