Come on. You're posting pictures without sharing the design? Don't be that guy! I'll gladly print it and test it myself.
Reign E+ 2022
- Thread starter zorro77
- Start date
Come on. You're posting pictures without sharing the design? Don't be that guy! I'll gladly print it and test it myself.
There were some minor mitch match in the first design, I am working on a perfect fit model that I will share on Thingverse
.Original battery lock is made of 3mm SSt.
The weight saving potential cannot be ignored.There were some minor mitch match in the first design, I am working on a perfect fit model that I will share on Thingverse
Original battery lock is made of 3mm SSt.
381 grams for this part is absolutely mental. Unnecessary to say the least.
jbv
Member
did the bike implode or something, what the hell is taking the review so long? at this rate that Kelly's will have a full review before the Reign.
Last edited:
jaggysnake
Active member
Kelly's had bigger brown envelope
Hopefully it will fit the Trance X as well! Very nice!There were some minor mitch match in the first design, I am working on a perfect fit model that I will share on Thingverse
Original battery lock is made of 3mm SSt.
Take it as a compliment Rob. Not many unbiased reviews out there, so yours is valued. Keep doing what you do.
Tim gosnold
New Member
No ones knocking you. Like donamici said it’s a compliment dude. People respect your views and opinions.
Cheers. Sorry @jbv for being a bit snappy. To make something we’re happy with takes timeNo ones knocking you. Like donamici said it’s a compliment dude. People respect your views and opinions.
jbv
Member
no worries. NEED PURCHASE VALIDATION!!!!! haha.
Tim gosnold
New Member
featherplucker
Member
Just picked my e+2 up today. Anyone have any tips on the CODE R brakes? Mine feel rubbish. Squishy (pulling back almost to bar) and very rubbish stopping power.
Tried a brake bed in. Didn't make much difference.
Tried a brake bed in. Didn't make much difference.
Sounds very much like air in the system. Ask the shop to rebleed them.
Sounds like they need a good bleed. That said I had Code R on a rental DH bike and I was not a fan.
Mr Dog
Member
No worries. Tight switchbacks were no issue at all at least comparing to the Rail. Wheelbase is a touch longer and whilst that is noticeable on real steep rocky sections in making the bike feel more confident, it didnt feel like a restriction on tighter stuff. Generally the handling of this bike with the associated high end suspension components feels top notch. I have zero complaints and I am looking forward to taking it to some of the bigger,faster downhill runs once the snow has gone. In terms of general fun factor, it jumps, drops, wheelies and bunny hops just the same as the Rail. Its a load of fun. I did many laps of 'The Roller coaster' in Finale over Christmas and it was, well, just like being on a roller coaster and not even breaking a sweat for this bike.
Dale_Calgary
New Member
Hello peoples!
Just joined because this week I got my new Giant Reign medium to go with my Ibis Ripmo and I'm super excited!
Changes
- Oneup 35mm carbon bar and 40mm stem
- specialized proper size seat
- oneup flats
- PNW dropper 150 mm and loam lever
- Assegai DD up front
- wolf tooth fat paw grips, always loved them
Haven't ridden it much because, well snow outside. Riding an ebike the first time just made me giggle. I also set up the Garmin 830 with it and love the fact it connected so easy and it shows the battery level, cadence and power output right on the stem cap mount.
Just joined because this week I got my new Giant Reign medium to go with my Ibis Ripmo and I'm super excited!
Changes
- Oneup 35mm carbon bar and 40mm stem
- specialized proper size seat
- oneup flats
- PNW dropper 150 mm and loam lever
- Assegai DD up front
- wolf tooth fat paw grips, always loved them
Haven't ridden it much because, well snow outside. Riding an ebike the first time just made me giggle. I also set up the Garmin 830 with it and love the fact it connected so easy and it shows the battery level, cadence and power output right on the stem cap mount.
Last edited:
Yo all. Update on my bike and some pics.
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
The original stem and handlebar are absolutely fine. I just had these two lying around and I didn't have to cut 800mm Giant handlebar to 780mm which I like. Cranks because I despise carbon cranks on any bicycle. Wheels because I need something that can actually dent instead of crack. Self made because my wheels are superior to any shop made wheels. Pads because Galfer is better. Dropper because 150mm is for shorter people. Mudguards because mudguards. Water bottle because I need to drink. XT cassette on micro spline because XD driver is the abomination of engineering. 76 valves because I have high hopes they will be better than normal Presta (we will see).
I decided to keep the carbon wheels as a winter/terror mud wheels. I put Shorty in MaxxGrip DD on the front winter wheel and HighRoller 2 MaxxGrip DH on the rear winter wheel. "Normal" wheels (for everything else than the worst mud and snow) have Assegai DD MaxxGrip up front and DHR2 MaxxTerra DD at the rear. On the pictures above the tire/wheel setup is a bit mixed up. But the front wheel is the winter wheel and it's absolutely spotless. Wet roots are still my nightmare but riding with Shorty in the snow is pure pleasure. Thanks to Mudhugger in the rear I don't look as if I shit myself any more.
As you see I still ride the thing and I like it more and more. Being able to actually practice some jumps and turns with actual speed in winter is absolutely mind blowing for me.
Some pics from a construction site of new hoops. The truing/building stand is made by my Dad (thanks Dad!).
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
The original stem and handlebar are absolutely fine. I just had these two lying around and I didn't have to cut 800mm Giant handlebar to 780mm which I like. Cranks because I despise carbon cranks on any bicycle. Wheels because I need something that can actually dent instead of crack. Self made because my wheels are superior to any shop made wheels. Pads because Galfer is better. Dropper because 150mm is for shorter people. Mudguards because mudguards. Water bottle because I need to drink. XT cassette on micro spline because XD driver is the abomination of engineering. 76 valves because I have high hopes they will be better than normal Presta (we will see).
I decided to keep the carbon wheels as a winter/terror mud wheels. I put Shorty in MaxxGrip DD on the front winter wheel and HighRoller 2 MaxxGrip DH on the rear winter wheel. "Normal" wheels (for everything else than the worst mud and snow) have Assegai DD MaxxGrip up front and DHR2 MaxxTerra DD at the rear. On the pictures above the tire/wheel setup is a bit mixed up. But the front wheel is the winter wheel and it's absolutely spotless. Wet roots are still my nightmare but riding with Shorty in the snow is pure pleasure. Thanks to Mudhugger in the rear I don't look as if I shit myself any more.
As you see I still ride the thing and I like it more and more. Being able to actually practice some jumps and turns with actual speed in winter is absolutely mind blowing for me.
Some pics from a construction site of new hoops. The truing/building stand is made by my Dad (thanks Dad!).
Last edited:
Dale_Calgary
New Member
View attachment 80475
View attachment 80476
View attachment 80477
[/QUOTE]
Thats pretty sweet!
I'm wondering about these Giant e-TR1 wheels as I may upgrade them also but I'll give them a shot first to see how they feel. And I'd go aluminum as my other bike is all carbon and I'm not going to go all crazy on an ebike with light parts. In fact with parts shortages I've already got my Deore all steel cassette backup ready I just picked up for when needed and I love the fact that parts for the Reign will be cheap and heavy like the ebike gods intended.
View attachment 80476
View attachment 80477
[/QUOTE]
Thats pretty sweet!
I'm wondering about these Giant e-TR1 wheels as I may upgrade them also but I'll give them a shot first to see how they feel. And I'd go aluminum as my other bike is all carbon and I'm not going to go all crazy on an ebike with light parts. In fact with parts shortages I've already got my Deore all steel cassette backup ready I just picked up for when needed and I love the fact that parts for the Reign will be cheap and heavy like the ebike gods intended.
Those Giant wheels are very well made. I invested in them actually a bit and bought micro spline driver for them before it leaves the shops forever. E0 comes with NX cassette that uses HG driver. Not future proof. That's why I got the micro spline idea.
But yeah. These are still carbon hoops. So if you ride in a rocky terrain and you still have any spark inside of you they will fail. For winter snow and mud bath they are genuinely unconditionally great though.
Dale_Calgary
New Member
Thats good to hear about the Giant aluminum wheels and we have some pretty rocky stuff in Western Canada. Ive got it set up pretty much the way I like as I prefer Shimano and Fox and it was in my price range in the 1.
First proper ride on my E+ 2 XL
Trail conditions: perfect, hard packed snow and ice, -6C. PRs destroyed everywhere.
Mods to the bike: DMR pedals and grips, Schwalbe Ice Spiker Pro tires. Flip chip set to high.
Battery usage: 35km, elevation gain 500m. Used 80% of battery, riding mostly on level 3, set at 200%
Reference bike: Kenevo 2020 S5
Pros: motor is fairly quiet, no clunking or other unwanted noise. A bit louder than the Brose. Pedals smooth, not as silky smooth as Brose, but really nice. Pedal response is immediate, which I absolutely love. The bike itself is also really quiet, no rattling etc. The bike looks big, but it's pretty nimble and feels light. Suspension works great. Stock components are good and I have no need to replace seat, stem and handlebar or brakes. Removable battery!
Cons: Ridecontrol Ergo 3 remote is not ergonomic. No positive feedback from buttons and they are small. Have to visually verify that the power setting has changed. Auto mode felt weird, have to test it more. Battery consumption seems a bit high, but it could be because of the conditions. But as long as I'm able to do 40km with these settings I'm happy.
Overall I'm very happy with the bike. I wanted a bit more nimble bike than the Kenevo, and with a removable battery. I was a bit afraid of the Yamaha motor as I had no experience of it. But it turned out to be really good.
Trail conditions: perfect, hard packed snow and ice, -6C. PRs destroyed everywhere.
Mods to the bike: DMR pedals and grips, Schwalbe Ice Spiker Pro tires. Flip chip set to high.
Battery usage: 35km, elevation gain 500m. Used 80% of battery, riding mostly on level 3, set at 200%
Reference bike: Kenevo 2020 S5
Pros: motor is fairly quiet, no clunking or other unwanted noise. A bit louder than the Brose. Pedals smooth, not as silky smooth as Brose, but really nice. Pedal response is immediate, which I absolutely love. The bike itself is also really quiet, no rattling etc. The bike looks big, but it's pretty nimble and feels light. Suspension works great. Stock components are good and I have no need to replace seat, stem and handlebar or brakes. Removable battery!
Cons: Ridecontrol Ergo 3 remote is not ergonomic. No positive feedback from buttons and they are small. Have to visually verify that the power setting has changed. Auto mode felt weird, have to test it more. Battery consumption seems a bit high, but it could be because of the conditions. But as long as I'm able to do 40km with these settings I'm happy.
Overall I'm very happy with the bike. I wanted a bit more nimble bike than the Kenevo, and with a removable battery. I was a bit afraid of the Yamaha motor as I had no experience of it. But it turned out to be really good.
mrandrewau
New Member
Thanks for the tip. I think I would agree, just from seeing the pics of ridewrap, it seems there are too many small pieces that appear to peel off easily. I guess it also depends on the type of surface it's trying to adhere to. For any matte finish, I can imagine it be extremely difficult to stick properly. Luckily, I have the E+ 2 which is a glossy smooth surface. Anyways, I'll hold off while my brother tries it on on his.
mrandrewau
New Member
Nice. Do keep in mind that battery is far less efficient in the cold. At freezing temp (0C), efficiency is -20%. I imagine at -6C it's probably in the -25% range.
Yes, I know. When I had a bike with external battery and rode in -10C, the capacity dropped -40%
But I did almost an identical ride week before with the Kenevo (500Wh battery), the consumption and perceived effort were pretty much the same. But it was a bit warmer, +0, and without proper power output numbers it's impossible to really say what's going on.
Reports say it feels nimble. Mullet helps a lot.
It depends. If you are above 85kg and generally mostly muscle AND you are doing switchbacks wright then it's fine. Mine normal bike has 170mm front and rear and comparing to Reign E it's mostly suspension that swallows the energy in tight switchbacks. But you need to use the mountain in your favor.
When a 25kg emtb really differs from my 14kg enduro bike are things like bunny hops, switchbacks on flat, manuals. The added weight and long chainstays are then really apparent. Reign E likes it hard and fast if you know what I mean. If slow and technical is your thing then stay away from any heavy E-Bike. Especially when you are under 80kg.
Hard and fast is my thing, but sometimes the trails gets super tight where I live, lots of rapid fire change of direction.
Similar Threads
-
-
-
-
Crestline RS 181.2 thread – builds, reviews, technical info- Started by BikeBert
- Replies: 935
-
For Sale (BIKE) 2022 giant Reign E+ 0 MX Pro large: 3200- Started by jaggysnake
- Replies: 0