Transition Relay - First Impression of a new purchase

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Here are my first impressions of my new Transition Relay PNW alloy GX build. E-mountain bike; EMTB; e-bike; transition bikes; mountain bikes; pacific northwest; PNW; Galbraith Mountain; Bellingham Washington

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@skipro561 2 ай бұрын

This video was the best one I have seen on the relay. I have watched over 50 other vids on the Relay. Thanks!

@NH-il6uc 3 ай бұрын

I got a Yeti 160E as an “add on” (good term by the way). I ride my Pivot Switchblade as often as I can, but now that I’m 52, need more recovery after good, hard “acoustic” rides. Having the e-bike gives me more days of riding. It’s perfect. The more days of riding, the better life is. I do hear snide comments every time I’m on the e-bike, but normally from the people who would benefit from them most…the ones completely suffering, who I would fly past on my non e-bike too.

@425flex 5 ай бұрын

you almost bought my pnw relay. glad you got a good deal on new!

@fueledbycoffee1455 5 ай бұрын

Nice, looking at the pnw alloy too. I'm hoping by next week 🤞

@thecount1001 2 ай бұрын

people are always so surprised that riding an eeb is tiring. i've ridden everything with 2 wheels, including motocross and surprise, it's all very physical and a serious workout! would love to have a Relay.

@video3dvd Ай бұрын

Sweet video! Your son rips! I'm thinking about pulling the trigger on a couple of these my my son and I. Contemplating Carbon vs Alloy for me, son will get the alloy. Did you feel the difference between the 2? The alloy price is so tempting

@chrisroecker Ай бұрын

Do it! Virtually no difference in carbon vs alloy. Might be a couple lbs different, but with the motor it’s a moot point.

@catonabike2774 5 ай бұрын

I just got a Relay PNW on Friday but I haven't had a chance to ride it yet due to winter conditions here. After you depleted the battery, did you feel much drag from the motor as you pedaled the rest of the way down?

@chrisroecker 5 ай бұрын

You're going to love it! I never completely drained the battery 0%, but I have ridden the bike without the system turned on and it feels fairly normal. I wouldn't want to pump up too much of an incline without the electric assist as the bike is quite a bit heavier than a typical non-electric mountain bike.

@Snowman380 8 күн бұрын

I currently ride a full power ebike but only ever run at 60% power level. I'm curious if the relay at full boost compares to a full power bike running at a lower level? My 85nm at 60% is essentially 51nm. Just not sure if the math compares to the actual feel on the bike. Id like a bike I can toss on the lift that has no drag and a bit lighter without the battery or the option to pedal up. My current ebike (Reign) has a ton of drag with no battery. So I am debating a second bike for lift days but don't really want to cart around 2 bikes all the time.

@chrisroecker 6 күн бұрын

@@Snowman380 this is a 60nm motor with a removable battery and zero pedal drag when not using the assist.

@Snowman380 6 күн бұрын

@@chrisroecker Yes thats right. I am more curious if you have ridden a full power 85nm bike on a lower power mode and compared it to this 60nm bike? I currently ride an 85nm bike but never ride on full boost and I am considering a 60nm bike but am not able to test ride one.

@chrisroecker 5 күн бұрын

@@Snowman380 I've not ridden more powerful versions, since I don't like the added weight. Even this super light (SL) style e-MTB is on the heavy side for me

@percivalgooglyeyes6178 5 ай бұрын

Nice review! Are embts now allowed at Galbraith Mountain? I went there years ago on mine and got a very hostile reaction. Almost thought there was going to be a lynching - me! I live on Orcas Island and came over on my boat and the emtb would have been great to get from Squalicum Harbor to the trails without sucking all my energy. I'm 65, pretty fit, but don't have the endurance I used to have.

@chrisroecker 5 ай бұрын

I don't know of a formal policy, but I did not receive anything other than enthusiastic questions from other riders about how I liked it and see many other Relays and Repeaters (Transitions eMTBs) at Galbraith every time I've gone over the past couple of years. I've only seen hostility towards throttle style ebikes like the Sur-Ron, since these are more like a motorcycle and don't involve pedals. You'll be fine with an eMTB at Galbraith.

@percivalgooglyeyes6178 5 ай бұрын

@@chrisroecker Thanks for the observations. Maybe only Transition emtbs are ok since they are nearby and I would expect they probably help build and maintain the trails. I do the same in Moran SP on Orcas, but we're cool with both locals (who are few) and visitors who are many. Of course Moran is public land, whereas Galbrath is private.

@TK-pv6qu 4 ай бұрын

They recently made it official that e-bikes are now allowed. Before it was official, many people have been riding e-bikes there the last couple of years. Galbraith is a perfect place to ride e-bikes.

@percivalgooglyeyes6178 4 ай бұрын

@@TK-pv6qu thanks for that Intel. Hopefully just class 1 ebikes are allowed - not the electric motorcycles!

@rogermuller4967 2 ай бұрын

How’s it going after a couple months? I’ve seen a few comments about rattles developing after some time

@chrisroecker 2 ай бұрын

Love it! No rattles or any critiques. Best thing I’ve bought (other than my wife’s engagement ring) 😆

@NerdsonDirtMTB Ай бұрын

How's the bike been now that its been 3 months?

@chrisroecker Ай бұрын

I should make a follow-up. Still love it and use it more than my yeti SB150. I’ve grown to really appreciate the TRP brakes; they’re great! I’m planning to buy a back up battery ($750) for days I plan to climb more than 5k feet in elevation. I’ve raced it once in the Cascadia Dirt Cup and it performed well. Lastly, the motor is making a subtle humming noise (still works fine) and Transition plans to replace it once I can drop it off.

@NerdsonDirtMTB Ай бұрын

@@chrisroecker Just got my alloy delivered on Friday first ride tonight after work!