• Scott is testing the Troxus Explorer MTB trail bike on a mountain bike trail to see how well it performs.
• He has removed the fenders and back rack to minimize potential damage during the test.

“Right guys, I am out here with the Truxus Explorer and we’re gonna hit a mountain bike trail today because I want to see how well it’s going to do.”

Initial Impressions of the Bike

• The bike feels heavy and lags when going uphill, which surprises Scott.
• The throttle and pedal assist are immediate and aggressive, causing the bike to launch forward even with minimal pedaling.
• Scott finds it challenging to control the bike due to its aggressive power delivery.

“And it’s kind of lagging as it’s trying to go up some of these Hills which I’m kind of surprised with.” “This bike kind of launches forward whenever you’re doing this stuff. So that’s not very great when it comes to controlling how you’re going through.”

Challenges with Motor and Display

• Scott experiences issues with the motor launching forward unexpectedly when he doesn’t want it to.
• He also notices that a screw in the display came off, causing it to move around.

“Right now, my biggest challenge is making sure this motor doesn’t launch me forward when I don’t want it to.” “Also, one of my screws in the display came off. I didn’t realize it probably didn’t want to trip over here.”

Adjusting Pedal Assist Levels

• Scott decides to lower the pedal assist level to see if it reduces the aggressive power delivery.
• He finds that even at lower levels, the motor still kicks on aggressively when going over bumps or jumps.

“Let’s try something here. I’m gonna go lower in pedal assist because I went on three and see if it kicks off just as aggressively and it did.” “Seems like every time I go over a jump or it feels like a bump, then the motor kicks on. Not ideal.”

Overcoming Challenges and Adjusting Riding Style

• Scott is getting used to the bike’s aggressive power delivery and surging forward.
• He mentions burning through the trail quickly due to the bike’s aggressiveness.
• Scott becomes more comfortable with the bike as he adjusts his riding style.

“Getting used to the how it just surges forward in power, but one thing I’m doing is I’m burning through this trail because of the aggressiveness of this bike.” “I was concerned at first on this power delivery, but I’m good with it now. It just took a bit to get used to.”

Concluding Thoughts 

• Scott feels that the bike’s power delivery felt unsafe initially but now he understands how to handle it.
• He appreciates that the bike doesn’t cut off the engine when braking with throttle, which he can use to his advantage.
• Overall, Scott begins to like the bike more as he gets used to its characteristics and adjusts his riding style.

Riding experience and control

• The Troxus Explorer MTB allows for controlled rides, especially when going into turns.
• The bike offers both power and braking control, making it easy to maintain the desired speed.
• This feature is a game changer and enhances the riding experience.

“You still get the power as you’re going into, but you also have the braking to just make sure you’re hitting it at the speed that you want.”

Initial uncertainty and performance on trails

• Initially, there were doubts about how the Troxus Explorer would perform on trails.
• However, as the test ride progressed, it became evident that the bike performed exceptionally well.
• While it may feel squirrely compared to other bikes, it offers features that no other bike on the trails had.

“It’s squirrely, don’t get me wrong. It is not the power as controlled as it is with some other bikes that I’ve done, but it has that feature that none of the bikes that I’ve taken on here have had before.”

Aggressive and fast-paced riding experience

• The Troxus Explorer is an incredibly aggressive bike on the trails.
• Once you get used to its handling, you can expect to fly through the trails.
• While it may take some time to adapt to the bike’s aggressive nature, the rewards in terms of speed are worth it.

“Number one, it’s a super aggressive bike when it goes on the trail. So, this is the most aggressive bike I put on this mountain bike trail to date. Um, it takes a little bit to get used to, but once you get used to it, you’re going to be flying through the trails.”

Unique features and improvements to the riding experience

• One standout feature of the Troxus Explorer is that the throttle and brake can be controlled simultaneously.
• Unlike other bikes, hitting the brakes does not cut the power from the throttle, resulting in a smoother ride.
• This feature significantly improved the rest of the ride experience.

“If I had this in the beginning and I knew about it, it probably would have made the ride more aggressive.”

Conclusion and recommendation

• The Troxus Explorer is highly recommended for those seeking an aggressive mountain bike.
• It offers excellent control, especially when going into turns.