GravelGrindR
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New bike..well, new to me, first Ebike, also own a Specialized Diverge E5 Comp.
I live and ride in Nova Scotia, and do a mix of back roads and rail trails.
I haven't picked it up yet, as it is being serviced prior to pickup, but I did take it for a decent...and fast test ride...fun fun fun...seriously.
Size L and I swear the first owner must be my long lost identical twin, as it fits like a glove. No seat adjustment, reach is fine...it's almost like someone put an electric motor on my Diverge.
I have read some posts here about some confusing specs. One concerns the location of the water-bottle cage mounting bolts. If I read it right (sorry should have found the quote) the owner said it could not fit a tall bottle? Well, my mounts are low on the frame and I can't see how. Am I missing something? Different model? Smallest frame? Also, i there any way to fit a second bottle? Hot summers, long dusty rides...you know....and I tend to ride hard.
Secondly, I have read American posts saying theirs get 28mph..stock. Mine, and all Canadian units are governed to 20mph (32kph) and that was my assist max on my test ride.
So..what gives? ...and being that 20kph is the posted max speed on all trials here, that makes sense. Buuuuuut, I am a complete newb to Ebikes, but also a geek and gadget nerd, so I do appreciate a good hack from time to time...especially if it will make me go faster on the road...so what are these "magical" devices/upgrades/hack I hear of?
*edit* figured out the easy hack...not convinced I need it for now..pretty happy cruising along @32kph
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Finally, I currently have my phone mount (Quad Lock) on my Diverge where the Giant has the "dash"...so I'm guessing relocation is not an option to accomodate both?
I am kinda spoiled having my Cyclemeter data in front of me while riding...map/HR/Cal etc...so if not, does Giant offer a different . larger display that displays that info in real time?
Any advice, suggestions or feedback would be welcome![Smile :) :)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
*edit* The QuadLock from my diverge fit..reversed![Smile :) :)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
*edit* aaaaaaand after typing all that, I came across this...
I live and ride in Nova Scotia, and do a mix of back roads and rail trails.
I haven't picked it up yet, as it is being serviced prior to pickup, but I did take it for a decent...and fast test ride...fun fun fun...seriously.
Size L and I swear the first owner must be my long lost identical twin, as it fits like a glove. No seat adjustment, reach is fine...it's almost like someone put an electric motor on my Diverge.
I have read some posts here about some confusing specs. One concerns the location of the water-bottle cage mounting bolts. If I read it right (sorry should have found the quote) the owner said it could not fit a tall bottle? Well, my mounts are low on the frame and I can't see how. Am I missing something? Different model? Smallest frame? Also, i there any way to fit a second bottle? Hot summers, long dusty rides...you know....and I tend to ride hard.
Secondly, I have read American posts saying theirs get 28mph..stock. Mine, and all Canadian units are governed to 20mph (32kph) and that was my assist max on my test ride.
So..what gives? ...and being that 20kph is the posted max speed on all trials here, that makes sense. Buuuuuut, I am a complete newb to Ebikes, but also a geek and gadget nerd, so I do appreciate a good hack from time to time...especially if it will make me go faster on the road...so what are these "magical" devices/upgrades/hack I hear of?
*edit* figured out the easy hack...not convinced I need it for now..pretty happy cruising along @32kph
Finally, I currently have my phone mount (Quad Lock) on my Diverge where the Giant has the "dash"...so I'm guessing relocation is not an option to accomodate both?
I am kinda spoiled having my Cyclemeter data in front of me while riding...map/HR/Cal etc...so if not, does Giant offer a different . larger display that displays that info in real time?
Any advice, suggestions or feedback would be welcome
*edit* The QuadLock from my diverge fit..reversed
*edit* aaaaaaand after typing all that, I came across this...
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