GIANT REIGN E+ EMTB | BEST DH EBIKE IN 2020 !

[@tonygee3284]

just bought the same bike for a steal it's really good.

[@markscurrah586]

Bought the Giant Reign E pro from Will Ride Easter thurs avo. 10 mins after you were there. Fantastic staff. The bikes a refined beast. Strong motor, high end parts. Great for downhill, rock strewn - tree roots , drops and jumps. Goes uphill fast too. Manuals a bit tricky with chain length but you cant have everything. Very very happy

[@SamsBikes]

Hey Mark I say you made a good choice glad your happy and yes Will Ride is an amazing shop with great staff

[@markscurrah586]

@@SamsBikes Keep up the videos. Your doing a great job.

[@MrSpraynet]

I added 220 mm brakes. Cheers. Great review. Love my Reign.

[@joececcgon]

I dig these videos - thanks for taking the time. The old yam’s got it!

[@SamsBikes]

Haha thanks mate yep 40 and still not out!

[@howie6666]

Sam’s Bikes I turn 40 soon that’s pretty much why I’m looking at ebikes lol

[@chickenclips]

So... Finally... I am the proud owner of a new E+1 Pro :) Thanks for all your help and videos. I am super stoked. Just hope the battery lasts on me. Waiting for my pedals to arrive then it's BURN TIME! Cheers Sam!

[@SamsBikes]

Sweeet I’m sure you will love it! happy to help! Send us a photo

[@braddyboy83]

How you going with the new bike? I have the Trance and rarely run out of juice before I've run out of steam! Looking at the Reign or Norco Range

[@motogeekz3382]

Own Specialized Demo8 and Trance e+1. Looked at Kenovo but for value I have Reign e+1 on order. Great review!

[@SamsBikes]

Your going to love it great bike thanks for watching

[@bretleversha]

Thanks Sam for the honest review.

[@SamsBikes]

Always!

[@reesmorley1329]

Great review thanks bro. I just picked up my reign so stoked you could take me through it’s capabilities. Cheers.

[@SamsBikes]

Not a problem hope you love it bro

[@Albkiller22]

I have the same exact bike but mine isn't an ebike. I was interested on what changes in a bike from a regular to an ebike

[@nobrakes7247]

Warts and all review. Cheers Sam

[@mattprovencal5450]

Thanks for the accurate review. I bought the 2, and for a first e-bike it's very fun and yes a DH beast! I was afraid the weight of the bike would be less than great but I don't notice it at all when riding. The only major adjustment was riding a long low and slack bike Compared to past bikes.

[@SamsBikes]

Not a problem Matt glad I could help and glad your loving the beast...

[@davidstastny1085]

Great video. I was curious about the Reign when I was looking at bikes but I ended up getting the EOne Sixty 10K for the exact reasons you mentioned.

[@SamsBikes]

yep it seems we need two ebikes now haha.. thanks for watching

[@davidstastny1085]

Lucky I bought my bike before this Virus thing otherwise the Missus would have vetoed it! Off work at the moment so I just....ride

[@Warby0]

Sweet video !! love the different angles / slow motion/ drone shots 👍🍻

[@SamsBikes]

Thanks mate it was a lot of work this one!

[@gustavodownhill]

Amazing video mate!! Do you think it is still worthy to get one of this 2020?? With the model 2022 on the game now and not much money to spend on it.

[@marcoaraujo50]

Great job Sam! I am not sure about the Yamaha motor. I am still in love with my YT Decoy! Cant wait to ride again!

[@SamsBikes]

Thanks mate yea I still love my decoy but interesting to ride other ebikes!

[@mattmason8261]

What about the new 2020 e-160? Tested?

[@SamsBikes]

@@mattmason8261 been on it for a bit.. my mate loves it but I would want the 10k and well that's 11,000 euros so I think I would stick to the decoy.

[@redtobertshateshandles]

Rule of thumb. Keep that old bike, don't sell it. Sometimes, newer isn't better. And boy does it shi... you when you sold your good bike and can't buy another.

[@josemanuelreuss9604]

Awesome video man. Madrid rider here 🤟

[@SamsBikes]

Muy bien quedamos un día!

[@margtunbridge3815]

Thank you Sam very infornative and very intersesting.Learnt a lot .🙂

[@SamsBikes]

So glad!

[@Clarkie0070]

Is the DD high roller II on the back a 2.5 or 2.6? all the Giant info say its a 2.6 but I cant find any where that sells a 2.6 DD in that model. The E+1 would be the go with the great suspension spec plus has the XT12spd and XT 4 pot stoppers, also has a 6amp charger,most brands are 2-4amp as standard. Got some good air on that jump...nice!

[@SamsBikes]

Sorry mate yes it’s a 2.6 a little mistake :( yes the 1 would be the go!

[@davidstastny1085]

I couldn’t find a HR2 DD in 2.6 either. Actually I couldn’t find a 2.6 in DD 27.5 Maxxis in any tyre that I wanted (Minion/DHR2/Dissector). Correct me if I’m wrong

[@Clarkie0070]

@@davidstastny1085 Yer...I'm pretty much searched those same 3 tyres, surley maxxis didnt just make a tyre for Giant? if you had the Giant and wanted a new one must be able to get it? 2.6 seams to be lighter weight tyres.

[@davidstastny1085]

Shane G.M It’s weird. The 2.6 DD High Roller isn’t even listed on the official Maxxis website as being available

[@dangerouscookie4790]

Maxxis often make their new tyres only avaliable to OEM before being released for sale. It will show up on the Maxxis site eventually.

[@CBWANADA]

Finding these bikes interesting. I used to ride mountain bikes back in the day. Dirt biker now, but something like this be great for stamina increase, maybe for non moto area exploration.

[@14TacomaDR]

good review. What changes are coming for 2021 ?

[@SamsBikes]

I would say just different colors and parts not much I don’t think. I like both but 27 is a bit more fun but 29 and mullets are great

[@lukaszjadczak4471]

Hi Sam, great stuff! Did those BB vibrations you mentioned appear only when you and bike were standing?

[@SamsBikes]

Yes only se the bike started to have pressure without moving

[@rovidbouski4022]

That vibration looked freaky. I would worry about the excess wear and tear on drivetrain components like that.

[@dexterslab9143]

Yamaha YDX moro-pro...

[@scottbarbary1740]

Hi Sam, Great review! I am thinking of buying one as there a some cheap deals at the moment. Like everyone I am wondering if it is too much bike. I like to bomb down the trail fast but the trails near me are not super steep. I have ridden a merida e160(2019 model, which I love), how would you say it compares that? Does it feel a lot bigger and heavier? Decisions, deciaions🙂

[@SamsBikes]

Hey Scott if you like to ride faster than your skills and like to go dh all the time the the reign is amazing bike but I found it a little boring when it wasn’t super fast as an all rounder the Merida wins for me. The Merida can still do it all but you need to bring your A game.

[@scottbarbary1740]

Thanks Sam! Appreciate the input🙂

[@scottbarbary1740]

Leaning towards the Merida

[@adammccarthy2157]

Hi, are you thinking about replacing the Decoy?

[@SamsBikes]

Not really but my long term plan is a test a ebike every month.

[@denniscarpenter3241]

Any chance you could review the new 29 decoy?

[@SamsBikes]

I would love to when I get back to Spain I’ll see if I can sort it out

[@14TacomaDR]

Do you prefer the 27.5 wheels or the 29.

[@SamsBikes]

Hey mate I love both 29 are faster but 27 are more fun. Thanks for watching

[@Johnr37us]

I ordered one ( pro 1 ) Friday.

[@SamsBikes]

You will love it

[@ale704]

Me too

[@dro18.]

I have been considering YT Decoy ( 5.000eur) and Reign E+ 1 PRO that I can get at a local dealer for 4.600 as they have some discounts atm. I am mainly riding local trails, not soo much downhill. What should I do also considering the value for money?

[@SamsBikes]

The giant and the kenevo are big bikes 25kg both amazing but I think over kill for most people, maybe check out a decoy, Merida e160, Levi loads of great bikes out there these days. Thanks for watching

[@richdrewtherideseries]

Great stuff man! I just spent some time on this bike, pretty rad!

[@tubzattwood3915]

For me it’s between the giant reign e+2 pro or the yt decoy comp as they are both £4.5k. think I’m edging towards the yt, any suggestions of each would be greatly appreciated.

[@hassebir]

Great video thanks! A question: I am a 100kg. rider and reaaly love standing up and to attack the trails both flat and downhill. My mates are lighter than me and rides the new bosch motor. i have tried it and it fits me a lot better since there is more torque standing up with low cadence. i really want to have a powerfull motor for alle the small accelerations out of corners. i ride the Shimano motor on my Decoy and there is way less grunt at low cadence it really needs somme spinning to wake up and deliver. Having tried all the different motors what do you think is the right one for me? Bonus info: I derestrict everything right away i hate it when tho motor cuts out...

[@SamsBikes]

Yea mates it’s true the shimano is a little under powered but it’s a great al round motors. Maybe you could give the kenevo or Levo a try the brose is an amazing motor works will at all cadences.

[@hassebir]

@@SamsBikes Wiil do thanks!

[@brincasequiaswt]

Great review 👏🏻👏🏻 What do you think about the low height of the bottom bracket? Can it be a problem in areas with step techniques?

[@SamsBikes]

I didn’t bother me at all. I found it spot on

[@BoxofDemons]

Or cube hybrid 160 can't decide.

[@SamsBikes]

Can you test them?! Defo try to I have not ridden the cube but I would say it’s more enduro feeling and the giant is more dh feeling

[@footprintgardensgardeningf3701]

Hey bro why dont you qoute price in Au?

[@SamsBikes]

Sorry mate I live In Europe and 80% of people watching are European! I’m sure you can do a quick google haha

[@SamsBikes]

Sorry mate I live In Europe and 80% of people watching are European! I’m sure you can do a quick google haha

[@footprintgardensgardeningf3701]

Yeah I can ! Much safer being here in OZ atm. Good info though. I'm waiting on a Cude stereo 160 , have you ridden one?

[@neilduncan7157]

Love it Sam, but where are the videos of when it all goes so wrong and you end up on your backside.

[@SamsBikes]

Haha this is Hollywood that doesn’t happened👍

[@evo5349]

Ground clearance a pain, battery size not big enough, unless you want to add etc, mullet wheels where I ride a pain, didn't want a single crown fork again, wanted a coil. So 2020 Kenevo expert it was, big battery, ground clearance still not enough, 27.5 wheels so flickable on forest downhill, twin crown fork, coil rear. So Specialized it was but already broke one motor and now the seat post has took a crap. Converted forks internals for HSC damping for more hold up, Fox DHX2 coil a lot better. Magura 220mm disc stops now. Dumped 2.6 tyres put 2.3 maxxis a lot better. Run 12 speed chains as better change that 11 speed.

[@SamsBikes]

Glad your living it both great bikes I personal just found the giant suited me better for the dh stuff! Glad you liked the review

[@Winston-hw8wb]

Sorry be prepaired to those specialized motors get broken.. why do you think, Specialized prolonged their warranty?? out of the blue sky?? Can't beat Giant for it's value. good luck being more in the workshop than on trail.

[@evo5349]

@@Winston-hw8wb The giant was of interest to me but the ground clearance wasn't great and where I ride are lots of tree roots that have to climb over so went the way I did.

[@ryanrodriguez70]

U need to ride the noroc site

[@SamsBikes]

Yes I know soon

[@trapptours6679]

Thanks for the review Sam really appreciate it, just trying to work out which emtb I want to buy for my first emtb. I am also looking at the Merida e160 8000 but this Giant seams to be a lot better value for money at this stage.

[@SamsBikes]

Glad it was helpful! good luck with it

[@chrisbailey459]

I bought my Sam2 over this overpriced and not as good a ride as the Focus Sam, most importantly ride a few bikes and try out different frame sizing. I have ridden medium sized bikes in the past yet when I tried out a large in the Focus range it was impressive for fit right from the start before I altered seat ,bar etc position,the standover height is a bit higher but trail capability is great. Regards hope you enjoy

[@trapptours6679]

Hi Chris it's too late as I have purchased the Giant Reign pro2, I didn't ride too many emtb's before I made this purchase. I was looking at the Merida e160 8000 but after a watched reviews like Sam's and Drew's channel's with both of those guys who can really ride, you have to take their impartially advice seriously. I have always been a Giant rider so the decision was easy. I must say I really enjoy riding it at my local mtb park, I am sure there are other bikes out there that are better but I am really happy with this bike so far and the overall build quality. I am just getting used to wheeling this bike and I like it with those 4 pot rear end brakes which are able control my wheelies with ease 👍 Cheers Eddy

[@reesmorley1329]

Hey just checking has anyone else come across a problem with their bike turning on and then shutting down straight away or stays on for a little while then just completely shuts down!!!???

[@SamsBikes]

I didn't have any problems on my 4 days.

[@reesmorley1329]

Sam’s Bikes. Mine has just died. Turns off randomly!!!???

[@jasper_of_puppets]

@@reesmorley1329 I have a 2019 Trance E+ and have this problem at times. For me, it seems dirt gets into the battery compartment and affects the battery connection point. I have to take the battery out and clean the area and connections and then the bike works fine... at least for a while. I live in Southern California, so all the trails are super dusty, so I've been having to clean it every couple of rides.

[@JonasGrumby]

I just can't figure out why the E+0 is over $2k more than the E+1. There is literally only a few differences in the seat post and drive train on these bikes. I like green better than red but I'm definitely not part that much more for it.

[@SamsBikes]

yep totally but it does look better...

[@JonasGrumby]

This is the second reviewer that said there was something odd with the crank system. WTF Giant. I was just about to buy one from their website.

[@SamsBikes]

its not a deal breaker go test one.

[@adammccarthy2157]

That bottom bracket area bulge ruins the looks and it's still far to pricey , I'm sure it rides lovely though..

[@dangerouscookie4790]

You can find some really good deals on these bikes right now.

[@mattprovencal5450]

@@dangerouscookie4790 That motor bulge actually gets in the way for crawling over boulders. All in all I like the bike.

[@rovidbouski4022]

I just wonder why EMTB's all look so similar

[@chickenclips]

well... I think you can figure that one out all by yourself

[@ssse3123]

The lines of the main frame triangle are just plain ugly. That's all I could think of when watching this video.

[@Bikebert_MTB]

Nope Not the best e „ dh „ bike. Test the 2020 kenevo ;) than you know what the best e dhbike 2020 is 🤘🏻

[@SamsBikes]

Go check my channel! I tested it a few weeks ago. Now you go test the giant !! For me it was better but not by much the kenevo is a great bike

[@andresamson8859]

Sam’s Bikes Hi Sam, I am hesitating between the Kenevo Comp and the E-reign 1+... The motor and especially the APP of the Kenevo is for me something very unique, being able to adjust the responsiveness, peak power and shuttle, compare to only the support of all the other brand. But it is a bit more expensive and i never tried the Marzocchi fork. Should I be a little more picky on the component and less on the motor? Do you think the customizability of the power is overrated and i should just ride it as it is? Thanks

[@SamsBikes]

@@andresamson8859 hey mate... both bikes are rad, Kenevo motor has more power but its not like you can use it all the time or you will run out of battery, I normally sit in low mode and use high for nasty climbs and that's it. I think the APP is overrated I don't use the Shimano app at all but hey if your the type of person that likes that then maybe its worth it... the only time I have thought about using the app is to turn the power right down so I can ride with normal enduro riders and still get a work out. As I said both bikes are Rad Giant as better value but the Kenevo is a Kenevo good luck with it.

[@andresamson8859]

Sam’s Bikes always thanks for the answer, And what do you think about the marzocchi fork?

[@SamsBikes]

@@andresamson8859 correct me if Im wrong but doest Fox own and make Marzocchi now? they will be fine...