Ya, the stock display on this model wasnt thought through very well. Hard to properly position the dropper lever with it….which display did you go with?
@@MTBShed I ended up just getting the kiox It a bit tidier with the screen on the top tube but still not ideal with the dropper post as you said, bosch motor is great but their controllers need work Bike is awesome though
Just took my Jamis Faultline you guys dis a video on for it's first ride. Can't say I was disappointed. Some of the trails get pretty rough and it handled them very well.
Ya, I ended up taking one for demo and really digging. Not got to ride it much but felt great on the few downhills I hit. I was pleasantly surprised how stiff it was pedaling. Congrats on the new bike!
I was just talking to a guy at the park about this. Battery care is huge! Taking the battery off the bike or having the bike in a climate control area is key weather it’s winter or summer. Also remembering to remove the battery while traveling with the bike on the vehicle also helps to prevent issues with the battery. The battery heats up as it dispenses its charge so minimize the starting temp is definitely key. All this is not just for safety and efficiency but also prolongs the life of the battery.
V impressed w my 2nd hand 7 out here in NZ, stepping off a Focus Jam2. fast, nimble, plush ride thru t nonsense on-track. I’m going noticeably faster. not sold on t Purion controller, easy to move 2 power settings(compared w t clearcut click levers on t Focus. Shimano E8000 setup) + t Bontrager tires drift a bit on smooth damp stones(haven’t broken a spoke yet/ t other failing I gather). weighs 25.2 kg. Go Trek I say.
@Texasbird026 I do still feel as though it is nose heavy. Dropping the seat post a lot helps but I have no confidence on drops so I stay away from them. I havexan Izzo yt core 4 uncaged with less suspension and it drops great so go figure.
Great vid, good insights. Thanks for posting!
I have this exact bike
Love it!
Ended up changing the display, got a zeb and a megneg on the rear shock and it's great
Ya, the stock display on this model wasnt thought through very well. Hard to properly position the dropper lever with it….which display did you go with?
@@MTBShed I ended up just getting the kiox
It a bit tidier with the screen on the top tube but still not ideal with the dropper post as you said, bosch motor is great but their controllers need work
Bike is awesome though
I like how he designTed the mountain bike suspension sweet sport for America....LOL
Just took my Jamis Faultline you guys dis a video on for it's first ride. Can't say I was disappointed. Some of the trails get pretty rough and it handled them very well.
Ya, I ended up taking one for demo and really digging. Not got to ride it much but felt great on the few downhills I hit. I was pleasantly surprised how stiff it was pedaling. Congrats on the new bike!
Thank you guys for the nice review, it was helpful for me to choose what exactly to take, rail 5 or 7 now I'm ordering 7 🙂🤙🏻
Good choice!
It sounds like being able to easily remove battery and store/charge inside is an important feature of E-bikes.
I was just talking to a guy at the park about this. Battery care is huge! Taking the battery off the bike or having the bike in a climate control area is key weather it’s winter or summer. Also remembering to remove the battery while traveling with the bike on the vehicle also helps to prevent issues with the battery. The battery heats up as it dispenses its charge so minimize the starting temp is definitely key. All this is not just for safety and efficiency but also prolongs the life of the battery.
V impressed w my 2nd hand 7 out here in NZ, stepping off a Focus Jam2. fast, nimble, plush ride thru t nonsense on-track. I’m going noticeably faster. not sold on t Purion controller, easy to move 2 power settings(compared w t clearcut click levers on t Focus. Shimano E8000 setup) + t Bontrager tires drift a bit on smooth damp stones(haven’t broken a spoke yet/ t other failing I gather). weighs 25.2 kg. Go Trek I say.
Ya, seems the controller was an afterthought. We broke the first one because of the positioning with the stock dropper.
Audio has issues on iphone, i have to turn my phone sideways to hear other guy talking, then turn it back for other guy. But great video anyway!
Thanks! And yes, we switched to a different mic set up for future videos. Others noticed as well 😂
This bike is nose heavy, be careful on drops, I’ve been over the bars twice on recommended sag.
Interesting and scary 😦. We always set customers up a little stiff here in the Midwest since mostly XC riding.
Do you still feel like it’s nose heavy? I never want to go over bars. What do you think rides better in this regard? Maybe Turbo Levo!
@Texasbird026 I do still feel as though it is nose heavy. Dropping the seat post a lot helps but I have no confidence on drops so I stay away from them. I havexan Izzo yt core 4 uncaged with less suspension and it drops great so go figure.