I'd heard from a giant sales rep they changed the way the walk assist worked. As there was a few cases of bikes going walk abouts in the garage on there own.
Emtbs are Time Machines The magic of Emtbs is they turn us into gleeful kids again and broaden our ability to explore terrain multiplying the benefits of One of mans greatest inventions the bicycle. The uptake of Emtbs is dependent on two factors. 1: The density of the Mtb population 2:The Density of the Mtb population E=Mtb²
I guess it is a personal thing but I absolutely hate plus tires. Have ridden quite a few bikes with them and just don't like how they feel and how imprecise they are. I tried a few e bikes but never really liked them until they stopped putting plus tires on them. After that I was sold.
Great review what i didn't like about the Reign was ground clearance so I went Specialized Kenovo expert as I wanted twin crown forks and coil shock and 27.5 as I ride in a forest that is very tight and switch back. Also 700 battery.
@@bestdayevermtb2 Hi Lance Yes one crank snapped but as a engineer the way the threads where finished was the week point and the cranks have a hi torque setting.
@@bestdayevermtb2 Yeah enjoyed the content last lockdown. Hopefully this is a short one. 🤞. So you would prefer the Trance over Reign for Riverhead and Rotorua?
@@peterspillane7115 I think the Trance may be a little more nibble. Must admit would have liked to have tried the Reign in a medium as the reach was longer than I am used to. I think the Reign would be good for big jumps with lots of speed. The Trance for slower tighter technical tracks.
It was a cool bike. I think it is great these days that you can hire the latest model bike and go out and have fun. Hire bikes used to mean rubbish bikes but this is less common these days.
Good question. Both would be suitable. I think the Trance would probably be more responsive and able to be thrown about a bit more. The Reign would be better for the bigger drops and chunky tracks.
I don't understand people saying they want bigger battery. I run between Eco/Basic and use two bars on a 45mile run. Don't see the point running it in power mode for 25miles or less.
I guess it depends how you ride them. I have a 700 watt/hr battery and often run it flat. I ride with a guy who has a 500 and after a three hour ride we head home because the battery is low. I don't understand riders who buy a motor and ride around in the lowest setting where is the fun in that. I would also like to do some adventure rides but worry even on echo it would not be possible.
@@bestdayevermtb2 We like to Earn our ride's out and there normally 40-60miles so we have all had to learn our bikes and manage the best from ourselfs and our batteries. It's very rewarding. Yeah it's fun having 9 mile loop with plenty of jumps/drops and smashing it in power mode but hitting the 16mph limit ain't fun on 22-24kg e bikes. However diff people like diff things aslong as we all get to enjoy ourself's that's what counts. Basic mode normal riding. Normal mode just for long climbs i've had 56miles with 1 bar left. pretty sure you could have an adventure with that.😃
@@santclause1 Everything you say is true. Luckily our bikes will go to 31km/hr but even that drives me nuts. I am doing a six stage enduro race series in summer depending on Covid. I am looking at doing a battery swap half way through the race as it will be very hard to do six stages on one battery. I certainly don't think it could be done on a 500watt/hr battery. Well you could possibly make it round the course but it is a race and more battery means more power for longer which means better results. I think batteries will get lighter and increased capacity with time. I look forward to this. Thanks for your feedback, I really appreciate it. Where are you based?
@@bestdayevermtb2 Based in the UK. Derbyshire. things will get Lighter/increased capacity hopefully cheaper 😀. Hope you do well and enjoy the Enduro. most other riders will be using as many batteries as possible unless there's a limit. bit sketchy atm with regulations and stuff especially checking over everybody's E bike. [ de restrictions ]. oh i'm on my second Reign e+ cracked my 1st frame on 15ft jump. 12 hours Giant had a new one at my door. 1st time any company hasn't been a pain in the ass trying to get warranty. Big up Giant 👍 Good luck and stay safe brother.
GIANT TRANCE X E+ 1 PRO 29er L 625Wh the 2021 model is on my shooping list, and for the price of 4.900 euros, and with all XT and XTR this is I think as good as it gets.
@@chickenclips I have heard issues with them when they get wet. The Trance I reviewed has had no issues but met a guy who has taken his back 5 times. Hope yours keeps running well.
Rode one of these back in 2020 loved it so much.
Bought the 2019 trance e pro.
But yesterday I got one at a great deal in a medium
It's a missile.
great bike. You will have lots of fun on that.
I'd heard from a giant sales rep they changed the way the walk assist worked. As there was a few cases of bikes going walk abouts in the garage on there own.
Emtbs are Time Machines
The magic of Emtbs is they turn us into gleeful kids again and broaden our ability to explore terrain multiplying the benefits of One of mans greatest inventions the bicycle.
The uptake of Emtbs is dependent on two factors.
1: The density of the Mtb population
2:The Density of the Mtb population
E=Mtb²
Couldn't have said it better myself. I love my e bike as I feel young and fit on it.
650B and plus tires are amazingly planted and nimble , my fav ebike tyres
I guess it is a personal thing but I absolutely hate plus tires. Have ridden quite a few bikes with them and just don't like how they feel and how imprecise they are. I tried a few e bikes but never really liked them until they stopped putting plus tires on them. After that I was sold.
There is a 625wh battery for these bikes, yet to arrive in No though. Hopefully standard on 2021 bikes.
625 would be a significant improvement. That seems to be the standard with the Bosch motors these days.
Great review what i didn't like about the Reign was ground clearance so I went Specialized Kenovo expert as I wanted twin crown forks and coil shock and 27.5 as I ride in a forest that is very tight and switch back. Also 700 battery.
The Kenevo is certainly a beast of a bike. Any motor failures yet?
@@bestdayevermtb2 Hi Lance Yes one crank snapped but as a engineer the way the threads where finished was the week point and the cranks have a hi torque setting.
Nice review mate and another good video to watch :) Won't be riding until we move to Level 2 :(
My Levo is in the shop so not sure when I will get it back. Bugger
Great review
Great review Lance, the one I was hoping for. Cheers.
Glad you liked it Peter. Hopefully I can keep them coming with this lockdown.
@@bestdayevermtb2 Yeah enjoyed the content last lockdown. Hopefully this is a short one. 🤞. So you would prefer the Trance over Reign for Riverhead and Rotorua?
@@peterspillane7115 I think the Trance may be a little more nibble. Must admit would have liked to have tried the Reign in a medium as the reach was longer than I am used to. I think the Reign would be good for big jumps with lots of speed. The Trance for slower tighter technical tracks.
Great review lance ! We had a great day thoroughly enjoyed ,tho I did think Steve o was already 60 🤦🏽♂️
So did I.
great review lance. that bike looks pretty cool
It was a cool bike. I think it is great these days that you can hire the latest model bike and go out and have fun. Hire bikes used to mean rubbish bikes but this is less common these days.
another great review from you Lance bike did look like fun
We had a brilliant day. I really enjoyed skiing but I still think the bike day was the most fun.
I would gladly change my 2019 Reign for E+2 Pro :D
Great video! You mention that L size was a tad bigger for you, may I know your height?
Thanks!
So you have demo the Giant Trance E+ 1 Pro and the Reign E +2 Pro, which one would you get if you were planning on racing some eMTB eDuro's?
Good question. Both would be suitable. I think the Trance would probably be more responsive and able to be thrown about a bit more. The Reign would be better for the bigger drops and chunky tracks.
TOP sustained speed?
it looks really cold down there anyway good video again Lance
Thanks. Can't believe how quickly our world now changes. Back in level 3 sucks big time. You don't appreciate your freedom until it is gone.
@@bestdayevermtb2 totally agree I took being free for granted well anyway stay safe man and keep up the good work
I don't understand people saying they want bigger battery. I run between Eco/Basic and use two bars on a 45mile run. Don't see the point running it in power mode for 25miles or less.
I guess it depends how you ride them. I have a 700 watt/hr battery and often run it flat. I ride with a guy who has a 500 and after a three hour ride we head home because the battery is low. I don't understand riders who buy a motor and ride around in the lowest setting where is the fun in that. I would also like to do some adventure rides but worry even on echo it would not be possible.
@@bestdayevermtb2 We like to Earn our ride's out and there normally 40-60miles so we have all had to learn our bikes and manage the best from ourselfs and our batteries.
It's very rewarding. Yeah it's fun having 9 mile loop with plenty of jumps/drops and smashing it in power mode but hitting the 16mph limit ain't fun on 22-24kg e bikes. However diff people like diff things aslong as we all get to enjoy ourself's that's what counts. Basic mode normal riding. Normal mode just for long climbs i've had 56miles with 1 bar left. pretty sure you could have an adventure with that.😃
@@santclause1 Everything you say is true. Luckily our bikes will go to 31km/hr but even that drives me nuts. I am doing a six stage enduro race series in summer depending on Covid. I am looking at doing a battery swap half way through the race as it will be very hard to do six stages on one battery. I certainly don't think it could be done on a 500watt/hr battery. Well you could possibly make it round the course but it is a race and more battery means more power for longer which means better results. I think batteries will get lighter and increased capacity with time. I look forward to this. Thanks for your feedback, I really appreciate it. Where are you based?
@@bestdayevermtb2 Based in the UK. Derbyshire. things will get Lighter/increased capacity hopefully cheaper 😀. Hope you do well and enjoy the Enduro. most other riders will be using as many batteries as possible unless there's a limit. bit sketchy atm with regulations and stuff especially checking over everybody's E bike. [ de restrictions ]. oh i'm on my second Reign e+ cracked my 1st frame on 15ft jump. 12 hours Giant had a new one at my door. 1st time any company hasn't been a pain in the ass trying to get warranty. Big up Giant 👍 Good luck and stay safe brother.
GIANT TRANCE X E+ 1 PRO 29er L 625Wh the 2021 model is on my shooping list, and for the price of 4.900 euros, and with all XT and XTR this is I think as good as it gets.
Sounds good. In NZ at the moment there is nothing to buy. You are looking at 6 month waits if you order now.
@@bestdayevermtb2really, I guess orders are too high around the world. We have it in stock, greetings from Slovenia.
walk mode activates while you push the level up button after pushing walk
Thanks for that. We did try but must have been doing it wrong.
@@bestdayevermtb2 they messed it up after a recent update :(
@@chickenclips I have heard issues with them when they get wet. The Trance I reviewed has had no issues but met a guy who has taken his back 5 times. Hope yours keeps running well.
nice video - I love my Reign
It was a cool bike. How long have you had yours and have you had any electrical issues?
@@bestdayevermtb2 I've had it about 3 months now. No electrical issues. But where I live getting wet is not really a problem :)
Walk mode, little button on side, hold for 5 seconds lol
how does it compare to a kenevo? tnx
In some ways it does feel like a Kenevo. I think the weight is very similar and both have that feeling of being on a big bike.