Hi 66 year old biking since the 60's lol . MTB since 2019 . What a beast of a bike ,rode it yesterday, I have less than 10 miles!! Going to swap out front fork and same PNW susp seat post! Purple haze Monster in medium.
I just sent a JOIN request for that page (before I saw your video here). Awaiting approval... I'm test riding one this coming Sunday. I'm excited and hoping it's as awesome as all the reviews I've seen. Thanks for sharing your experiences and knowledge with us.
I have 126 miles on mine, i believe I posted to your Facebook group, I've been riding pretty hard, and I have stress cracks in the built in rear tail lights. The bike definitely has its limitations, but I'm gonna keep thrashing it. Only other downside i have found is some chips on the frame (lower swingarm) and the motor overrun issue that I've been experiencing in some situations. I hope it can be fixed with a firmware update but it might be a 1.0 issue with the motor 😮
Hey Will, I noticed you said you removed your bottle cage bc it looks better without it! Give a look into the Fidlock twist bottle system. Without the bottle, you still have a nice clean look, but you always have the option to carry a water bottle! Also when you mention the saddle bending be aware of the MAX line indicated at 4:28 looks like you are about 10mm past it! You want to keep your clamp in between those lines. You'll stop bending saddle rails. WTB makes E-Bike specific saddle WTB Volt, Ergon also makes great supportive comfortable saddles! I've been on a HardTail for the last 4 years when it gets rough get off the saddle a bit and bend your knees, you ARE the rear suspension! Maxxis Rekons are tubeless ready get those tubes out of there! Especially on a HT ! You will get far superior ride quality just by going tubeless. You can 100% do this by yourself its super easy even with just a floor pump. Id recommend starting 3 spokes before the valve hole doing 2 wraps and ending 3 spokes after. I at least hope you try this, It will transform the bike, lower tire pressure = more suspension. Good video Idea too 😉 rim tape - www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0C7VVLYHK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 sealant - www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FGKWJ2R/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Cool video rad bike😎✌ #HardTailsonHardTrails
It's now $3k+ with the new tariffs and tax. I would look to go for a full suspension mid-drive at that price point. Especially, since this a first generation motor for Aventon.
I've had this bike about a week now and I want to put slime in the tires but the presta valve I don't think unscrews out all the way, how did you get the sealant in?
While true you can convert almost any wheel to tubeless. It's not true that tubeless is the best for everyone. It depends entirely on the terrain, the riding style, and if you want to deal with all the sealant and that garbage. Also the bike barely accommodates 2.6" width tires. Tubeless at 2.5" is probably ideal but I'm with OP for now tubes are cheaper and lighter
nice. Ive a couple ebike reviews on my channel also I like the step thru best, my others a step over. both are 750 watt hub drives [I save these for "legal" rides My search for a logging road a few trails [within reason] have led me to AWD hub drives to a Mid drive! the steeper grades are about 1 to 2 miles, so a hub drive might over heat (?) a mid drive might be slower, But Im looking for a hill climber and really I ride top speed {maybe} 15mph I prefer gravel/dirt roads n less traveled trails, so If I go from 4 to 10mph Im feeling fine with that. {we wont worry about the down hill :O } what are your thoughts abo0ut a AWD hubs vs a mid drive? I can add a hub motor on the fron "IF" needed (?) [that Front drive will also solve as Id prefer the front hub to be a separate system] enjoy your Video sharing - thank you
Thanks! I definitely would never want a bigger bike, I've never been more comfortable riding. I'm not an MTB geometry wiz but they seem to have nailed it here.
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Hi 66 year old biking since the 60's lol . MTB since 2019 . What a beast of a bike ,rode it yesterday, I have less than 10 miles!! Going to swap out front fork and same PNW susp seat post! Purple haze Monster in medium.
Awesome video, loving my Ramblas so much over on the east coast!
I just sent a JOIN request for that page (before I saw your video here). Awaiting approval... I'm test riding one this coming Sunday. I'm excited and hoping it's as awesome as all the reviews I've seen. Thanks for sharing your experiences and knowledge with us.
It amazing. I got one. Only lil flaw I have with it is motor noise is jus a tad annoying
I have 126 miles on mine, i believe I posted to your Facebook group, I've been riding pretty hard, and I have stress cracks in the built in rear tail lights. The bike definitely has its limitations, but I'm gonna keep thrashing it.
Only other downside i have found is some chips on the frame (lower swingarm) and the motor overrun issue that I've been experiencing in some situations. I hope it can be fixed with a firmware update but it might be a 1.0 issue with the motor 😮
Hey Will, I noticed you said you removed your bottle cage bc it looks better without it! Give a look into the Fidlock twist bottle system. Without the bottle, you still have a nice clean look, but you always have the option to carry a water bottle!
Also when you mention the saddle bending be aware of the MAX line indicated at 4:28 looks like you are about 10mm past it! You want to keep your clamp in between those lines. You'll stop bending saddle rails. WTB makes E-Bike specific saddle WTB Volt, Ergon also makes great supportive comfortable saddles!
I've been on a HardTail for the last 4 years when it gets rough get off the saddle a bit and bend your knees, you ARE the rear suspension!
Maxxis Rekons are tubeless ready get those tubes out of there! Especially on a HT ! You will get far superior ride quality just by going tubeless. You can 100% do this by yourself its super easy even with just a floor pump. Id recommend starting 3 spokes before the valve hole doing 2 wraps and ending 3 spokes after. I at least hope you try this, It will transform the bike, lower tire pressure = more suspension. Good video Idea too 😉
rim tape - www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0C7VVLYHK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
sealant - www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FGKWJ2R/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Cool video rad bike😎✌ #HardTailsonHardTrails
These rims will not accomodate the Maxxis Recons as tubeless. This is a well known fact for Ramblas owners.
@@richardwebb3013 Oh didn't know it was a rim problem, I dont own one nor looking to buy one just watched the video and commented
How long are the cranks?
Can you share a link 4:20 for your seat from Amazon.
It's now $3k+ with the new tariffs and tax. I would look to go for a full suspension mid-drive at that price point. Especially, since this a first generation motor for Aventon.
Which models can you get in that price range that have dual suspension and mid drive?
I've had this bike about a week now and I want to put slime in the tires but the presta valve I don't think unscrews out all the way, how did you get the sealant in?
You actually can make this bike tubeless. You just use tape, and you can get sales on tubeless tires. You will get less flats if you use tubeless.
While true you can convert almost any wheel to tubeless. It's not true that tubeless is the best for everyone. It depends entirely on the terrain, the riding style, and if you want to deal with all the sealant and that garbage. Also the bike barely accommodates 2.6" width tires. Tubeless at 2.5" is probably ideal but I'm with OP for now tubes are cheaper and lighter
the way to go is 4leaf bikes or dangfu bikes
nice. Ive a couple ebike reviews on my channel also
I like the step thru best, my others a step over. both are 750 watt hub drives [I save these for "legal" rides
My search for a logging road a few trails [within reason] have led me to AWD hub drives to
a Mid drive!
the steeper grades are about 1 to 2 miles, so a hub drive might over heat (?)
a mid drive might be slower, But Im looking for a hill climber and really I ride top speed {maybe} 15mph
I prefer gravel/dirt roads n less traveled trails, so If I go from 4 to 10mph Im feeling fine with that.
{we wont worry about the down hill :O }
what are your thoughts abo0ut a AWD hubs vs a mid drive?
I can add a hub motor on the fron "IF" needed (?)
[that Front drive will also solve as Id prefer the front hub to be a separate system]
enjoy your Video sharing - thank you
Nice video. At 6’4’’, do you feel like the XL is large enough for you?
Thanks! I definitely would never want a bigger bike, I've never been more comfortable riding. I'm not an MTB geometry wiz but they seem to have nailed it here.
@@WillReviewsIt thanks! It’s good to know since I’m 6’2’’. I was afraid the XL would still be too small.
@@SylvainsShipyard This bike is massive lol