Who else thinks automode sucks?

[DrStupid]

If automode was the only option, I'd never buy a Giant emtb. I'm I alone?

 

[jeanmarc]

I never use it.

 

[Neeko DeVinchi]

I could be wrong but from what I understand about the Giant Sync drive Yamaha motor. When you turn the bike on, its starts in auto mode.
Is this true @DrStupid?

 

[jeanmarc]

I could be wrong but from what I understand about the Giant Sync drive Yamaha motor. When you turn the bike on, its starts in auto mode.
Is this true @DrStupid?

Yes

 

[anfos]

I don't use it either, it is slow to give power at first then it gives more power than needed on flat terrain (and in general).
I guess it's normal as it can't know the rider's abilities/power output as well.

 

[DrStupid]

I could be wrong but from what I understand about the Giant Sync drive Yamaha motor. When you turn the bike on, its starts in auto mode.
Is this true @DrStupid?

Yeah, it is all true.

 

[andyb2]

I don't use it either, it is slow to give power at first then it gives more power than needed on flat terrain (and in general).

I find this as well, so never use it

 

[Kolskis]

I use ECO mode on long distance. But on short (to 40km) single track power is fine.
Auto Mode - i sometimes use, but is not stable ;-)

 

[zorro77]

Hello, in the plains or where there is little slope in my opinion provides too much assistance, it makes no sense to use it, indeed in the plains I turn off the bike directly because this last yamaha pedals very well and has no unnecessary friction. But when the slopes are important I find that the automatic mode is useful, occasionally I use it with satisfaction

 

[Cory S]

Never use it. I use lowest assistance as I can, and use my gears like they should be.

 

[Kingerz]

Never use it, which is what almost every review I've seen except one also predicted.

 

[1oldfart]

My understanding is the dealer sets the by default mode or maybe it is not the same over the years.
I always use 1 to 5 lights or rarely nothing.
I love the system but the auto assist is not designed for me.

 

[CraigR]

Never use it. Use the lowest setting that I need for where I am riding. Use gears first, then add power as needed

 

[Mr Dog]

If automode was the only option, I'd never buy a Giant emtb. I'm I alone?

Is this in relation to the newest version of the motor or the earlier ones? Or is it the same?

I just ordered a 22 Reign E and was hoping that the auto mode is similar to Bosch’s Emtb mode. Sounds like I may be disappointed.

 

[1oldfart]

Is this in relation to the newest version of the motor or the earlier ones? Or is it the same?

I just ordered a 22 Reign E and was hoping that the auto mode is similar to Bosch’s Emtb mode. Sounds like I may be disappointed.

Before 2022 the system is great and simple. 1 light = max distance, 5 lights max assist so it is easy to select if we want more assist or more distance. You can get used to it in a few rides.