Mike's New Bike :) Reign E+ 3 2024

[Regular_Michael]

I was going to build out a CEF50 but then I got a serious case of "I couldn’t be f$#ked” and I ended up getting a great deal on a new Giant Reign E+ 3 2024.

This is my first eMTB and I love everything about it! I am after some advice from the greater community on two things though;

Grips – They seem thin for my hands – I wear XL size gloves. Are there thicker grips or bars I can swap in? Can anyone suggest some alternatives.

Motor Unlock – I’m not fussed about voiding warranty. Here in Australia, there are a few places that do a software unlock or a hardware unlock. I’m keen to get some advice on what other folks have done in this space.

This is a company that I’m considering using. Giant/Yamaha Speed Unlocks & Upgrades Archives

 

[CarolinaCrawler]

Grips – They seem thin for my hands – I wear XL size gloves. Are there thicker grips or bars I can swap in? Can anyone suggest some alternatives.

I use PNW loam XL grips. If you have larger hands, once you get used to larger grips that's the first thing I notice when I get on another bike.

There's another brand of foam grips that are thicker. I've always wanted to try a pair but its been hard to stray from what I know works.

 

[Jackware]

Don't know if they're available in Aus, but I use motorbike foam grips branded as Grip Puppy/Puppies, they fit over my standard grips and give a bit more damping as well.

 

[Regular_Michael]

OK, quick update on things. I ordered a VOLspeed dongle from Amazon and was about to start the config process but it was getting late so I decided to leave it for tomorrow.

I wanted to read more on the tuning process so I went to the VOLspeed site I discovered that there is an issue for users that have updated their Giant bike software in the last three weeks - where the installing the VOLspeed chip can cause fault codes on the bike and force you to have Gian fix it.

I contacted VOLspeed and they advised against installing the unit, they are in the process of investigating the root cause and will update their site blog on this.

 

[Acmac999]

Planet 3 works well, there is another kiwi brand that does a similar one too

 

[Regular_Michael]

Planet 3 works well, there is another kiwi brand that does a similar one too

Such a simple little 3d printed device - I like the facet that there are no software or chip mods going on too. Cant seem to find a site that sells them fir Gian though.

EDIT: Found the NZ Company. SPEEDi - E-Bike Speed Limit Increaser by NLS Components

 

[Regular_Michael]

Just got this in the mail, everything is super high quality. My bottom bracket tool arrives tomorrow and I should be up and running soon after, cant wait.......

 

[martin_m_bo]

Does it work any issue with the new software update ?

 

[Regular_Michael]

Installed and I've done 3 - 20km rides and all is wonderful. Feels like much better.

I didn't bother running any software updates on the bike and I've uninstalled the Giant app as I have no need for it.

It was a little tricky getting the hub screw out as you need a bottom bracket tool although the old magnet kinda gets in the way. Below is a picture of what it looks like once installed.