I'm having this exact same issue with my E160. How did you managed to get the battery out? My battery is stuck coz I cant rotate the lock mechanism (pictured next to your thumb)
Same here mate, replaced the X2 with the coil. From the 2 rides I had on the coil, it feels more plusher and much better grip on bumpy section. Havent done much jumping on it yet though.
Only done 2 trips with the Merida on top of the roof. Yakima seems to be a lot more sturdier than the Thule. I can just managed to lift the e160 onto the roof by taking the battery out coz I’m weak as piss!!!??