BelgianTriple
New Member
Hi there,
October 2018 I bought a new Giant Fathom E+ POwer 29er. Purpose: start MTB-en again to get fitter (120 kgs/1m91)and use it to commute (70% offroad to get from home to office). I bought a fairly low budget e-bike as I was curious if I was going to like it or not. And if it was going to help me to be able to ride without having a painful back after +15 km. Also Giant is one of the makes where system weight is higher.
I love the bike. I'm a big fan of emtb-ing. Perfect for the commuting and great in the woods and in the fields. Love the Yamaha engine as well.
Issues until now:
1) Suntour front fork. I quickly bottomed it out on a few jumps and drops. After only a few months the fork got stuck. Low price, low quality I suppose. But I expected more from Giant. Giant proposed a new one or a partial refund. LBS offered me a Manitou Machete with discount and I went for it. Happy with this one, altough not flawless either.
2) Chain slap or chain suck. After a new rear casette I started having troubles with the chain especially in muddy conditions. It damaged my frame. New front sprocket. Things got better but not entirely.
3) Snapped the chain on a steep hill.
4) With the new front fork I noticed my front wheel doesnt stay in the middle. Need to take the bike back to LBS for this. I think it is becaus of the quick release that seems to have a smaller diametre than the fork.
October 2018 I bought a new Giant Fathom E+ POwer 29er. Purpose: start MTB-en again to get fitter (120 kgs/1m91)and use it to commute (70% offroad to get from home to office). I bought a fairly low budget e-bike as I was curious if I was going to like it or not. And if it was going to help me to be able to ride without having a painful back after +15 km. Also Giant is one of the makes where system weight is higher.
I love the bike. I'm a big fan of emtb-ing. Perfect for the commuting and great in the woods and in the fields. Love the Yamaha engine as well.
Issues until now:
1) Suntour front fork. I quickly bottomed it out on a few jumps and drops. After only a few months the fork got stuck. Low price, low quality I suppose. But I expected more from Giant. Giant proposed a new one or a partial refund. LBS offered me a Manitou Machete with discount and I went for it. Happy with this one, altough not flawless either.
2) Chain slap or chain suck. After a new rear casette I started having troubles with the chain especially in muddy conditions. It damaged my frame. New front sprocket. Things got better but not entirely.
3) Snapped the chain on a steep hill.
4) With the new front fork I noticed my front wheel doesnt stay in the middle. Need to take the bike back to LBS for this. I think it is becaus of the quick release that seems to have a smaller diametre than the fork.