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Good to hear. I've left the maxxgrip assegai up front as I think that makes way less difference to rolling speed etc. And gone for The E mazza on rear. Can feel the rubber is firmer
I don’t struggle with that bolt. In fact I got mine out when I used a literal mtb bar as an extension for my Allen key. However my cranks don’t have that self extraction feature. I have Truvativ descendant cranks. I do have this self extraction feature on my second bikes cranks and now I wonder if I can put it on my main bikes crankes in order to remove them. Would that work? Or do you know a better way?
@@Laurinmtb if your cranks are missing the round threaded self extraction cap then yes you can as long as they are sram or truvativ, you should also be able to pick one up from your local bike shop for a couple of bucks
@@Rado_activelife the Reign runs 65 really well, especially with the HBO. You still have plenty of clearance with the frame but the shock feels much better with the little extra stroke, more of a bottomless feel if that makes sense
@@Rado_activelife yes float X2. I just didn't like the feel of the shock and never have, I've had one on a few bikes over the last few years and never got on with them, most overrated shock ever in my opinion.
@@PedalhoundsTV iv just brought one from market place all boxed up for £15 quid bargain so hopefully with abit of luck it all fits go with my bontrager carbon bars and bontrager stem
Just back from my first ride with a Super Deluxe Select Coil and I must say: it really is a different bike and it‘s awesome! Best invest so far! I also habe the E+ 2 model and Rodung it with 25% sag on a 450 coil because of pedal strikes. Looking for shorter cranks now to raise the sag. Flip chip on low - feels better in my opinion. Coil? Absolutely! Love it - and the red color ;)
@@PedalhoundsTV I think i am, If you watch my latest video from about 2:35 on you can hear it clearly, Obviously can hear it throughout the video. I've put up a short that shows some internal gearback lash that i've been told is apparently normal?? If you could compare would be great. The whole bike doesnt sound much different to a Bosch motor'd bike with its rattle... I've read some reviews who compare the noise with being the same as the bosch etc. The bike shop is 3.5 hrs away so Need to be sure of what it is or if its normal before taking it back
@@Ignitionmtb I hear that rattle yes, I do get some knocks now and then from motor kicking in when the pedals move forward and the motor trying to get engaged. I'll do a short for you later to compare
i just got one too! i was trying to get about 30% sag, w/ a 400# spring i only got 28% and w/ a 350# spring i got 33% so - enter Sprindex - now i can adjust the spring rate without giving up any sensitivity. this shock has it all.. the HBO is a damn good feature. had to give up the lockout switch b/c my carbon spindrift frame won't allow the switch to move into "lock". guess i don't climb much anyway, on a park bike. ;)
@@PedalhoundsTV I have Raceface Vault's and currently building a DTswiss 350 hybrid with a FR541 bomb proof wheel for the Reign E+ . not sure you can go any stronger.... Should be Fully tensioned and ready by this weekend!
what would you go for an ebike, in FL, very rooty soft trails, 50/50 climb. Thinking enduro soft krypt fr or argo enduro soft (if i can find them), xyn or krypt dh soft rear (can run cush core and try trail too), cheers!
I'm actually doing a video now on tyres and set up for Ebikes, it should be out in a week or so. The enduro tyres are perfectly good for ebikes in my opinion although the dh casings give a little more security, I don't think the trail version (insert or not) would be great, too flexi , pressures would have to be really high and the grip isn't the best in wet conditions.
I currently bought trek rail 9.8 and it came with 2023 zeb select+ 160 mm teavel. If i want to change to ultimate and 170 mm. Do i need to change entire fork or changing damper to to 170 mm ultimate and the work becomes the ultimate? Or should i change the entire work. The forl on the bike is ebike tuned
No nothing at all, I have a new video on the way addressing some of these problems people seem to be having. It will be uploaded soon, keep an eye out for it.
@@PedalhoundsTV Great, I watched a few videos of mostly similar riding to what ill do(no tech climbing) and decided to purchase! pickup the 2024 E+2 tomorrow!
Works a treat 😁. I got featured on GMBN once a few years ago by Doddy at the Megavalanche about the stay protection. I'm terrible for heal rub so this method comes in handy, easy to do 😁
Thanks for reply I tried to enter the event but the event was sold out I think I tried around February I have a megawatt which I would like to try it with I also have normal bikes too one year on one and another year with the other that’s my plan anyway
You would have more fun on the Ebike for sure but faster on the normal without a doubt, the amount of speed I lost across bluedoon was crazy, but in saying that the Ebike definitely made up for it on the climbing, probably balanced out in the end.
My first year doing it so I didn't know they were not allowed before. They are getting popular so I suppose they have to let them in. I normally race my standard enduro bike but was persuaded by a friend to go Ebike and to be honest, apart from the climbs it was extremely tough going, when you hit the motor cutoff 😭😭😭.
Thanks @jeanmarc_in_Hudson, not really a bucket list thing but been on the radar for a little while now, just wish I had done more training, might have not sounded like I have severe asthma 🤣
My Haibike Allmtn got Zeb ultimate & Haibike Alltrack Hardtail got Pike Ultimate the Pike Forks from UK where only £35 Cheaper than Zeb forks from Spain they where £760 & £795
@@PedalhoundsTV we are Screwed here see those Forks where £795 even with £132 import Charge can’t blame Brexit as my old Bike had some thing I got from Germany it was £130 cheaper in 2019
This is the best light for fast electric bikes. I fit mine to my 30mph ebike and can ride full speed even with wet roads in pitch black and it lights up everything perfectly. Mine is the v2 so it has the remote i got it setup to have a low and high beam basically.
Not really, just abit more bling, same Dmax rims, same Sun rims as per 30 years ago, same Raceface and Shimano triple cranks, same 888's, same MRD X WORKS, just custom 225's on blue spiders up front, ONLY AVAILABLE IN BLACK to the ordinary person, I grew up in BARNOLDSWICK !!!!, Oh, and the "HOPE" mini's brake levers have been changed for TECH 3's and TECH 4's as you can see, otherwise, same 9 speed sram cassette's, same 3 and 9 speed twist grip sram shifters, basically both 30 year old, highly tuned, Dyffy ready downhill rigs, see you there this summer
Great vid. Its interesting ur using a token in the new air spring but not in the old one as the new spring is supposed to be more progressive. Food for thought
Since the video a few things have changed, I'm still on the same fork and still using one token but I have changed the oil in the damper from 7WT to 5wt, it makes a massive difference. The biggest problem with the Zeb is the damper tune, it is a bit firm. You can go one of two ways, tune the stack or change the oil, I did the easy option and man it made a difference. It really frees up the fork.
@@PedalhoundsTV I've read that one of the causes of the "firmness" is the dished piston the charger 3 has. A few companies have started producing their own version including wps at j-tech. Supposed to make a huge difference
I had a problem with both my lights, (8000s and 5000s) The cable had a short in them! Magicshine questioned my “normal usage” and saying I abused the lights and they said they looked beat up. They eventually replaced them. It’s frustrating because it’s an amazing product but the quality of the cables are no good.
I know what you mean, I have had a cable crack which was a bit disappointing but it wasn't expensive to replace. I'm on my second season with these now and they still a fantastic light, battery is still holding for at least 3 night spins before needing a charge.
I wish you could do a nice video on how to use the power controls on frame and bar in detail and how to set up power and torque settings on the giant control app. it would be cool.
cool, I took my Reign for its first ride yesterday! very different than a regular bike! it my first ebike coming from a giant Trance x 29er.@@PedalhoundsTV
I'm very curious about 2nd and 3rd assistance. I tried with second assistance (after eco, i dont remember the name), my weight around 86kg suit with 625wh battery and 12°c and my result was 30km and 1280m d+. A little bit disappointed. Anyone same results?
I'm 6 foot tall. I normally rode large bikes, my last bike a Giant trance X 29er, and always felt she was too big for me, never got comfortable on her. I recently picked up in the used market a giant reign E + 3 size medium, and she feels great! Better than my trance x 29er, Weird, I wonder why?
Save in a higher bit rate. Right click your origonal video and in details scroll down to bitrate. Then make sure your edited video is same or slightly higher
@@PedalhoundsTV youtube does tone it down, i shoot manual settings now, that way i can get IS working in the woods. Did you try different formats like .avi or something that doesnt compress the video as much
