Test: The top model Giant Reign E comes with extremely high-quality equipment for 7.700 euros: Not only the suspension specialists from Fox have made use of the 36 mm float fork and X2 damper - each in the factory version - on the top shelf; the wireless Sram AXS circuit is also one of the finest and most expensive that you can currently buy. Last but not least: The rims of the in-house wheelset are made of carbon. At the heart of the aluminum frame is a SyncDrive Pro motor, which gets its energy from a 625Wh battery in the down tube. With the optionally available range extender, the total capacity can be increased to 875Wh.
Giant Reign E+ 0 Pro: The Facts
Suspension travel: 170 mm / 160 mm
wheel size: 27,5 inch
Drive: Giant SyncDrive Pro
Display / control unit: Giant Ride Control ONE
Battery capacity (test bike): 625Wh
Frame material: Alu
Weight complete bike (size M without pedals): 24,29kg
Maximum weight allowed: 156kg
Price: € 7.699
| frame | AluXX SL Aluminum |
| suspension fork | Fox 36 Factory Grip2 |
| Drive | Giant SyncDrive Pro |
| Rechargeable battery | Huge 625Wh |
| Suspension shocks | Fox Float X2 Factory |
| Wheels | Giant e-TRX 27.5 Carbon |
| Tire VR | Maxxis Minion DHF Exo+ 2,6" |
| Tire HR | Maxxis High Roller II Double Down 2,6" |
| derailleur | Sram X01 Eagle AXS |
| Gear levers | Sram X01 Eagle AXS |
| Crank | Practice e-Carbon 36t |
| Front derailleur | Without |
| Brake | Sram Code R |
| Brake discs | Sram Centerline 220/200mm |
| Seat post | Sram Reverb AXS |
| Saddle | Giant Contact SL Neutral |
| Stem | Giant Contact SL 35 |
| Links | Giant Contact SL 35 Trail 800mm |
Luckily, e-MTBs have shed their reputation as comfortable touring bikes for bikers who are lazy to pedal for quite some time. The Giant Reign E+ 0 Pro shows that a modern mountain bike with an electric motor can also be used as serious sports equipment. To get straight to the point: the elegantly equipped bike requires an experienced rider in order to elicit its full potential. Its exceptionally progressive geometry with a long main frame and flat steering angle is particularly beneficial for those who don't shy away from actively pushing through corners and berms, even at high speeds.
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Great chassis and carbon wheels
A glance at the equipment list shows that the new 160mm fully is also designed for tough days in the Alps or in the bike park: The Fox Factory chassis with Grip2 damping on the fork needs to be carefully adjusted, but is then a pleasure: Sensitive, but with proper counter pressure, so that there is no threat of penetration even in the event of unsuccessful landings. Speaking of carbon copies; So that you don't have to worry about the tires or carbon rims, Giant donated a rear tire with a powerful DoubleDown carcass, which is otherwise more at home on downhill bikes.
Geometry Giant Reign E+
| S | M | L | XL | |
| seat tube (in mm) | 406 | 445 | 482 | 507 |
| Top tube horizontal (in mm) | 595 | 620 | 645 | 670 |
| head tube (in mm) | 100 | 110 | 120 | 130 |
| chainstay (in mm) | 469.5 | 469.5 | 469.5 | 469.5 |
| Wheelbase (in mm) | 1223 | 1249 | 1276 | 1303 |
| Steering angle (in °) | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| Seat angle (in °) | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 |
| Reach (mm) | 430 | 452 | 475 | 497 |
| Stacks (in mm) | 592 | 602 | 611 | 620 |
The Reign E's downhill performance is correspondingly very good, but is slowed down a bit at a high level. Compared to the 29ers or mullet bikes in the test field, the bike lacks a little smoothness. The small wheels make it easy to corner, but we think a 29er – at least on the front wheel – would suit the bike's full-throttle character better. The Code R brakes also lack a bit of bite on longer descents, despite the large 220mm disc on the front wheel. However, those two minor criticisms don't change the fact that the Reign E+ 0 Pro is an incredibly fast and fun e-MTB on the trail.
SyncDrive motor with option for range extender
The SyncDrive Pro drive with Yamaha motor is inconspicuous, but cannot quite keep up with the top motors from Bosch or Brose in terms of dynamics and power. Its pleasantly low background noise is pleasing. Our test bike has a 625Wh battery in the down tube of the aluminum frame (the bike is also available with 500Wh), which ensures good ranges. If that's still not enough, you can mount a range extender on the down tube and increase the total capacity to a total of 875Wh. Instead of the additional battery, there is of course also space for a bottle holder with a fully-grown drinking bottle.
In general, the Reign E is an inconspicuous bike that gets the job done without really shining; The Sram AXS circuit is a delight, the ergonomics of which is unusual for a few meters, but then gives a lot of pleasure. In addition, the wireless control levers for the rear derailleur and dropper post ensure a tidy cockpit. Here, however, the somewhat clumsy control panel for the drive catches the eye, which only performs mediocre in terms of operation and readability.
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Our test candidates in the High-End category: BH AtomX Carbon Lynx 6 Pro-S | Bull's Sonic EVO EN 2 | Cannondale Moterra Neo 1 | Focus Jam² 9.9 Drifter | Giant Reign E+ 0 Pro | Greyp G6.2 | Haibike XDURO Nduro 10.0 | Husqvarna Mountain Cross 8 | KTM Macina Prowler Prestige | M1 Spitzing Evo Bobby Root | Norco Range VLT C2 | Nox Hybrid Enduro 7.1 | Orange Surge RS | Orbea Wild FS M10 | Santa Cruz Heckler CC X01 RSV | Scott Genius eRide 700 Tuned | Simplon Rapcon Pmax | Specialized Turbo Levo Expert Carbon | Storck e:drenalin GTS 500 | TrekRail 9.9 | YT Decoy Pro Race | YT Decoy Pro 29
You can also find this at the kiosk Velomotion E-MTB test yearbook 2020. There you will find all 57 individual tests of the bikes, exciting stories and advice on everything to do with e-mountain bikes on over 160 pages.
Here you can also order the E-MTB yearbook 2020 directly from us.
