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Good mornings! ISCG05 is a horrible design standard anyways. Not centered on the frame, often requires crank removal after a hard hit, break easily, finicky to install if there’s a chain guide, could go on and on…. My last bike, with a shimano motor, didn’t need a chain guide, because you’d...

I just downloaded the TQ app and had the same experience, thanks for posting. I agree the display is too bight for night riding, it can be distracting. And I never use the range or MPH screens, I would be happy to disable them. Another observation: the bike milage shown in the TQ and Trek...

This is why I'm running a smaller volume Ohlins air shock, 62.5mm, and I'm pondering further increasing the volume spacers. With only 146mm I want to stay on the top 1/3rd of the travel as much as possible. A very progressive air shock configuration allows me to run lower pressure to get <30%...

Right on- Max is who I've been dealing with as well. They're about 1hr from me, so I've offered my bike up for measuring etc. We'll see- vaporware for now..........

I can only speak for myself ;) I'm used to longer travel bikes. I do really like my current set-up (Ohlins TTx1, 62.5mm, Zeb Ultimate 160mm) but I am running ample volume spacers & HSC to avoid blowing through the travel too frequently. I also feel like, with a 27.5" rear wheel and in the high...

Word! To elaborate here, I’m trying to drum up interest since Cascade is gauging demand to decide if they might make a link for the Fuel EXe. Personally, I’d love for the link to add travel and correct the geometry for a 27.5” rear wheel, so that both the hi and low mino-link settings could...

Started a separate thread regarding potential aftermarket link for the Fuel EXe....

If an aftermarket link was available, what could it do? Perhaps a link specialized for mullet configuration, could provide more travel, perhaps raise the BB slightly (though this would also steepen the head angle) and provide confirmed clearance with longer stroke shocks. Maybe they run the...

All true! but rider weight is the biggest factor.

Heard on climb #1: Is that a Fuel EXe? Yep, my buddy has one, no way you can get 4000’ out of a single battery I ended up doing 3000’ (mostly in Eco) and finished with 40% battery left I did have Eco turned down to 80w max, but I also used trail (@140w) a fair bit. Trails were so good! I did...

I agree with Swingset. I've had mine since Oct '22 and have ridden it 2-3x a week since, all through a wet muddy winter. Killed a bunch of drive train and other parts. The frame and motor have been solid, quiet, zero issues. I don't mean to throw shade at anyone who has had issues with theirs...

I just called for an update on my full battery. It's been pushed out many times now, but recently it's been "coming next week" for the last 3-4 weeks. Hopefully it's actually in the next few weeks, snow is melting out!

My old Norco Sight VLT did the same thing, it basically came down to cadence. If I had the legs to pedal a 55lb bike uphill in eco mode & 90rpm cadence, range was great (but that really sucked and I'd rather just pedal a 30lb meat bike). Once the cadence dropped below ~75, the efficiency fell...

My pivots on this bike have been quiet so far. I haven't had to touch them yet, but I've not been so lucky with other bikes. If you are going to pull the pivots apart, proceed with caution. Make sure you have a good torque wrench and you've read through the service manual. Blue locktite on clean...

Right on- DIY maintenance is well worth the effort. I still hit up my LBS for suspension service or more complicated stuff. You'll get a lot of different answers on the washing topic, depends on where you live etc. My routine is basically to wash every 4-8 rides (mixed condition) or after any...

I've assumed it's my fitness and that's not covered under warranty. Although I'm mainly an ECO/distance guy on my Fuel, I rode my hardtail the other day and climbing did not feel good at all!

I wouldn’t be fussed if you get the alu cranks, as the aluminum cranks have a narrower Q-factor and aren’t much heavier. Ask for the sleeve that goes over the BB spindle when tightening the lock-ring, and make sure your firmware is up to date. Ask for volume spacers for the fork & shock. Other...

It could be your motor, or bolts, or it could be just about anything else. eBikes require a lot of maintenance, not just the Fuel EXe. For me, the motor has been the quietest and lowest Maintenace part of the bike. I wouldn't assume it's the motor (or motor bolts) until you've checked the...

You mean you measured the picture? There is a way to measure frame alignment, but I think it’s very unlikely to be the cause. run string from one dropout, up & around the head tube, back to the other drop-out. Then measure distance between the string and seat tube on both sides with calipers-...

Pro Tip! Tubolito 29” tube fits very nicely inside the frame, under the battery door. Almost room to spare. I had to walk home from a ride last week after a bead failed on my rear tire. A tube wouldn’t have helped (we tried) but it was a reminder to come prepared.