Recent content by Wintyfresh

21 Heckler MX CC XT. Has a Cascade link and a 150mm air spring to make it a bit better suited to jumping, overall I've been quite happy with it.

It really depends on the mode used, rider weight, and elevation change. The worst I've seen, while chasing friends on e-bikes up the side of a mountain, was ~88% battery usage in ~15 miles, most of it in Boost mode. Conversely when riding with people on Amish bikes I've only used 45% of my...

Yep, I can measure if needed. I didn't actually bother checking the stock battery cover before heading the hardware store, mine turned out a touch nicer because I used o-rings between the cover and screw heads.

Yes, I ordered one from Italy. They shipped fairly quickly and I've been really grateful at how easy it has made swapping batteries; I was camping at a bike park (Vail Lake) this past weekend and when I'd come back to camp to refill water/snack/rest I'd throw a fresh one in the bike and let the...

So I bought my 2021 in late December and was afraid of having massive FOMO about the new model, but I'm actually super glad I did. While I'd love to have the geometry changes and flip chip, what attracted me most to my current bike was the weight (44 lbs with pedals). I was strongly considering...

Convenience counts for a lot. If the bike can't be left on a charger overnight or in the garage I consider that a pretty big failing, but so far neither seems to have negatively impacted it. I believe Husqvarna's manual even says leaving it charged/on the charger does no damage. Edit: It...

I can't really speak to charging times (I just leave mine on a charger overnight after everything is cool), but range is fairly exceptional. The display estimates 107 miles in eco, 53 in trail, and 35 in boost. I've never put much of a dent in my battery; I'm out of energy long before it is.

With the caveat that it really depends on what you're used to (trail vs AM vs enduro vs DH) I haven't found it to get out of sorts on downhill.

I realize this is a long shot, but with Santa Cruz sold out of the Heckler Battery Cover kits (SKU: 04-21551) does anybody have a 3D printer file for a compatible cover? I just got a spare BT-E8035 and would love to not need to swap the cover every time I change out the batteries. Thanks!

I've had a Mountain Cross 5 for three months now. Overall I'm really enjoying the bike, but the weight (my large is 57.5 lbs) is a definite issue. It's a hoot to ride but on the trail or lifting it into the bed of a truck after a ride you definitely feel all of those pounds. I also get a little...

I'll weigh in; I currently ride a Husqvarna Mountain Cross 5. I enjoy the bike but the weight is off-putting, so I test rode an M edition bike. The weight difference was amazing but the power hit noticeable, and I worried about the 360Wh battery limiting the range. Ultimately I passed on it...