jasperofpuppets
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One thing we can all agree on is that the Fox with kashima coating looks way better I have no idea why RockShox cannot come up with more attractive color ways.
Nah, I'm good with the RockShox look
One thing we can all agree on is that the Fox with kashima coating looks way better I have no idea why RockShox cannot come up with more attractive color ways.
Same, always prefer rockshox. Fox is so sensitive. Works well for a short time then needs a service constantly. Can't be serviced at home either. Rockshox just works and stays working. Hated my X2 shock. Needed servicing 3 times a year to keep it close to goodNah, I'm good with the RockShox look
Same, always prefer rockshox. Fox is so sensitive. Works well for a short time then needs a service constantly. Can't be serviced at home either. Rockshox just works and stays working. Hated my X2 shock. Needed servicing 3 times a year to keep it close to good
Cool info that would be really interesting to see...there is a guy on Yt...that I saw is repairing ebike motors...Another note being I work on a lot of high performance cars with brass button clutch plates that make a similar sound sort wouldn't be surprised to me see something like this inside as they have superior holding power when engaged but are noisy when engaging /disengaging.
Question for E+2 owners. How you you finding the Zeb and DPX2? Up to the job or underwhelming?
Is it worth paying the extra for the +1 with 38s and X2?
First world dimema I know.
DPX2 is really not a downhill shock. X2 is a DH air shock.
Personally, the 38 Perf and X2 are well justified for steep descents on big mountains with unmanicured trails (thinking Mystic DH at Bright). For trail riding (and for the majority of riders) the Zeb and DPX2 will be enough.
My DH race days are over, but want an Enduro ready shock. Would the DPX2 be ok for that and be comparable to the RS Super Deluxe?
hey, cool setup! was wondering what fenders you're using? thanks.Yo all. Update on my bike and some pics.
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What I changed so far:
- industry nine stem (40mm)
- kingdom titanium handlebar (780mm)
- hope 165mm cranks
- self made wheels: DT 240, EX 511, 32 spokes, brass nipples, magic
- galfer disc pads
- Giant 170mm dropper (originally 150mm)
- added Mudhugger FRX on the rear
- added Mudhugger EVO on the front
- 76 projects high flow valves
- Fidlock TWIST bottle 590ml
- XT 12 speed cassette
I didn't know that this actually existed. Great info. Although this manual is for the old controller...on the new one there is no light button.View attachment 82571 Has anyone been successful changing speed modes on the 2022 models with the updated controls?
If you find a solution let me know!I didn't know that this actually existed. Great info. Although this manual is for the old controller...on the new one there is no light button.
I wonder If I accidentally switched my Reign into low speed mode...as the assistance fades out/in at 21km/h when pushing hard uphill in higher modes.
DPX2 is really not a downhill shock. X2 is a DH air shock.
Personally, the 38 Perf and X2 are well justified for steep descents on big mountains with unmanicured trails (thinking Mystic DH at Bright). For trail riding (and for the majority of riders) the Zeb and DPX2 will be enough.
Will do. I checked the new manual and there no mention of a setting like this for the new motor.If you find a solution let me know!
This is mine. I wanted the orange colour plus had a few upgrades ready.
Put a riser bar on it, burgtec stem and peddles. Axs dropper and gears, rockshox super deluxe ultimate rear shox, rc2 damper upgrade, vorsprung smashpot coil conversion on the forks. Assegai front and dhr rear in DD casing. Wheeler on the way. DT Swiss fr560 rims with orange hope hubs. Trickstuff Maxima brakes with galfer rotors. Thank that's it
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Italy is a bike paradise,i wish i go some dayReminds of the lower Part of Monte Arsenti
If this place is in Greece you're lucky man
Standard tune. Super supple. I love it. Best air shock you can get for me. Did a pedal up at bike park Wales today. Performed greatHow is that rear RS Super Deluxe shock feeling ?
Any special tune ?
First ride on my new Reign E+ 1 yesterday at Woodhill mountainbike park.
This isnt quite my dream bike but it’s close. Ive been bugging all the lbs and a few not so lbs since I first saw one at Christmas. Kept getting told “not this year - they’re all sold” - but there must have been a cancelled order as 3 XLs came up for sale at a well known bike shop chain - so I grabbed one. The rest were sold with the next 48 hours.
First the good bits. This bike is fast - uphill, downhill, flat, twisty - just everywhere. Set PBs on all my Strava segments coming off a 21 Giant Trance X Advance Pro 2. It has an amazing ability to be extremely stable yet quick to turn when you want it to. Its not quite as plush as I expected but I’m still dialling it in - expect I will be for a while yet.
It fits like a glove - I’m 6’5” and reach and stack seem spot on.
Now the not so good:
The battery fell out half way down an easy downhill. I’m fairly sure I had installed it properly - maybe not, but even so this should be able to happen on a bike designed to be ridden like this one is! It broke the battery cover and snapped the screw that attaches the cover to the frame. Lucky I had some duct tape! I’ve ridden my wife’s Merida E160 harder than this and never had an issue - the battery simply cant fall out.
The motor started making a clacking noise about half way through the ride. Sounds a bit like a twig got caught somewhere but it only happens under power. Turn the motor off and it goes away. Comes and goes on its own a bit too. Motor is also generally loud - much louder than the EP8 on the Merida.
The brakes squeal and squeak like mad. Guessing its the sintered pads (I prefer organic) but the rear caliper was also badly misaligned and the disc slightly bent. Lbs should have sorted this I guess. Plenty of power though.
Shifting is awful. I thought Shimano was meant to be the best but the SRAM NX on the Trance is much sweeter. Guessing this is due in part to the KMC chain - I believe the Shimano XT ebike chains are a bit soft whereas KMC last well - think I’d rather change the chain every 600ks than put up with this though.
The saddle (Romero Trail) is very entry level and doesn’t belong below on anything above a $500 bike - mine bent both rails first ride and has now been swapped for a Spesh BG. The very similar saddle on the Trance (Romero SL) is still good.
The XT shifters allow for changing multiple cogs In one action - so constantly loosing the chain when changing quickly going up a hill. Surely a 1 click shifter should be standard on an ebike? I believe this is what other manufacturers specify on their bikes. Maybe an XT chain would fix this as well?
The Maxxis High Roller 2 on the back isn’t good enough - the DHF on the front leaves it for dead. Think this will be swapped out pdq.
So overall mixed feelings. I feel it could be the “one” bike but I’m disappointed at the amount of money, time and effort I’m going to have to put in to getting it there on what wasn’t a cheap bike to begin with (ok - its affordable compared to a SC Bullit or Scott Ransom but it still doesnt qualify as cheap). Im presently considering trying to get the lbs to take it back but give me a few days and Ill probably have come to terms with its faults and just get them sorted. Will update when I do.
battery seems impossible to fall out, it's held in place by a couple different means. that's crazy that it happened.
So overall mixed feelings. I feel it could be the “one” bike but I’m disappointed at the amount of money, time and effort I’m going to have to put in to getting it there on what wasn’t a cheap bike to begin with (ok - its affordable compared to a SC Bullit or Scott Ransom but it still doesnt qualify as cheap). Im presently considering trying to get the lbs to take it back but give me a few days and Ill probably have come to terms with its faults and just get them sorted. Will update when I do.
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