njatherton
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Trek????
Fuel EXe Trek Fuel EXe Megathread!
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Mine was the same for a few days, then after a few days, I fired up the app and the firmware versions were showing correctly.
The same with my bike and TQ app
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gmoss
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How do you get the tutorial from popping up everytime thr Trek app is opened?
Have you also updated the app to the latest version?
Bradleybourbon
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For those that have the ability to update their firmware or has a bike going into service anytime in the near future. The service tool is currently reverting the firmware to an older version. I am not sure if this is intended or a bug so I have reached out to TQ for clarification. The firmware affected is for the battery and range extender. Everything else matches TQ’s website.
Side note: TQ app loses the ability to see the firmware version as well but I believe that this functionally was part of the latest update.
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EnduroIntern
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Please update if you learn the reason
gmoss
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The X2 has been a very worthwhile upgrade.
Just wanted to follow up on the adjustments in reference to pedal strikes. Moving to the high position all but got rid of my issue. Have not noticed any negative results of the change. Still running fork at 150. Will be making that change at some point, maybe next service.
Just wanted to follow up on the adjustments in reference to pedal strikes. Moving to the high position all but got rid of my issue. Have not noticed any negative results of the change. Still running fork at 150. Will be making that change at some point, maybe next service.
mmcengineer
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I actually love mine now its an ebike for people who (still think thryre a racing snake) dont want an ebike, though i have to admit theres days wher my mrs just rides away from me on her rail and i do like borrowing hers for an hours unadulterated razzing round the woods , this is offset by the fact its just like my remedy only easier to get up the last few hills home different types of fun i suppose
What does the LBS charge for the update?
Thanks
Bradleybourbon
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Depends on the LBS. That is the reason why I bought the DST. Paid for itself in two updates.
I got what I think is a really good deal on a 2023 9.8 EXe GX AXS for $6700 on a Memorial day sale. I went in to probably buy a 9.5 or 9.7 if I could get a deal on one, but this one was marked way down already, and I got another $900 off that. I have been looking at the EXe for a few months, since realizing that at 52 I can no longer keep up with my 14 year old on the climbs, or at least not have fun doing it. I don't have the desire to train 3-4x per week on the bike anymore (my workouts are with wegiths in the gym).
Super happy with the bike on the inital buy. Mainly psyched that for the first time ever, I have no desire to upgrade any componenet right away. I prefer Shimano brakes, but I will give these a shot and see how they do before messing with those.
The fork does have a Charger 3 damper, even though the spec sheet says 2.1. Can't wait to get some miles in!
Super happy with the bike on the inital buy. Mainly psyched that for the first time ever, I have no desire to upgrade any componenet right away. I prefer Shimano brakes, but I will give these a shot and see how they do before messing with those.
The fork does have a Charger 3 damper, even though the spec sheet says 2.1. Can't wait to get some miles in!
EnduroIntern
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In my case nothing.
And neither should they imo.
Its just connecting a dongle and some clicks.
DugT
Active member
What could cause a light grinding/crackling sound when riding up hills? Last year it made a similar noise from the crank/motor area which I fixed by adjusting the Motor Width Compensation bolts. Yesterday I retorqued the motor mount bolts hoping that would fix it. One was slightly loose but tightening it didn't solve the problem. Could the Motor Width Compensation Bolts have twisted out of spec even though the motor mounting bolts were tight? What else could cause a grinding sound when riding uphill? Thanks!
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Integralnz
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Had a similar issue over the weekend. I removed the cassette, greased the spline and re- torqued the lock nut to tight AF specs. Silent now
Integralnz
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Getting pretty muddy here in the southern hemisphere. Can anyone point me in the direction of a rear mud guard that works well on the EXE. Thanks in advance.
gmoss
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3 months into ownership of my 9.8 XT. Noticed a creak with every pedal today , almost cicada like chirp. Right side crank was pretty loose. So far, that have been the only thing I have dealt with. Ridden right at 300 miles at this point. Very pleased so far. One thing I have noticed is that riding in Eco mode with the power turned down is almost harder, slower than riding my normal bike. The combo of weight and drag affect the feel of the bike. My normal bike responds much quicker to pedal input and accelerates quicker. My settings and riding preference for each is changing. I also find my normal bike a joy to ride again when I do ride it.
DugT
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I have my Eco mode set up so that the bike feels like a light fast bike in eco mode but not as fast and light as an "e-bike". This is in spite of my bike having big heavy sticky tires. I'm real happy with my Eco set up. Level to is enough to help me over steep or otherwise challenging terrain. Level 3 is to get me home fast.
njatherton
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Mudhugger
gmoss
New Member
Where are your eco settings, set?
Regardless of which type or size of mud guard you use, protect the attachment points. Some mud guards require zip-ties placed through the guard and around the rear triangle. Zip-ties will quickly wear through the paint or the carbon/alloy frame.
A small wrap of heli-tape, electrical tape, Velcro strap, or all the above, where zip ties are used is helpful.
Besides protecting yourself, the dropper post, saddle, frame etc …try to protect the lower pivot area. Get a fender that reaches or slightly extends past this point.
DugT
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gmoss
New Member
Thanks. I am well below where you are set. Will have to some more experimenting. I feel like I am working harder currently on eco mode than I do on my normal bike. I did a ride yesterday mostly on mid and used high for a couple sections.
I am still a little fuzzy on exactly what the % assist means.
IOW, does it mean that it assists 33% up to 54W, or something else?
I am still a little fuzzy on exactly what the % assist means.
IOW, does it mean that it assists 33% up to 54W, or something else?
DugT
Active member
I set my assist levels up a couple of years ago and now I don't remember exactly but I think your example is correct.
gmoss
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I bumped up the eco to liven it up a little. Either that or use the normal bike for some rides and the E for when I want to do bigger or faster rides. Appreciate the info.
DugT
Active member
Oops. The chain needed a new waxing. I took the motor out to check the width compensation screws and they were well within tolerance. That made the chain the most likely suspect so I waxed it again. I won't into the long story of why I stupidly originally thought it wasn't the chain.
Johnny Javelin
New Member
Finally got my bike back after having the parts swapped to XT, I now feel like I've got what I ordered, a full 9.8 XT build.Yes, it has the carbon wheels and bars. The only xt on it is the rear mech and shifter
Having to bleed the bakes though, the shop did a lousy job setting them up.
Swapped the saddle for my old SDG Bel Air 3 and waxed the chain. Next job is to cut the carbon bars down, they're so wide I feel like I'm going to hit trees all the time!
Dude, THANK YOU! I was losing my mind and have basically rebuilt this bike up multiple times trying to get rid of this f@#in creak, found this note and boom, back to silence! Never would have thought to check shock threads if not for this message
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