Reign E+ 2022

Lenswide

New Member
Feb 24, 2024
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Greece
Does anyone still have charging issues even with the latest (flashing leds) firmware?
I’m still not getting 100% battery at once when charging on the bike. It stops around 80-95% and need to unplug and repeat the process. Then, even at 100% , charger keeps flashing green light.
 

trailaddict

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Jul 7, 2021
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Yes, I'm having the exact same issues. Seems zo happen more often with 625Wh Battery than with 750Wh or 800Wh.

What Battery Size do you have?
 

Lenswide

New Member
Feb 24, 2024
11
15
Greece
You need a bigger battery then 🤣
Heheh. If they had released a lighter battery casing that would be tempting. These are built like a tank for no reason! Anyway, I managed to charge the battery off the bike and finaly got that green light always on. Lets see if that resets anything.
I am quite pissed off with all these charging issues. The only thing left loving with this bike is the maestro.
 

jeanmarc

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Mar 2, 2021
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Canada
I have the exact same issue, charging to less than 100%, ever blinking green light, latest firmware. Reign E+2 2022, 625wh.
I also charged to 100% with battery removed from the bike but the problem came back once again charging on the bike. 🫤
 

parkp81

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Jun 29, 2023
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Orange County
After owning the Reign E+3 for a little over 2.5 years, putting a bunch of miles and a lot of upgrades on it, I was thinking about servicing the bearings. Neither can I find any information whichs bearings I need nor do they sell any packages containing stuff for a full rebuild. I'd be ok with knowing the measurements and type of bearing, so I could order some on my own. Is there any reliable site to get those info without having to deal with the giant support via email? I know, I could just measure myself, but if I start to disassemble the bike, I would love to just get it all over with.

I lucked out and found a seller on eBay selling all the bearings as a set awhile back. They are the Enduro Max bearings. I have them ready for when the time comes to replace them.
Bearing Replacement Part Numbers.png
 

DylanJM

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Sep 19, 2024
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Denmark
A little OT but with Yamaha exiting US emtb market and other manufacturers who used Yammie motors in their bikes moving to other motor providers for 2025 models do people expect Giant to follow suit with their next line of bikes?
 

Redlemon

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Oct 30, 2021
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A little OT but with Yamaha exiting US emtb market and other manufacturers who used Yammie motors in their bikes moving to other motor providers for 2025 models do people expect Giant to follow suit with their next line of bikes?

Yamaha are only exiting the US market, but will continue to sell ebikes elsewhere. The market is too competitve to sell bikes like the Yamaha YDX-Moro series in a successful manner, this bike was a few generations behind on a geo & design perspective.

It's highly unlikely that Yamaha will stop selling motors to Giant & Haibike as both have relatively new models using various Yamaha motors.

The motor contract with Giant must be one of the largest in the industry as per the very high volume of ebikes they're moving.
 

turborrojo

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Feb 3, 2022
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Galicia
Hi all

Does your chainring continue spinning when you stop pedalling? Mine keeps spinning some turns… not sure if it’s normal or not, and starting to think it’s getting more evident.

Thanks!
 

Redlemon

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Oct 30, 2021
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No, it does not. Well, it doesn’t normally, but when I’ve had issues with my freehub, that happens. Get you rear hub checked.

The motor keeps pushing for like a second after you stop peddling making the chainring/wheel continue spinning, this is normal behavior...it has nothing to do with the rear hub.

This is a great feature when going over ledges or roots.

This feature is not specific to Yamaha motors as Bosch & Shimano are doing the exact same thing.
 

big_scot_nanny

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Nov 23, 2022
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Your motor has a lot more overrun than mine, are you on a 2022 or later giant reign? my experience is Nothing like as much overrun as Bosch, or as now programable (I think) with shimano. So not ‘the exact same thing’ as you describe. I don’t think we have the ability to adjust this in the app, do we? Would be good if possible!

I would not describe the giant syncdrive pro 2 overrun as ‘some turns’, hence the comment on the rear hub
 

Rando_12345

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Nov 16, 2022
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Same for me, the handful of times my chainring has spun an extra turn it was something stuck between the cassette and spokes. A freehub issue could also cause this.
 

trailaddict

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In my case, a spoke was broken and stuck in the cassette so that the free hub mechanism no longer worked.
In this situation, the chainring was spinning all the time.

Maybe a bad free hub could be the problem?

Can you try a different rear wheel?
 

emtbeast

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Jan 10, 2022
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BB
Yes!! 2022 models had their bb lower than advertised. Even in “high” setting my bb is 30mm lower than rear axle.
Then something must be wrong with your bike.
I have the E+1 2022, measured the BB drop at 18mm in the High setting. It's of by 3mm as by specs it should be 15mm but that's mostly due to suspension sag settings on my bike.
With 160mm cranks I had some minor strikes, but nothing major, went to 155mm and no issues since then, as said before a lot depends on pedaling technique...
 

Le_fabulero75

Member
Nov 7, 2023
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Australia
If it could lose
I think the current Reign is remarkably well thought out. Agree on creaky headset, and the BB and stack are little low. I'm also 195cm so would really like another 20mm on reach on the XL, or a new XXL size. Add another degree to the seat tube angle at the same time.

But: with 800wh battery I'm about the same as Bosch guys on 750,
power is more than good enough,
handling is really very good indeed,
maestro suspension excellent (way better than 4 bar, doesn't have that 'wallow'),
chain stays are a reasonable length,
head angle spot on,
seat tube is a 'real' angle (not kinked) and clear right to the top of the motor mount so you fit long droppers (I'm on 240 with plenty to spare),
cable routing is pretty easy,
it's already UDH so mech hangers easy to replace (and I like the 'rotate on impact' feature - saved a few mechs that), bearings are well thought out and easy to replace,
battery tech is pretty mature and mounts easily and reliably,
charger is fast compared to what you get with other bikes

I've had very good support from my Giant dealer for 2 motor issues and a blown Fox X2 over 2 years. Yes, I am concerned about what happens after December when electrics warranty runs out, but fingers crossed!

Would I still recommend it now? Yes. But at a reduced price.

EDIT - I must admit I am also very interested to see what Giant does next with the Reign and full power Trance.

I think the current Reign is remarkably well thought out. Agree on creaky headset, and the BB and stack are little low. I'm also 195cm so would really like another 20mm on reach on the XL, or a new XXL size. Add another degree to the seat tube angle at the same time.

But: with 800wh battery I'm about the same as Bosch guys on 750,
power is more than good enough,
handling is really very good indeed,
maestro suspension excellent (way better than 4 bar, doesn't have that 'wallow'),
chain stays are a reasonable length,
head angle spot on,
seat tube is a 'real' angle (not kinked) and clear right to the top of the motor mount so you fit long droppers (I'm on 240 with plenty to spare),
cable routing is pretty easy,
it's already UDH so mech hangers easy to replace (and I like the 'rotate on impact' feature - saved a few mechs that), bearings are well thought out and easy to replace,
battery tech is pretty mature and mounts easily and reliably,
charger is fast compared to what you get with other bikes

I've had very good support from my Giant dealer for 2 motor issues and a blown Fox X2 over 2 years. Yes, I am concerned about what happens after December when electrics warranty runs out, but fingers crossed!

Would I still recommend it now? Yes. But at a reduced price.

EDIT - I must admit I am also very interested to see what Giant does next with the Reign and full power Trance.
If it could lose 2kg min would be nice - My XL is over 25kg, heaver than a mates Kenevo with boxxers! Carbon frame please, more top end speed / refinement on motor so the cut out not so noticeable. Higher BB.
 

Nomad1

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If it could lose



If it could lose 2kg min would be nice - My XL is over 25kg, heaver than a mates Kenevo with boxxers! Carbon frame please, more top end speed / refinement on motor so the cut out not so noticeable. Higher BB.
NO CARBON unless it a option that would be a mistake if that frame was only available in carbon.
 

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