Has Giant manufactured their own crank drive system?

[Fordulike]

Perusing the net tonight, looking for my Xmas present... ahem, I wish.... and came across this Giant electric bike:

http://www.wheelies.co.uk/p84056/Giant-Dirt-E-2-2016-Electric-Bike.aspx

It doesn't mention Bosch or Yamaha, so has Giant sneakily manufactured their own system?

 

[Yamdude]

Doesn't look like a Bosch at all...... but it does look suspiciously like a Yam motor.
Maybe Yamaha make it and just let Giant brand it under license.

 

[soundwave]

Giant SyncDrive C, Evolution line, Yamaha X94, 80Nm torque, Giant PedalPlus 4-sensor technology
http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-gb/bikes/model/dirt.e.2/25033/90633/#specifications

 

[Fordulike]

Giant SyncDrive C, Evolution line, Yamaha X94, 80Nm torque, Giant PedalPlus 4-sensor technology
http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-gb/bikes/model/dirt.e.2/25033/90633/#specifications

Aha, Yamaha, cheers mate

 

[Yamdude]

The Yamaha motors really do look neater around the BB area than the Bosch do IMO.

 

[flecc]

The Yamaha motors really do look neater around the BB area than the Bosch do IMO.

I agree, and I prefer the larger chainwheel to the new Bosch tiddler.

Knowing how reliable Yamaha's early crank motors were, this new one could become one of the greats of e-biking
.

 

[Yamdude]

I agree, and I prefer the larger chainwheel to the new Bosch tiddler.

Knowing how reliable Yamaha's early crank motors were, this new one could become one of the greats of e-biking
.

Not tried one myself yet..... i'll have to get a spin on one when i get the chance.

 

[anotherkiwi]

I saw the Giant in flesh and er aluminium on Monday when I went to the LBS for brake pads. Very nice looking bike.

 

[Crockers]

Have to admit I'm impressed by its looks....I do like the integrated battery.

 

[Jonah]

I was surprised to also see this bike (and many others) on the Tredz website. I also think it looks smart. Battery / motor configuration is very much like the new Kalkhoff Integrale. http://www.50cycles.com/electric-bikes/sports-e-bikes/integrale-ltd_11g.html

 

[tillson]

I quite like this one that another member linked to a while back.

http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-gb/bikes/model/road.e.1/24987/90635/

I'm not 100% sure about the marriage of road bike and electric bike due to weight issues. The two don't seem compatible somehow, but I do like the look of it. Maybe a hybrid type bike of similar style would be better.

I've always likes Giant bikes. I think they are well made and well specified for the price. That Yamaha motor shows promise too and it would be good to see it take more of the European market away from Bosch and the Impulse drives. Tiny front sprockets, belts and auto power cutting when shifting gear to prevent chewed up gears. It all sounds like too much of a compromise. The Japs know a thing or two about bike propulsion systems, so I hope this Yamaha motor does well.

 

[Crockers]

Interesting how they state the weight.....

 

[Fordulike]

Good to see manufacturers are starting to introduce fast chargers as standard too. 4 amps on that Giant road bike, instead of the usual 2 amp charger.

 

[EddiePJ]

Do they go to the pub and get pissed before coming up with their bike colours. http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-gb/bikes/model/full.e.1.arriving.spring.2016/25034/92031/

Inspire me to buy one, no thanks. I'm sure that the prices have also dropped on both by about £600.00 when compared with just over a year ago. With the colours offered for the 2016 range, they will have to be giving them away to shift any.

 

[Artstu]

I really hope they don't sell many, so that there'll be plenty left this time next year

http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-gb/bikes/model/road.e.1/24987/90635/

 

[EddiePJ]

You weren't allowed/supposed to see that. My name is already on the end of year sales list for that.

I really loved the Defy 3 that I borrowed some time back. The sportive geometry made it a very nice ride. If the e-bike is as good as that, it would be one hell of a bike.

 

[RobF]

You weren't allowed/supposed to see that. My name is already on the end of year sales list for that.

I really loved a the Defy 3 that I borrowed some time back. The sportive geometry made it a very nice ride. If the e-bike is as good as that, it would be one hell of a bike.

Speaking of new bikes, when are we going to see some pics of your e-Race?

 

[EddiePJ]

What... Get it dirty!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

All in good time.

 

[soundwave]

not broke it then

 

[EddiePJ]

I won't be breaking it. It's not a Haibike.

I thought that I had some photos uploaded of it, but can't find them. Goes off to look again.