Why I Bought a Giant Reign E+ 2 - Adjusting to an E-Bike

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  • Опубликовано: 21 июл 2024
  • First Impressions from my first week or so on the Giant Reign E+. This is a solid build for the price and I dig the geometry on this bike. This will be a test platform for a lot of new parts in upcoming videos.
    I have a first ride review of the Pivot Shuttle LT live on my Patreon page as well as a bunch of other unreleased content www.patreon.com/briancahal?ut...
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  • @sprousaTM
    @sprousaTM 2 месяца назад +8

    So you basically own the same bikes as I do right now. Reign e+, druid v2.. but I still kept the v1 dreadnought up to this day... Great to hear you like the reign.

    • @cben86
      @cben86 2 месяца назад

      dream setup

    • @briancahal
      @briancahal  2 месяца назад +1

      Rad. That’s a dialed line up!

  • @_Jake.From.Statefarm_
    @_Jake.From.Statefarm_ Месяц назад +1

    You gotta take it out to some insane climbs and see how far you can push it. That was one thing I loved besides more laps and more time in the saddle. I'm on an SL now so I don't get to do the insane big days where you just go anywhere you want but the one thing I miss with the full power was climbing impossible things and then just being blown out like you did an XC race. Glad you're enjoying it!

  • @RidesWithJake
    @RidesWithJake Месяц назад +1

    Wow, awesome video! Your new Giant Reign E+ 2 looks so cool! I loved hearing about how you chose it and how it rides. You're really great at explaining everything, and your riding skills are amazing! Can't wait to see more videos and the upgrades you mentioned. Keep it up!

  • @diogomtb6814
    @diogomtb6814 2 месяца назад +2

    I’m looking at this bike to buy it as well a big thank you for uploading this review video

  • @FOTB407
    @FOTB407 2 месяца назад +3

    Those opening shots were great

    • @FOTB407
      @FOTB407 2 месяца назад +2

      Looking forward to the Lewis review and the ohlins

  • @david029014
    @david029014 Месяц назад +1

    I have a have 2022 with upgraded Zeb fork absolutely love it. The main thing I have to get used to is over shooting turns, the power and weight makes me brake late all the time.

  • @FloridaE-bikeAdventures
    @FloridaE-bikeAdventures 2 месяца назад +2

    Brian this is the best overview/review of the Giant Reign E that I have seen. I have only started mountain biking in the last 6 months but I love it. I just purchased the Reign E+3. I've noticed I like it more on fast flowing trails. I look forward to more of your videos on this awesome bike. New subscriber also.

    • @briancahal
      @briancahal  2 месяца назад

      Thanks! Welcome to the channel

  • @davido8086
    @davido8086 2 месяца назад

    Emtb are so fun!! I have a Rocky Mountain altitude power play. Mine looks pretty similar to your giant. I picked my bike up on sale at the end of the season.

  • @kverginas
    @kverginas 2 месяца назад +2

    got the Reign E+1 a few months now. the bike is so much fun. the more you get used to it the more fun it bocomes 🎉😊

    • @camwells9726
      @camwells9726 2 месяца назад

      What year e+1 did you get ?

    • @kverginas
      @kverginas 2 месяца назад

      @@camwells9726 2022 Reign E+1 MX Pro

    • @kverginas
      @kverginas Месяц назад

      @@camwells9726 2022 MX pro 750wh

  • @JNLR74
    @JNLR74 23 дня назад +1

    Great review!!
    I've got the same bike and listening to this was almost identical to what ive found with the bike.
    Im just changing the shock for an EXT coil off my analogue bike ss the x2 can't handle what i need it to. I've also put my Shimano Saint brakes on it and they're far better than the SLX brakes.

  • @jmerodgers
    @jmerodgers Месяц назад +1

    I have the same bike (in medium) the battery should be 800 WH. So Far ive Swapped to XT Brakes, Rotors and Rear Mech, replaced the wheels with Roval Traverse Carbon and DT350 Hubs, DD Maxgrip Assegai front and Rear, One up stem and One up 35 Mm carbon Bars I also installed some 165mm Crank Arms from E13. Ive tried both High and Low setting and much prefer the High, It seems slack enough and less likely to smack the motor off of obstacles. The shorter Cranks reduce Pedal Strikes, and were actually pretty decent price. I recommend trying those out. So far ive been happy enough with the suspension, but would like to see what you think of the coil. I am considering buying a Charger 3 Damper and Airspring and retro-ing the Zeb to an Ultimate. I do like the 1.8 fork, i suspect its more beefy and it does look better than a 1.5 on the front.

  • @21armyn
    @21armyn 2 месяца назад

    after all of those years racing and training your body needs a break! good call on the ebike!

    • @briancahal
      @briancahal  2 месяца назад

      Thanks haha definitely been enjoying it

  • @camwells9726
    @camwells9726 2 месяца назад

    Interesting comments on how the bike can have moments of being hard to control and feeling like it’s being knocked off course ,
    I had similar experiences initially and then once I got the suspension fully dialled( iv3 got fox 38 and x2) , and cushcore in the wheels , it changed completely and it just wants to hug the ground , I feel so much more in control

    • @briancahal
      @briancahal  2 месяца назад +1

      Thanks for the input. Yeah I’ve got an ohlins shock on now and just put an ohlins fork on. Just the shock upgrade dramatically helped the composure of the bike.

  • @thecount1001
    @thecount1001 18 дней назад

    i have a 22 with the Fox 38 performance elite and DPX 2 same shock. 223 rotors with all XT stuff and Magic Mary 2.6 super gravity front and back. i don't ride as hard as you for sure and i'm older, but i think the bike can handle anything i can throw at it. i think much of what you are experiencing is an general ebike thing with full fats. i know what you mean and agree, my Amish bike (Rocky Mtn slayer) is easier to handle in tight twisties and some other situations. but this is a helluva big full power eeb.

  • @ajpratt3954
    @ajpratt3954 2 месяца назад +1

    Add the compression knob! Don’t let fox keep the secret going

  • @petedog9581
    @petedog9581 2 месяца назад

    38 fork, coil shock, and new beefier tires with cushcore????

  • @barrakingbeatz7794
    @barrakingbeatz7794 2 месяца назад

    I’m on the same bike, super low bottom bracket! I have got some 160’s on it but will try some 155’s soon to stop less peddle strikes. I was super suprised how good the fox float felt on it tbh

    • @briancahal
      @briancahal  2 месяца назад +1

      Sweet! Shorter cranks sounds like a good call. Definitely want to try that. The stock shock was decent but I’ve got an ohlins coil on it now and it’s completely changed the performance ceiling of the bike

    • @claritean
      @claritean 2 месяца назад

      ​@@briancahalwe all loved those comparison videos from let's go racing. I think you should continue with suspension as you're doing with brakes now. There's a lot of stuff that's custom tuning and "underground" stuff with high praises that none reviews .you could benchmark against Öhlins.

    • @FloridaE-bikeAdventures
      @FloridaE-bikeAdventures 2 месяца назад +1

      I'm waiting on my 155's to come in. I hear that definitely helps.

    • @FloridaE-bikeAdventures
      @FloridaE-bikeAdventures 2 месяца назад

      @@briancahal I am a super heavy rider. I've been thinking of trying a coil. I check the ohlins out.

  • @kingrat738
    @kingrat738 2 месяца назад +2

    e-mtb's rule 🤘

  • @LakayRicky
    @LakayRicky Месяц назад

    Congrats on pulling the trigger man. Have you tried the kenevo and the Cannondale montero by any chance. Thanks

    • @briancahal
      @briancahal  Месяц назад +1

      I haven’t. I briefly rode the Levo but that’s about it. The Montero looks really good though

  • @honzakrcil7454
    @honzakrcil7454 2 месяца назад

    Super informative and insightful video as always. I have been watching your videos for quite some time and would love to get your opinion on the new dreadnaught and its sizing. The L (S3) size seems quite relevant for me as I am 183 cm or 6 feet tall but both factory riders are on the size M (S2). What are your thoughts on this? Do you think they are able to deal with a less stable bike because they are just good at riding bikes? 455 reach for me seems tiny but part of me wonders if it could work :D

    • @briancahal
      @briancahal  2 месяца назад

      Yes I’d love to get my hands on the new dreadnought. Going to try and make it up to Cumberland and visit the HQ this summer. I think what you mentioned is right with the pro guys being so good they don’t need the stability and with the tracks they are racing I think there tends to be more time to be made in the tight stuff. For normal riding, normal people I think the s3 is spot on for around six foot. In the grand scheme of bike sizing it is on the shorter side for reach. I personally wouldn’t want to go smaller

    • @honzakrcil7454
      @honzakrcil7454 2 месяца назад

      @@briancahalthanks a lot for the reply!

  • @jake3am
    @jake3am 2 месяца назад

    Love the channel...I also have a zeb rc on a heavy ebike. what are your settings if you dont mind sharing, cheers

    • @briancahal
      @briancahal  2 месяца назад +1

      I think I’m running around 90-95 psi at 175lbs

  • @jeanmarc_in_Hudson
    @jeanmarc_in_Hudson 2 месяца назад +2

    Nice honest review! Are you running with flip chip on "high" or "low" ?
    Cheers. 😎

    • @briancahal
      @briancahal  2 месяца назад +3

      For my comments on this video I was running it in the low but I’ve since switched to high and like it better

    • @MrFlapstick
      @MrFlapstick 2 месяца назад

      @@briancahalhow high is the BB on yours in high?

  • @roeeeliyahu18
    @roeeeliyahu18 2 месяца назад

    Heya Brian, been a follower for a while but this interested me cause I've ridden a giant E+ reign before.
    I wanted to ask you about using a coil on it, from previews rides the e reign just feels numb with a coil and just kills all the fun and I would love for you to give some tips if it's switching to a x2 which seems suitable or tweaking with coils and settings?

    • @briancahal
      @briancahal  2 месяца назад +1

      Hmm yeah at this point I’ve only tried the stock shock and an ohlins coil. Honestly I feel like the coil is pretty much better in every way. I think a real comparison would be to compare it to a nice air shock but compared to the stock shock this ohlins is a beast. Definitely elevates the ceiling of the bike. It might be a bit less responsive but it’s a 55lb bike so it doesn’t feel that responsive anyway haha

    • @miked6806
      @miked6806 Месяц назад

      i have a e+1 and found backing out the rebound front and rear made it much more playful

  • @SoilworkZA01
    @SoilworkZA01 2 месяца назад +1

    Are you getting any rattle from the motor in the rough stuff?

    • @briancahal
      @briancahal  2 месяца назад +1

      Yes I feel like there’s a little motor rattle

    • @solomtb5547
      @solomtb5547 Месяц назад

      im getting motor rattle aswell, seems pretty normal

  • @Briballdo
    @Briballdo Месяц назад

    Is this East Bay? Trying to convince myself to get one, but im wondering if theres good ways to access Briones/Lime Ridge without driving to the trailheads

    • @briancahal
      @briancahal  Месяц назад +1

      This is east bay. You can access Briones from Lafayette

    • @Briballdo
      @Briballdo Месяц назад

      @@briancahal Dope - thanks. Used to drive all the way around to the north side (Alhambra?) trailheads, but would be much preferred to not have to do that every time

  • @MarionvillemodelsMultirotors
    @MarionvillemodelsMultirotors 19 дней назад

    What size of frame are you on and what size are you. I went for the medium and I’m 5:9. Not sure if it’s small for me.

  • @brassmnky33
    @brassmnky33 2 месяца назад

    I think you can get away with a little shorter chain stays on e-bikes than a regular enduro bike because you get some extra weight on the front wheel with the battery. I could be wrong, lmk what you think.

    • @brassmnky33
      @brassmnky33 2 месяца назад

      Larger chain rings also give you a slightly higher pivot and thus you get a little longer chain stay as you dive into the travel like a high pivot.

    • @briancahal
      @briancahal  2 месяца назад

      Stay tuned for the next video on the pivot I go into this a bit. However I still prefer the longer chainstay on this bike even if it maybe isn’t as big of an issue because of where the weight is located

    • @briancahal
      @briancahal  2 месяца назад +1

      Chain rings don’t have any effect on the axle path

    • @brassmnky33
      @brassmnky33 2 месяца назад

      @@briancahal as far as I know the pivot is at the top of the chain ring, thus a larger chain ring calls for a slightly higher pivot.

    • @claritean
      @claritean 2 месяца назад

      ​@@brassmnky33 chainring will have an impact on pedal kickback only. The pivot is given by chainstay and front triangle.

  • @craigd4375
    @craigd4375 День назад

    Would you have gone up one level of bike for better suspension if you could go back??

    • @briancahal
      @briancahal  День назад

      No I have just upgraded the suspension aftermarket. Everything else on the bike is fine.

    • @craigd4375
      @craigd4375 День назад

      @@briancahal thanks. Was wondering if I should do the same the only difference between the e3 to e1 is the suspension and components. I am not much of a component snob so fine with the lower level stuff. But…. The cost to upgrade the suspension is similar to the cost difference between models plus you get the components. Might have to go that route. Appreciate your feedback.

  • @soulzerosix
    @soulzerosix 2 месяца назад

    An e-bike? Unsubscribing immediatelly 🤣

  • @chasejiannalone8763
    @chasejiannalone8763 2 месяца назад +1

    Brian- Just bought a Nicolai QLF ebike and ride all the time in Briones. Maybe we cross paths sometime. What trail are you on here? I usually park in Bear Creek. This is maybe Mtz side?

    • @briancahal
      @briancahal  2 месяца назад

      This is Martinez side. All the legal stuff go check it out it’s ripping