Rob is releasing a review next week so guessing he will talk about range.
Reign E+ 2022
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I measured many times, moved the bike around trying to get as upright as possible and took 5-6 pictures with tape measure and steel ruler. I always come to similar value +/- 342mm. Is it possible that the Shock “settles in" a little after some riding? Mine is fresh out of the box, not ridden even to bring it here. The E+2 has Zeb up front but Fox DPX2 in the back.
Ahh, the Zeb has a +3mm higher Axle to crown measurement than the Fox, so this will count for some difference, and possibly the DPX 2 will measure slightly different too like @Zimmerframe mentioned, although these minor differences I wouldn't have thought would have had such a large impact on the BB height.
Either way, interesting to have a geek out over BB heights LOL, what an amazing Saturday night we all live!!
The Yamaha motors are normally fairly frugal on their power delivery. I think most people seem to be achieving average/expected range, but some people have reported that the motor feels "tight" for 300-500km's (depending how you use it) and then can free up. Others have just found it not that efficient, this could be that some motors have an intrinsic fault or just that this motor is more susceptible to different riding styles.
I just checked out Fox's technical drawings. Surprised to see that they list a fork tolerance measurement of ± 5mm on their specs when looking at the Axle to Crown measurements.
Easy to see why we can have quite different measurements really, I'm assuming all the parts will have similar tolerance % differences...
Either way, my Giant Reign still has a low BB (for an EEB!)
Easy to see why we can have quite different measurements really, I'm assuming all the parts will have similar tolerance % differences...
Either way, my Giant Reign still has a low BB (for an EEB!)
Banksay
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At the risk of missing out on this Saturday night's action, I've just measured my E+1 medium on low and it's 325mm.
I had a beer while doing it though as I didn't want to appear sad.
I had a beer while doing it though as I didn't want to appear sad.
342mm isn't anywhere even vaguely near low for a 170/160mm travel mtb
My Esommet is 327mm - decently low for a 170/160 Eeb
Capra is 320mm - Akchul low (170/165 and I still run 170mm cranks on it)
My old IH Sunday is around 325mm with 200mm travel f&r and I often ran not far off 40% sag (have a wee think about just how low that gets through compression) - proper low
Stop being a pussy Rob, start looking where you're going, pedalling less and stick it in low
My Esommet is 327mm - decently low for a 170/160 Eeb
Capra is 320mm - Akchul low (170/165 and I still run 170mm cranks on it)
My old IH Sunday is around 325mm with 200mm travel f&r and I often ran not far off 40% sag (have a wee think about just how low that gets through compression) - proper low
Stop being a pussy Rob, start looking where you're going, pedalling less and stick it in low
Did you actually pull the stanchions UP to make sure?
Nice to see another Eeb without a sky high BB height tho
329mm in high on mineDid you actually pull the stanchions UP to make sure?
Nice to see another Eeb without a sky high BB height tho
in low I reckon it’s lower than your E-Sommet
Agreed.
get it done!
get it done!
Anyone tested wahoo with Reign E+?
read a lot about Garmin but nothing about Wahoo integration.
Found this:
EDIT: got a wahoo Bolt I never use anymore. Would be nice to see battery level.
read a lot about Garmin but nothing about Wahoo integration.
Found this:
EDIT: got a wahoo Bolt I never use anymore. Would be nice to see battery level.
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Mr Dog
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Is anyone noticing that their Reign assistance cuts out a bit too early?
I suspected that mine was cutting out sooner than my Trek. Riding along a flat straight road on the Giant, as soon as my Garmin reads 23kph the motor is gone and it actually feels really bad cutting in and out constantly at that speed if there isn’t enough downward gradient to easily exceed the limit. I tried same road today on the trek, speed on the display matches the Garmin exactly and the motor is still working at 25kph. Motor noise stops completely at about 25.3kph. The transition between on and off on the Bosch is way smoother also.
I suspected that mine was cutting out sooner than my Trek. Riding along a flat straight road on the Giant, as soon as my Garmin reads 23kph the motor is gone and it actually feels really bad cutting in and out constantly at that speed if there isn’t enough downward gradient to easily exceed the limit. I tried same road today on the trek, speed on the display matches the Garmin exactly and the motor is still working at 25kph. Motor noise stops completely at about 25.3kph. The transition between on and off on the Bosch is way smoother also.
The moving tip is a feature for inner and outer measuring to compensate the thickness of the metal tip.
You have to push on the tip for a correct inner and to pull after fixing the tip at the edge for a correct outer measurement.
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The cutout feels realy harsh to me, like running against that "wall" and i also felt it early. It was so nice to be back on the Levo, at this point.
Tim gosnold
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Hi @Rob Rides EMTB are you planning on doing any group rides this year. Went to freedom ride last year which was organised off the back of a podcast. Was a really good day riding. Also any plans to do another video looking at riders bikes like last year at the pedalhounds race. That was an interesting video and something a bit different. Also it’s too cold to measure my bb. 
Dale_Calgary
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Right now unless we get some experiences from people in New Zealand etc we are all riding them in the cold which will reduce the battery performance.
I do understand that, but it's 12 degrees today. Rode a merida eeb in colder weather a few weeks ago and got far more range. Same size battery. Could be modes. Does the giant smart mode use more battery?
Smart mode uses shit load of battery. It's not that smart.
mrandrewau
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huh so did you ride the reign already or are you just going by what other people posted?
Hey I had my LBS exchange it for a 150mm...if the specs say 150 that's what I bought...
That's what I am looking at also...150 is just a bit to short. I have an M also...haven't ridden it yet...how tall are you?
jbv
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i rode today with a full charge to start. riding with 3 friends on regular bikes. we rode 4 laps of a popular spot that would be similar to a 'trail center'. i wish i could be specific with stats, distances, etc, but not possible. i'll guess about 18 kms. it's a riding area you can't use Trailforks, etc, as it's unsanctioned. anyhow, i went between level 2 and 3 and had 4 bars at the end. 4° temps, me, 100kg. i was surprised i didn't use more juice. seems to me if you climb on 2 quite a bit, it really extends the range.
Shane(NZ)
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5mm longer fork well only lift bb about 2mm, its pivoting at the rear axle.
Did you have any problems descending at speed apart from the root strike?
Could you fit a 2.8 in the rear?
jbv
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i can't drop the battery today post ride. the retaining screw just spins and spins. WTF. this happen to anyone else?
jaylkay
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Yep, mine too. A little disappointing but I think they must of run out of 150mm posts and used the 125mm laying around.... I've asked my LBS to go back to Giant and see if they can get a 150mm post. If not, it's not the end of the world, 27.5 rear wheel avoids some of the possible buzz you may get on a 29er.
Hy I had the 125 also, asked the LBS where I bought the bike to change it for a 150...If the specs on your country say 150 that's what giant owns you...of course if there is no small print lurking around somewhere...
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