Ben8000
- Member since Nov 24, 2008
- Male / 39
- Isle of Wight , United Kingdom
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Ben8000 mattbeer's article
Oct 18, 2023 at 13:00
Oct 18, 2023
Intense Reintroduces the M1 to Their Catalog
That seat tube angle looks ridiculous. Otherwise cool looking thing.
Selling
Sep 17, 2023 at 10:01
Sep 17, 2023Propain Ekano Large
$2499 GBP***OPEN TO OFFERS***
Propain Ekano 2020 Large
For sale is my custom build Ekano. Frame is a large, 29er, rear travel 165mm, front 170mm.
I have upgraded everything from the original build. Literally the only original part left is the X2 shock as it is brilliant. There is a flip chip, meaning it can be converted to Mullet with ease.
Forks and Shock both serviced in July 2023 by Fox.
The frame was replaced under warranty in December 2022 and has done around 750 miles. This is also the only year this colour was offered, so very rare.
The motor was replaced under warranty and has done around 1100 miles.
I have a new bike now, so this isn't being used.
I have kept track of the batteries and they have completed around 120 cycles each. They are rated for 1000 cycles. So plenty of life in them.
This is great fun bike to ride and can tackle the hardest of tracks and jumps. I have been to Dyfi multiple times and it handles those tracks with ease. It also pedals well that a decent XC ride is no hassle and I have done plenty of as well. It really is a do anything bike.
The shock is very active. Makes my mates Commencal eMeta feel like a hard tail. The shock is also a custom tune for the bike. I have had the shock serviced by FOX every year.
500wh isn't much these days but 2 batteries cures that easily. On long rides, I just put the spare in a bag and carry it, no problems. Change over is an easy 2 min job on the trail side. Pedal up bike parks are no problem with my fitness giving out before the batteries.
This is a used bike with all the associated chip and marks you would expect. I have taped it up as best I could but it is to be used. This is not in mint condition bike but good condition one. The controller is missing the outer buttons. Think I am on my 3rd controller as the switch is silly fragile. Controller still works perfectly. Pedals have faded a bit.
I have just put a new rear SLX mech on. I will include the old XT one as a spare but without jockey wheels as they were knackered. It still works just long in the tooth.
I also use a velcro strap around the frame and battery cover. I have broken a couple of the latches on the covers. It really is not a great design but Propain will not sell you just a latch, only the full cover at around £50. Not ideal, hence the strap.
*** Extras
2 x Mech hangers
Old XT Mech
Spare charging plug socket.
When I first got the bike 3 years ago, it stopped charging on the port in the frame. Propain sent me a new plug no questions asked but I never put it on as I just started charging and storing the batties inside the house. Warmer temps much better for them as well. Honestly no idea if the port of the frame works or not but there is a brand new spare.
Spare battery cover but with broken latch
Prototype wooden fox shock. =]
*** Spec:
Frame size large 165mm
Fox 38 Factory Grip 2 170mm (2021)
Fox Float X2 Factory
RRP mud guard
Shimano E8000
Shimano battery charger with off bike extra charging adapter
2 x 500wh batteries
Hope Tech 3 V4 brakes
Hope Braided hoses
Hope Pro 4 hubs
Hope Fortus 30 rims
Hope F20 Pedals
Hope headset
Hope headset spacers
Hope microspline steel freehub body
Hope 34t chain ring
Hope AM stem 50mm
Ergon ebike saddle
Renthal bars 800mm uncut
Burgtec Greg Minnar grips
Onoff Pija Dropper 170mm (brand new)
Shimano XT 12 speed shifter
Shimano SLX 12 speed mech (brand new)
Shimano Deore 12 speed cassette
Shimano Deore 12 speed chain
Shimano XT cranks
Uberbike finned rotors 200mm
Uberbike EBIKE brake pads (superb)
Maxxis High Roller 2 DD Maxxterra
Maxxis Assegai EXO+ Maxxgripp
Muc off Valves
Set up tubeless
2 keys for battery
Happy to post but it will be around £100 to be fully insured. Also happy for the buyer to sort his own postage.
Any questions or more pictures required please let me know.
Ben8000 KellysBicycles's article
Jul 29, 2023 at 12:08
Jul 29, 2023
Kellys Releases New Theos R-Series eMTB
Oh my god....my eyes. That is digusting.
Ben8000 PrivateerBikes's article
Jun 30, 2023 at 22:54
Jun 30, 2023
Privateer Release E161 E-Enduro Bike
FFS a mullet. Ticks every box until that.
Ben8000 PrivateerBikes's article
Jun 30, 2023 at 11:15
Jun 30, 2023
Privateer Release E161 E-Enduro Bike
FFS a mullet. Ticks every box until that.
Ben8000 cyclesdevinci's article
Jun 29, 2023 at 12:18
Jun 29, 2023
Devinci Announces New Canadian-Made E-Troy
It was ticking all the boxes until I read mixed wheels. Ugh.
Ben8000 mattbeer's article
Jun 19, 2023 at 8:35
Jun 19, 2023
DH Bike Review: Atherton AM.200M.1
Still looks like a key lock railing though.
Ben8000 sixpackracinggmbh's article
Jun 16, 2023 at 6:27
Jun 16, 2023
Sixpack Announces New Internal Cable Routing System
That is the new Ekano ruined then when it comes out.