You gotta take it out to some insane climbs and see how far you can push it. That was one thing I loved besides more laps and more time in the saddle. I'm on an SL now so I don't get to do the insane big days where you just go anywhere you want but the one thing I miss with the full power was climbing impossible things and then just being blown out like you did an XC race. Glad you're enjoying it!

So you basically own the same bikes as I do right now. Reign e+, druid v2.. but I still kept the v1 dreadnought up to this day... Great to hear you like the reign.

Wow, awesome video! Your new Giant Reign E+ 2 looks so cool! I loved hearing about how you chose it and how it rides. You're really great at explaining everything, and your riding skills are amazing! Can't wait to see more videos and the upgrades you mentioned. Keep it up!

I have a have 2022 with upgraded Zeb fork absolutely love it. The main thing I have to get used to is over shooting turns, the power and weight makes me brake late all the time.

Those opening shots were great

I’m looking at this bike to buy it as well a big thank you for uploading this review video

Brian this is the best overview/review of the Giant Reign E that I have seen. I have only started mountain biking in the last 6 months but I love it. I just purchased the Reign E+3. I've noticed I like it more on fast flowing trails. I look forward to more of your videos on this awesome bike. New subscriber also.

got the Reign E+1 a few months now. the bike is so much fun. the more you get used to it the more fun it bocomes 🎉😊

Great review!! I've got the same bike and listening to this was almost identical to what ive found with the bike. Im just changing the shock for an EXT coil off my analogue bike ss the x2 can't handle what i need it to. I've also put my Shimano Saint brakes on it and they're far better than the SLX brakes.

Emtb are so fun!! I have a Rocky Mountain altitude power play. Mine looks pretty similar to your giant. I picked my bike up on sale at the end of the season.

i have a 22 with the Fox 38 performance elite and DPX 2 same shock. 223 rotors with all XT stuff and Magic Mary 2.6 super gravity front and back. i don't ride as hard as you for sure and i'm older, but i think the bike can handle anything i can throw at it. i think much of what you are experiencing is an general ebike thing with full fats. i know what you mean and agree, my Amish bike (Rocky Mtn slayer) is easier to handle in tight twisties and some other situations. but this is a helluva big full power eeb.

after all of those years racing and training your body needs a break! good call on the ebike!

I have the same bike (in medium) the battery should be 800 WH. So Far ive Swapped to XT Brakes, Rotors and Rear Mech, replaced the wheels with Roval Traverse Carbon and DT350 Hubs, DD Maxgrip Assegai front and Rear, One up stem and One up 35 Mm carbon Bars I also installed some 165mm Crank Arms from E13. Ive tried both High and Low setting and much prefer the High, It seems slack enough and less likely to smack the motor off of obstacles. The shorter Cranks reduce Pedal Strikes, and were actually pretty decent price. I recommend trying those out. So far ive been happy enough with the suspension, but would like to see what you think of the coil. I am considering buying a Charger 3 Damper and Airspring and retro-ing the Zeb to an Ultimate. I do like the 1.8 fork, i suspect its more beefy and it does look better than a 1.5 on the front.

Interesting comments on how the bike can have moments of being hard to control and feeling like it’s being knocked off course , I had similar experiences initially and then once I got the suspension fully dialled( iv3 got fox 38 and x2) , and cushcore in the wheels , it changed completely and it just wants to hug the ground , I feel so much more in control

Add the compression knob! Don’t let fox keep the secret going

I’m on the same bike, super low bottom bracket! I have got some 160’s on it but will try some 155’s soon to stop less peddle strikes. I was super suprised how good the fox float felt on it tbh

e-mtb's rule 🤘

Nice honest review! Are you running with flip chip on "high" or "low" ? Cheers. 😎

Super informative and insightful video as always. I have been watching your videos for quite some time and would love to get your opinion on the new dreadnaught and its sizing. The L (S3) size seems quite relevant for me as I am 183 cm or 6 feet tall but both factory riders are on the size M (S2). What are your thoughts on this? Do you think they are able to deal with a less stable bike because they are just good at riding bikes? 455 reach for me seems tiny but part of me wonders if it could work :D

Congrats on pulling the trigger man. Have you tried the kenevo and the Cannondale montero by any chance. Thanks

Love the channel...I also have a zeb rc on a heavy ebike. what are your settings if you dont mind sharing, cheers

I think you can get away with a little shorter chain stays on e-bikes than a regular enduro bike because you get some extra weight on the front wheel with the battery. I could be wrong, lmk what you think.

Heya Brian, been a follower for a while but this interested me cause I've ridden a giant E+ reign before. I wanted to ask you about using a coil on it, from previews rides the e reign just feels numb with a coil and just kills all the fun and I would love for you to give some tips if it's switching to a x2 which seems suitable or tweaking with coils and settings?

Are you getting any rattle from the motor in the rough stuff?

38 fork, coil shock, and new beefier tires with cushcore????

Is this East Bay? Trying to convince myself to get one, but im wondering if theres good ways to access Briones/Lime Ridge without driving to the trailheads

What size of frame are you on and what size are you. I went for the medium and I’m 5:9. Not sure if it’s small for me.

An e-bike? Unsubscribing immediatelly 🤣

Brian- Just bought a Nicolai QLF ebike and ride all the time in Briones. Maybe we cross paths sometime. What trail are you on here? I usually park in Bear Creek. This is maybe Mtz side?