Are you two in Milton? I'm in FWB! I've a Pedego e-bike and have done your Blackwater Heritage trail twice lately. Again, love your videos, you two are real people, like me! Thanks!
@TroyandAndreaКүн бұрын
Hi friend! Yes! We are in Milton. Thank you for your kind words and sharing a little of your story. Like you, we ride the BWT frequently. Hopefully, we’ll see you out there one day! Thanks for watching.
@boatman51515 күн бұрын
Great video, again. I'm planning on the St Mark's trail this month, Oct 2024, and the information you've provided is priceless. Thank you. Dave of NW Florida.
@TroyandAndreaКүн бұрын
Dave, you can’t go wrong with the St Marks Trail. It is a real joy to ride. Hope you have a great time! Thank you for watching our videos.
@boatman51515 күн бұрын
Very good. I'll be headed to Gulf State Park soon all because you two introduced me to it. Good informative video, I'll watch many more of yours. Dave of NW Florida.
@TroyandAndreaКүн бұрын
So glad we could be helpful! 😎 We know you’ll love those trails - and they’re so close! Thanks for your comments. Hope to meet you in person sometime soon. Ride on!
@p3tr011413 күн бұрын
@Freestlyle Enduro 101 Warm greetings from Australia. In a few weeks I'll probably be purchasing the 2023 Giant Talon E+ 1. I'll need some kind of kickstand for it. It's hard to make out what kickstand you have, is it a Giant kickstand? Can you provide the name of it please?
@TroyandAndrea11 күн бұрын
@@p3tr0114 Hello! Yes, it’s a Giant kickstand. The only name I know of is “direct mount, adjustable” Our local dealer put it on before I took the bike out to review. Hope that helps!
@galencounselman330513 күн бұрын
Troy, I don't believe we've met but we live in the same area. I'm very involved and have been in our local MTB scene and PORC for many years... Jeez, I've been riding our local trails since 1997 actually. Anyhow, I rented one of these bikes while up in Maine and used it to ride the carriage roads in Acadia National Park. Like you, I fell in love with the bike from that first ride and have had my eyes on getting one ever since. I just purchased this exact one which I plan to swap out to a barely used Apex 1 groupset that I have another bike. I found your video very helpful and informative, it was a great way to see the bike before making the purchase! Great vid and keep up the good work!
@TroyandAndrea11 күн бұрын
@@galencounselman3305 Since 1997!? That’s awesome! I love to hear personal stories like yours. Thanks so much for sharing and I really appreciate the encouragement. Hopefully, we’ll get a chance to meet one day. Enjoy the ride, friend!
@JohnnyUrkle18 күн бұрын
Great video as always! It’s amazing how these e-bikes don’t look bulky any longer. What a comfortable way to cruise around and enjoy the scenery. Speaking of scenery, we are heading over to bike Gulf State Park this morning to enjoy the mild weather we’re having in the NW Florida area. Informative detailed review. Thanks! John and Kim E.
@TroyandAndrea18 күн бұрын
@@JohnnyUrkle Thanks so much, friends! Yes! We love how clean and comfortable these ebikes have become! Enjoy GSP. I know you will have fun, it’s such a great place! ❤️
@GotoyourhomeBall18 күн бұрын
Hope everyone’s ok
@TroyandAndrea18 күн бұрын
@@GotoyourhomeBall Yes! Praying for everyone effected by the storm!
@emmachruscinski845418 күн бұрын
My hometown ❤.
@TroyandAndrea18 күн бұрын
@@emmachruscinski8454 It’s such a wonderful place!
@ManuelAlejandroGonzalezP-vt9vl19 күн бұрын
thank you for this video!
@TroyandAndrea18 күн бұрын
@@ManuelAlejandroGonzalezP-vt9vl You are welcome! Thanks for watching!
@Pelennor20 күн бұрын
I have a giant fathom e+3.
@TroyandAndrea18 күн бұрын
@@Pelennor I love the Fathom! Great bike! Thanks for watching!
@Pelennor18 күн бұрын
@@TroyandAndrea I think it's the exact same bike as the talon you've reviewed in the video.
@jojappajojappa4420 күн бұрын
Peace in🇮🇱greetings from 🇮🇳hallelujah, great video
@TroyandAndrea18 күн бұрын
@@jojappajojappa44 Same to you, friend! Thanks so much for watching!
@Joyce-o7d21 күн бұрын
Isn't there black towns buried under lake Martin. These people fronting. Somebody share the history behind lake Martin. It's a wet graveyard
@TroyandAndrea21 күн бұрын
As with any dam built anywhere in the world, the residents (of all races) must relocate before they flood the area. If the town included a graveyard, then they’re now all underwater. Sad but true realities of building dams. Thanks for watching!
@danielsooba784723 күн бұрын
I have a Momentum E+ which is made by Giant and is pretty much the same thing. They are pretty good 👍
@TroyandAndrea21 күн бұрын
Giant Momentum E+ ? I will have to check that out! Thanks so much for watching!
@ExtremeRollingOz25 күн бұрын
You guys are amazing! I have done some big rides in the past and I am about to embark on some epic new solo handcycling adventures at 57. I wonder if you would be so kind as to give me some advice on how to build subscribers on youtube. Thanks for sharing your adventures. Cheers from downunder.
@TroyandAndrea21 күн бұрын
Thanks so much friend! The best advice we can give you is just keep it real and keep making videos! Be youself and have fun, because people like that. Hope you have some great adventures!
@ExtremeRollingOz21 күн бұрын
@@TroyandAndrea Thank you
@mdestacpooleАй бұрын
Thank you for the video. My dealer hasn't reset the distance since last service - can I do that myself?
@TroyandAndrea21 күн бұрын
Hi! Well, that’s a really good question! I checked the Giant manual and didn’t find anything obvious (it may be in there and I just didn’t see it). In fact, everything I found said “Contact your lical dealer.” Maybe you can get your dealer to explain it to you so you can do it yourself? Sorry I couldn’t be a better help.
@EmilyKiraАй бұрын
Thanks for the encouragement to get my behind back on my bike! It's been far too long for me. I think I saw part of this trail from going to the Island with my brother who lives in TN, but I didn't know that it was as extensive. Looks like something I need to explore!
@TroyandAndrea21 күн бұрын
Hi Emily! It’s a fun and easy ride, perfect to get back out there if it’s been a while. Thanks for watching and commenting! We appreciate your encouragement too.
@BethandRyanArceneaux-team985Ай бұрын
Good to see you guys are back at it. Thanks for sharing Ryan & Beth
@TroyandAndrea21 күн бұрын
Thank you! We are hoping for some good rides now that things are cooling off. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@sparkershueАй бұрын
Looks like a fun trail. That it’s lighted at night is a great idea. 🚲♥️🚲
@TroyandAndreaАй бұрын
I wish we could have made it back at night to see it lit and also see the show fountain.
@sparkershueАй бұрын
Next time! 😊
@RobinJohnson-gm7zuАй бұрын
ya'll need to come ride the Tanglefoot trail in N Mississippi. ya"ll enjoyed the longleaf you will really enjoy the Tanglefoot it runs from Houston Ms to New Albany Ms about 43 miles one way Be sure to check out the lil store named Sugary"s at the end of the trail in Nee Albany
@TroyandAndreaАй бұрын
@@RobinJohnson-gm7zu Yes, yes, and YES! Tanglefoot is at the top of our list! We’re hoping to get there very soon. Thanks so much for the encouragement and for watching!
@kathryngarcia8800Ай бұрын
I'm so happy to see you back! I am still riding but only early a.m. because of the heat. I love the idea of the lighted multi use path! 😊
@TroyandAndreaАй бұрын
Thanks, it’s good to be back! Looking forward to cooler weather soon. Thanks for watching!
@JohnnyUrkleАй бұрын
Great video! Looks like a fun trail we need to try. We have visited so many different trails from watching your videos and all were amazing. Thank you! Welcome back!! I was excited to see a notification that one of your videos just posted!! 🎉🎉🎉
@TroyandAndreaАй бұрын
Awww… thank you! We really appreciate your support!
@whalen530Ай бұрын
Does the app show how much life is left on the battery before it needs replaced looking at a used giant talon that’s a year old and 450 miles on it
@TroyandAndreaАй бұрын
Great question! I don’t remember seeing a battery health indicator anywhere within the app. You might call your local dealer or Giant customer support to see if there’s a way to check battery health. Thanks for watching.
@MatkoPezАй бұрын
Yes it does. My bike is on 1600km (1000m) an it show 97% battery health.
@whalen530Ай бұрын
@@TroyandAndrea thanks
@TroyandAndreaАй бұрын
@@MatkoPez Great! Thanks so much for sharing this info!
@roberthollinger7900Ай бұрын
🚴♀🚴♀🚴♀ Ride On !!!!!
@TroyandAndreaАй бұрын
Thanks so much for watching!
@sonjoysenguptoАй бұрын
Indeed, very comfortable bike for all ages, though expensive yet great value for the spend.
@TroyandAndreaАй бұрын
Totally agree! Thanks so much for watching!
@JohnChristopher-k7uАй бұрын
Great controller. Crap, brittle, not fit for purpose bracket which mounts the controller onto the handlebar, which will snap and break at the first opportunity. The app is at best hit and miss. What works, work what doesn’t work, doesn’t!
@TroyandAndreaАй бұрын
@@JohnChristopher-k7u Yeah, I broke one on a different model bike. Bummer. There are a few different mounting brackets, so it depends which one is more breakable. But, the dealer had it fixed asap, so that was good. The app has a long history of version updates, so it might depend on an update … but apps are never perfect. Thanks for your comments.
@JohnChristopher-k7uАй бұрын
@@TroyandAndrea “Different mounting brackets”? That’s news to me. In the time I’ve had my 2019 Giant Fathom E+ 3 29er, I’ve destroyed 4 brackets, two of them out of warranty. I’ve now ended up doing a gorilla fix, using a spare bit of inner tube and a couple of zip ties to secure my controller to my handlebar. It’s far from ideal but it’s better than returning my bike to the shop every three months and spending another £100 on something that shouldn’t have snapped in the first place.
@TroyandAndreaАй бұрын
@@JohnChristopher-k7u Yes, a few other model bikes had a little different bracket. But I agree, it shouldn’t have snapped in the first place - definitely an area to improve design.
@goldiehonduhАй бұрын
What size frame is that?
@TroyandAndreaАй бұрын
@@goldiehonduh Hi! It’s a size small. Thanks for watching!
@mickeyvicente8629Ай бұрын
Rivnut size?
@TroyandAndreaАй бұрын
@@mickeyvicente8629 I used an M5 rivnut. Thanks for watching!
@frankenstein3163Ай бұрын
I'm looking into be in a e-bike camper bikepacking. I have hydraulic brakes too. 4:48 sounds like the cable problem would be the same for nearly every one. I see a lot of 20-35$ options on amazon and Temu for 12-15 L handlebar bag setups. Any thoughts ?
@TroyandAndreaАй бұрын
@@frankenstein3163 The prices for decent handlebar bag setups have come down considerably, so a good one is more affordable now. You can probably find a workable one on Amazon. I would check the reviews to help you make a decision. Thanks so much for watching. Have fun out there!
@jhondoe67352 ай бұрын
No power. Need power upgrade.
@TroyandAndreaАй бұрын
Okay, but as I have stated many times, it all depends on one's budget, ability, and availability of inventory. I agree that more power is great for a more skilled rider (I like more power myself), but this bike still has its rightful place in the market - like for those who don't need or want as much power (such people do exist!) Thanks for watching!
@heber672 ай бұрын
Great review. May I ask if the stock teravail tires are also tubeless ready? Thanks in advance
@TroyandAndreaАй бұрын
Hey there! YES! They are tubules ready! Here is a link for a little more info on the tires - thanks for watching! aroundthecycle.com/products/new-teravail-washburn-tire-700-x-38-tubeless-folding-tan-durable?srsltid=AfmBOooBZi0UmO-Bu7OoPETgeJdftqq04vRmSK8hzW1dCdO9_gvHpUSG
@myjewellerygarden2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much - there was no information about this app or my Momentum Vida+ e bike when I purchased it. so strange not to have any kind of manual.
@TroyandAndrea2 ай бұрын
Glad I could help! Thanks for watching.
@philiprayner2 ай бұрын
why can they not make this bike with higher gears like a three by front crank for hills
@TroyandAndrea2 ай бұрын
That would be useful!
@DonKinda2 ай бұрын
Do they still make them w/ a rear monoshock?
@TroyandAndreaАй бұрын
Good question! I am not entirely sure - you might check the Giant website. Thanks!
@hadicell99252 ай бұрын
🇵🇾🇵🇾🇵🇾
@TroyandAndreaАй бұрын
Vamos Albirroja!
@mosheanidjar2 ай бұрын
excellent
@TroyandAndreaАй бұрын
Many many thanks!
@markroberts69712 ай бұрын
BS. $200-300 cradles? What planet did you get that information. High end is $150.
@TroyandAndrea2 ай бұрын
@@markroberts6971 Not so smarty Joe. When this video was made, EVERYTHING for bikes was a LOT more expensive! The Salsa EXP (what I would consider a quality cradle) is finally at a reasonable $125.00. But that wasn’t the case coming out of Covid years. Either way, what difference does it make to you? Go buy what you want.
@CRM5373 ай бұрын
I have the 2016 roam much nice my frame is more robust... hydraulic brakes.. I hate the new models
@TroyandAndreaАй бұрын
Cool. I have an older model too ... there's definitely a difference! Thanks for watching!
@jaxsun723 ай бұрын
Just bought this model from Pedelea bike shop in Vega Baja Puerto Rico. Seems great so far! Thanks
@TroyandAndrea3 ай бұрын
@@jaxsun72 That’s awesome! I’ve had mine awhile now and it STILL makes me smile! Hope you have many happy miles on it! Thanks for watching.
@Boediprasetya3 ай бұрын
simple...use epoxy glue plus cable ties
@TroyandAndreaАй бұрын
Great tip! Thanks for watching!
@bobstranzenbach47003 ай бұрын
The flat foot technology is a must have for me.
@TroyandAndrea3 ай бұрын
@@bobstranzenbach4700 It certainly makes it more comfortable! Thanks for watching.
@ahmedqamar34533 ай бұрын
Great video
@TroyandAndrea3 ай бұрын
@@ahmedqamar3453 Thank you!
@TheAbbdd223 ай бұрын
❤
@TroyandAndreaАй бұрын
Gracias!
@shamonahmad3 ай бұрын
I will share like comment on your video and how much money will you pay
@wyleytt4 ай бұрын
Its LA DIG A not LA DIE Ga - Otherwise great video
@TroyandAndrea4 ай бұрын
Haha! Thanks SO much for pronunciation tip! We appreciate it and thanks for watching!
@Mike-vd2qt4 ай бұрын
Different, check the bolt tightness once a week when you're touring. Even racks will loosen up after a month touring.
@TroyandAndreaАй бұрын
Good advice! Thanks so much!
@rosswmccallister48664 ай бұрын
I love mine... got it about 8 years ago, however.. the seat is so painful... after about an hour on the bike... recommend this bike, but i would purchase a noseless seat, like VSeat.
@TroyandAndreaАй бұрын
VSeat? Hmmm, we will have to check that out! Yes, getting a good seat is super important! Thanks for watching!
@DaveNieweg4 ай бұрын
This is an amazing bike and it has everything I need. Love the shifters, love sitting upright, love the brakes, love the color, love the shape, the weight, the tires, the feel. It's a perfect bike all around in my opinion and I put well over 3,000 mi on it at this point and still love it. I was looking at everything including the Trek Verve and this blew it away for way less money. I do think it's a good bike for most anyone but if you have neck or back issues need to set up right then this is absolutely without a doubt your bike.
@MayankTopiwala4 ай бұрын
Great comment! By the way, how does it compare with Cypress 3? I am in the position of choosing between the two models.
@TroyandAndrea18 күн бұрын
Could not agree with you more! Did you say, “3 THOUSAND miles”? WOW! Just wow! I do believe your evaluation of this bike is extremely valuable and veritable. Thanks so much for sharing with us and for watching!
@set2outdoor9364 ай бұрын
good review, but that paint job is terrible..
@TroyandAndrea4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@B12-jr5yp4 ай бұрын
What size is that and how tall are you?
@TroyandAndrea4 ай бұрын
It’s a 55 and I’m 175 cm. Thanks for watching!
@B12-jr5yp4 ай бұрын
Can’t find that bike in Europe…
@TroyandAndrea4 ай бұрын
Really ? Well, that isn’t good. Sorry to hear that. I would have thought it’s available worldwide.