Yesterday I was out on the trail riding and shut off the motor. Basically, I was on a long ride(well probably longer than the amount of charge I had) and while I new I could ride without power. I was surprised how well my Giant Reign e2 pedaled even climbing. I think it's something one should look at when buying a EMTB that can be over looked. So how does your EMTB do with the motor off?
How well does your emtb work without power?
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your not suppose tell him that way u look even better when u ride it
It real easy to find out just go out on trail and turn if off.
Taylor57
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My luck it wont turn back on!
That's why you want to know
Not whilst mr moron @marketing has a job.
Back in 2018 a decent dual suspension full power emtb was between 21-22 kg , but we accepted weight gain for integration , the wattever wars, bigger suspension, bigger wheels.
Even specialized has been guilty of letting marketing overide logic - the levo sl moved from fox 34's to 36's , that sold better so they brought out the kenevo sl . Instead of aiming at 16 kg we accepted 20.
Confession time, I fitted fox 36 x 160's on mine, the truth is the 34's were more than good enough for 90% of the riding I do - in fact I put them on my sons bike and he's faster than me down black runs.
I leave mine on most of the time but find myself hitting 20 mph from time to time. Also I will be putting a 10 tooth gx cassette as soon as I get xd driver that fits the stock wheel. I run out of gear with the 11I turn my Tero off all the time, well on flat lands, hill climbs I need the assist
nah it will still happen they do listen just sometimes there a little slow
harryS
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Most of mine work fine w/o power, as they started as regular bikes, My hub or mid drive motors have minimal drag, so it's basically a weight penalty of 8-14 pounds.
I got one bike that has heavy steel 20" fat tire rims. Combined with heavy tubes/tires, those wheels do not want to accelerate. It's a miserable bike to pedal w/o power, and not very friendly in PAS 1 either.
I got one bike that has heavy steel 20" fat tire rims. Combined with heavy tubes/tires, those wheels do not want to accelerate. It's a miserable bike to pedal w/o power, and not very friendly in PAS 1 either.
probably not much different than my Reign my point was more on the lines of do able if needed without to much drag
The drag on that must be huge with no power as it would be even with a non-e with fatties?
Most fatties really benefit from power different animal when added!
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