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1000 Miles in a Year Review: Giant Trance X E+ Pro 29r
1000 miles in just over a year on a Giant Trance X E+ Pro 29r
Thumbnail photo and jump clip from the "Learn to Jump" clinic with @annekebeerten
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Matson Hill Mountain Bike Trails - Parking Lot to Jump Lines Hub
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Full ride from parking lot up to the jump lines hub at Matson Hill in St Charles County. Downhill mountain bike trails - flow, jumps, and drops.
Updated Dec 2023: Judgement Tree Pre-ride at Matson Hill mountain bike trails
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Pre-ride of Judgement Tree at Matson Hill mountain bike trails in St Charles County - updated to show changes made (as of Dec 2023) since the fall grand opening.
Wheels Up MTB Open Jump Session!!!
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Open Jump Session put on by Wheels Up MTB wheelsupmtb.com #wheelsupmtb Good for Nothing Safety by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: www.twinmusicom.org/
Sugar Bottom Mountain Bike Trails: Wood Features Practice area
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Trying out the wood features at Sugar Bottom Recreation Area in the mountain bike trails just off the main gravel connector.
When your GoPro Falls Off While Mountain Biking!
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GoPro mount broke off the chesty after a jump on the Hot Start trail at Proving Grounds in Dubuque, Iowa. GoPro was totally fine and new mount on the way!
Lombard Return Loop back to top at Slaughter Pen Castle in Bentonville, Arkansas
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Lombard Return Loop trail back to top at Slaughter Pen Castle in Bentonville, Arkansas
Medievel at Slaughter Pen Castle in Bentonville, Arkansas
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Pre-ride Medievel mountain bike trail at Slaughter Pen Castle in Bentonville, Arkansas
Uwabami Trail at the Slaughter Pen Castle in Bentonville, AR
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Pre-ride of Uwabami at the Slaughter Pen Castle in Bentonville, Arkansas
Dragon Scales at Slaughter Pen Castle in Bentonville, Arkansas
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Pre-ride of Dragon Scales mountain bike trail at the Slaughter Pen Castle in Bentonville, Arkansas
Catapult Pre-ride at Slaughter Pen Castle
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Pre-riding the Catapult trail at the Slaughter Pen Castle in Bentonville, Arkansas
Judgement Tree Downhill/Flow Pre-ride at Matson Hill in St Charles County Missouri
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Pre-riding the new downhill flow line: Judgement Tree at Matson Hill in St Charles County, Missouri Grand opening day for the new Line
Return Loop to Hub at Matson Hill Trails in St Charles County Missouri
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Return Loop back to the Hub from the end of downhill runs. Matson Hill Trails - St Charles County Missouri
Matson Hill - Black Powder Run Downhill Trail - Pre-Ride!
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Pre-Ride of Black Powder Run downhill Trail at Matson Hill in St Charles County
Matson Hill - Boone's Burl Downhill Trail - Pre-Ride
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Pre-Ride of Boone's Burl Downhill Trail at Matson Hill in St Charles County Missouri
Hardtail eMTB??? Ebike conversion: Tongsheng TSDZ2 and Open Source Firmware Review.
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Hardtail eMTB??? Ebike conversion: Tongsheng TSDZ2 and Open Source Firmware Review.
Giant Trance X E+ 500 Mile Ebike Review - Hate it or Love it?!?!?!
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Giant Trance X E 500 Mile Ebike Review - Hate it or Love it?!?!?!
Galena Loop in Route 66 Hike and Bike Trails at Lake Lou Yeager near Litchfield, Illinois
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Galena Loop in Route 66 Hike and Bike Trails at Lake Lou Yeager near Litchfield, Illinois
Sunset Hills BMX Age 30+ Practice Night
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Sunset Hills BMX Age 30 Practice Night
Lake Front Trail in Route 66 Hike and Bike Trails at Lake Lou Yeager near Litchfield, Illinois
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Lake Front Trail in Route 66 Hike and Bike Trails at Lake Lou Yeager near Litchfield, Illinois
Transformer at Interstate Power Preserve Mountain Biking Trails in Dubuque, Iowa
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Transformer at Interstate Power Preserve Mountain Biking Trails in Dubuque, Iowa
Single Phase at Interstate Power Preserve Mountain Biking Trails in Dubuque, Iowa
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Single Phase at Interstate Power Preserve Mountain Biking Trails in Dubuque, Iowa
Circuit Breaker at Interstate Power Preserve Mountain Bike Trails in Dubuque, Iowa
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Circuit Breaker at Interstate Power Preserve Mountain Bike Trails in Dubuque, Iowa
Distribution Line at Interstate Power Preserve Mountain Bike Trails in Dubuque, Iowa
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Distribution Line at Interstate Power Preserve Mountain Bike Trails in Dubuque, Iowa
Mount Trashmore Uphill in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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Mount Trashmore Uphill in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Mount Trashmore Downhill in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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Mount Trashmore Downhill in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Castlewood River Scene Part 3 at Castlewood State Park in Ballwin, Missouri
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Castlewood River Scene Part 3 at Castlewood State Park in Ballwin, Missouri
Castlewood River Scene Part 2 at Castlewood State Park in Ballwin, Missouri
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Castlewood River Scene Part 2 at Castlewood State Park in Ballwin, Missouri
Castlewood River Scene part 1 at Castlewood State Park in Ballwin, Missouri
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Castlewood River Scene part 1 at Castlewood State Park in Ballwin, Missouri
Grotpeter Creekside trail at Castlewood State Park in Ballwin, Missouri
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Grotpeter Creekside trail at Castlewood State Park in Ballwin, Missouri

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @HeroesJourneyHub
    @HeroesJourneyHub Місяць тому

    Do you still feel the same about your bike? Seriously considering this bike. Do you store it in any particular way? Bring the battery inside in the winter? Do a yearly maintenance on it? I’m new to bikes forgive me

    • @MTBPerspective
      @MTBPerspective Місяць тому

      Additional thoughts on 1000+ mile review video but short answer is yes - still glad I got this bike. I keep it inside on an enclosed porch but in winter take the battery inside the house. I keep the chain/drivetrain clean lubed and just replaced the rear brake pads. I do have new tires for it to be installed soon.

    • @HeroesJourneyHub
      @HeroesJourneyHub Місяць тому

      @@MTBPerspective thanks for the quick replay! All the best to you

  • @NathanRoeslein
    @NathanRoeslein Місяць тому

    I wanna say again great video and good climb speed too keep it up

  • @NathanRoeslein
    @NathanRoeslein Місяць тому

    Hey I’m surprised no one commented on this yet but hey I’m the first one. Great video it really shows how the Grotpeter trail is in castlewood and I don’t think you edited much out at all if not you edited out nothing good job thx for the video 👍

  • @davidberdanier76
    @davidberdanier76 2 місяці тому

    My new 2023 Trance x e-2 20mph came with DEAD battery charger. Customer service stinks. I was told by the dealer that they'll have replacements by Week 31. FYI this is week 27! A month (or more) for a e-bike that has 2 hours riden on it for $5000!!! WTF???? Customer service my ass!

  • @MTBPerspective
    @MTBPerspective 3 місяці тому

    Finally changed the rear pads in May 2024!

  • @coonepaul
    @coonepaul 3 місяці тому

    I’ve got the same bike and have a solution for the bottle issue. Get yourself a cage mount adapter from Topeak…..it shifts the position of the cage relative to the bike bolt mounts, drops the cage further down towards the shock so a full size 750ml bottle fits with plenty of clearance.

  • @chip9832
    @chip9832 4 місяці тому

    💯

  • @90BATIK
    @90BATIK 4 місяці тому

    what kind of fit does it have? More sporty or more upright? And what is your height and frame size?

    • @MTBPerspective
      @MTBPerspective 4 місяці тому

      More upright than my XC oriented Giant Anthem I'm 6' but my arms/legs are more like the length for someone 6'4". A large fits me fine but I've ridden XL with no issue. Brands vary a bit on sizing so always try one/get fitted before buying.

  • @raduadrian.c5503
    @raduadrian.c5503 4 місяці тому

    car cheaper than the bike :))

  • @njh8277
    @njh8277 5 місяців тому

    can you get rid of the top speed limit?

    • @MTBPerspective
      @MTBPerspective 5 місяців тому

      Yes but as mentioned the gearing is more of a limit. Even with a rear 11t cog. Putting on a much bigger front sprocket would make it struggle up hills.

  • @manbunmyname5866
    @manbunmyname5866 5 місяців тому

    It sounds loud, but is that only when you're giving it the beans? I'm riding a geared hub drive now and it's almost silent unless you just wide open.

    • @MTBPerspective
      @MTBPerspective 5 місяців тому

      I wouldn't go by this audio too much - GoPro tends to pick up certain frequencies louder than they really are in person. I've ridden with other eMTB motors - Shimano, Bosch, and Tongsheng - all mid-drive - all about the same volume.

  • @david029014
    @david029014 7 місяців тому

    Can you share your settings you use in the app? I just picked up giant reign e+ on the used market.

    • @MTBPerspective
      @MTBPerspective 7 місяців тому

      After playing around with the app a bit I set it back to defaults

  • @david029014
    @david029014 7 місяців тому

    Can you share your settings you have in the app? I have no clue how to set up.

    • @MTBPerspective
      @MTBPerspective 7 місяців тому

      I'm only using all defaults in the app - I tweaked them a little at one point and preferred the defaults

  • @onlysendsmtb
    @onlysendsmtb 9 місяців тому

    Keep in mind viewers, this is from the perspective of an E-bike. Your effort may vary! LOL

  • @dougrodriguez4977
    @dougrodriguez4977 9 місяців тому

    Beautiful terrain.

    • @MTBPerspective
      @MTBPerspective 9 місяців тому

      Thanks! Cliff Cave county park in South County Missouri (St Louis metro region) I've got a lot of sweat equity in those trails as a volunteer trail builder with GORC ( gorctrails.com )

  • @marineforces3214
    @marineforces3214 9 місяців тому

    Perfect perfect perfect , this is it , that’s the way I like to ride my bike , when it’s nice + dry , so I can when I come home place my bike beside me in the living room , hand have it there like a collectors item , technically it can’t get better like this , this is unlike , you are at the top , a collectors item , like someone else’s Picasso or Van Gogh ❤️👀

  • @philflip1963
    @philflip1963 9 місяців тому

    You didn't say which power of motor you had, which was it, 250, 350 or 500W?

    • @MTBPerspective
      @MTBPerspective 9 місяців тому

      This is exactly it: www.electrifybike.com/products/tsdz2b-osf-upgrade-motor-kit-250-750w?F1=Universal%20Thumb&F3=860C%20Color%20Display%20for%20TSDZ2%20OSF

    • @cilami
      @cilami 9 місяців тому

      ​​​@@MTBPerspectiveThis link is to the version B. I understood the one in the video is the previous version, correct? Btw, I have exactly the same kit and was looking for a review of it. I agree it is not for real mountain biking, but it is fun and good enough for less demanding trails /roads. Thanks!

    • @MTBPerspective
      @MTBPerspective 9 місяців тому

      I got mine mid 2022 so they likely have updated to the B version. As mentioned towards the end of the video it is a great kit for non-mtb riding but if Id did it again I'd skip the open source and just use the standard kit and matching battery voltage for any of the tongsheng kits. Gets old fast taking them apart to replace burned out motors and controllers.@@cilami

  • @kamerad4212
    @kamerad4212 10 місяців тому

    Is this the 500W version? How would you rate the strength of the motor?

    • @MTBPerspective
      @MTBPerspective 10 місяців тому

      48v kit running the open source firmware so it can be set at various wattages. I've got mine set to go no more than 380watts so it stays cool- plenty of power even at that.

  • @user-ux9ll3yk5y
    @user-ux9ll3yk5y 10 місяців тому

    Such a good trail 👍

    • @MTBPerspective
      @MTBPerspective 10 місяців тому

      Thanks! I've actually done a lot of volunteer work on that trail and others in our region with gorctrails.com

  • @jaycarpenter1628
    @jaycarpenter1628 10 місяців тому

    Great, down to earth and genuine review. Gives you the info we really want, not a load of market gumph. Thanks for taking the time to make this!

    • @MTBPerspective
      @MTBPerspective 10 місяців тому

      Thanks a ton! 1000 miles coming up soon as long as our weather holds out a little more!

  • @alekscunskis7769
    @alekscunskis7769 10 місяців тому

    Hello. I don’t have a store nearby where I could try this bike, so I wanted to know what frame size you have and how much it weighs? and if the battery is dead, is there a lot of resistance from the motor when you drive without an assistant?

  • @alekscunskis7769
    @alekscunskis7769 10 місяців тому

    Hello. I don’t have a store nearby where I could try this bike, so I wanted to know what frame size you have and how much it weighs? and if the battery is dead, is there a lot of resistance from the motor when you drive without an assistant?

    • @MTBPerspective
      @MTBPerspective 10 місяців тому

      Mine is a Large but it totally depends on your size which frame size would fit you best. Weighs out right at 57 lbs as ridden. I've ridden it with the motor off and it rides like a normal bike but obviously heavier. YMMV but the battery has always outlasted me.

    • @alekscunskis7769
      @alekscunskis7769 10 місяців тому

      @@MTBPerspective Thanks for the answer. My height is 186 cm, will XL suit me?

    • @MTBPerspective
      @MTBPerspective 10 місяців тому

      I went by the sizing guide on Giant's site: www.giant-bicycles.com/us/trance-x-eplus-2-pro-29er-20mph-2022 Also depending on your arms/legs length vs overall height may affect sizing. 186 on the giant size chart shows right in the Large range. XL starts at 187cm @@alekscunskis7769

  • @user-wo3ln3nu7e
    @user-wo3ln3nu7e 10 місяців тому

    Anybody want a programming cable for tsdz2/tsdz2b?

  • @dcrump
    @dcrump 11 місяців тому

    Thanks for video , I’m looking at my first purchase now, no issues with health etc but I’m really enjoying my current cheap MTB and looking to go e-bike i already see I’d be riding 2-4 more times and longer

    • @MTBPerspective
      @MTBPerspective 11 місяців тому

      Hope it helps! Just had another weekend of riding and ready for more on the weeknights! Just the sheer amount of repetition the eMTB facilitates is really making a difference in progression.

  • @captainchipowen5184
    @captainchipowen5184 11 місяців тому

    You can use a full size water bottle with a "side entry" bottle mount ;-)

    • @MTBPerspective
      @MTBPerspective 10 місяців тому

      Cage I have is supposed to be side entry but it really needs to angle in from the top a bit to go in - I may try something else - brand suggestion? I did notice with normal bottles, they tended to either rub the bottom of the top tube or the shock would rub the bottom of the bottle. I had a mid size bottle I was using for.a while but the shock rubbed a hole through the bottom.

  • @ChaseNoStraighter
    @ChaseNoStraighter 11 місяців тому

    Which car rack are you using?

    • @MTBPerspective
      @MTBPerspective 11 місяців тому

      It just says Thule on it. I got it used several years ago.

  • @MTBPerspective
    @MTBPerspective 11 місяців тому

    Notice at the very start of this video with the motor screaming, the MTB tires are still installed.

  • @dksurfer
    @dksurfer 11 місяців тому

    Getting my new Trance E+ 1 next week. I owned the original Trance E+ since 2018 and been very happy with it. Looking forwards to the upgrade!

    • @MTBPerspective
      @MTBPerspective 11 місяців тому

      I'll be curious to hear how different they are!

  • @AH9T2
    @AH9T2 11 місяців тому

    get mine next month cant wait thank you for the review 😊

    • @MTBPerspective
      @MTBPerspective 11 місяців тому

      Congrats! Lift pass to everywhere!

  • @lawrencekennedy1123
    @lawrencekennedy1123 Рік тому

    Is the battery removable or fixed?

    • @MTBPerspective
      @MTBPerspective Рік тому

      Removable. Bottom of the down tube snaps off after removing a thumb screw. Then a torx bit to release the battery lock. Sounds harder than it is. Accepts different size batteries if someone wants a bigger or smaller battery. Also has the option of a 250 range extender that can mount where the bottle cage goes and just plugs in the charge port.

    • @lawrencekennedy1123
      @lawrencekennedy1123 Рік тому

      does the giant app allow you to set the amount of torque and support for each riding mode or is it all fixed and not changeable?

    • @MTBPerspective
      @MTBPerspective 11 місяців тому

      In the app you can customize each assist level to have the power delivered differently. I have not changed mine at all, very content with the profiles they have setup.@@lawrencekennedy1123

  • @lawrencekennedy1123
    @lawrencekennedy1123 Рік тому

    Nice review, thanks. Do you use the giant phone app to tune the power modes?

    • @MTBPerspective
      @MTBPerspective Рік тому

      Thanks! I've opened up the tuning in the app but didn't feel like any changes were needed. I'm still running everything default except MPH instead of KM.

  • @2WheelKyle
    @2WheelKyle Рік тому

    Great video

  • @2WheelKyle
    @2WheelKyle Рік тому

    Great video!

  • @theampedlife
    @theampedlife Рік тому

    Great video thanks, and an awesome looking trail! I ride exactly the same bike, 22 Trance X E+2 Pro 29er in sapphire blue, here in Cape Town area of South Africa, where we are lucky to have some of the best trails in the country. Stock bike (no dork disc, with bell) except for Deity grips. Super happy with this bike after upgrading from the 22 Stance E+1 Pro. I prefer the lower flip chip setting though, for a little added stability, I find that there is very little compromise on the climbs. This bike is so capable going up, which is one of the top reasons why I opted for this model. For the amputee riders out there, I am a LTK amp and this bike is about the best out there for someone in this situation, due to the stability and mountain goat climbing ability. I did a lot of research before settling on this bike, taking into account my physical (dis)abilities. I do long distance gravel and trail combo rides, and with a spare 625 battery it's good for 100km (around 60 miles). Very happy, and it's built like a tank, so should be good for years to come. Fantastic value for money, very well built, super capable, and with Giant all round support it makes this a very compelling choice. Would be nice to see a 1000 mile or more test down the line?

    • @MTBPerspective
      @MTBPerspective Рік тому

      Thanks! I'm on my way to 1000 miles and plan to update then. Not sure if I'll hit it this year but we are getting into fall season where I get out more - just had a couple weeks with 100+ temps and even on an eMTB I'm not riding in that. That trail is Cliff Cave Park in St Louis County, Missouri - one of my favorites in our area, especially since I have a lot of sweat-equity in it as a volunteer trail builder/GORC member (gorctrails.com)

  • @captainchipowen5184
    @captainchipowen5184 Рік тому

    I find that my 2022 Trance +0 is very similar to your bike although 10 lbs lighter. I'm 75 YO and have one knee replacement. With a motorcycle racing background, I found that this bike handles much more like a motorcycle than a bicycle. Once I adjusted my cornering style, I truly began to enjoy the shear speed that the Trance is capable of. This bike is a rocket ship and I remain in the Strava top 10 fastest men for the year on my local single track blue trails riding in the middle "trail" mode. When I go on group rides, the E-bike has allowed me to ride in the "front" group and I like the fact that no-one has to stop and wait on me! I've got 900 miles on my bike now and usually take the battery out to charge it every 2 months and give the contacts on the bike side a cleaning. I run OneUp oval carbon bars, Crank Brothers Mallet clipless petals, PNW oversize grips, and, an Ergon SM comp seat. I only got 500 miles out of the original chain before it hit the dreaded .5 wear. I replaced it with the factory MTD EBike chain as I don't think a X12 would last. Happy Trails!

    • @MTBPerspective
      @MTBPerspective Рік тому

      Thanks! I did a cross country race on it in the eMTB category and it is crazy fast in top assist and really putting the whip to myself - pretty violent over big root clusters and other things at speeds I wouldn't hit on my other bikes.

  • @MTBPerspective
    @MTBPerspective Рік тому

    Hold the rear brake while popping up the front, hold the front brake when lifting the rear.

  • @flycubfly
    @flycubfly Рік тому

    I put 1,600 miles on mine in 1 yr . ( winter slowed me down) Outstanding bike,,, love it .

    • @MTBPerspective
      @MTBPerspective Рік тому

      That's a good amount of miles! I'm planning to rack up a lot more miles this fall before we get into the midwest freeze-thaw.

  • @timcarter7051
    @timcarter7051 Рік тому

    Nice video, l am 64 and on the fence about buying my first Ebike. Thinking of getting a Trance Advanced E + Elite 2 LBS is selling them on sale for $4875, seems like a great deal.

    • @MTBPerspective
      @MTBPerspective Рік тому

      I have not gotten rid of any bikes (12 now) but the Trance E+ is getting almost all the rides, especially days I'd normally skip due to heat or just "not feeling it" . If you have not test ridden one on a trail, try and do that before buying - even if you have to rent one for a day somewhere. I knew I enjoyed riding ebike on a greenway from my wife and I renting them on a trip (and then getting our own almost immediately after getting home). I did the same thing with an eMTB on a trip just to make sure I would be ok with the longer travel, heavier, etc format. Didn't take long after getting home to get the Trance.

  • @tommiekoch
    @tommiekoch Рік тому

    "PromoSM"

  • @beccamedlock1148
    @beccamedlock1148 Рік тому

    Thank I have Ridden this but has been awhile

  • @sean5996
    @sean5996 Рік тому

    "promosm"