I too have had issues with the X2, remedied with a service.
I’ve gone through one XT mech (rock) and one XT lever (bike fell over at home).
No motor issues yet and the fox 38 has been awesome.
Yet to resolve brake howl though but got some Galfa purple pads to try.
For anyone who was considering going for shorter cranks, I can confirm they totally transform the ride.
Went for Hope 155mm on my medium and absolutely loving them - hardly ever get pedal strikes now. No effect on pedal performance that I could detect.
Connect using the app on my phone (iPhone). Make sure phone is charged and I use Wi-Fi as well. Stay close to the bike and minimise interference (don’t use a microwave).
When the app syncs if there is new firmware it offers to update.
New update for me last night, installed without issue and went for a ride today. Bike feels great and riding in mode 3 felt awesome.
Not sure what the update did, will see if the charging issue is fixed when I plug it back in.
Mine was cavitating too, was blowing through the travel as well. Got it serviced with my local specialist rather than faff around with the warranty. £120 later it’s sweet as a nut.
Fingers crossed it stays that way until the next annual service.
2022 X2 on Reign e+1.
Thanks for the offer, have come up with a solution - a friend can drive the battery out for me beforehand and store it there for the event. Bonus is I get to justify buying an 800wh battery. 😂👍
Finished the last 5 miles of a ride the other day with a flat battery, that was hard work and not convinced it would be that much easier with the battery out.
Oh well will dig out the old Orange Five for the event.
Can’t believe it’s still impossible to hire an Energypak out there.