2023 Giant Reign E+

Rando_12345 said:
I have the 2022 with a Float X: Added a volume spacer and running around 210psi for a 75kg rider, still bottoming out here and there but I often huck to flat...
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Really? I've Increased pressure to 210psi in my Float X and back on the stock 0.4inch3 volume spacer, also with 75kg. 25% SAG in High has improved pedal strikes a lot. All the last rides with small jumps and in really rough terrain, I had 1cm left on the shock. So enough safety for more. With 190psi and 0.2 inch3 spacer I always used all the travel.
 
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To be clear, I don't mean that I harshly bottom out, but my sag elastic tends to be all the way down after each ride.

As you said, I arrived at that PSI value in order to stop pedal strikes, I'd happily ride with 200 or maybe 190psi, but can't handle the pedal strikes.
 
hexagon said:
Dented the rear rim on 3rd ride, do you guys use tyre inserts?
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No inserts and no real dents on my ex511 rims. I do get small dents on other rims I use here and there (e.g. my spank and mavic rims are dented to hell, but those have had years of abuse).

However, I run heavy tyres, usually Schwalbe super gravity (~1300g tyres), currently on Continental "enduro" level tyres. I personally do not find maxxis Double Down to be tough enough for my region, despite all the high praise the brand gets.

I run around 1.6bar in the rear, for 75kg.
 
hexagon said:
Dented the rear rim on 3rd ride, do you guys use tyre inserts?
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Also dented the rear after a couple of spins. Tried an insert but was such hassle when I had to deal with tear in the tyre that I binned it, and now just run downhill Assegais which are seriously strong.
 
Im finding most bikes look the same these days so having colour choices is definitely 👍
 
Rando_12345 said:
No inserts and no real dents on my ex511 rims. I do get small dents on other rims I use here and there (e.g. my spank and mavic rims are dented to hell, but those have had years of abuse).

However, I run heavy tyres, usually Schwalbe super gravity (~1300g tyres), currently on Continental "enduro" level tyres. I personally do not find maxxis Double Down to be tough enough for my region, despite all the high praise the brand gets.

I run around 1.6bar in the rear, for 75kg.
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Update on this: my local bike shop told me my EX511 is very tired, it is just under 2 years old and has been treated horribly (bike park days here and there and big-ish jumps constantly). That said still no dents, just very hard to true straight.
 
~ 25-30 miles on typical mountain single track with 5-6K' of elevation gain, using level 3 to level 5 assist as needed. Not trying to extend range at all with average assist at level 4. I am 100 kgs riding weight.
 
Wallybean said:
~ 25-30 miles on typical mountain single track with 5-6K' of elevation gain, using level 3 to level 5 assist as needed. Not trying to extend range at all with average assist at level 4. I am 100 kgs riding weight.
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5000-6000m elevation gain? Are You serious? With 2 times of fully charging I guess?
 
800Wh Akku mostly riding in Mode 2 and 2000m of elevation.
~90kg with gear and sticky downhill tires.
 
My max was 112km with 2100m of elevation gain with 24% battery remaining or 104km with 2200m of elevation gain and 21% battery remaining. Average Assist mode was between 100% and 150%, stock tires, E+1, me approximately 88kg(gear included).

I also keep statistics for my rides/battery and the 800Wh is as follows:

Average battery consumption is:

32,7Wh/100m elevation gained
with an
Average speed of: 17,6 km/h

Cheers
 
Hello guys, for a weight of 75 kilos do you know what spring to put on the reign. I'm wearing 425lbs and it feels hard, 24% sag. I have bought one of 400lbs.
 
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Any updated reviews for the Giant Reign E+ 1 2023 bike from owners here? I've seen a very good deal new that's tempting me to sell my Specialized Kenevo Gen 1? 🤔
 
GeordieKenevo said:
Any updated reviews for the Giant Reign E+ 1 2023 bike from owners here? I've seen a very good deal new that's tempting me to sell my Specialized Kenevo Gen 1? 🤔
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Giant Reign E+… 2022, 2023 & 2024 models are essentially the same bikes. Subtle exceptions are on components and battery that went from 625Wh to 800Wh, everything else pretty much unchanged (frame, geometry, motor…)
Great bike! 👍
 
Frame issues sorted now then? What about any motor issues as I heard Yamaha motors took a long time to swap if there were warranty issues?
 
GeordieKenevo said:
Frame issues sorted now then? What about any motor issues as I heard Yamaha motors took a long time to swap if there were warranty issues?
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LBS is a dedicated Giant shop, not the largest but significant in sales nevertheless... They were early adopters of e-bike tech (+/- 8 years) they claimed to have swapped one yamaha motor so far.
This is my second Giant e-mtb without issues. I'm not in the UK so water isn't as much an issue here.
 
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