The Fuel Ex-e is a very good bike, and how well it's suited to your needs depends on your riding profile, location, needs etc.
If you're not chasing full fat bikes and only need modest support it'll be good.
Rider weight, fitness and elevation gain really do tell on it. Compared to other SL...
On the face of it, that looks perfect.
Power, torque, battery, profile, weight and size.
Hopefully it's reliable/ robust.
If it's silent / low noise and doesn't rattle like some motors do as you're descending, it could be in a strong position for some time.
Well done DJI!
Hope you're liking the bike
Yes, the range reading is dynamic so it adjusts to how you ride it and the terrain.
If you use higher power settings and gain more elevation, your range will reduce.
The opposite is true also.
Finally, if you fine tune the settings in the app, it'll affect the...
I've noticed this (resistance to spin backwards) on mine and new bikes in the store. They're all like that apparently.
It feels like drag in the motor but it's not something you feel whilst riding.
And adding to mine that it needs a new motor. It's been making some very strange noises whilst climbing and holding back on power delivery by about 40% -50%. No matter how hard I pedalled, it wouldn't give more than 150w even in high setting.
Thankfully Trek were quick and supportive which is...
Hmm, I've had mine since August 2022 and it's just at ~2000kms.
It's an amazing bike and descending is well beyond what I'd expected it to do.
I've had the chainring creaking on and off and it's been back to the LBS a few times on that.
3 controller units, one bar mount controller.
I've gone...
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It does, and thanks for the suggestions.
The cadence I'll try first to see how it goes but the 300w output setting for all power levels is interesting.
I currently have that as the max output on high, with mid and eco at 200w and 100w respectively.
I'll see how it goes. And like I say, it's...
I absolutely do get and understand that as soon as you've bought a bike, the technology will get surpassed. It's inherent in the game. My situation and preferences are for the bike to be set up as it is, and to compensate for the compromises I've bought an additional battery. This is not ideal...
I too have and do ride the bike without the power on occasion and it is very good. I'm more than fit enough to do this.
Granted, yes I have made it heavier and more sturdy and that is going to impact the range.
The support / range relative to its rivals can't be denied as the Mtbr.com test...
I'm about 18 months or so into ownership and am thoroughly enjoying the bike.
What I have found though, especially as other mates are running new SL bikes is that the support and range are behind the current bikes.
Specialised Levo SL2 and Santa Cruz Heckler SL are more efficient and...
I'm almost 1yr in on this 9.8XT model and after riding it again today I am still totally smitten with it.
There have been some challenges and issues with it. Fault codes, TCU malfunctions (wouldn't turn on first, then it wouldn't turn off or charge)
Creaking drivetrain issues and an issue with...
Mine used to creak like a farm gate. It'll be the first two and not the latter most likely.
I took mine to Trek to solve it, it took a few goes but they got there. I don't know what the settings are.
Yep, I've been bitten by the 2022 X2 improved reliability enough times to know better. They're a lovely shock when they work. That window is rather short unfortunately.
My 2019 model was solid though.
I'm over 6 months into ownership of this bike, 9.8XT and I must admit it's a wonderful thing but not without its flaws.
The one thing I struggle with is the lack of ISCG05 mounts for a bashguard.
I've killed two chainrings now on not particularly chunky trails.
Might just be luck, lack of...
There's a lot to like on this bike I think.
Travel is suited to a lot of riding intentions at 160/160 or 160/170,
Steep STA to assist climbing, especially on a mid power motor,
Some variance in rear centre (Wish the Fuel Ex-e had this)
The weight will be a factor as stated, and I'm hoping the...
I don't know the specifics but they explained that they;
removed the motor, cranks and chainring, cleaned and regreased everything and super tightened everything back up.
The rear axle was also tight as when I got it back.
There may be more details I'm sure but that's what they told me.
The...
Hey Jack, I know precisely what you mean.
My 9.8 started doing the same and I had it back and forth between me and the Trek store trying to solve it.
They'd "fix" it, torque to spec and it'd be ok at the shop but as soon as I got on the trail it started again. Sounded like a farm gate.
The...
Very interesting, mine is XL, and I'd run it in high if I went this route.
I do jump from time to time on mine (and I weigh over 105kgs) so would like to avoid overstressing anything on the bike.
Thanks for the info!