Hi, I have just converted to eMTB after many years umming & arring, went with the 2024 Santa Cruz Heckler 29 with the Shimano EP801 motor (latest version). Thatโs what Iโd recommend for you rather than the Bullit ๐๐ผ
A couple of shake down rides completed over the weekend, tyre pressures decreased, shock pressures increased, rebound adjusted and e-modes experimented with. The latter being the most mind blowing, getting me back to riding up stuff that nowadays would have me blowing out my arse and having to...
It would appear that the revised version is the gold female terminals ๐๐ผ
The gunk on the terminals is dielectric grease that I have just added. It helps to stop dirt ingress and corrosion and prevent the E914 error, hopefully ๐ค๐ผ
The Heckler arrived yesterday and Iโve spent the morning installing apps, creating accounts, setting up the suspension, bolting on pedals and general new bike faffery ๐
With regards to the updated connectors to the gold style I donโt seem to have gold male terminals but there are gold female...
Got a new Heckler on the way, EP801 motor, Darfon 720 battery. Hoping this has had the new battery connectors fitted but I am thinking Iโll use some dielectric grease on the contacts and fit some kind of seal to protect against dirt ingress. Thanks for all your knowledge and findings so far guys ๐๐ผ
Another newbie here, not new to MTB, been riding MTB since late 80โs but I have my first eMTB on its way, a 2024 Santa Cruz Heckler C R with the EP801 motor. Fingers crossed theyโve ironed out the faults with the Darfon battery connectors and I donโt get the E914 code on my first ride ๐ค๐ผ Already...