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  1. K

    Hydra has landed!

    Thanks for the tips! How can I identify the cassette and derailleur that are currently mounted on my bike? Most of the options appear to be out of stock but I want to make sure that I order the correct cage. Edit: I for sure have the Shimano XT RD-M8000.
  2. K

    Hydra has landed!

    I do admit the paint quality is less than stellar and for the price I paid for this bike I would've liked a cleaner finish. Again, I think I'd rather have the bike now than wait another 3 months. It's going to acquire scratches, scuffs, and marks because of rocks flinging up from those knobby...
  3. K

    Hydra has landed!

    Only minor issue is the highest gear slipping a little bit - nothing a bit of adjustment shouldn't be able to handle.
  4. K

    Archon X1 Programming Thread (questions and experiences)

    Gotcha, I'll send over an email to @pushkar tomorrow.
  5. K

    Hydra has landed!

    From what I'm hearing, another user (@Lsthrz) ordered a large Northern Lights but was delivered a medium Northern Lights with darker than expected paint. I just happened to have ordered a medium-framed Northern Lights and got lucky I guess. I can't complain too much, I've waited 5 months and...
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    Archon X1 Programming Thread (questions and experiences)

    So... going to start playing around with the controller settings while it rains for the rest of the week. Where do I get the Innotrace software?
  7. K

    Hydra has landed!

    Lower part of the frame and the motor are pretty muddy but nothing that won't wipe off. I was reading specs on the Bafang Utlra and it's got a pretty good water ingress protection rating so I'm not super concerned. Chainring is pretty clean! Gotcha, yeah I had it set to charge to 80%. I'll be...
  8. K

    Pics of places you ride your Hydra

    I wish my Northern Lights were lighter, mine is really dark like you said. Here's some pics from today after my first real ride! This is a park right by my house.
  9. K

    Hydra has landed!

    More thoughts and pictures! I was out riding for about 6 miles through the woods and on the roads near my house. I went from 71% to 58% through the course of the ride, I'd say that's pretty good considering how much power this thing has! Highly recommend the SKS Mudrocker and Crud XL fenders...
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    Hydra has landed!

    I attempted to install some matte clear paint protection film (from Ground Keeper) and it resulted in the worst case of screen-protector bubblage that I've ever experienced... Probably going to remove it. I also bought a custom Cascadia flag headset top cap from them, but it doesn't fit... it's...
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    Hydra has landed!

    Forgot to mention some basic riding thoughts: Shifter works well and needs no adjustments to make it through the full range of gears. Gear changes are smooth with the power cutting out properly. Brakes feel great, this is my first time ever riding a bike with hydraulic disc brakes as opposed to...
  12. K

    Hydra has landed!

    It's an 11 speed, I'm not sure the tooth count. I do love the look of the Hydra frame and it's one of the reasons I chose this bike over other similar models! I'll take more pictures tomorrow but here's one with the flash so yall can see Northern Lights a little better. With the clear it just...
  13. K

    Hydra has landed!

    Thanks Pushkar! I just went for a quick test ride after a short break in the rain, WOW it is fast! I hit 35 mph 28 mph 😉 in in eco lol. It was too cold to ride for much longer (~43 degrees F). Other notes, the brakes do not cut off the power, is there something I can do to fix this? And if...
  14. K

    Hydra has landed!

    Starting a new thread to post my pictures, delivery experience, and first impressions. DELIVERY EXPERIENCE FedEx is trash, as usual. My package got stuck at a hub in Colorado for 3 days, missed the delivery date twice, then was delivered on my porch without a signature collected while I was...
  15. K

    Hydra Battery Charger

    Just downloaded this app and it can't even find my battery. Lol
  16. K

    Hydra incoming...

    Starting a new thread with delivery pics!
  17. K

    Hydra incoming...

    To my surprise my bike arrived today! FedEx left it on my porch without requiring a signature. My tracking number still has no updates since yesterday. Though I'm at my SO's house right now across the water from Seattle... So I don't even get to put it together tonight! Luckily my brother was...
  18. K

    Hydra incoming...

    Our summers are amazing so it makes it worth it lol. I don't think I've ever had Fedex deliver a package on time to my house, so I'm beyond infuriated right now after wasting my entire day (and now ruining my weekend plans)
  19. K

    Hydra incoming...

    Well I just waited by the door ALL DAY so I could sign for my package, FedEx came with a different package but not my bike. I just got an update even though it has been "on vehicle for delivery" that it was rescheduled for Monday. Today was the only sunny day I'm going to have for the next...
  20. K

    Hydra incoming...

    Mine left last Thursday the 28th. It made it to Portland, OR this morning but it hasn't left yet - I assume it'll get to Seattle tomorrow and not delivered until next week 🙄 There goes my weekend plans! Edit: they've officially acknowledged it lol
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