Silato
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Just wondering if anyone has changed the bars and stem on their etrance.
I bought a renthal riser bar and was thinking of getting a 35mm stem.
I bought a renthal riser bar and was thinking of getting a 35mm stem.
Yup, first thing I upgraded on the bike was the bar and stem.Just wondering if anyone has changed the bars and stem on their etrance.
I bought a renthal riser bar and was thinking of getting a 35mm stem.
Looks smart. Looking forward to getting a 35mm stem on mine now.Yup, first thing I upgraded on the bike was the bar and stem.
Felt the giant bar had too much sweep and narrow, felt like a xc bike to me. Giant specs say the bars are 800m wide , my renthals are 10-20mm wider when I put them side by side. I got the 30mm rise but considering going to 40mm for more downhill focused geometry/body position.
I think my stem is 35mm (maybe shorter) and makes the bike more playful and responsive. Not sure why the original was so long, don't really need maximum climbing efficiency on the EMTB View attachment 14576
If this Q was aimed at me - it's a Renthal ApexWhat make of stem have you fitted?
I've fitted a renthal riser bar with a 35mm nukeproof stem. Steering is sharper and has enabled me to move the seat further back and get the front end up a little easier for bunny hops etc. The bikes slack head angle and long chain stay still don't make it as easy to throw around as some other ebikes but on the downhills it's solid and stable. I'm still getting back into mountain biking from a long time out and I'm 45 now. So the stable platform the etrance provides is ideal.Quick google search bought me here...
Bought my trance e +1 in Australia 2days ago. When I test rode the bike it felt great apart from a low front end (was aware of this beforehand looking at the numbers) but was on sale / too good looking and well equipped to turn down - though wish we had the black and blue +2 here in Australia available.
I’ve tweaked everything (oem) to get my weight back and the front end higher so a similar feel to my faithful 2011 Reign 1 but it just ain’t happening and considering selling. I’m aware the ebike has extra mass over the front / long chainstays. Will a stem and riser bar swap really transform the bike or just a tweak? Guess I wanted a little more of a ‘playful’ bike...
Mike
Mike, are you talking quick steering or easy to chuck around?
If you mean quick steering, then ironically last years giant full e pro might be closer to what you're after (67 head angle ) - where in oz are you ( I''m in gippsland if you'd like to ride one)
I've fitted a renthal riser bar with a 35mm nukeproof stem. Steering is sharper and has enabled me to move the seat further back and get the front end up a little easier for bunny hops etc. The bikes slack head angle and long chain stay still don't make it as easy to throw around as some other ebikes but on the downhills it's solid and stable. I'm still getting back into mountain biking from a long time out and I'm 45 now. So the stable platform the etrance provides is ideal.
This was my first bike with a dropper and to be honest I hate riding my scott Hardtail now due to it not having one its great being able to drop the seat out of the way. The weight is definitely what makes the difference for me, my technique isn't great but since having the ebike I seem to be able to throw lighter non ebikes about quite well.Hi silato, a lighter front end / more leverage to bunny hop is what I’m seeking. I’m 181cm /76kg /39yrs old riding a size medium and it’s a fair bit of effort to lift the front end for a bunny hop. Yes +10kg over my regular bike so it’s never going to feel the same but additional leverage with the cockpit pulled back a little I think would help as you’e posted
My seat is moved all the way back I think moving the bars back may cramp me a little . Set back post would help but not sure how I’d go about that with the dropper. First bike with a dropper - yet to start using it to see what all the fuss is about
Agreed with the stability comment. Hit some rough stuff at speed the other day (yet to hit proper trails yet) and it stomped over straight as an arrow
Appreciate the replies boys
Report back when I do the swap
Mike
Didn’t dig the look of the full e but nor did I test ride. Appreciate the offer
Mike
I think the next step is extending the forks a little to 160mm. Anybody done this yet ?
Can I ask where you got your 160mm air canister upgrade from? And would you say it's a job to be attempted by a hobbyist mechanic like me?I have the exact same bars and love them, I have done the 160mm air canister upgrade to my Fox Floats and can say that I like it, the difference is noticeable but not dramatic, still worth it in my opinion. I found that on tight cornering I had to change my weight bias to be a small amount more forward than normal but I got used to it easily.
I also changed my seat to a WTB Volt Team and that was a big difference in comfort for me plus it was about half the weight of the stock saddle.
Sorry mate, not sure, as I am lazy and I got my LBS to do it, the bike was already in for rim repairs and so I got them to do the whole thing. From memory the canister was under $100 and I got new fork seals at the same time and they where approx $40.Can I ask where you got your 160mm air canister upgrade from? And would you say it's a job to be attempted by a hobbyist mechanic like me?
Yeah mate, I believe that's the one.Rob - this air cannister?
Fox Racing 36mm EVOL Air Shaft assembly 2018-2020
Pdoz - mangled. Did you purchase one of those ?
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That article is correct - fox ebike forks go down a size. So your 36's run 34 internals, and my 34's run 32 internals. It even confuses the experts - I spent a couple of months waiting a 160 mm upgrade to my 34's only to find out they had sent conventional 34 mm bits....grrrrrrr!!!Thanks, though according to this article the fox 36 e bike specific fork uses a 34mm air spring assembly. Scroll 1/3 - 1/2 way down
FOX 34 e-bike optimised fork - what's different? Read our first impressions.
My LBS ordered mine in so I didn't have to worry too much but can't argue with the article, appears they are using the thicker 36 tubes for rigidity and 34 internals to fit.Thanks, though according to this article the fox 36 e bike specific fork uses a 34mm air spring assembly. Scroll 1/3 - 1/2 way down
FOX 34 e-bike optimised fork - what's different? Read our first impressions.
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