Wow, that’s a lot of mud!
On days like these I normally go shopping with the wife, adding to my future riding airmiles…
Reign E+ 2022
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On days like these I normally go shopping with the wife, adding to my future riding airmiles…
Tim gosnold
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According to @Rob Rides EMTB instagram it should only be a couple of days for the review. 
There is a little spacer that goes in there, if you flip the chip and it drops out that’s the only way i see it rubbing
trailaddict
Active member
No, thats not the root cause.
My Bike is affected too. Washers are 2,9mm wide but rocker and rear triangle are rubbing against each other.
Already claimed it at LBS and there are more people out there that suffer the same problem.
Good Times
Member
Yeah I'm keen to know if this is going to be an upgrade, or side-grade, from my upgraded Rail 7. It seems like Bosch may still be the go for motors, so maybe I'll just sus out a new fork for my baby 
Polaris
Active member
Another potential issue to add to the list? I’m wavering on my pre order lol
Awesome view. You left the carbon rims. I suggest you adding some tire insert like Tannus in the back if you are over 70kg and/or fast.
mastakilla
Member
i would suggest against doing ridewrap. imo it is not a good product. there is not enough adhesive in it to stick properly. i spent several wasted hours on it, only to have most the edges not stick down and have to pull nearly all the pieces off.
this product is 100 times easier to install. you can get major areas of your bike done in an hour with no frustration and much less cost
Some stills from video shoot
And then....
Mr Dog
Member
I have the Rail 7 with a 170mm Zeb and the Reign E+1. I have 6000km on the Rail and 500km on the Giant so definitely a novice on the Giant. I consider the Giant a side-grade. The Giant is definitely more confident downhill on steep gnarly stuff but its not night and day different to me. Noticeable but not a game changer. What is nice is not getting your ass buzzed on that steep gnarly downhill by the 29" rear.Yeah I'm keen to know if this is going to be an upgrade, or side-grade, from my upgraded Rail 7. It seems like Bosch may still be the go for motors, so maybe I'll just sus out a new fork for my baby
Motor-wise, personally I prefer the Bosch and all the fancy stuff that it does in Emtb mode on super tech steep climbs. That is not a view shared by everyone so if you can get a test ride that would be the best and you can make your own mind up based on the feeling that you like. I would say the way the motors do their thing and the feeling they offer is very different. Both motors are excellent they just have a different approach.
Other things that I like about the Giant over the Trek are, the ability to tweak the power settings and having more increments. This is nice when I ride with my wife. She rides everywhere in Turbo. In Eco I cant always keep with her but in Tour I feel like im doing nothing.
Garmin integration is nice and helps with training if you are into that
My Trek has creaked everywhere forever. The Giant is comparatively silent (for now)
If I had to keep just one and they were the same age I would struggle with the choice.
Niiiiiize!
Nasty Nick
Well-known member
You look fast on that drop! Are you learning to whip or table top? Or do you just like to crank the bars in the air?
Epic rob
This bike thrives on more chunk.
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Thanks for the good & honest analysis. Any words on handling tight switchbacks and general fun factor?
Shane(NZ)
Active member
I received my E+2 today
Quick first impressions from riding back and forth on an icy street. Compared to my Kenevo, the motor feels more like Shimano than Brose. It sure isn't as punchy as Brose, but it does engage and disengage very quickly which is super nice. Not as quiet as Brose. The bike itself is quiet. The remote control is very discreet but the "buttons" are really small and lack positive feedback, especially with gloves on.
Mine came with DPX2 shock. Bike is size XL, 29er front wheel looks big, and stack feels quite high (I've been riding 27.5" only for the last couple of years) so it will take some time for me to adapt.
First time I connected the RideControl app with the bike, it wanted to do couple of updates. Both installed quickly without any problems.
I'm really looking forward to get some proper riding this weekend.
Quick first impressions from riding back and forth on an icy street. Compared to my Kenevo, the motor feels more like Shimano than Brose. It sure isn't as punchy as Brose, but it does engage and disengage very quickly which is super nice. Not as quiet as Brose. The bike itself is quiet. The remote control is very discreet but the "buttons" are really small and lack positive feedback, especially with gloves on.
Mine came with DPX2 shock. Bike is size XL, 29er front wheel looks big, and stack feels quite high (I've been riding 27.5" only for the last couple of years) so it will take some time for me to adapt.
First time I connected the RideControl app with the bike, it wanted to do couple of updates. Both installed quickly without any problems.
I'm really looking forward to get some proper riding this weekend.
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Waynemarlow
E*POWAH Master
Probably just as well you didn’t, only half the Island leftWas going to buy an island off New Zealand, just don't know what to do with the £billions of YouTube earnings?
what wheel you running on the rear? i already bent two whells, the stock and the mavic e-deemax .the funny think is that im running a tyre insert .
I running the stock wheels.
I blend the rear the first week, but i repair them and put a mousse (only rear).
At the moment doesn't have any issue more and the bike have 1000km.
I run in 23psi front 27psi back and weigth a little less than 90kg.
Having the flip chip linkage bolt on top puts the bike in its “low” setting and vice-versa
www.giant-bicycles.com
Maestro Flip Chip | Giant Bicycles Official site
The flip chip allows riders to quickly adjust the geometry of their Maestro-equipped mountain bike to better suit how and where they ride.
www.giant-bicycles.com
jasperofpuppets
Member
Giant's US site shows that the Reign E+ 3 is/was available and units are going out to dealers across the country. Waiting for my LBS here in Los Angeles to get one in size S. The wait is excruciating!
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