I've ridden MTBs since the late 80s as a casual enthusiast (not a racer or hardcore downhill rider, etc.). At 62 now, the Ramblas helps me on the climbs so I can still do the elevations and ride the trails I want to ride, and I can stay out there a LOT longer.
Just watched, somehow I missed this one….nicely done Scott. Hey, you are not “old”, au contraire. I’m on my 70s and have my Ramblas for about 3 months/600 trail miles and I truly enjoyed riding this bike it’s just perfect for my skill level. Thanks for answering my question on upgrades, I just ordered a set of Hunt e-Enduro and a set of Vittoria e-Agarro 2.6 tires. Happy riding and be safe.
Hell yeah brother I'm 40 and your videos have given me a lot to think about with the Ramblas. I have been having a blast with mine. I'm tall and lanky, all I've done so far is a bar, stem, & pedal change. Removed the factory light also and will probably be upgrading the tires and shocks and I'll call it a day as far as upgrades.
@@scotthardesty would you possibly be willing to make video on how to clean the bike because I don’t know how 😅 I just took it out to a bike park, and it’s very dusty lol!
@@michaelkellar1 It's simple, you can hose it down or even use a pressure washer on it. any type of dish soap or natural cleaner will clean it up. I powerwash mine then use a natural cleaner on it, then wipe it down.
@@scotthardesty sick! Thanks for the tip! I don’t have a power washer, but I have a hose and some soap! Thanks again! Looking forward to more of your content!
Love your videos, Scott! I've been riding off and on for about 10 years, but still consider myself a new rider because I started late. I'm over 50 now as well. One bit of advice on the tire pressure. The formula I've always heard: take your weight and divide by 7. This gives you a base PSI to work with. General recommendation is to add 2 PSI to the back and subtract 1 PSI for the front. So for a rider that is 210 lbs... 210 / 7 = 30. Back tire would be 32 PSI and front tire at 29 PSI.
No need to announce your age Scott. Good video. Love my Ramblas. Running 2.6 tires by Vittoria at 25/ 20 psi - tubeless on Hunt E wheels with the ebike Cushcore. My stock shock works just fine for hardtail. Changed dropper lever but stock dropper post doing ok. It has tackled all terrain. Changed rear cassette to GX. This bike has been so reliable and responsive. REVGRIPS Pro handling the hand shock absorbtion. Best grips IMO. Carbon PNW bars and a Vgroove Specialized seat. Wolftooth ripshaw pedals. I gotta make myself ride my analogue full susp and hardtail. Getting spoiled. Great job on your upgrades. Hope these motors last. Aventon customer service sucks right now. Not taking calls. No reply to emails. I only got one water cage bolt and it appears proprietary. Can't even get a simple bolt sent.
Scott, so I got a smoking deal on a new Ramblas today ($2400 after taxes) & took it out at Sky Tavern Bike Park across the street. Being the absolute Darwinian jackals that I am, I ate it on some rollers at the bottom of my 2nd downhill (Ramblas landed on top of me). It's a great bike but a weapon in the wrong hands (mine). In spite of the e cessive bandages, blood & pain, I'm gonna do it again. Yup!
@michaellazuka654 bought it from an LBS that still had the Ramblas in stocks but had been dropped by Aventon. Basically, he just wanted the Aventon 's gone for other brands.
The Hunt wheels and Cush Core are great. The biggest danger when running non-tubeless rims is in cornering because there is more of a chance for the bead to pop loose. Tubeless rims really hook in the tire bead and allow for running much lower pressures. The Cush Core adds a ton of sidewall support and rim protection from big hits and rocky terrain. I could probably run without them but I think that they are a great addition considering the weight of the bike. Hope you enjoy yours as much as I enjoy mine.
Another great video (sound quality with the new camera is fine). As a fellow 50-something eMTB enthusiast, you're my hero. Quick question, with all the upgrades to the Ramblas, what is its weight? My understanding is that one benefit of going tubeless is weight savings.
Hey Scott nice upgrades. I've got you all beat I'm 74 years young and I've had my ramblas for 2 weeks. I would like to put on a suspension seat post, so how would I get the old factory post out with that cable in there, I don't need that auto upn and down I just want my suspension post in there. Any advice would be greatly apreciated Cheers, from CO!
Thanks for watching! Your best bet is having your local bike shop do it. There is a cable that can unhook at the bottom of the dropper post. then you would have to pull out the cable thru the frame (most likely taking the battery and protective panel out behind the battery. Then finally, removing the dropper lever.
I have taken my Aventure 1 and Aventure 2 on many trails. It will NOT be able to handle those jumps and drops though. Here is me testing the Aventure 2. th-cam.com/video/lCKiHfGaK5I/w-d-xo.htmlsi=X5ul2HFGMwC0hFQT
@@scotthardesty if that’s the case I don’t see the value owning a rambias. Most people don’t have thousands of dollars to spend on multiple bikes, not alone one bike. My approach in buying a bike is spend for the most you can afford and wait for things to break before replacing them. It sounds to me the Rambias isn’t mountain bike ready, maybe for Indiana it is, but western PA and WV trails, in stock form it definitely isn’t.
@@Scott-mu4xw All those upgrades did not need to be done to the Ramblas. I did it to show people what could be done to it if they wanted. The Ramblas is a true emtb and could handle whatever you throw at it. I have a 2nd Ramblas that I left stock (except switched out the drop seat lever and different tires for my terrain) and it does all the jumps and drops as the upgraded one.
I’m sure the new parts are nice but if you add too much, then you’re heading into low end full suspension bikes, which will give you more confidence on jumps and rough trails.
I've ridden MTBs since the late 80s as a casual enthusiast (not a racer or hardcore downhill rider, etc.). At 62 now, the Ramblas helps me on the climbs so I can still do the elevations and ride the trails I want to ride, and I can stay out there a LOT longer.
Awesome man. I plan on hitting them trails thru my 70's.
i have had the same experience! rode 11 mile of trails yesterday with over a 1000 ft elevation. I love my Ramblas
Just watched, somehow I missed this one….nicely done Scott. Hey, you are not “old”, au contraire.
I’m on my 70s and have my Ramblas for about 3 months/600 trail miles and I truly enjoyed riding this bike it’s just perfect for my skill level.
Thanks for answering my question on upgrades, I just ordered a set of Hunt e-Enduro and a set of Vittoria e-Agarro 2.6 tires.
Happy riding and be safe.
Awesome man! Thanks for the input.
Hell yeah brother I'm 40 and your videos have given me a lot to think about with the Ramblas. I have been having a blast with mine. I'm tall and lanky, all I've done so far is a bar, stem, & pedal change. Removed the factory light also and will probably be upgrading the tires and shocks and I'll call it a day as far as upgrades.
Sounds like solid upgrades!
I bought one of these this past Saturday thanks to your reviews! Got a good dealer near me! Thanks for the help picking a bike!
Glad to help!
@@scotthardesty would you possibly be willing to make video on how to clean the bike because I don’t know how 😅 I just took it out to a bike park, and it’s very dusty lol!
@@michaelkellar1 It's simple, you can hose it down or even use a pressure washer on it. any type of dish soap or natural cleaner will clean it up. I powerwash mine then use a natural cleaner on it, then wipe it down.
@@scotthardesty sick! Thanks for the tip! I don’t have a power washer, but I have a hose and some soap! Thanks again! Looking forward to more of your content!
Love your videos, Scott! I've been riding off and on for about 10 years, but still consider myself a new rider because I started late. I'm over 50 now as well. One bit of advice on the tire pressure. The formula I've always heard: take your weight and divide by 7. This gives you a base PSI to work with. General recommendation is to add 2 PSI to the back and subtract 1 PSI for the front.
So for a rider that is 210 lbs... 210 / 7 = 30. Back tire would be 32 PSI and front tire at 29 PSI.
Thanks for the tip! I'll have to give that a try! That would put my front tire at 29 and rear tire at 33.
No need to announce your age Scott. Good video. Love my Ramblas. Running 2.6 tires by Vittoria at 25/ 20 psi - tubeless on Hunt E wheels with the ebike Cushcore. My stock shock works just fine for hardtail. Changed dropper lever but stock dropper post doing ok. It has tackled all terrain. Changed rear cassette to GX. This bike has been so reliable and responsive. REVGRIPS Pro handling the hand shock absorbtion. Best grips IMO. Carbon PNW bars and a Vgroove Specialized seat. Wolftooth ripshaw pedals. I gotta make myself ride my analogue full susp and hardtail. Getting spoiled. Great job on your upgrades. Hope these motors last. Aventon customer service sucks right now. Not taking calls. No reply to emails. I only got one water cage bolt and it appears proprietary. Can't even get a simple bolt sent.
Thanks... oh man, just a simple thing as a bolt can throw you off for sure. Sounds like you did some great upgrades as well.
Scott, so I got a smoking deal on a new Ramblas today ($2400 after taxes) & took it out at Sky Tavern Bike Park across the street. Being the absolute Darwinian jackals that I am, I ate it on some rollers at the bottom of my 2nd downhill (Ramblas landed on top of me). It's a great bike but a weapon in the wrong hands (mine). In spite of the e cessive bandages, blood & pain, I'm gonna do it again. Yup!
hahahaha... you sound like me.
How’d you score that deal? Did you get it direct from Aventon? Or a dealer?
@michaellazuka654 bought it from an LBS that still had the Ramblas in stocks but had been dropped by Aventon. Basically, he just wanted the Aventon 's gone for other brands.
The Hunt wheels and Cush Core are great. The biggest danger when running non-tubeless rims is in cornering because there is more of a chance for the bead to pop loose. Tubeless rims really hook in the tire bead and allow for running much lower pressures. The Cush Core adds a ton of sidewall support and rim protection from big hits and rocky terrain. I could probably run without them but I think that they are a great addition considering the weight of the bike. Hope you enjoy yours as much as I enjoy mine.
I figure since I will be letting others ride this bike that I want to add everything I can for success.
Another great video (sound quality with the new camera is fine). As a fellow 50-something eMTB enthusiast, you're my hero. Quick question, with all the upgrades to the Ramblas, what is its weight? My understanding is that one benefit of going tubeless is weight savings.
I haven't weighed it. Hit me up in a day or so (I have it put in storage now) and I will go weigh it.
Great video! The Ramblas seems to be coming along well. You gotta watch those young bucks as they are as crazy as you were at their age😂
That's why I passed it off to them. I gave them the green light and said not to worry if you break it.
You have got to be the most credible reviewer on TH-cam. What kind of range can you expect doing this kind of riding with the bike?
Thank you! You could literally ride all day no problem.
Happy birthday, young whippersnapper!! 😉😊
hahaha... thanks.
Belated happy birthday, Scott!
Thanks!
Hey Scott great video you look fast as heck on those trails!
Thanks! It doesn't feel that fast in person.
Happy birthday Scott. Do you have a link for your knee pads? Thanks
Thanks! Hmmmmm... I bought these at a shop in Switzerland. I haven't been able to find a decent link here in the US.
Thanks for the video! Loved it!
Thank you!
The dropper works very well...better than the dropper post on my Cannondale Moterra Neo 3.
I haven't heard from too many people who think the dropper works well. Congrats!
mine works well. i can see where a auto drop would be better. it would be easier to drop the seat while standing and not sitting and standing back up
Great video!
Thanks!
Hey Scott nice upgrades. I've got you all beat I'm 74 years young and I've had my ramblas for 2 weeks. I would like to put on a suspension seat post, so how would I get the old factory post out with that cable in there, I don't need that auto upn and down I just want my suspension post in there. Any advice would be greatly apreciated Cheers, from CO!
Thanks for watching! Your best bet is having your local bike shop do it. There is a cable that can unhook at the bottom of the dropper post. then you would have to pull out the cable thru the frame (most likely taking the battery and protective panel out behind the battery. Then finally, removing the dropper lever.
Do you think a stock Aventure will be able to handle that kind of trail?
I have taken my Aventure 1 and Aventure 2 on many trails. It will NOT be able to handle those jumps and drops though. Here is me testing the Aventure 2. th-cam.com/video/lCKiHfGaK5I/w-d-xo.htmlsi=X5ul2HFGMwC0hFQT
Iam 55 and want to order one of these.. how did you find the sizing of the bike? Med-large
I was also 55 when I got mine. There is a sizing chart on the website. FYI. I am 5'9" and a medium fits me perfectly.
How much did the upgrades run you? what e bike is it more comp to now?
I have a full video on the upgrades and cost. Minus the Hunt wheels I just added. th-cam.com/video/f0Jf3km2DVs/w-d-xo.htmlsi=TXQsKhd0ckZssG_f
If I was to guess 1200 bucks.
@@Scott-mu4xw More like $2700 and that was before I bought the hunt wheels and crush core.
@@scotthardesty if that’s the case I don’t see the value owning a rambias. Most people don’t have thousands of dollars to spend on multiple bikes, not alone one bike. My approach in buying a bike is spend for the most you can afford and wait for things to break before replacing them. It sounds to me the Rambias isn’t mountain bike ready, maybe for Indiana it is, but western PA and WV trails, in stock form it definitely isn’t.
@@Scott-mu4xw All those upgrades did not need to be done to the Ramblas. I did it to show people what could be done to it if they wanted. The Ramblas is a true emtb and could handle whatever you throw at it. I have a 2nd Ramblas that I left stock (except switched out the drop seat lever and different tires for my terrain) and it does all the jumps and drops as the upgraded one.
How is it compared to a non e-mtb? Effortwise.
Great question. I do not know as I don't own an analog mountain bike.
I’m sure the new parts are nice but if you add too much, then you’re heading into low end full suspension bikes, which will give you more confidence on jumps and rough trails.
I totally get that. I own a full suspension Giant Trance X E+3 as well.
Full squish sucks except on the gnarliest surfaces…..Hard tails do it all but the rough stuff……very well