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  1. Oscar56

    GIANT RideControl App 2.0

    i have a 2020 Giant. I am under the impression that an attachment to allow a phone to run off of the bikes battery is not possible.
  2. Oscar56

    GIANT RideControl App 2.0

    :eek: No idea.
  3. Oscar56

    GIANT RideControl App 2.0

    I went on my 2nd ride with the new app today. It still worked flawlessly. Our temperature is now at 5C and I see quite a drain on my iPhone battery when my phone is attached to my bike stem. i started my ride with my phone at 85% charge and after 14km and 45 minutes it was down to 1% charge...
  4. Oscar56

    GIANT RideControl App 2.0

    IOs 14.1 on iPhone 8.
  5. Oscar56

    GIANT RideControl App 2.0

    I tested my 2020 Fathom today with the new and improved app. yippee! This app actually works. It provides all of the basic information, did not freeze, will save your ride to view again later, shows assist levels, shows battery level and an estimate of distance with the current charge. When...
  6. Oscar56

    GIANT RideControl App 2.0

    Just appeared in the Canadian App Store.
  7. Oscar56

    GIANT RideControl App 2.0

    I just had a look at iPhone AppStore in Canada. Still listing the old Ride Control app.
  8. Oscar56

    New App Update: Almost here

    I would have to agree. I only use the app to check battery charge and many months ago to adjust my assist settings. i use Cyclemeter app on my iPhone for everything else. But a functioning app from Giant that providers all of the details that other bike apps do would be a bonus i can still...
  9. Oscar56

    New App Update: Almost here

    where did you find this posting?
  10. Oscar56

    Update to New Update: Giant's Ride Control App 1.4.5

    I only use the app to check battery level and adjust assist levels. It is useless otherwise. I use my Polar watch for everything else.
  11. Oscar56

    What Are Your Tire Pressures for eMTB?

    From all of the articles that i have read the appropriate pressure for eMTB tires is a very personal issue. The general train of thought is to keep lowering your pressure until your control starts to get a bit soft or squishy then dial it back up. So this morning I went out to the local hill...
  12. Oscar56

    The Ultimate Mid-Drive Chain Care Thread

    I use a short section of household wiring cable, sort of like a heavy duty twist tie. Sticks can be found on Amazon for $9.99 plus shipping.
  13. Oscar56

    The Ultimate Mid-Drive Chain Care Thread

    I have always been confused by the array of lubricants on the market. Wet, dry, oil, grease, spray-on drip-on etc. etc. Too many choices and many, many opinions. After doing some reading I decided to try one of the commercially made wax lubricants on my ebike. Hmm, seems pretty good and a...
  14. Oscar56

    E-Bike Battery Guide

    Ravi: thanks for sharing the iOS 13 info. I rarely charge overnight but maybe I will now change my habits.
  15. Oscar56

    Update to New Update: Giant's Ride Control App 1.4.5

    Something I am curious about: when Giant says the app update includes a firmware update is this actually a Yamaha firmware update branded as Giant or a change in how the Giant app communicates with the Yamaha motor?
  16. Oscar56

    Update to New Update: Giant's Ride Control App 1.4.5

    My update went smoothly. I do not see any difference in performance between 1.4.4 and 1.4.5.
  17. Oscar56

    New Giant eBike app to replace RideControl

    What I would like to see in the new app: - cadence and speed that work without freezing - ability to export gpx files - ability to link my heart monitor - corresponding website where my ride history is stored - battery indicator - ability to adjust assist levels - mapping/routes function In...
  18. Oscar56

    New Giant eBike app to replace RideControl

    Who is going to be the first to take a chance on the new app?
  19. Oscar56

    Update to New Update: Giant's Ride Control App 1.4.5

    How do you go backwards?
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