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[odedmaz]

Have the EX for a week now, after owning the Zero FX for the past 2.5 years (off road only).

First impressions are all positive. The Alta is a high end quality machine, right down to the bolts & plastics. Really impressed with the machine. If I have to think of something to improve, its the lights. Was expecting leds in this high end machine.

Riding it is very smooth. Sitting position is high (especially compared to the FX). I love it (I'm tall). For shorter riders, it can be a bit problematic.

I mostly use map 2 which is plenty for enduro type riding. It has more power than the FX at that power level, and the Zero os not weak by all means. Pegs position and handlebar are right where I want them, no adjustments needed.
Replaced the stock tires with the Pirelli MT43 which are my favorites (trial tires characteristics).

I ride mostly rocky type terrain (enduro) and the bike is amazing. The suspension swallows everything with ease. Places where I had to recalculate my line, I can just pop over now.
One hour and 15 minutes of mostly technical ride, resulted in 70% battery capacity left.
Only thing missing is a left hand brake, but it is in the works to my understanding.

Almost crashed into a cow that did not hear me coming, but managed to avoid it (thanks Brembo 🙂).

I will publish a more comprehensive review when I get more ride time, and will compare the Redshift to the FX (dual sport machine).

Love this bike so far! Very pleased with the support I get from Alta (in this forum). Zero was lacking in that department. Extremely important for me as a customer.

[odedmaz]

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[rayivers]

Very cool!  That must be the only one in Israel right now... is there a dealer there, or did Alta ship it directly to you?  The charger looks beefy

Ray

[Ireek]

Awesome awesome awesome!!  Of course I want one, as well as the MX-R but can't have them all, I'm especially glad to hear about the 70% batt remaining after 1.25 hrs of technical riding, that's what I'd do with one primarily.  I would recommend changing the gear oil after just a few hours, mine (super moto) had a little fine metal fragments on the plug but nothing bad (to be expected), I forget when the 1st is recommended but it's pretty soon, I've since changed mine 2 more times and it now comes out totally clean, it only holds a couple ounces and takes literally 5 minutes.  Congrats on the bike and keep us posted!!

[odedmaz]

Thanks guys.

We have a dealer in Israel, and I think there are already 2 Alas, but I am not sure.

Thanks for the tip about the gear oil. Will make sure I replace it.
If it's like the Zero than slow technical ride is very efficient (battery wise).



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[Ireek]

Oh yeah, I echo your comments about the lights, looks like our bikes run the same set up, they could stand an upgrade, especially the headlight, I don't see well at night anyways so I try to avoid riding the bike at night.

[Fran K]

nice spoke wrench, I have not seen ones like that, kind of made one like that at one point.

I take it the owners manual is digital.  Is that a thumb drive.  Kind of looks like a thing I have to read the card out of a trail or game camera.  Do  you get a parts sheet with numbers to aid ordering parts?

Cast footpegs

Is that the more expensive charger?  How many amps does it draw?

Does it push easy?  My ktm freeride must have some electrical or magnetic resistance that seemed not there on the Zero fx I test rode.

[odedmaz]

The owner manual is digital, and goes into great detail. They basically guide you through all maintenance procedures and such. I suggest you download it from their site. It is well written.

the charger's amp draw is 12A. In Israel we use 220v, so it goes quite quickly.  The charger arrives in its own metal suitcase. Nice touch.
"Ireek", Is this the same charger you use?

There is some resistance when pushing the bike, but remember that the Redshift is quite a lot heavier than your Freeride. Making it even harder to push.



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[Ireek]

The owner manual is digital, and goes into great detail. They basically guide you through all maintenance procedures and such. I suggest you download it from their site. It is well written.

the charger's amp draw is 12A. In Israel we use 220v, so it goes quite quickly.  The charger arrives in its own metal suitcase. Nice touch.
"Ireek", Is this the same charger you use?

There is some resistance when pushing the bike, but remember that the Redshift is quite a lot heavier than your Freeride. Making it even harder to push.



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No Sir, my bike has the smaller on board charger, I guess since it's more of a street bike, they figure it would be more practical being on board, I have ridden to a buddies house some miles away and carried my charge cord in my back pack, slower charging compared to your bike for sure, right now, I'm looking at over 6 hrs from empty.  Oh, that charge case is impressive:) 

[odedmaz]

Since I am a weekend warrior [emoji3] and my rides usually last for 3 hours once or twice a week, I am pleased with the off board charger. Would not like the bike to be heavier than it already is, carrying a heavy charger.

I think it takes 2-2.5 hours to fully charge the pack. Not bad.

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[Fran K]

I was able to find and download the owners manual.  It is like the one for a Montesa/Honda trials bike in that it is real close to a service manual.  Unfortunately if I click on any of the links that one would expect to change to a different page the thing blanks out and I have to open it again.  Maybe my adobe is old.

I can not seem to find a specifications section, weight ground clearance, wheel travel brake diameter etc.

[odedmaz]

I was able to find and download the owners manual.  It is like the one for a Montesa/Honda trials bike in that it is real close to a service manual.  Unfortunately if I click on any of the links that one would expect to change to a different page the thing blanks out and I have to open it again.  Maybe my adobe is old.

I can not seem to find a specifications section, weight ground clearance, wheel travel brake diameter etc.

From Alta's site. They have all specs there.

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[Hoppy_250]

So what would be your estimation on run time on trail conditions in the video attached?
180# rider moderate speeds.