Looks like a +2? Size? Looks like a float x shock? Waiting on my +2 in USA. Looks killer, gives us some feedback after a ride if you dont mind, thanks!!
Reign E+ 2022
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Macone
E*POWAH Master
+2 size Medium, DPX2. only been for a 20k easy trail ride with the wife this morning but can already say its much quieter with smoother power delivery than my Shimano E8000 powered Focus Jam2. Going for a bit of a tougher 40k ride in a couple of hours, so should learn a lot more about the bike on that one.
Running the low or high setting? Enjoy the new ride!!
Macone
E*POWAH Master
Macone
E*POWAH Master
Well I went out for 40km with 664m of climbing, using mainly level 2 and 3 with 4 on 1 very steep hill. Total Ride Time 1h 51m. Biggest improvement over my older E8000 bike, is the smooth, more natural, power delivery in any mode. I don't feel the motor is any more powerful than my wifes PWX2 in her LIV, but its definitely smoother, quieter and more natural feeling. Bike is "plusher" and more stable on the fast downhills than my Focus Jam2. I'm 60 years young and 111kg and used about 65% of the 625wh battery(well pleased with that). I did find the mode switch a bit "fiddly" to use whilst on the rougher terrain and would prefer a more positive click with more "feedback", but I'm sure I'll get used to it. Still playing with suspension setup and particularly found the recommended air pressure for the ZEB for my weight, to be way too much and am only using, at best, 50% of the travel, so will lower that pressure for tomorrows ride. DPX2 with Maestro rear end, is so much nicer than the "Fold" system on the Focus.
Looking forward to the first impressions!
Buckaroony
Member
I took my Reign +1 out to the Forest of Dean earlier in the week and covered 14 miles with 1444ft of elevation on only 36% battery. I was in mode 2 for pretty much the whole ride and found it plenty powerful enough.
I’m really impressed with the motor and the fact that it’s so quiet and smooth, the bike just feels “light” and “nimble” like a much smaller ride.
Descending is just hilarious, so much grip and a real hoot. I had smiles for miles. Again the bike feels nimble and chuckable.
I plan to ride the downhill trails next time rather than the XC loop, I haven’t ridden in a while so I needed something sedate to build my confidence back up.
Overall I’m super pleased with the bike.
I’m really impressed with the motor and the fact that it’s so quiet and smooth, the bike just feels “light” and “nimble” like a much smaller ride.
Descending is just hilarious, so much grip and a real hoot. I had smiles for miles. Again the bike feels nimble and chuckable.
I plan to ride the downhill trails next time rather than the XC loop, I haven’t ridden in a while so I needed something sedate to build my confidence back up.
Overall I’m super pleased with the bike.
Doug Stampfer
Well-known member
Isn't it weird you can look at a blank wall behind a bike & know it's from NZ. 
Bike looks great!
Bike looks great!
M AP
Member
I’m coming from the JAM2 as well with Shimano E8000. I’ve been riding my new Giant Reign for almost 2 months now and I see no comparison on rough terrain, with the Reign going so much faster and smoother. I’ve the +0 with the Fox forward and I’m about to open it and to take out some (one) of the tokens. I’m 80kg and with the correct sag I’m not reaching its full extension. I’ve done the same with the rear suspension taking out one of the tokens and I’m now able to use the full spectrum of the suspension.
Alkers
New Member
Can anyone recommend a set of fenders / mud guards for a E+ 3?
Also any suggestions for keeping the bottom shock mount for the rear shock clean? Mine is just a pool of mud after every ride and even after washing it just pools and retains water.
Also any suggestions for keeping the bottom shock mount for the rear shock clean? Mine is just a pool of mud after every ride and even after washing it just pools and retains water.
I have the Mudhugger evo bolt-on front fender for the ZEB that came on my e+2, it looks like the domain on the e+3 has the same fork arch holes for a bolt-on fender, keep in mind you also have to buy a ZEB adapter for the mudhugger front fenders. On the rear I used a small mudhugger rear fender, I don’t like the look very much, but it works. I also used a marsh guard zip tied below the mudhugger rear fender to add a bit of extra coverage lower down. There’s a nice RRP rear fender that would give some coverage to the rear, but it won’t help with mud on your backside. As for the lower rear shock mount I just wash it out and put the bike up on the rear wheel to let it drain out after a ride, not much you could do about it during a ride I don’t think.
Defiantly a swamp down there after a muddy ride , I used a front mudhugger and trimmed it up to meet with a rear Mudhugger above. there is a small drain hole below shock but plugs up quickly.
mrandrewau
New Member
@seofrancisco and anyone else who have installed RideWrap, do you think a RideWrap tailored kit intended for medium will fit a small frame? Reason is that RideWrap doesn't have a small for the Reign E+. I'm ready to cut off excessive if it's not too complicated, but I think realistically the dimensional differences between the two sizes actually quite small so should be okay. Let me know what you think.
Lastly, is it possible to install 29 in the rear without scraping anything? Probably not going to do it, but just curious.
Lastly, is it possible to install 29 in the rear without scraping anything? Probably not going to do it, but just curious.
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Ordinary Human Male
New Member
I just measured the chainstay by measuring the centre of the crank bolt to the rear axle and got 462.6mm. This is obviously longer than the 454mm listed on the geo chart. Does anyone know the reason for this discrepancy and able to confirm with their bike?
This is common when men measure length of their chainstayz...
Always measures longer than it really is!! 
Buckaroony
Member
What rear fender are you running there? Looks nice and tidy.
Interesting observation, the chainstay reduction has been well documented by Giant.
I haven’t seen this anywhere and I must have read everything about this bike before buying one (arriving in 1 month)
Flip chip on high or low should not have any effect… Can anyone check this?
Ashley M
Well-known member
Let the Guy get some xmas peace. It takes 3-4 days of filming to do the video. On that you are depending on the weather co-operating. He have had the bike less then 2 months.
he even might be waiting for some response from Giant about the software/app issues.
he even might be waiting for some response from Giant about the software/app issues.
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