Crap ! Sorry, you're completely correct. This was the proper one :Unless I’ve read it wrong those measurements on line 5 are with the 170 fork fitted and mulleted?
Rob said the stock measurements were different from Trek’s own so was just wondering what Rob measured the stock bike at before the mods.
Hope that made sense?
Yes.s it worth it in its performance vs price.
Check out Jesse on facebook. He's the local DVO importer & doer upper here in Nelson. A lot of DVOs around here latelyYes, local to me. I bought an XL. I am 6 ft or 181cm. Ordinarily I ride a large, but I am definitely an XL on this bike.
What's his full handle mate?Check out Jesse on facebook. He's the local DVO importer & doer upper here in Nelson. A lot of DVOs around here lately
Look for DVO NZ. Tonyok got one put on by him, he could prob tell you the (eyewatering) costWhat's his full handle mate?
I have both and would not hesitate to go for the Zeb again.Is that Lyrik the ultimate one,much better the Zeb? Not sure if update my Yari or swapping for the Zeb,what do you think? Thanks
This move is just for comparison with the CHEEB, or have you already decided the mullet & Zeb combo is not proper for the Rail?...now with 29 carbon rims and Lyrik.
Mullet and Zeb is brilliant on the Rail but that was always heading for the CHEEB.This move is just for comparison with the CHEEB, or have you already decided the mullet & Zeb combo is not proper for the Rail?
The Zeb feels so good on an eeb. I was always a fan of the Lyrik (still am) and had both the 2019 (B1 damper) and 2020 (C1 damper). The B1 damper was super plush off the top. Rockshox changed the damper for 2020 with some different hardware to raise the static height amongst a couple of other changes. I actually preferred the older version.Is that Lyrik the ultimate one,much better the Zeb? Not sure if update my Yari or swapping for the Zeb,what do you think? Thanks
definitely the Rail (better motor, bigger battery, prob a better riding bike but I've not ridden heckler) vs old Heckler.@Rob Rides EMTB Bikes looking ace !
Just about to buy a 9.8xt but need to get advice on size .... I’m 6’1.5 , 187cm what would recommend ? I want the bike to be fun abs not feel to big large vs XL ? Also as I’m here I know what the answer will be but the choice was between the 9.8xt 2021 vs SC Heckler 2020 (older e800 motor) .... price is within £200 with discount ......?
definitely the Rail (better motor, bigger battery, prob a better riding bike but I've not ridden heckler) vs old Heckler.
Hmm, you could easily ride either. XL isn't a massive bike to be honest. What bike / size you on currently? Prefer nimbleness or stability?
The rail doesn't feel lazy at all compared to some other eebs so I don't think its going to feel like a ship if you did go for XL.
I'm 6'2" but only 32 inside leg and had the same dilemma between L and XL.thanks for the reply !
First Ebike my current bike is Beta 300rr Racing 2stanker lol
I have always liked a smaller feeling bike (analog) but that’s coming from a background of riding 20” in my youth.
The Heckler 2020 in XL has a similar reach but slightly shorter wheel base and 27.5 which sounds pretty good but motor wise it’s old e800 vs new bosh ....
The Trek looks real nice but only available in XL 9.8xt unless I wait months which I won’t !
getting mixed answers on the size..... I just don’t want to go XL and have that feeling it’s just a bit big / ship like ... I’m pretty lanky tbf 34-35 inside leg. I had a quick blip on the new Heckler MX in large which was ok but defo felt pretty close in the cockpit ....
Ohlins would have been my choice too if it wasn't so spendy.
@Rob Rides EMTB Bikes looking ace !
Just about to buy a 9.8xt but need to get advice on size .... I’m 6’1.5 , 187cm what would recommend ? I want the bike to be fun abs not feel to big large vs XL ? Also as I’m here I know what the answer will be but the choice was between the 9.8xt 2021 vs SC Heckler 2020 (older e800 motor) .... price is within £200 with discount ......?
I’m back on 29 front and rear at the moment as I used the mullet setup for another EBike.Hey Rob, I'm waiting on a 9.8XT and I'm curious about your mullet set up? I'm a 70 year old avid trail rider, and I'm curious about the pros and cons of mixed wheels for a Rail since I'm someone who can't afford to get too crazy on a seriously chunky downhills.
thanks
Just under 23KG now with 29 carbon rims (DT Swiss HXC1200 recycled from Levo SL) and Lyrik 160mm.
brilliant bike.
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Works well but it could do with a tune - first third of travel is used quickly I think the Slash compression tune that the shock is from is light.Hi @Rob Rides EMTB
I realised you are a running a Fox DPX2. How is it doing? Much better than stock one? Thanks
I'm glad I don't have his job (Well, obviously there are advantages like the free hair care products, daily massages and some people might recognise you when you walk in a bike shop - which doesn't really help with people buying you free pints though)
Do a haibike video and someone buys one - their battery cover falls off - and you get grief about not reviewing it for long enough.
Don't do a video fast enough and it's win win with offers of free holidays in Reno ! Can I sign up as essential entourage ? I love lake Tahoe.
Do you still get those funky menu's given out by taxi drivers for the Horizontal Exercise place in Carson City ? I always loved the descriptions.
You lucky lucky lucky b4stard !Yea, you can drink and gamble and whore, 24/7, what's not to like. Oh and skiing and biking in our backyard. We're getting nuked with snow 2' last night and another few feet in the mountains in the next few days, biking's on hold.
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