Raymon Trail Ray 160e 10.0

[djbobski]

 

[djbobski]

 

[jackamo]

Any recommendations for front and rear mudguards for tarmac/road use?

Also looking at getting some slick/semi slick tyres for it. What width tyre would look least weird?

Just a cheap one for the front and I have one of these on the rear and they are actually really good

 

[jackamo]

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It has to be for the yamaha motor , they may have different connections so only get the yamaha one

 

[jackamo]

It has to be for the yamaha motor , they may have different connections so only get the yamaha one

If you are in the UK , try 2 Wheel Empire

 

[djbobski]

If you are in the UK , try 2 Wheel Empire

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Yes I'm in the UK mate. Any difference in the 2 devices?

 

[jackamo]

Yes I'm in the UK mate. Any difference in the 2 devices?

The one from 2 wheel empire is the same as the one from bikinn but only buy the yamaha one not the giant one .

 

[djbobski]

The Crud XL fender fits the front nicely. I've got a MK2 Rear Mudhugger (LARGE) on the way

 

[jackamo]

The Crud XL fender fits the front nicely. I've got a MK2 Rear Mudhugger (LARGE) on the way

Just watch out for the velcro straps on the mk2 , they have a tendency to cut through themselves. Make sure you use the clear tape strip on your frome and if you've a old inner tube cut a strip of that to wrap the velcro strap round aswell to cushion it.

 

[Crispy1980]

Has anybody ridden this bike in anger yet ? I’m super tempted , will be first ebike , and I can find very little info on it

 

[PilgrimUK]

If you are in the UK , try 2 Wheel Empire

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Just looking at these harnesses. Sadly states on the Two Wheels Empire they aren't compatible with GasGas bikes due to the speed sensor location?

Anyone installed one on the Raymon/GasGas bikes?

 

[Crispy1980]

So, I ordered one , arrived today , they sent me the wrong bike in the wrong size

 

[PilgrimUK]

So, I ordered one , arrived today , they sent me the wrong bike in the wrong size

Oh no way! Guessing they'll sort replacement sharpish for you

 

[Crispy1980]

I would hope so , however website currently shows no stock . Although the one I ordered must be somewhere . They do have the trail ray 140e in stock in large , so I could consider this

 

[PilgrimUK]

I would hope so , however website currently shows no stock . Although the one I ordered must be somewhere . They do have the trail ray 140e in stock in large , so I could consider this

They seem to constantly be getting new stock of the 160e so I'm sure it wouldn't be long.

 

[Crispy1980]

Fair play to Paul’s , I called them and they knew they had messed up at close of play yesterday becuas number ls were wrong, so my actuall bike is still sitting there . Sending it out tomorrow

 

[PilgrimUK]

Fair play to Paul’s , I called them and they knew they had messed up at close of play yesterday becuas number ls were wrong, so my actuall bike is still sitting there . Sending it out tomorrow

Fantastic.

 

[Crispy1980]

Haha, and now Paul’s have sorted the situation, Dx have sent it to the wrong depot , so still not arrived ! Hopefully coming Monday if they haven’t lost it that is

 

[Proconn]

This is my first e-bike ever and I jumped at this offer as well, after not buying one for so long due to cost. First impressions (which are probably not specific to this e-mtb in particular) is that the weight is most noticeable over the front wheel when turning at low speed. It feels much more like it wants to flop over, so in some ways requires more strength in the arms initially. Once up to speed it feels like a mtb and I didn't feel particularly limited with turning agility and popping off of curbs (only tested initially in the road outside). What does feel weird though is not being able to just wheelie away or perform manuals as easily due to the weight. Turn on the assist though and the wheelie problem goes away.

The assist feels exactly as I thought it would to be honest. The only thing I would say, is that the cut off once you've reached top speed is very noticeable to me. So I don't know whether I will derestrict mine. I think the cost to do so is a complete joke. £150 in the UK roughly for a tiny little wiring harness to unlock it. Off road, it may be a non issue though. Will have to test.

In terms of this actual bike:

I went with a size Large and I am 6ft2 skinny. I feel it's the right size. I definitely couldn't ride a medium. I feel I could ride an XL but it would just feel too stretched out and barge like. I rolled the bars forward a little bit and shifted the saddle back. I think it's a good compromise in size for me in terms of being able to chuck it about vs comfort. If I really feel cramped I can always get a slightly longer stem as the stock one is 50mm I think.

Out of the box assembled by Pauls Cycles, my front brake feels very weak. Not sure why. Doesn't bite like the rear so not sure if they contaminated it. I hate the limited shifter only doing one gear at a time, unless I am being stupid? I used to have Shimano XTR on my old bike that did 4/5 gears in one sweep. I will probably upgrade that and possibly the rear derailleur if it is not a clutch one. I can't really comment on what the gears ratios are like yet as not been off road. It feels like the range would cover me both ends but hard to say for now.

First time I've had a dropper on my own bike and it's nice. I see it is cable operated so I assume it is a mechanical/sprung version? Seems quite nice. No complaints so far except that out of the box I have excess unprotected cable coming out about an inch or so at the handle bar control. Not sure why it's like that. Is it the same for you guys?

I think one thing about the heavier e-mtbs is that I probably won't obsess about chasing upgrades that are lighter since it's kind of pointless when the thing weighs so much out of the box. I will probably only convert to tubeless to help with that. Has anyone managed to do that?

I haven't read the manual yet, but with charging, do you only charge the main battery or do you have to charge up the display unit as well? I notice the display unit has a usb port as well hence why I ask.

I'm kind of mixed thoughts right now about e-mtb. I feel like I might end up missing the purity, simplicity and lightness of riding a sort of 12kg full suss MTB, but will see when I ride it in anger off road.

I’ve just received my Raymon 160 love it but unfortunately all the instruction book is in German lol.

 

[Crispy1980]

There is a link to English manual on this thread mate , or on the other thread regarding bike .how’s it look in the flesh ?

 

[Crispy1980]

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Actually it was on hotdeals thread .follow link and download English translation