Everything about the 2022/2023 Giant Reign E+

[jaggysnake]

updated mine today and the lights now scroll when turning on , never done that before

 

[trailaddict]

That's new normal.
Nothing to worry about

 

[jeanmarc]

Has anyone tried the Studded Terenne Cake Eater 27.5 x 2.8” on the back of the Reign E+ (2022) ? Does it fit?

 

[akapuch]

Looking to buy my first e-mtb and the reign is at the top of my list. the 22 model e+2 seems like the bike for me, as it has the sram rockshox components i am used to and have the tools etc for. I have a few options ranging between 2800 and 3200eu and am looking for advice.
I intend to use this bike to replace most of what i ride on my propain tyee 5, lots of bikepark days with no uplifts. Is it better to have 1 625wh battery and buy a second 500wh to swap out, of go for the larger 750-800wh unit?
How much should mileage depreciate the cost of the bike? is 2800eu for 4100km worth it compared to 3400eu 415km?
Have there been any changes to the hardware on the 23 24 models, or has it been mainly batt size?

Thanks in advance for the advice

pUch

 

[Rando_12345]

Looking to buy my first e-mtb and the reign is at the top of my list. the 22 model e+2 seems like the bike for me, as it has the sram rockshox components i am used to and have the tools etc for. I have a few options ranging between 2800 and 3200eu and am looking for advice.
I intend to use this bike to replace most of what i ride on my propain tyee 5, lots of bikepark days with no uplifts. Is it better to have 1 625wh battery and buy a second 500wh to swap out, of go for the larger 750-800wh unit?
How much should mileage depreciate the cost of the bike? is 2800eu for 4100km worth it compared to 3400eu 415km?
Have there been any changes to the hardware on the 23 24 models, or has it been mainly batt size?

Thanks in advance for the advice

pUch

A lot of questions here, and maybe not enough context.

The battery question is easy: the 800wh battery is only 400g heavier than the 625wh, so definitely worth it.

Don't think anyone can give you an answer for mileage, it just depends on the bike itself, a 4000km well maintained bike could be in much better state than a poorly maintained 500km bike ridden by a bruiser...

Only small diffs between 22->24.

Where are you based?

 

[jeanmarc]

Has anyone tried the Studded Terenne Cake Eater 27.5 x 2.8” on the back of the Reign E+ (2022) ? Does it fit?

Well, I went ahead and ordered/installed and they work super good! Went out today for first ever e-mtb ride in the snow with these new tires (studded 2.8” front and back), it was mostly packed snow and ice, the tires are fantastic! Happy New Year everyone!

 

[akapuch]

A lot of questions here, and maybe not enough context.

The battery question is easy: the 800wh battery is only 400g heavier than the 625wh, so definitely worth it.

Don't think anyone can give you an answer for mileage, it just depends on the bike itself, a 4000km well maintained bike could be in much better state than a poorly maintained 500km bike ridden by a bruiser...

Only small diffs between 22->24.

Where are you based?

So i went with the 4111km option, got 13 days to send it back if it doesnt tick all the boxes. I only have one major concern, the left crank is bent, and the cranks have a bit of play, id say 0,7-1mm. If i hold the front chain ring and wiggle it back and forth it does make a clunking noise. Rest of the bike looks pretty good, dropper is a bit on the slow side even after thoroughly cleaning and regreasing it. WHat is the max insertion depth, can i fit a 210 oneup for example. Also the battery cover does seem to rattle a little bit(have'nt ridden the bike yet).

 

[trailaddict]

The play in the axle is by design. Even a brand new motor has it.

Bend crank arm can be replaced easily. The e13 or praxis alloy version is around 60 to 75 Euros. Or you take the chance to upgrade to Hope etc.
I could fit a 180mm OneUp V2 dropper into a Medium frame almost entirely. Only 1cm was sticking out. But be aware to not overtighten the seat clamp, otherwise the dropper will stick and work slow.

I've not had any noise issues from the battery cover. Even when one of the plastic latches was broken, it remained super silent in operation.

 

[akapuch]

Thanks everybody for the input, decided to return the bike and ordered one with 600km and a size large. M was just a bit short. WHen looking for cranks do i need the isis form factor?

 

[trailaddict]

WHen looking for cranks do i need the isis form factor?

Yes you do.

 

[Le_fabulero75]

My bike seems to have a weird habit of running a weird sequence of lights now once turned off? Happens sometime hours after i pack it away - come into my shed and the lights on frame are runing up and down and flashing - anyone else have this issue?

 

[akapuch]

So i went with the 4111km option, got 13 days to send it back if it doesnt tick all the boxes. I only have one major concern, the left crank is bent, and the cranks have a bit of play, id say 0,7-1mm. If i hold the front chain ring and wiggle it back and forth it does make a clunking noise. Rest of the bike looks pretty good, dropper is a bit on the slow side even after thoroughly cleaning and regreasing it. WHat is the max insertion depth, can i fit a 210 oneup for example. Also the battery cover does seem to rattle a little bit(have'nt ridden the bike yet).

THere was too much wrong with the bike, i ended up ordering a new one, 2024 e2 cordovon red black with the 800wh battery. PLan on replacing the brakes with trp dhr evo and the drivetrain with transmission. Original unused brakes Shimano SLX BR-M7120, 4-piston, hydraulische, 203 mm and drivetrain Shimano Deore SLX, 12-speed, Shadow+ available.

Also a question about chipping the Giant, 25km\h is too slow, i do lots of big jumps around 30 km\h, who has chipped their reign and how is the experience?