Hello from New Zealand

[Mikects]

Thanks for accepting me into this forum. Ive just bought my first emtb - a Giant Reign E+ 1 after riding analogue since the early 90s. My wife bought a Merida E160 500 early last year since when I haven’t been able to keep up with her. I can now!

 

[#mitch]

Welcome. There are plenty of us here from nz!

 

[ilostmypassword]

Hello from Christchurch !

 

[Jafajones]

Thanks for accepting me into this forum. Ive just bought my first emtb - a Giant Reign E+ 1 after riding analogue since the early 90s. My wife bought a Merida E160 500 early last year since when I haven’t been able to keep up with her. I can now!

Hi Mike, another NZ Mike with a Giant Fathom and from Auckland

 

[Jafajones]

Hi experts, I feel that my Fathom could use another higher gear and would appreciate some advice / feedback re the pros and cons of increasing the pedal sprocket size to reduce the speed of my pedalling. I understand that this is very doable but would love to get advice from the forum, especially implications on the motor wear and tear.

Thanks

 

[JP-NZ]

Hi experts, I feel that my Fathom could use another higher gear and would appreciate some advice / feedback re the pros and cons of increasing the pedal sprocket size to reduce the speed of my pedalling. I understand that this is very doable but would love to get advice from the forum, especially implications on the motor wear and tear.

Thanks

What size is the current front chainring? Also what brand is it?

Does it have 4 bolt fastening? If its say a 32 or 34T you can easily change it to a larger 36T. No added wear on drive train etc