I have had the E+3 for 18 months and love it Im not the most subtle or talented of riders so the steam roller ride is bliss, since getting it I have changed to cranks to 150mm initially for the pedal strikes but ride wise i prefer them so will never go back to longer, i found the brake levers lacking and replaces with SLX levers and it transformed them, most recently I converted it to Coil Rockshox rear and up front a smashpot coil conversion on the Domains the bike is complete IMO absolutely love how it feels.
I have the reign e+ 2 and your review is spot on. I ride it on enduro style trails and it loves bigger drops and hits. For 6100 mine came with zeb fork and float x shock. Love the orange color but it wasn't in stock when I bought mine in late June.
Ultra plush?? Confident and stable?? U make me want a giant E-bike more and more every video! I never really liked any of the offerings Giant had but ur single-handedly changing my mind. I always thought I would like fast playful bikes, but after getting a Ripley AF, I realized that’s just not my style. It wasn’t the bike that wasn’t playful enough, it’s just my skills. And super plush bulldozing bike suits me much more. Thanks for these videos! Have u guys ever considered making videos about things over than bike reviews? I would pretty much watch anything u guys out out
Man if you want a bulldozer this is your bike. It plows. We’ve done a few things that aren’t bike reviews but not much. What types of videos are you thinking? I’m always open to suggestions.
I own the 2022 giant stance e+2 and have about 200km on it the reign would have been a great upgrade but I couldn’t find anything within driving distance. Looks like an amazing bike!
@@BikersEdgeKaysville shop talk? Trail rides? Interesting product review? I’d understand if u guys didn’t wanna dilute ur channel by doing other things. I’m not even in the market for a new bike currently but I always just throw ur new videos just to see what u guys r up to. I just enjoy the channel and seeing ur thoughts on things. And also maybe ur shop doesn’t carry them, but I’d love to hear ur thoughts on the Evil epocalypse 😄
Bought my giant e+2 off ur trance review. I like it a lot going down really planted however after 1K miles motor seized. Still in my LBS 4 months now. LBS tried to fix it by changing sensor, wires, etc. giant promised a new motor but still waiting on it. Thank God i still have my bosch powered ebike, i got 5K miles still going strong🤷♂️
i have the e1. it's a fantastic bike. low was ridiculous and i see no case for using it, no matter how you ride. i switched to high, and eventually added full spacers and higher pressure. it makes the bike ride higher, and feel livelier.
did you try running the rear shock at closer to 20% in slack mode? might help with pedal strikes... I run my long travel enduros like that when I know it's going to be an XC day, it gives the bike more pop as well
Haha I have E+1 as well and exactly the same feelings - its a tank. Tight turns? Nope, go straight! :D I cleaned some sections I wasn´t able to do on my 27.5er analog bike.
I’m so conflicted now, I don’t know what to choose 🤯 do I go for specialised turbo Levo 2022 or giant reign E+3 2023, I want a work horse it must be able to handle everything.
Great review. I've been riding an older generation of e+1 (2021). An amazing bike. The improvements should only make it better. The trails you tested the bike look nice! Where is it if you don't mind me asking?
I’m 5’9 and fall between the medium and large. I currently have the Trance x Advance in a large but always found it a bit big. I do trail riding and starting to enjoy bike parks and getting some bigger jumps. Entered a few enduros. What would you recommend size wise.
I'm new to mountain biking and am between this and the trance (both e+ of course). I live in Minnesota and there's some decent trails but nothing crazy around me. Do you think the trance or reign would be a better intro bike? Sounds like the trance is better for climbing and flatter terrain where the reign is better for downhill. I think on paper the trance should be my pick but I worry I'd find bigger hills and jumps and wish I had the reign. I'd also ride it a lot as a commuter and town/paved rider. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
@@BikersEdgeKaysville After more of an all rounder, some bike tracks, jump tracks, some downhill & also using it to bike to work. I have not had a new MTB for 20 years, so I can’t figure out differences….
Great video and explanation bro I never bought e-bike before even riden any, today I ride Trek ex 8, and I love it, my problem is most of my friends are using E-mtb and I can’t follow up, am stuck between Trek e-bike and giant ones, but my question is this giant has a poor gear on it, but the price fits me well, what do you think of its components? Thank you
I think components are one of my lowest priorities. Buy the build that fits your budget. The biggest things to look for are geo, suspension design and drivesystem.
I’d have to say it’s not going to be a good commuter. Definitely not made for that. That said it’s an ebike so it’s not a huge deal. Definitely overkill for commuting though.
It’s right in my budget range but the bunny part you’ve said kinda sucks. Maybe it’s your size ? I’m 1.84m weighing 84kg, will I be able to bunny? ( I used to bunny easily with Merida eone sixty 2019)
How tall are you with this being a XL? i have my eye on the E+1 model and being 6ft with a 32 inseam unsure on whether id be best on a large or Xlarge with its steep seat angle im unsure on whether a large would be too cramped. Looking at giants recommendation i should be on a large but could you advise or anyone in the comments who has the same bike? Many thanks
I’m 6’2” and the XL fits well. I hesitate to give specific sizing advice over the internet. It’s a crapshoot without seeing the person on the bike. ON our main bikers edge channel we did a bike sizing advice video. Go check that out. Could help you white a bit.
I have a reign e+1 and it kinda reminded me of my 2006 v10....you don't go over it, you go through it. And the traction is unbelievable.
I have had the E+3 for 18 months and love it Im not the most subtle or talented of riders so the steam roller ride is bliss, since getting it I have changed to cranks to 150mm initially for the pedal strikes but ride wise i prefer them so will never go back to longer, i found the brake levers lacking and replaces with SLX levers and it transformed them, most recently I converted it to Coil Rockshox rear and up front a smashpot coil conversion on the Domains the bike is complete IMO absolutely love how it feels.
I've got the E+ 1 (2022) and this review is absolutely bang on the money with everything you said.
I have the reign e+ 2 and your review is spot on. I ride it on enduro style trails and it loves bigger drops and hits. For 6100 mine came with zeb fork and float x shock. Love the orange color but it wasn't in stock when I bought mine in late June.
What color did you get???
Just picked one up on the used market, nice bike!
just discovered your channel. Was surprised to see so few subs - you're fantastic
Thanks for the kind words. Bit of a new channel for us with far less content than our main channel.
How can I upgrade the fork, apparently it uses a different standard, tried fitting a normal fork but it wont fit
Any help would be appreciated
Ultra plush?? Confident and stable?? U make me want a giant E-bike more and more every video! I never really liked any of the offerings Giant had but ur single-handedly changing my mind.
I always thought I would like fast playful bikes, but after getting a Ripley AF, I realized that’s just not my style. It wasn’t the bike that wasn’t playful enough, it’s just my skills. And super plush bulldozing bike suits me much more. Thanks for these videos! Have u guys ever considered making videos about things over than bike reviews? I would pretty much watch anything u guys out out
Man if you want a bulldozer this is your bike. It plows.
We’ve done a few things that aren’t bike reviews but not much. What types of videos are you thinking? I’m always open to suggestions.
I own the 2022 giant stance e+2 and have about 200km on it the reign would have been a great upgrade but I couldn’t find anything within driving distance. Looks like an amazing bike!
@@BikersEdgeKaysville shop talk? Trail rides? Interesting product review? I’d understand if u guys didn’t wanna dilute ur channel by doing other things. I’m not even in the market for a new bike currently but I always just throw ur new videos just to see what u guys r up to. I just enjoy the channel and seeing ur thoughts on things.
And also maybe ur shop doesn’t carry them, but I’d love to hear ur thoughts on the Evil epocalypse 😄
Thank you so much sir, I’d like to buy this one in Germany and your information helped me.
Glad I could help
My first eMTB E+0 is on order........ can't wait!
Enjoy!
Any updates on firmware to help fix automatic mode?
Bought my giant e+2 off ur trance review. I like it a lot going down really planted however after 1K miles motor seized. Still in my LBS 4 months now. LBS tried to fix it by changing sensor, wires, etc. giant promised a new motor but still waiting on it. Thank God i still have my bosch powered ebike, i got 5K miles still going strong🤷♂️
Man. Sorry to hear that. Huge bummer. Luckily that’s not something we’ve had a problem with at the shop.
i have the e1. it's a fantastic bike. low was ridiculous and i see no case for using it, no matter how you ride. i switched to high, and eventually added full spacers and higher pressure. it makes the bike ride higher, and feel livelier.
I’m with you on that one. I liked it better in high.
did you try running the rear shock at closer to 20% in slack mode? might help with pedal strikes... I run my long travel enduros like that when I know it's going to be an XC day, it gives the bike more pop as well
Great review ✌⚡⚡⚡ riding an E+1 and my first thoughts were it's like a tank with suspension 😃🤟
Haha I have E+1 as well and exactly the same feelings - its a tank. Tight turns? Nope, go straight! :D I cleaned some sections I wasn´t able to do on my 27.5er analog bike.
I got the reign E 2 it's a missile.
Traction is amazing.
My all-rounder.
Just swapping to 155 cranks
I’m so conflicted now, I don’t know what to choose 🤯 do I go for specialised turbo Levo 2022 or giant reign E+3 2023, I want a work horse it must be able to handle everything.
Beide gut 😂😂
Great review. I've been riding an older generation of e+1 (2021). An amazing bike. The improvements should only make it better. The trails you tested the bike look nice! Where is it if you don't mind me asking?
How does the motor feel against the 23 model stance 75 n.m. is the 10 more a big deal?
I have this bike best review hands down
Hey thanks!
I’m 5’9 and fall between the medium and large. I currently have the Trance x Advance in a large but always found it a bit big. I do trail riding and starting to enjoy bike parks and getting some bigger jumps. Entered a few enduros. What would you recommend size wise.
I'm new to mountain biking and am between this and the trance (both e+ of course). I live in Minnesota and there's some decent trails but nothing crazy around me. Do you think the trance or reign would be a better intro bike? Sounds like the trance is better for climbing and flatter terrain where the reign is better for downhill. I think on paper the trance should be my pick but I worry I'd find bigger hills and jumps and wish I had the reign. I'd also ride it a lot as a commuter and town/paved rider. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Looking at this bike or the Trance X E+ 2022. Both very similar price. Which would you prefer?
Depends on where and how you like to ride bikes. This rides way bigger than the Trance.
@@BikersEdgeKaysville After more of an all rounder, some bike tracks, jump tracks, some downhill & also using it to bike to work. I have not had a new MTB for 20 years, so I can’t figure out differences….
That downtube is just so big, if they cud slim down that and make it carbon I'd consider one, the New PWX-3 is great finally!
It's not the sleekest looking bike, but good things looks don't affect how it rides.
Great video and explanation bro
I never bought e-bike before even riden any, today I ride Trek ex 8, and I love it, my problem is most of my friends are using E-mtb and I can’t follow up, am stuck between Trek e-bike and giant ones, but my question is this giant has a poor gear on it, but the price fits me well, what do you think of its components?
Thank you
I think components are one of my lowest priorities. Buy the build that fits your budget. The biggest things to look for are geo, suspension design and drivesystem.
Thanks bro 😎
I'm tempted to get this as my first ebike. Would it be a good choice for general commuting?
I’d have to say it’s not going to be a good commuter. Definitely not made for that. That said it’s an ebike so it’s not a huge deal. Definitely overkill for commuting though.
@@BikersEdgeKaysvilleI was also thinking about getting this bike for commuting i live in wales tho big hills do u still think it would be overkill?
@@deakinmoss8494 Yes. there are much better options for commuting.
It’s right in my budget range but the bunny part you’ve said kinda sucks. Maybe it’s your size ? I’m 1.84m weighing 84kg, will I be able to bunny? ( I used to bunny easily with Merida eone sixty 2019)
It’s not really a size/weight thing. It’s a bike weight, geometry suspension thing.
How tall are you with this being a XL? i have my eye on the E+1 model and being 6ft with a 32 inseam unsure on whether id be best on a large or Xlarge with its steep seat angle im unsure on whether a large would be too cramped.
Looking at giants recommendation i should be on a large but could you advise or anyone in the comments who has the same bike?
Many thanks
I’m 6’2” and the XL fits well. I hesitate to give specific sizing advice over the internet. It’s a crapshoot without seeing the person on the bike. ON our main bikers edge channel we did a bike sizing advice video. Go check that out. Could help you white a bit.
Seems like the perfect bike for a fat old guy like me 😂
Perfect bike for a lot of folks!
fat old guy on a bulldozer, plow through everything like it's nothing. Making wild mountains look like his own backyard? hmm.... sounds cool! 🤣
I was thinking the same 😂