Giant e+ 2016 vs giant e 2017

[Steve1978]

hi,

At first I wasn't to sure what was going on here but then I discovered that giant made an road e and a road e+ in 2017 model. Price difference is a staggering £900 from the e to the e+

I have been offered a brand new e+ 2016 model for the same price as a 2017 e model. Now the guy claims that the difference is in the led display and that the 2017 has a walk assist feature.

Do you guys have any thoughts? Both bikes are the same price and same colour.

2017 Road E

• COMPONENTS

• Handlebar
  Giant Contact
• Stem
  Giant Connect
• Seatpost
  Giant Connect
• Saddle
  Giant Contact
• Pedals
  N/A

• DRIVETRAIN

• Shifters
  Shimano Tiagra 20 Speed
• Frontderailleur
  Shimano Tiagra
• Rearderailleur
  Shimano Tiagra
• Brakes
  TRP Spyre Mechanical Disc
• Brakelevers
  Shimano Tiagra
• Cassette
  Shimano Tiagra 11 X 32
• Chain
  KMC X10
• Crankset
  FSA Custom 34/50

• FRAME

• Sizes
  S, M, L
• Colors
  White / Red / Silver
• Frame
  ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminium
• Fork
  ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminium, Tapered Steerer, QR15
• Shock
  N/A

• WHEELS

• Bottombracket
  N/A
• Rims
  Giant S-R2 Disc
• Hubs
  Giant Tracker Sport Road
• Spokes
  Sapim Leader
• Tires
  Giant P-R3 All Condition 700 X 32mm
• Extras
  Giant EnergyPak 4A Fast Charger
  
  
  2016 Road E+
  
  • Frame: ALUXX SL-grade aluminium, 130mm SmartLink suspension system
  • Rear Shock: SR Suntour Epixon LO-R custom tuned, 184x44 mm
  • Fork: SR Suntour Aion 34 LO-R 140mm, tapered steerer, Lockout, 15QR
  • Cranks: FSA forged crankset, 26/38T
  • Pedals: Aluminium Platform
  • Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT shadow plus
  • Shifters: Shimano Deore 10sp
  • Cassette: Shimano HG50 11-36, 10-sp
  • Chain: KMC X.10e
  • Hubs: Giant P-Elite 15QR front Giant P-Elite 142x12QR rear
  • Rims: Giant S-XC 27,5"
  • Tyres: Schwalbe Nobby Nic, 27.5x2.25, Foldable
  • Brakes: Shimano M447 180/200mm Disc
  • Brake Levers: Shimano M506
  • Handlebar: Giant Connect TR 730x31,8mm
  • Stem: Giant Connect
  • Saddle: Giant Contact upright
  • Seat Post: Giant Connect
  • Motor: Giant SyncDrive C, Evolution line, 80Nm torque, Giant PedalPlus 4-sensor technology
  • Controller: Giant RideControl LCD
  • Display: Giant RideControl LCD
  • Battery: EnergyPak 400Wh battery
  
  
  
  Which would you go for?

 

[RobF]

You are after speed and distance, so will need a bike with the bigger 500wh battery.

 

[Steve1978]

Thanks. My logic is the road bike has a lower weight and a lower rolling resistance than the mountain bikes so will require less power. Both of the giant bikes above have the same battery and motor I think... only difference is the ride control that I can see? Are there any other differences?

 

[Nealh]

2016 model has hydraulic disc brakes, no cables to stretch or break and will need no adjusting except for pad wear.
Speed wise the road version may be marginally quicker but I doubt we will be talking much. The heavier bike will have a bit more momentum down hill also tyres can be changed so knobblies can be replaced with slicker tyres.
Speed wise I have been able to toot along at 26/28mph on a 36v mtb with knobblies on road but not for 10 miles.

 

[RobF]

Your cut and paste spec list for the 2016 bike is for a mountain bike - suspension, 2.25" Nobby Nic tyres, Deore XT, which is a mountain bike groupset.

So a bit more checking is needed, but full hydraulic discs are worth having.

 

[Steve1978]

Strange. Let's try again, 2016 road e+

I have booked a test ride over the weekend. Should be interesting!

• Frame: ALUXX SL-grade aluminium

• Fork: ALUXX SL-grade aluminium, Tapered steerer, QR15

• Cranks: FSA Custom 34/50

• Front Derailleur: Shimano Tiagra

• Rear Derailleur: Shimano Tiagra

• Shifters: Shimano Tiagra 20 speed

• Cassette: Shimano Tiagra 11 x 32

• Chain: KMC X10

• Hubs: Giant Tracker Sport Road

• Rims: Giant S-R2 Disc

• Tyres: Giant P-R3 All Condition 700 x 32mm

• Brakes: TRP Spyre Mechanical Disc

• Brake Levers: Shimano Tiagra

• Handlebar: Giant Contact

• Stem: Giant Connect

• Saddle: Giant Contact

• Seatpost: Giant Connect

• Motor: Giant SyncDrive Performance, Yamaha X94, 80Nm torque, central motor, Giant PedalPlus 4-sensor Technology

• Controller: Giant RideControl LCD

• Display: Giant RideControl LCD

• Battery: EnergyPak 36v 400Wh battery

 

[Artstu]

You need this one if it's been offered to you https://www.tredz.co.uk/.Giant-Road-E-1-2016-Electric-Bike_89779.htm

 

[Steve1978]

Sadly it is e+ 2 2016 that a local seller is doing for £1800

 

[soundwave]

id try and get a bit more of it as all the parts wheels ect are bottom of the range a decent wheel set will be about 800 quid for a race bike

 

[RobF]

It's for commuting, £800 race wheels is the last thing he wants.

 

[soundwave]

It's for commuting, £800 race wheels is the last thing he wants.

decent racing wheels cost more than the bike pmsl less waight more range

 

[Steve1978]

Hmm all in all it isn't looking good.

I am having a test ride over the weekend so will let you know. I'm kind of leaning towards converting my old carrera mtb and getting a cheapish road bike. Costs will probably be about the same and I get a tick in both boxes