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  1. GrandPaBrogan

    Bike Stand for Giant Trance (DIY Project)

    I don’t know about other EEBs but the Giant Trance e+Pro presents a dilemma when it comes to finding a spot to ‘hook’ a bike stand prong into. I’ve had several attempts in studying how to design a bike stand for it (that can also function as a work stand), but I’m left stumped each time. The...
  2. GrandPaBrogan

    Whoohoo, it’s America’s Cup time again!

    Not one sailing bone in my body, but when Team NZ is racing, New Zealand goes nuts! 50 knots on the water... the international contingent is even faster this year! :cool:
  3. GrandPaBrogan

    Reign e+2pro 2020 Review

    Video from the ‘Best Day Ever MTB’ YouTube channel - appears to be rental bikes ridden at Queenstown Skyline DH Bike Park, New Zealand...
  4. GrandPaBrogan

    Musician's Corner

    I noticed a few avatars with guitars in it... there must be other musos and music lovers in amongst our lot. So I'll start off this music appreciation thread with this video of a 9 year old bass player. I have watched his facial expressions over and over again - hoping to catch any hint of...
  5. GrandPaBrogan

    Why do 2020 Giant Commuter eBikes have higher pedal assist speed limits??

    I got a junk mail from one of our local bike outlets advertising Giant Commuter bikes as "An all-access pass to speed no matter what your fitness level!" Here in NZ, our pedal assist speed limit is 32 kph so I was taken aback to see that these Giant commuter bikes are legally rated at 45 kph! I...
  6. GrandPaBrogan

    Niner eMTB

    Jeff Kendall-Weed video review just uploaded 3 hours ago...
  7. GrandPaBrogan

    LaPierre and KTM stole the show at the 2020 Enduro World Series - E

    Might post this here because they featured Jose Borges' KTM. Hope to see more KTMs in the near future?
  8. GrandPaBrogan

    The FOOD BAR - recipes, nutrition tips, addictions, disorders, cravings, allergies - go!

    I'll start this off with a bit of humour... which I shall entitle, my... "Pre-ride OCD Attack!" ^ How am I supposed to eat that?! ^ Ahhh, that's better... .
  9. GrandPaBrogan

    History of the eMTB

    If you’ve ever wondered about the when, the who, and the how it all started... Part one was uploaded a week ago. Part two just an hour ago.
  10. GrandPaBrogan

    Comfort Saddles - what do you use?

    Good grief, I can't believe I'm actually doing a post about comfort saddles. Reminds me of a close friend who got talked into riding the Central Otago Rail-Trail in the south island (NZ) by his wife. They did the whole length of it - over several days. They flew in, so just hired bikes but he...
  11. GrandPaBrogan

    Giant Maestro Suspension: Does 27.5 vs 29 wheels make a difference?

    I came across this video today - specific to the Giant REIGN Maestro Suspension. Certain aspects could also be applicable to the TRANCE in general. Although the analysis is NOT for the electric versions of the Reign, it might give insight to those who are deliberating whether to go for the 27.5...
  12. GrandPaBrogan

    Swindon eBikes?

    I’d always hoped the day would never come (could spell trouble for legislative land access for the rest of us) but it was inevitable and only a matter of time. I just about lost my mind when this thing outdragged a Ducati road motorcycle, initially from a standing start anyway! Twin disc front...
  13. GrandPaBrogan

    Manta5 XE-1 Unboxing

    New eBike has arrived! Well, it’s not really a bike as such because it has no wheels. But it’s also like an eBike - sort of, because it’s got cranks, pedals, chain, saddle and a handlebar... plus an electric motor for pedal assist. A limited pilot production run for pre-sales early adopters in...
  14. GrandPaBrogan

    Poll: Brake Lever Placement

    Just curious... I wonder how many of us connect our rear brake to our right hand lever? In my country (NZ) the standard is - right brake lever to front brake. But because of my early BMX background - my brake reflex still reverts to 'right to rear' when it comes to sudden or life & death...
  15. GrandPaBrogan

    Fox Float DPS Rear Shock - Air Volume Spacers

    The Fox Float trunnion-mount rear shock unit that came with my Giant Trance E+ 3Pro is the black 'DPS Performance' model. It has the 3 position switch (locked, firm, full movement), with only a basic rebound adjuster knob. But I think the air volume spacer kit for this shock is the same for the...
  16. GrandPaBrogan

    Waxing your chain instead of lube?

    I did a basic search but couldn’t find any previous posts about the subject. I couldn’t figure out how to do an advanced search with my iPhone so I apologise if it’s already been covered before. Has anyone tried this??
  17. GrandPaBrogan

    The EMTB Bike Hack Collection

    Heya @outerlimits feel free to post your rotor truing indicator here. :) I'll start it off with my err-uhmm Brake Hose Clampy-thingy. I wanted to shorten my brake hoses and so I bought the metal olives and hose end metal inserts plus a bleed kit. After I'd already cut the hoses, I realised I...
  18. GrandPaBrogan

    I don't know what to say...

    Maybe in another 10 years, they'll figure out that you can also put an electric motor in one of those and create an Electric Gravel Bike Forum... and then have international e-GB series races... I don't know. Pardon my cynicism... and I guess yeah sure, it's valid if viewed from a purist...
  19. GrandPaBrogan

    Nico Quere wins WES International Enduro Series on Giant Reign E+ Pro!

    Video uploaded just 56 minutes ago. Check out the SUNTOUR suspension front and rear!
  20. GrandPaBrogan

    Praxis Chainring - correct chain orientation (heads-up)

    Got my Trance e+ from brand new... and first time I took my chain off (for thorough cleaning) I took note of the orientation before removal - in relation to the Praxis chainring with narrow-wide teeth. This is what it looked like, and looking at the graphic printed on the side of the chainring...
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