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Yes, agreed. Well, lucky you having the choice ! Even though I started doing some longer rides last year, I couldn't quite give up the blast of riding the equivalent of the Quick-E. And some small improvements have made it more robust like the rear through axle. I haven't commuted on it yet as I...

So eventually I picked up a 2022 Giant Explore GTS 625 and rode it home. But something wasn't sitting right with me about it. Due to Covid and lack of stock, I hadn't had any opportunity to ride the Explore and the FastRoad EX back to back. But basically I remembered how I felt riding my old...

@gorse Aaah, I see. I did notice that scary to take your hands off the bars effect on my old Quick-E (same geometry as Fastroad E+ EX Pro). I must be a sucker for steep head angles and quick steering. I used to have a Suzuki TL1000S (aka The Widowmaker) motorbike which was famous for it without...

@gorse I'm curious about your comment about the reach. Can you be more specific. Should it be longer or shorter?

@BurnStar The 2022 Explore is up on the Giant website. As expected, it's the same as last year's model but with a 625 battery instead of 500. Price is now $5199 AUD. https://www.giant-bicycles.com/au/explore-eplus-1-gts-2022

I asked but they didn't know. And in fact they mentioned they wouldn't tell me anyway.

Well I did ring Giant Australia and they said that the Explore should start to be available from about Weeks 36-37. But given the way things are right now, that may end up getting pushed back.

In the end, I've decided on a Giant Explore E+1 GTS. Given that I don't commute anymore (WFH) but may ride into the City occasionally in the future, the added versatility of the Explore makes sense. I want to do more recreational rides (including quite a few hills and all day rides) and the...

Thanks Johnny. I definitely want a more Touring focussed bike with lights, mudguards, rack etc. I had a ride on the Explore and it rides very nicely - you're right, it does feel easier when riding with the motor off. However, my head likes it but my heart is pining for my old Quick-E so I'm...

Thanks for the condolences. The insurance company (Youi Contents with optional out of home cover) are prepared to replace it with a 2020 FastRoad E+ EX Pro, so I could probably persuade them to go with an 2021 Explore instead as it is cheaper and I could also argue that the 500W Battery in the...

Hi folks, unfortunately my Quick-E was stolen last Sunday from Highett Station in Melbourne. If you live in Melbourne, please keep an eye out for it. I normally lock it in a cage but my son borrowed it and was running late and the train was coming so locked it up at the station entrance using a...

On some longer rides I worked out that if the bike disconnects all you have to do is restart the app, then resume the ride and the reconnect prompt will appear.

Yeah I tried the little bike icon on the Android version and that used to work but doesn't any more.

So I have used the app (earlier version than 1.6.0) but found that it's now hard to resume a ride, if the bike turned itself off. Has anybody else experienced this? Otherwise it's working a lot better. The connection is more stable and the distance logged is actually quite accurate.

Sheesh ! I was going to say that ... "I put my RideControl back to the Android release from January 1.4.0. Also, switched off Auto Update of that app in the Play Store - seems like a good idea to do that generally ! Was prompted to do the 4.4 update but this time it worked" But sounds like...

I had the continuous loop issue yesterday just before a ride :mad: Eventually I gave up and realised that if I disable Wifi and Cell just as I start the App, the app will work - however, it's not recording distance travelled. Remained stuck at 0 km and one ride had to be discarded. I'm going...

So I suppose mine isn't cracked, but it's good to check what options are available. Using your research as a guide I came across these:- https://www.pushys.com.au/dt-swiss-g540-27-5inch-650b-24mm-32h-disc-brake-gravel-rim.html

Funnily enough, it happened again. I'm seriously considering applying a little Super Glue to stop it falling out. After all, it's not required to take it off. Luckily when I ordered a replacement last time the LBS stocked a spare, so I just went down there and bought it. Also, has anybody...

Same thing happened to me. Everybody should check it's seated well as they have a habit of doing that.. Easy to order via local Giant dealer cost me about $20-$25 AUD and was easy to pop in

I don't have a SpeedBox any more but a BikeSpeed-RS. I updated my bike firmware twice now. Once was pre-Covid to the version with Power Bars. I found that immediately afterwards on a little test run the bike put up a spanner symbol but once I turned it off and on, it was fine again. I just...