Recent content by Iskjone

Read it directtly from Giants web site https://www.giant-bicycles.com/int/revolt-eplus-2022 In Specs it says ep8

Perhaps but eliminating/reducing the number of models has been the path for companies such as GM and why Ford concentrates on their trucks and SUVs.. Looking at the selection of most everything we buy nowadays and that seems to be a poplular business model. As far as Giant goes the US doesn't...

It doesn't make sense for Giant to support two motor manufacturers. I suspect they will convert over time but it may take a few years. Giant does adapt to the market very quickly. The EP8 is a solid upgrade. Im curious to how it will affect pricing, The 2021 model already have taken a jump...

From the internet grapevine I'm hearing that Giant is repacing it's SyncDrive Pro builder. They are replacing Yamaha with Shimano (EP8 Drive.) You can tell that from Web Pages that include 2022 Giant eBikes.

Damn a 25kph limit is rather draconian. Your eBike commuters , ebike clubs /dealers and sport activist need to pressure legislators to adapt a reasonable limit. Good luck with the speed box.

20 mph is the class 1 limit in US, with 28 mph for class 3. The eBike rules/laws may seem stupid but they provide me unrestricted access to almost anywhere on my eBike. (That includes the majority of public roads and federal/state/city parks and forest.) All without need to license, register...

That's too bad that the speed box is causing issues but that's the risk you accepted when installing software that's purposely designed to over-ride the legally mandated speed limit. It's a safty issue and you may have blown your warrenty. Over the years Bike clubs and riders have done an...

Wouldn't that be the version you want? Ver 1.4.5 Works great for me.

From everything I'm reading is there's one simple solution : You need to go to a LBS selling Giant bikes and they can perform download firmware flashes using special device. Looks like my only path for my partner's 2019 Lafree +1. (You want to go back to 1.4.2 not 1.4.3)

I Updated my 2020 Explore E + 4 to version 1.4.5. Initial impressions are favorable but that is based on 10 mins of riding Auto mode WORKS and appears to be tuned better than ever. (Prior to Ver 1.4.2) I may be imagining it but 3rd and 4th power levels pull stronger than I remember. More power...

Shit. I read this 20 mins. after I updated. I liked the old Auto mode. What's is like if you activate Auto the old way by going past off?

Millage will vary because every ride and route is different but I believe way too much range anxiety is shared by rookie eBikers. Absolutely a larger battery means more distance but how much is enough? When was the last time you ran your car's gas tank dry? If Giant eBikes came with 1,000...

Discount price of new 2019 LaFree E+1 price at $1,889 on eBay. Model 2 at mid $1.6k

I agree that 15mph is a bit slow Rich-EMTB-UK and if I had that severe of a restriction on my eBike's speed .. I would be rethinking the issue.

Good advice based on solid evidence Mikerb. I was considering tuning my Explore E+ but have been convinced that basically it's a childish act. There are a diversity of opinions and that's mine.