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  1. Sparkomatic

    What's the worst value ebike currently available?

    This is the kind of thing I was looking for! Two rear shocks is wild. Imagine trying to set them up 🤣
  2. Sparkomatic

    What's the worst value ebike currently available?

    Lets say looking purely at specs vs the RRP, then
  3. Sparkomatic

    What's the worst value ebike currently available?

    The S-Works name definitely carries a premium. £11,000 & doesn't even have a Fox Podium... or a Suntour XCR https://www.sigmasports.com/item/Specialized/S-Works-Creo-SL-Electric-Gravel-Bike-2026/15YU4
  4. Sparkomatic

    What's the worst value ebike currently available?

    Totally understand & this is why I wanted to keep it as light-hearted as possible :) Ride whatever makes you happy and makes you want to ride regardless of cost! I'm really just wondering what the worst value bike is currently available, in terms of on-paper data (specifications vs RRP)...
  5. Sparkomatic

    What's the worst value ebike currently available?

    I've been looking at the latest Giant Reign E+0 at £10,000 & thinking it's poor value but this makes it look like a bargain lol
  6. Sparkomatic

    What's the worst value ebike currently available?

    I realise value can be perceived differently so try to keep this just for fun & light-hearted! Just been looking at what I could replace my 2022 Reign E+ with & my research has got me thinking, we all look for the best value, so what's the worst value ebike currently on the market, in your opinion?
  7. Sparkomatic

    Bushing to bearing mount shock?

    Many thanks all. I found an unused take-off unit for a price I couldn't refuse. Small bump sensitivity is dramatically improved & it seems to handle harder hits better too. So far no creaking, bit time will tell, I did add a small bit of grease between bearing & cover as suggested. The only...
  8. Sparkomatic

    203mm Centrelock rotors with magnet attachment recommendations?

    Thank all! I ended up buying this which works great & means I can now use any centre lock rotor. It was only £12 too.
  9. Sparkomatic

    Bushing to bearing mount shock?

    Hi all! Does anyone have experience replacing a bushing mounted shock with a bearing mounted one? I've found a Fox Float DPX that should be a decent upgrade from the stock shock on my non-ebike ('21 Norco Fluid FS). The Fox shock uses a bearing mount rather than a bush though. From the limited...
  10. Sparkomatic

    Squeal noise Giant Syncdrive Pro/Yamaha PW-X3

    After my motor came back from service, 'that noise' was a lot quieter for about 5 miles lol, then it came back how it was before 😑 The service centre suggested it's due to worn gears but I'm not convinced seeing as I've experienced this on two separate motors after only around 100 miles...
  11. Sparkomatic

    2022 Reign E+2 headset replacement bearings

    Replace the whole headset, it's awful with steel cups and a (usually) undersized taper lock which is made from plastic meaning you'll never stop the creaking. You need a ZS66/40 lower & a ZS44 upper. Superstar Components do a dedicated ZS66/40 lower. Hope make a ZS66/48 and a crown race...
  12. Sparkomatic

    What did you buy your ebike this week?

    I have these on my bike (stock), the only issue I find is the bite point adjuster seems to not do a lot, otherwise they're superb. All the power you need with great modulation. The ball bearing levers are really nice too. I use mine with Magura MDR-C rotors which, for a pair, cost less than one...
  13. Sparkomatic

    Discounted Bike and parts Thread - cheap(er) ebikes & stuff

    Now £30 a pair! Just ordered two sets, one to go on an upcoming project & the other simply for the parts bin. Total £66 including delivery. They also have Matchmaker X clamps for £10 each. Furthermore they have loads of random tyres cheap...
  14. Sparkomatic

    Giant Reign E+ not fully charging, charger issue?

    I haven't got to the bottom of it, I simply use a smart plug to power cycle the charger after a few hours which works but is a bodge (or hack lol). I did update the bike's software which made no difference. That's very useful info, I'll try taking the battery out to charge. If it cures the...
  15. Sparkomatic

    203mm Centrelock rotors with magnet attachment recommendations?

    Hi all! I'm unsure which reasonably priced 203mm centrelock rotors to buy. Ideally I'd like them to be 2mm thick & one piece. They must be able to accommodate a speed sensor magnet somehow. Any recommendations? The Magura MDR-C centrelock rotors don't appear to have the hole for a magnet to fit...
  16. Sparkomatic

    Giant Reign E+ not fully charging, charger issue?

    Thanks, something to look into! For now I've "solved" (bodged) the issue by using a smart plug which I program to turn off & back on after 4 hours, so far everytime I've come to use the bike it's been 100% charged
  17. Sparkomatic

    What did you buy your ebike this week?

    Haha! I've been on 155s for a while now & I don't remember it feeling too weird changing from the 160s that came with this bike or even the 165s that were on my old bike. The 140s felt very weird & the drop in leverage was very noticeable & I never felt like I was in the right gear. Also made...
  18. Sparkomatic

    What did you buy your ebike this week?

    Some tiny 140mm cranks as pictured with a rock for scale. I hated them. Refitted the 155s.
  19. Sparkomatic

    Giant Reign E+ not fully charging, charger issue?

    Many thanks @offroad, very interesting. Out of interest I've checked the charge cycles on my battery which is just 17, the bike only has 661 miles on it despite it's age and the battery is showing as 99% healthy too. When connecting to the bike it did inform me there was an update which I have...
  20. Sparkomatic

    Giant Reign E+ not fully charging, charger issue?

    Hi all! I have a 2022 Giant Reign E+0 that regularly stops charging around 85-92% ish. I think it's an issue with the charger itself as when I unplug the charger from the bike the green LED remains flashing meaning it's 'charging' whereas it should go back to solid red (not charging). If I power...
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