Reign E+ 2022

[Mikects]

Has anyone put or knows if a 205 x 65 damper could be put? or would it touch the frame?

Low setting should be fine - throw a 180mm kit up front and should balance out nicely.

Tempted to try it myself - wifes bike has a 205x65 trunnion dpx2 on it that should fit straight in.

 

[Endorium]

Depending if coil or air can always add a spacer to make it the correct stroke. Think you can even with some air shocks

 

[Kyzo]

I am thinking of buying the Marzocchi and in principle it is only 60 or 65 without the possibility of going from 65 to 62.5. Would it really be necessary to increase the travel of the fork?

 

[Kyzo]

By the way, I'm waiting for a response from Fox, the Fox x2 cracked on the stem part and it lost all the hydraulic fluid. I have been waiting for an answer for more than a week

 

[pwiles1968]

What do people think of the rims fitted on the Reign E+1, I found them weak.
They've been the only disappointing point on the bike so far with the silly tire combo.

The E+3 ones are terrible rear dented already and can not seen to get it true front one the cone nuts keep coming un-done

 

[Chris ledger]

The giant pw x3 im told can be fully serviced/ repaired like the bosch n brose so no worries there

 

[Redlemon]

Installed a new Chromag BZA 35 50mm stem & Chromag OSX 35 35mm rise bar.

Love the looks and I can definetely see a little difference doing manuals with the bar being a little higher versus the original setup.

I also managed to strip the bolt of the Ergo Control 3 controller, reinstalled it shimming it with some tape, but not ideal evene if it's tight anyway. I'll order a new one hoping it's plug & play...can't find install instructions anywhere. Easy on that bolt from now on!

I'm also getting tired of the poor performance of the ZEB Select, might order a Charger 2.1 RC2 damper to solve the issue. Charger 3 dampers will not be available before early 2023 here...

 

[Endorium]

I am thinking of buying the Marzocchi and in principle it is only 60 or 65 without the possibility of going from 65 to 62.5. Would it really be necessary to increase the travel of the fork?

You will be able to add a spacer to make it 62.5

 

[Mr Dog]

Installed a new Chromag BZA 35 50mm stem & Chromag OSX 35 35mm rise bar.

Love the looks and I can definetely see a little difference doing manuals with the bar being a little higher versus the original setup.

I also managed to strip the bolt of the Ergo Control 3 controller, reinstalled it shimming it with some tape, but not ideal evene if it's tight anyway. I'll order a new one hoping it's plug & play...can't find install instructions anywhere. Easy on that bolt from now on!

I'm also getting tired of the poor performance of the ZEB Select, might order a Charger 2.1 RC2 damper to solve the issue. Charger 3 dampers will not be available before early 2023 here...

Looks great.

Im a big fan of the Zeb Select + that I have on my other bike. I actually prefer it to the Fox 38 I have on the Giant. I do find that it is pretty sensitive to air pressure though. Admittedly it would be a way better fork with the 2.1 damper and low speed compression adjust.

I was trying to get a Charger 2.1 cartridge but they are out of stock everywhere. Maybe stock levels will improve as people hold off for the 3.

 

[Fordo 197]

Has anyone put or knows if a 205 x 65 damper could be put? or would it touch the frame?

I run a cane creek kitsuma with the 65mm stroke and it's absolutely fine, mine is a size large

 

[Macone]

Just got a call from my LBS to say they will have a few of the new 800wh batteries arrive about "week 30". I had ordered a 750wh for my 2022 Reign e+2 but definitely said, "yep get me the 800 instead". I'm a big heavy guy and love long rides with 1000m plus ascending so may as well. I do find my current 625wh quite limiting on any of my local circuits when I want to do 50k's plus. its doable but I have to be quite careful with the battery management especially now that its getting Colder and Wetter(softer ground). 800wh should give me more freedom. My 625 will slot straight into my wifes Liv Intrigue which currently has a 500wh and this will give me a 500 as a backup for either shorter rides or epic rides with it in my backpack as an extender.

 

[Endorium]

Didnt even know a 800wh existed

 

[Macone]

Didnt even know a 800wh existed

there has been some talk about them for a few months and apparently listed in some of the new bike manuals but just release very recently I think

 

[Donamici]

How much is the 800-watt going to cost?

 

[Mr Dog]

800w. Now that’s new news. One of the things that frustrated me was not being able to get a second battery because I wanted the 750.

If 800s are coming on line that will do, may decide to keep hold of the Giant for a bit longer

 

[emtbeast]

How much is the 800-watt going to cost?

 

[gaiadoSeco]

Just got a call from my LBS to say they will have a few of the new 800wh batteries arrive about "week 30". I had ordered a 750wh for my 2022 Reign e+2 but definitely said, "yep get me the 800 instead". I'm a big heavy guy and love long rides with 1000m plus ascending so may as well. I do find my current 625wh quite limiting on any of my local circuits when I want to do 50k's plus. its doable but I have to be quite careful with the battery management especially now that its getting Colder and Wetter(softer ground). 800wh should give me more freedom. My 625 will slot straight into my wifes Liv Intrigue which currently has a 500wh and this will give me a 500 as a backup for either shorter rides or epic rides with it in my backpack as an extender.

Hi mate, thanks for sharing this info. I also have an E+2 and according to this store, the 750wh battery is only compatible with the E+1 and E+0. Since you have the e+2 like me, did your LBS mention such limitations, or could it be simply that the store is giving out incorrect compatibility info? Thanks

 

[jeanmarc]

Hi mate, thanks for sharing this info. I also have an E+2 and according to this store, the 750wh battery is only compatible with the E+1 and E+0. Since you have the e+2 like me, did your LBS mention such limitations, or could it be simply that the store is giving out incorrect compatibility info? Thanks

That sounds strange, I have the E+2 as well, hope the bigger battery fits?

 

[Buckaroony]

That sounds strange, I have the E+2 as well, hope the bigger battery fits?

According to Giant Australia the 800 is backwards compatible with the 625/750 etc, so can’t see why it wouldn’t fit an E+2.

EnergyPak Smart 800 | Giant Bicycles Australia

With a similar size to its predecessorss but with more battery capacity, the EnergyPak Smart 800 is compatible with and upgradeable for all EnergyPak Smart 400/...

www.giant-bicycles.com

 

[Endorium]

800wh battery not on the UK site

 

[emtbeast]

Hi mate, thanks for sharing this info. I also have an E+2 and according to this store, the 750wh battery is only compatible with the E+1 and E+0. Since you have the e+2 like me, did your LBS mention such limitations, or could it be simply that the store is giving out incorrect compatibility info? Thanks

The 750s are compatible with all 2022 Reign E+ models, it's the size that is the limitation...size S as far I know isn't compatible the rest are.✌

 

[DaveMatthews]

According to Giant Australia the 800 is backwards compatible with the 625/750 etc, so can’t see why it wouldn’t fit an E+2.

EnergyPak Smart 800 | Giant Bicycles Australia

With a similar size to its predecessorss but with more battery capacity, the EnergyPak Smart 800 is compatible with and upgradeable for all EnergyPak Smart 400/...

www.giant-bicycles.com

Odd then that (as far as I'm aware) the 750 won't fit in my 2021 Stance.
Yet they're saying the 800 is compatible with the 500 mine came with.
Hmmm...

 

[Rickster]

• For the best fit, the EnergyPak Smart 400/500/625 batteries require to purchase an extra EnergyPak Smart 800 Cover…

 

[trailaddict]

Odd then that (as far as I'm aware) the 750 won't fit in my 2021 Stance.
Yet they're saying the 800 is compatible with the 500 mine came with.
Hmmm...

This is because the 750 is using the old 21700 Cells and is thicker than the 800 with the new 22700 Cells. They allow to a higher densitiy in the same form factor like the 500/625Wh batteries.

 

[DaveMatthews]

This is because the 750 is using the old 21700 Cells and is thicker than the 800 with the new 22700 Cells. They allow to a higher densitiy in the same form factor like the 500/625Wh batteries.

Well then that would get my money. An 800 would get me as far as I'd ever want to go. The 500 would be a backup.

 

[Rickster]

Well then that would get my money. An 800 would get me as far as I'd ever want to go. The 500 would be a backup.

Indeed indeed, a 750 plus a 250 plus the new 800, now we’re talking !!
I wonder when the eight is going to show up on the Canadian site ?

 

[emtbeast]

The 22700(22mm x 70mm) cells are basically a little bit thicker in size than the 21700(21mm x 70mm).
But the increased capacity from that thickness probably allows less cells inside the 800 Wh pack, thus the same size factor with slightly increased energy density vs the 750Wh pack.

18650, 21700, 30700, 4680 and other Li-ions – what’s the difference?

There are many sizes of cylindrical lithium-ion (Li-ion) cells, and the number of sizes continues to grow. Some are optimized for use in simple devices

www.batterypowertips.com

 

[Macone]

Hi mate, thanks for sharing this info. I also have an E+2 and according to this store, the 750wh battery is only compatible with the E+1 and E+0. Since you have the e+2 like me, did your LBS mention such limitations, or could it be simply that the store is giving out incorrect compatibility info? Thanks

the 750wh does fit the 2022 E+2 in medium (not sure about small). LBS assures me the 800wh will also.

 

[Redlemon]

Really surprised by that new battery.

Not sure what availability will looks like, but as of now no bikes are sporting the 800W so we might have a chance until 2023 models comes out with the new batteries.

I will definetely sell one of my 625W and replace by that 800W....range will start to get really interesting!

 

[Sherman]

I enjoyed the Auto on the climb yesterday much more than before the update, it felt a bit more controlled, it wasn't the on/off feeling as it was before...maybe it just me I don't know but that's how it felt.

This is something I noticed too, I actually liked the auto mode when climbing at the local dh spot. No more faffing with assist levels when doing laps, I just leave it in auto.

Few observations after five months of riding. On transfers (roads) the motor kind of sucks, at least compared to the silky smooth Kenevo I had. The motor is a bit noisy and makes a funny noise when pedaling stops, like a power drill revving down. Also, it seems to cut assistance briefly when the cadence is really low, maybe this happens on trails too but I really only notice it on roads. Anyone else notice this?

Battery consumption seems a bit high (625Wh battery). Compared to my old Kenevo with 500Wh battery and same tires, I barely get the same range and perceived exertion feels a bit higher. I have no data to back this up, just my gut feeling.

But where it matters, on trails and downhill/enduro laps this thing is a blast. The more I ride it, the more I like it. The geometry and suspension are spot on. Instant motor response is great on trails. It's also pretty agile bike for it's size and weight. I'm still very happy with the bike and just want to keep on riding.