Out with the old (2021 Stance EMTB)
In with the new Trance X Advanced (Carbon Fiber frame, upgraded SRAM GX T-type transmission). First ride today on the new bike. The SRAM transmission is incredible, smooth and quiet shifting even under load (I tested it out :) ).
The SRAM transmission requires the whole drive train be replaced. It works as a set together (chainring cassette chain derailer). You need the chain that comes with it as it is flat on top.
Don't want to start a motor war on this thread, but I have had a Giant Stance for the past 4 years with a Yamaha motor and have had zero issues with it. Giant (at least in the US) is having a huge sale right now and I just pulled the trigger on a Trance X Advanced E+ 2. Carbon frame, 800 watt...
It is a Giant Accessory on a Giant Bike. Just take it to a Giant bike shop and tell them to make it work. As another poster said, there is probably some sync thing they need to do.
I mostly ride Del Valle (As I live withing biking distance to Del Valle) in Livermore, but have ridden Pleasanton Ridge and several other East Bay Regional Parks many times "illegally" on my emtb. I was also happy to hear that EBRP finally came to their senses and adopted a reasonable emtb...
Look at Wiley X (Wiley X Sunglasses and Safety Glasses - USA Online Store), they have sunglasses with replaceable lenses. Dark and light and I believe even clear.
I ride with progressive (I believe this is the same a what you call varifocal?) Maui Jim sunglass with no issue. I like them better than my Ray Bans (Which I loved) because they wrap around a bit more and provide more wind protection.
However, I also play racquetball and use only high impact...
I have a 2021 Stance E1 and my neighbor as the 2021 E2. I would tell you to go to the E1 over the E2. You get 12 speeds instead of 10 speeds. You get a dropper post (though the newer E2's may have a dropper post, I have not looked). And you get a bigger battery. By the way, neither of us...
Mordor Intelligence is a very respected market research company. We buy their reports for our industry (Not bicycles). Here is a summary of their E-MTB bike research report: Electric Mountain Bike Market - Size, Analysis & Growth
The interesting part is the section on the key players...
I wouldn't worry about manuals. There is an online manual for every nut, bolt and part on your bike. When I picked my bike up all I cared about was that it turned on, I had the charger and the serial number on the receipt. Went straight to the trails from the bike shop to enjoy it. You...
Hi Bob, I was in your position 4 years ago. I was 55 too. And in addition, I was over weight and wanted to start bike riding to get in shape/loss weight. I don't like riding on roads with cars and wanted to do Mt biking. I got a cheap MTB and started riding. I quickly found that I couldn't...
I went from riding 45 minutes to an hour on a MTB to 2-3 hour rides on an eMTB. That is 1-2 hours more aerobic exercise per ride. Also went from 1-2 rides a week to 3-4 rides a week. And as other have said, I am able to do much steeper and more fun rides. I am 59 yr old and have lost over...
I wear Under Armor Coldgear. Either base layer and any Dry Fit T-Shirt or 1/4 zip fleece top with any dry fit T-Shirt depending on temperature. Not waterproof, but gives good wind protection (1/4 zip) and warmth but also good moisture wicking and the 1/4 zip allows some air flow if you get too...
Here is the full list of closures of east bay parks and trails due to the storm damage. Del Valle is my go to riding spot as I live a short 2 mile bike ride from the park.
https://www.ebparks.org/alerts-closures
So am I missing something? On the US site, they are selling the 800W battery covers (Types A, B and C) for $56. But they are not selling the 800w batteries?
Great article on the SFGate new website on why California's rattlesnake population is booming. Basically, they like climate change. The warmer the better. You need to disable any ad blockers to read the article...
The comparison I did was same bike (though different gear ratios)/same motor. My point was my friend is more fit and uses less power. I am less fit, heavier and use more power. And we get back with similar levels. So, someone trying to decide between the two would get more millage out of the...