Kellys Theos F90 Arrived

[Bomble]

Stunning looking bike

 

[steve_sordy]

peddles?

 

[Dan63]

Maybe i am being fussy, but SLX cassette and E7000 screen/controls should not be on this bike. Bit of a let down, all else looks great.

 

[eMullet]

What it so bad about the E7000 display? No colors? So what? I think any display that doesnt show for example, a map, is not even needed in EMTB. Maybe I'm different but I like clean cockpit with something like EN-EW100.

And the casette. SLX vs XT casette is 60g different in weight.

 

[Anthonye]

peddles?

Yep will put my brain in gear next time.
Pedals

 

[Dan63]

What it so bad about the E7000 display? No colors? So what? I think any display that doesnt show for example, a map, is not even needed in EMTB. Maybe I'm different but I like clean cockpit with something like EN-EW100.

And the casette. SLX vs XT casette is 60g different in weight.

What's wrong with it? It's not even made for the ep8 motor and requires adaptors to retrofit it to the new motor. Also losing access to the extra features you would get from the proper screen

 

[stiv674]

While I agree that it looks great, I'd be scared to ride it on my usual routes. It looks kind of fragile, although I'm sure it's not.

Not that I could afford one anyway

 

[MrSimmo]

Looks pretty awesome, fragile but awesome.

Though, I'd get fed up with being called Kelly on every bike ride!

 

[RustyMTB]

Needs ragging through some techy rock gardens, see what it looks like on the other side. My guess is bruised.

 

[MrSimmo]

Needs ragging through some techy rock gardens, see what it looks like on the other side. My guess is bruised.

Happy to help with that

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

Needs ragging through some techy rock gardens, see what it looks like on the other side. My guess is bruised.

Any suggestions for techy rocky descents in south UK / wales? Defo want to hit some chunk on this one.

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

Out tomorrow for a blast on it. The bike build quality from what I can see so far is really, really good. Fit and finish are excellent. Up there with the best.

Kellys claim this steel- laminate is 2x resistant to impact fracture vs carbon. They’ve told me that they’ve actually been unable to break it on a test rig (but no idea on stats / forces).

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

If anyones interested the frame is built by REIN4CED develops more impact resistant composite than carbo...

 

[MrSimmo]

Any suggestions for techy rocky descents in south UK / wales? Defo want to hit some chunk on this one.

Peak District loops?

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

Peak District loops?

Yeah an option Was hoping not so far ‍♂

 

[RustyMTB]

I think the moral of the story is in the pursuit of honest research, we're all willing to pound the living shit out of a bike, provided it belongs to someone else.

 

[Hobo Mikey]

Any suggestions for techy rocky descents in south UK / wales? Defo want to hit some chunk on this one.

Coed Y Brenin Black trails I know it’s not south but worth the extra.

 

[Anthonye]

Out tomorrow for a blast on it. The bike build quality from what I can see so far is really, really good. Fit and finish are excellent. Up there with the best.

Kellys claim this steel- laminate is 2x resistant to impact fracture vs carbon. They’ve told me that they’ve actually been unable to break it on a test rig (but no idea on stats / forces).

Come to Caerphilly plenty of trails but a bit sloppy at the mo.

 

[maynard]

Hardly looks fragile to me . I like the design. I think it looks completely different to anything else going ATM.

 

[Mybrainaches]

That shock extension yoke to the rear triangle looks like it will put a torsion on the shock itself to me, but May just be the angle of the photos

 

[Mybrainaches]

Does look mint though rob!

 

[Geedog]

Hello, I'd say the Peak district is best place for getting hit from a rock, take it down Spud ally or pindale and you'd be lucky not to have a rock pop up n say hello.

 

[cappuccino34]

Looks like a lot of bending load in the top tube given how far away from the tube centre the upper shock pivot is and how shallow section the tube is.
Beware the bottom out I'd say or you might have a 'Z' for a top tube.

 

[eMullet]

What's wrong with it? It's not even made for the ep8 motor and requires adaptors to retrofit it to the new motor. Also losing access to the extra features you would get from the proper screen

What features? Color?

 

[thebarber]

Now that we've all added our 'Expert' opinions, pass the tissues

 

[Zimmerframe]

There's definitely days when you can't help but be incredibly jealous of Rob's chosen line of work (ignoring the hours of editing and fending off mindless soul destroying youtube comments)

It would be like @BAMBAMODA being given the keys to the casting couch.

 

[Dan63]

What features? Color?

Profiles, etc.

Don't get me wrong, i love the bike. My expectation is that it comes with the screen which is made for the EP8, not a retrofitted cheaper option from the E7000.

 

[Anthonye]

Coed Y Brenin Black trails I know it’s not south but worth the extra.

Out tomorrow for a blast on it. The bike build quality from what I can see so far is really, really good. Fit and finish are excellent. Up there with the best.

Kellys claim this steel- laminate is 2x resistant to impact fracture vs carbon. They’ve told me that they’ve actually been unable to break it on a test rig (but no idea on stats / forces).

When do you think you will have the 1st podcast up, been waiting ages for someone to give a proper review, like a kid in a candy store

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

When do you think you will have the 1st podcast up, been waiting ages for someone to give a proper review, like a kid in a candy store

First look video out in next day or 2.


First ride yesterday. 42K / 1400 Metres Elevation. Down to 1 bar on the 720Wh battery.

Loads of travel, feels much more nimble than I'd expect a 170mm travel ebike to feel. The chain stay length is 459mm which is quite long compared to a lot of new ebikes. But for me, I actually prefer a longer CS length on a bigger (longer) bike. I feel way more balanced, obviously, I'm more centred weight wise with a bike with 459mm CS and a 482mm Reach.

Rear not quite as supple off the top as I was expecting. Need to have a play around with suspension, rear tyre compound is quite hard too (speed grip Nobby Nic). I'd like to see the suspension curve, I'll ask Kellys for it. Plenty of travel though on tap.

The bike in size L is super easy to move around. Especially at that weight of 22.4 KG and what feels like a lightweight rear end (27.5 / 11 speed Shimano XT / DT H1700 Rims / light(ish) rear tyre.

Top battery carrier bolts came loose on first ride (the underside of the down tube). Didn't look like there was any loctite from the factory so I've added some and torqued them up. Will see how we get on.

Some measurements I did:
Measured actual rear wheel travel: 165mm
BB Height: 355mm

 

[Anthonye]

First look video out in next day or 2.


First ride yesterday. 42K / 1400 Metres Elevation. Down to 1 bar on the 720Wh battery.

Loads of travel, feels much more nimble than I'd expect a 170mm travel ebike to feel. The chain stay length is 459mm which is quite long compared to a lot of new ebikes. But for me, I actually prefer a longer CS length on a bigger (longer) bike. I feel way more balanced, obviously, I'm more centred weight wise with a bike with 459mm CS and a 482mm Reach.

Rear not quite as supple off the top as I was expecting. Need to have a play around with suspension, rear tyre compound is quite hard too (speed grip Nobby Nic). I'd like to see the suspension curve, I'll ask Kellys for it. Plenty of travel though on tap.

The bike in size L is super easy to move around. Especially at that weight of 22.4 KG and what feels like a lightweight rear end (27.5 / 11 speed Shimano XT / DT H1700 Rims / light(ish) rear tyre.

Top battery carrier bolts came loose on first ride (the underside of the down tube). Didn't look like there was any loctite from the factory so I've added some and torqued them up. Will see how we get on.

Some measurements I did:
Measured actual rear wheel travel: 165mm
BB Height: 355mm

Thanks looking forward to seeing that, promising so far.