I have an Explore GTS E+4 . The bikes a 2020 model. I bought it new 24 months ago. I have done 12500 miles on it. The battery health is still at 92% & I haven't had any issues with the motor. I have also improved the tyres, wheels, seat, grips, pedals, mudguards etc. Great bike. I have absolutely hammered it but I do keep it well maintained. Cheers for your review.
@@terrysallbikes yeah. I have maintained it as best I can. Its had a few chains and cassettes. Gone through multiple sets of pads haha. Bloody brilliant bikes though eh. Just came back from a 45 miler today. I think the key to longevity is using the minimum power settings. I hardly have it over the lowest power these days.
Thanks for your comment. More often than not I charge the battery at home, I normally store it the house as I believe it’s not good for the battery to be too cold during winter months.
@@aaronharris5275the battery can be removed using a plastic topped screw, the battery key and a retaining lever, it’s very simple. The charger comes set up for in bike charging, and an adapter for if you remove the battery as the connection is different.
I have 2021 Giant Explore E+2 GTS I know the STA designation stands for the drop frame (even though I don't know what the letters stand for). But nowhere to be found is what the GTS stands for other than standard frame or high frame? Anyone?
Thanks Terry. And I guess STA stands for Step Through (but I don't know what the A stands for). I don't know why Giant has to be so secretive about what the letters stand for after a bike's model? I have not seen any of the various RU-vid reviewers ever mention what letters following a model stand for. Or mentioned in any of Giants ads or descriptions. Why not just call then Q*Z or 9!H. since it does not seem to matter to anyone, but me 😜. But Kudos to Terry's as asked this question in many of various RU-vid reviews in their comment section and he was the only one to even bother to reply. I'm always amazed how many RU-vid reviewers will keep mentioning "their links" but they don't mention they get the samples for free from the various companies and may get up to a 4% commission from Amazon if you click on their Amazon imbedded link and buy accessories that they are hawking with bias of course, yet they can't bother to answer many of the questions from people in their comment section.
GTS stands for the diamond-style frame, and STA stands for the step-through frame. Giant's numbering system indicates the component level of the bike, with the lower number being the higher-quality componentry (E+3 being lower-end than E+2, for example). Here in North America, we only have the Explore E+2 models for 2021 and 2022 model years, the E+1 being offered in other markets. I'm guessing Terry's bike is a E+1, as it comes with an air fork and a shimano SLX groupset, which is nicer than the coil fork and Shimano Alivio (or now Microshift Advent) you find on the E+2.
My dear lady, Kms originated in France during the late 18th century ~ hence you, yourself, would appear to be 300 years behind the times. Besides, Can you imagine the Who singing ‘I can see for kilometres and kilometres,’ or the Proclaimers roaring chorus of ‘But I would walk 500 kilometres’?
It’s not a difficult operation to perform using a chip, but having a 2023MY myself I would ask why you would think it’s necessary? The bike climbs extremely well using the motor, and the taller gears allow you to pull plenty of speed with not much effort. It’s a very well rounded package, I’m very happy, and I don’t think that the bike would be better being modified imho. Your opinion may differ from mine, personal taste is a thing.
@@terrysallbikes I use a cracking degreaser and wet lube. It's a pain in the neck but required. I usually give the drive train a good clean every 100 miles.
