There's a dude on the EMTB forums who created a 3D-printed battery top mount that saves like 350g of weight over the OEM one. Apparently it takes about 40 seconds to remove the battery with the new part, but that's a worthwhile tradeoff IMO. I know people say they don't care about weight on an already heavy ebike, but my '22 Reign E with essentially the same setup you got is tipping the scales at 56.5 lbs. Definitely a chonky bike. A weight reduction from up high and forward where the battery mount is would be a welcome upgrade. If Giant comes out a dual-crown compatible, lightweight Reign E+ Elite, it's game over. One Reign to rule them all... and in the darkness bind them.
Excellent vid! I have the exact same Regin E (right down to the color!) and I did similar upgrades: fork out to 180 mm, Charger 3 damper, added a DHX coil with a Sprindex to the rear and swapped the Code levers/master to Code RSC but left the calipers. I recently changed out the wheels to Nobl TR38s with Onyx hubs and have been really happy with the change. Keep up the rad work!
I know that sound from a fall! I have more than a couple of those on film. Thanks for the tip on the damper. Sounds like a worthwhile upgrade with the next service
Heck yeah! You’re stoked! A dual crown with 190mm will work well assuming you over stroke the shock to a 65mm stroke (165 travel). You’d essentially be making an E version of the Reign SX. What I like to call a “Reign SEX”. 😆 I’ve ridden one and it’s A LOT of bike. You would have to decide if your trails will still be fun on such a rig.
The Reign E downtube is super fat, so you'll have a very limited steering 'lock' due to lack of clearance with the stanchions. But I met a Giant mechanic to who put Fox 40s on his and he said it's fine. I mean, the Reign E is not the bike you get to ride super tight switchbacks anyways, right? lol
@@mtb_alan thanks for the great vid, i just got the base model reign e+3 & I want to put my Fox x2 from my old bike on it. The size is 205x65 but the reign e+3 is 205x62.5. will this work ok?
I recommend a Maxxis Aggressor in the rear and Minion DHF in the front for a well balanced performance or the Assegai if you want great traction for cornering and braking.
Good recommendation. I ran the DHF on the front for a long time, and have found that on these dusty SoCal tracks, the Assegais save my butt...or face. 😆 They might roll a bit slower, but especially in places like Snow Summit where it can get downright beachy, that extra grip is key. I also run dual Assegais at Snow Summit. The Aggressor on the back is solid on the trail. I like that it lets loose a bit easier and has good rolling speed.
Your riding has definitely improved, but you can tell your wrists is favored on one side because the bike is pulled. If your position is correct on the bike you should almost be able to just let your hands float on the bars. The best bike is one you fell confident in, it doesn’t require a lot of thinking that way.
Hey Alan. Check out EThirteens carbon wheel sets. Looks like they are on sale. I just picked up a Trance Advance E plus elite recently with said wheels and a Lyrik 160 with the Charger 3. Watching your video has been informative for helping me set up the Lyrik's tire pressure. If you're running in the 50's I must be way too high. Do you run any tokens?
Yo! Thanks for the suggestion. That's rad. re: fork pressure. I wouldn't base your numbers on me. Remember that my fork has more volume so it might require less pressure to hold me at proper sag. Your sag level is more important. I was afraid someone was gonna ask me about tokens. I don't actually know what's in there. 😂
I did this last year when they first came out. It’s a decent upgrade, but in my opinion, it wasn’t worth the money that I spent the damper two worked pretty well. The shock is more tunable now for sure, but I definitely had to take a token out as it rode different. I felt like the rear shock upgrade was much better upgrade for the money.
@mtb_alan thanks for the reply. Interesting....zebs are not specced on any models of the reign e, so this must of been an aftermarket build prior to you purchasing the bike.
@nickadams8952 it was the previous year’s build. 🤘🏾
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I like the 180mm fork as well as bumping up the rear travel a bit. I would like to know if you gave any frequent pedal strikes due to that low bottom bracket?
I did the 180mm fork and 65mm stroke shock on my 2022 Reign E soon after I bought it. I got the flip chip in the high position. It maintains much of the stock geometry of the low position, but just raises the whole bike up about ~7mm*. Which is good cause I was getting crazy pedal strikes in the low position with stock travel. *flip chip in high usually raises the rear about 10mm, but I'm running more sag with my upstroked shock which offsets it a little.
whats weight of your bike? i just got a cannondale monterro aluminum with 750w battery and cx bosch....it must weigh 65lbs......lol... no way im using it to pedal manually...i think ill get a lighter ebike next
The last time I weighed it, it was about 53lbs. I would say, if you want a lighter eMTB, the Trance X Elite is more like 40lbs, and it has become my favorite. It's got a smaller battery, a convenient range extender, and the full 85Nm that big battery eMTBs have. With the range extender, I've been getting about the same range as my buddies who have the heavier eMTBs, and with the full 85Nm of torque, I'm not working any harder on the climbs. Here's a playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLkT3RbfY8x2UlDgZVwV6moDIjz9jjD6QQ.html
thanks for the review on TRP trail brakes, I was looking at those, the DHR are so expensive. I am currently running XT lever with Zee caliper, been flawless, but itchy to try TRP trail. do I really need 2.3 mm thick rotor? I have a bunch of SRAM and shimano rotors, brand new, but I think 1.8mm thick.
No worries! I think you can use your rotors, but you won't get the same feel and power. I did something similar with another set of TRPs because I couldn't get my hands on the thicker rotors. I would check with your local bike shop and see what they think though.
yes you need the 2.3 thickness. SRAM HS2 are 2.3 i believe. I had the TRP Slate 4 piston on one of my bikes and replaced them with SLX. The shimano are miles better FYI.
You should put a Vorsrung smashpot in that fork it will blow your mind! So good! Plus once you get it setup and dialed You will be able to just focus on riding and having fun!
What do you think of these upgrades? And what would you do differently?
There's a dude on the EMTB forums who created a 3D-printed battery top mount that saves like 350g of weight over the OEM one. Apparently it takes about 40 seconds to remove the battery with the new part, but that's a worthwhile tradeoff IMO. I know people say they don't care about weight on an already heavy ebike, but my '22 Reign E with essentially the same setup you got is tipping the scales at 56.5 lbs. Definitely a chonky bike. A weight reduction from up high and forward where the battery mount is would be a welcome upgrade.
If Giant comes out a dual-crown compatible, lightweight Reign E+ Elite, it's game over. One Reign to rule them all... and in the darkness bind them.
I’d love to see a Reign E+ Elite! Espresso since the Reign E+ is already dual crown compatible. We’d have a Reign E+ Elite SX. 😆🤘🏾
Excellent vid! I have the exact same Regin E (right down to the color!) and I did similar upgrades: fork out to 180 mm, Charger 3 damper, added a DHX coil with a Sprindex to the rear and swapped the Code levers/master to Code RSC but left the calipers. I recently changed out the wheels to Nobl TR38s with Onyx hubs and have been really happy with the change. Keep up the rad work!
Yo! That sounds like a sweet build!
Did you over-stroke the shock too?
@@mtb_alan Not yet, actually was going to use that idea from your vid! Any swing arm/frame clearance issues?
@@quinnmason No clearance issues. The Reign is compatible with up to a 65mm stroke. But double check with your local MTB shop.
I know that sound from a fall! I have more than a couple of those on film. Thanks for the tip on the damper. Sounds like a worthwhile upgrade with the next service
Ha! Took me a second to breathe again. 😆
No worries. It's a solid upgrade.
That’s a good looking e-enduro bike. Awesome job on the upgrades.
Thanks!
i love distortion, what a great trail. you’re description is spot on , it has a bit of everything
Yew!
dude! such a good video! i ordered one of these today. what are your thoughts on a dual crown for this bike?
a 165 180 e-bike sounds like fun 😅
Heck yeah! You’re stoked!
A dual crown with 190mm will work well assuming you over stroke the shock to a 65mm stroke (165 travel). You’d essentially be making an E version of the Reign SX. What I like to call a “Reign SEX”. 😆
I’ve ridden one and it’s A LOT of bike. You would have to decide if your trails will still be fun on such a rig.
The Reign E downtube is super fat, so you'll have a very limited steering 'lock' due to lack of clearance with the stanchions. But I met a Giant mechanic to who put Fox 40s on his and he said it's fine. I mean, the Reign E is not the bike you get to ride super tight switchbacks anyways, right? lol
nice video! have you done a video review of the rear suspension upgrade??
I’ve not but with the added bit of travel and coil, it’s hella plush.
Just found you on UA-cam. Watch on video and liked it. I’ll support your page keep up the work.
Yo! Glad you like it! Thanks for the support. 🤘🏾
Love me some ebike upgrades. I don't know if wheel upgrades would make that much of a difference
Thanks! Well, I'll say that putting the TRX on the back felt noticeably better than the TRA.
Im on a 23 Reign E and I put 155 cranks on and a nukeproof wheel upgrade. This bike is a pure weapon and handles so well! I would love to try a coil 😊
Nice upgrades! The coil is pretty nice especially if you over-stroke it. 🤘🏾
@@mtb_alan thanks for the great vid, i just got the base model reign e+3 & I want to put my Fox x2 from my old bike on it. The size is 205x65 but the reign e+3 is 205x62.5. will this work ok?
@kevinc3411 I believe so. It will increase the travel a bit.
Rockshox charger 3 damper suggests starting in the middle setting not counting back from closed like on previous models.
Hmmm…how do you find the middle setting on rebound without counting?
For wheels, get you a set of Spank Carbon with the HEX hub in the rear. Cost effective but also awesome.
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I recommend a Maxxis Aggressor in the rear and Minion DHF in the front for a well balanced performance or the Assegai if you want great traction for cornering and braking.
Good recommendation.
I ran the DHF on the front for a long time, and have found that on these dusty SoCal tracks, the Assegais save my butt...or face. 😆 They might roll a bit slower, but especially in places like Snow Summit where it can get downright beachy, that extra grip is key. I also run dual Assegais at Snow Summit.
The Aggressor on the back is solid on the trail. I like that it lets loose a bit easier and has good rolling speed.
@@mtb_alan Having the mullet setup with the Aggressor is a huge plus as well for when you want to drift/ shralp comfortably😅
Considering do this upgrade to my yari. You and the crew going to bikefest this year?
Nice. We’ll be in Bentonville.
Without the mustache, I did a double take until I heard your voice. 🤙
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Good seeing you up there! I Definitely need to get an e-bike
Likewise. And yeah man...do it!
Get some made in the US carbon wheels from Industry 9 or Sugar Wheel works.
Your riding has definitely improved, but you can tell your wrists is favored on one side because the bike is pulled. If your position is correct on the bike you should almost be able to just let your hands float on the bars. The best bike is one you fell confident in, it doesn’t require a lot of thinking that way.
Yup. Right now, my left wrist is hurt, and my right wrist has very limited mobility from a major injury. So maybe I'll even out. 😆
Hey Alan. Check out EThirteens carbon wheel sets. Looks like they are on sale. I just picked up a Trance Advance E plus elite recently with said wheels and a Lyrik 160 with the Charger 3. Watching your video has been informative for helping me set up the Lyrik's tire pressure. If you're running in the 50's I must be way too high. Do you run any tokens?
Yo! Thanks for the suggestion. That's rad.
re: fork pressure.
I wouldn't base your numbers on me. Remember that my fork has more volume so it might require less pressure to hold me at proper sag. Your sag level is more important.
I was afraid someone was gonna ask me about tokens. I don't actually know what's in there. 😂
I did this last year when they first came out. It’s a decent upgrade, but in my opinion, it wasn’t worth the money that I spent the damper two worked pretty well. The shock is more tunable now for sure, but I definitely had to take a token out as it rode different. I felt like the rear shock upgrade was much better upgrade for the money.
I’m curious if the 180 feels any different as I kept it stock at 170
The one up bars are 100% worth it.
If anyone is curious what I’m running after over 8 months.
57.5 front 1token
Rebound -9 from closed (stock)
Hsr- 2
Lsr- 4
I'll know better when I take it back to the legit DH tracks.
Great upgrade.
Thanks!
Hi Alan. Did you slip the zeb straight into the headset. I've heard the reign e has 1 1/8 bearing at the bottom?
Hmmm...I don't know about the bearing size, but I can tell you that this Reign E came with that Zeb. Hope that helps.
@mtb_alan thanks for the reply. Interesting....zebs are not specced on any models of the reign e, so this must of been an aftermarket build prior to you purchasing the bike.
@nickadams8952 it was the previous year’s build. 🤘🏾
I like the 180mm fork as well as bumping up the rear travel a bit. I would like to know if you gave any frequent pedal strikes due to that low bottom bracket?
I'm diggin' it. I haven't had more pedal strikes than normal. I think the 160mm cranks help too.
I did the 180mm fork and 65mm stroke shock on my 2022 Reign E soon after I bought it. I got the flip chip in the high position. It maintains much of the stock geometry of the low position, but just raises the whole bike up about ~7mm*. Which is good cause I was getting crazy pedal strikes in the low position with stock travel.
*flip chip in high usually raises the rear about 10mm, but I'm running more sag with my upstroked shock which offsets it a little.
whats weight of your bike? i just got a cannondale monterro aluminum with 750w battery and cx bosch....it must weigh 65lbs......lol... no way im using it to pedal manually...i think ill get a lighter ebike next
The last time I weighed it, it was about 53lbs.
I would say, if you want a lighter eMTB, the Trance X Elite is more like 40lbs, and it has become my favorite. It's got a smaller battery, a convenient range extender, and the full 85Nm that big battery eMTBs have. With the range extender, I've been getting about the same range as my buddies who have the heavier eMTBs, and with the full 85Nm of torque, I'm not working any harder on the climbs.
Here's a playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLkT3RbfY8x2UlDgZVwV6moDIjz9jjD6QQ.html
E13 carbon e spec with cushcore f & r
Good suggestion!
How do you compare the TRP Trail Evos to Shimano XT? Is it a significant upgrade?
They are pretty similar. The TRP have a bit more modulation.
@@mtb_alan Thanks!
thanks for the review on TRP trail brakes, I was looking at those, the DHR are so expensive. I am currently running XT lever with Zee caliper, been flawless, but itchy to try TRP trail. do I really need 2.3 mm thick rotor? I have a bunch of SRAM and shimano rotors, brand new, but I think 1.8mm thick.
No worries!
I think you can use your rotors, but you won't get the same feel and power. I did something similar with another set of TRPs because I couldn't get my hands on the thicker rotors. I would check with your local bike shop and see what they think though.
yes you need the 2.3 thickness. SRAM HS2 are 2.3 i believe. I had the TRP Slate 4 piston on one of my bikes and replaced them with SLX. The shimano are miles better FYI.
did the numbers go up? this was 91% before kekw
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Nobl TR 37 your choice of hubs, they don’t get any better.
Seems to be a favorite. I know VanCan loves his.
more travel = always more FUN... lol
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Didn’t rock shok said that you could install the charge 3 into a fork with a charge 2 because it wouldn’t fit???
Nope.
Its not backwards compatible. So you can use it with any 2023 and newer but not the 2022 and older.
You should put a Vorsrung smashpot in that fork it will blow your mind! So good! Plus once you get it setup and dialed
You will be able to just focus on riding and having fun!
🤘🏾
What model reign is this one ?
Reign E+.
This is not exactly the build I started with, but it's pretty close: www.giant-bicycles.com/us/reign-eplus-2-20mph
Don't mind me I'm just gonna "CTRL + C" then "CTRL + V" on my Giant Reign E+ now 😂
Ha! Yes!
Hope FORTUS 35 PRO 5
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Weareone unions.
Ooh...those look sweet!