Long term 5000 mile review. Giant Explore GTS Ebike
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- Опубліковано 20 кві 2022
- Here I give some insight as to what’s been good and not so good about my Giant Explore after 3 years and 5000 miles. Subjects covered include, battery performance, maintenance issues and upgrades I have made to improve performance.
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I have an Explore GTS E+4 . The bikes a 2020 model. I bought it new 24 months ago. I have done 12500 miles on it. The battery health is still at 92% & I haven't had any issues with the motor. I have also improved the tyres, wheels, seat, grips, pedals, mudguards etc. Great bike. I have absolutely hammered it but I do keep it well maintained. Cheers for your review.
Thanks and it’s good to hear how well your bike is performing at that mileage👍
@@terrysallbikes yeah. I have maintained it as best I can. Its had a few chains and cassettes. Gone through multiple sets of pads haha. Bloody brilliant bikes though eh. Just came back from a 45 miler today. I think the key to longevity is using the minimum power settings. I hardly have it over the lowest power these days.
How is it performing on steep hills tho ? I want only to use it for commuting but I live on a really steep hill. Would you recommand ?
@@aktari4525 yes no problems with any hill, plenty of power
Hi, Have you had any problems with water ingress in the display or controller like this guy has said ? Or have they fixed this issue?
Thanks
That's wonderful news. Im closing in on the 10,000 mark on my Giant LaFree. 🖖
Impressive 👍
Terry, do you think this bike is suitable for trail riding in addition to road/commuting?
Yes definitely I’ve had lots of fun with it in the woods, on fire roads and the like handles it very well
Looks a good bike and has a hight torque rating of 80nm I think. Do you always charge the bike with the battery in its housing on your commutes etc?
Thanks for your comment. More often than not I charge the battery at home, I normally store it the house as I believe it’s not good for the battery to be too cold during winter months.
@@terrysallbikes but are you able to unlock the battery compartment and charger just the battery sorry?
Yes no problem that’s what I do most of the time
@@aaronharris5275the battery can be removed using a plastic topped screw, the battery key and a retaining lever, it’s very simple. The charger comes set up for in bike charging, and an adapter for if you remove the battery as the connection is different.
Front mudguard seems to break on all Giant touring bikes, mine broke in 6 months.
They’re ridiculously expensive to replace
Does this have the same motor as the 22 model?
Not 100% certain but I do believe so.
I have 2021 Giant Explore E+2 GTS I know the STA designation stands for the drop frame (even though I don't know what the letters stand for). But nowhere to be found is what the GTS stands for other than standard frame or high frame? Anyone?
Not certain but if it’s the same as on a car I think it’s Grand Tourer Sports?
Thanks Terry. And I guess STA stands for Step Through (but I don't know what the A stands for). I don't know why Giant has to be so secretive about what the letters stand for after a bike's model? I have not seen any of the various UA-cam reviewers ever mention what letters following a model stand for. Or mentioned in any of Giants ads or descriptions. Why not just call then Q*Z or 9!H. since it does not seem to matter to anyone, but me 😜. But Kudos to Terry's as asked this question in many of various UA-cam reviews in their comment section and he was the only one to even bother to reply.
I'm always amazed how many UA-cam reviewers will keep mentioning "their links" but they don't mention they get the samples for free from the various companies and may get up to a 4% commission from Amazon if you click on their Amazon imbedded link and buy accessories that they are hawking with bias of course, yet they can't bother to answer many of the questions from people in their comment section.
GTS stands for the diamond-style frame, and STA stands for the step-through frame. Giant's numbering system indicates the component level of the bike, with the lower number being the higher-quality componentry (E+3 being lower-end than E+2, for example). Here in North America, we only have the Explore E+2 models for 2021 and 2022 model years, the E+1 being offered in other markets. I'm guessing Terry's bike is a E+1, as it comes with an air fork and a shimano SLX groupset, which is nicer than the coil fork and Shimano Alivio (or now Microshift Advent) you find on the E+2.
Thanks for the information, that’s good to know👍
@@arthurgarrison9088 Thanks Arthur!
is this bike water prove ?
Yes and no, check out my other videos to see the problem I had, been great since and I ride in all weather conditions, regular 22 mile commute.
@@terrysallbikes i just got the fastroad from giant i hope it works great
@Sarabia sports
How you liking your fastroad? I'm thinking of getting one.
Anyone unrestricted the speed on these and had an issue ?
It’s not a difficult operation to perform using a chip, but having a 2023MY myself I would ask why you would think it’s necessary? The bike climbs extremely well using the motor, and the taller gears allow you to pull plenty of speed with not much effort. It’s a very well rounded package, I’m very happy, and I don’t think that the bike would be better being modified imho. Your opinion may differ from mine, personal taste is a thing.
Not tried it myself , though about it but never done it. What issues are you thinking about?
Miles... time to enter the 21st Century and use km! :)
I’m?
For gawds sake clean that drive train. LOL its horrendously filthy.
I know, have to admit I sometimes get lazy!
@@terrysallbikes I use a cracking degreaser and wet lube. It's a pain in the neck but required. I usually give the drive train a good clean every 100 miles.
@@SwazersCin your arze I suspect.