No, there won't be a review there as its my personal bike. I'm not sure when PB last reviewed FA, but the current iteration is massively different than it was last year. Early FA felt a bit beta - it was fairly easy to confuse the system, it had some odd behavior here and there (you're trying to wheelie? oh it thinks you're climbing and just locked out everything...), but the new firmware is really, really good. I've even deleted any FA control buttons from my cockpit as I found them unecessary, and now have another shift button.
I know what you mean a bit - when they launced FA on big bikes not XC bikes I was a bit miffed. But, I get it now. It makes pedaling a big bike significantly less of a chore, especially on rolling or undulating terrain. If youre just riding winch and plummet style stuff its not going to make much difference.
It's hard to tell someone they should be purchasing FA, as youve noticed its really goddamn expensive. But, I really like it, and very much miss it on bikes that don't have it. (I'd consider selling a kidney to get it on my XC bike, TBH.)
Feel free to ask anything else, or DM me.
July 7, 2024, 8:52 a.m. - Cooper Quinn
No, there won't be a review there as its my personal bike. I'm not sure when PB last reviewed FA, but the current iteration is massively different than it was last year. Early FA felt a bit beta - it was fairly easy to confuse the system, it had some odd behavior here and there (you're trying to wheelie? oh it thinks you're climbing and just locked out everything...), but the new firmware is really, really good. I've even deleted any FA control buttons from my cockpit as I found them unecessary, and now have another shift button. I know what you mean a bit - when they launced FA on big bikes not XC bikes I was a bit miffed. But, I get it now. It makes pedaling a big bike significantly less of a chore, especially on rolling or undulating terrain. If youre just riding winch and plummet style stuff its not going to make much difference. It's hard to tell someone they should be purchasing FA, as youve noticed its really goddamn expensive. But, I really like it, and very much miss it on bikes that don't have it. (I'd consider selling a kidney to get it on my XC bike, TBH.) Feel free to ask anything else, or DM me.