Recent content by Border Dave

No. The rotor guard has the caliper mount integrated into it.

You may want to recount your torx bits. In both of your pictures, there are clearly three torx bits.

You're kidding, right? If this bike had been out when I bought my Varg, I probably wouldn't be on this forum right now.

Yes, apparently the kill switch now completely shuts the bike down. The power button on the left now only turns it on and puts the bike in standby mode. I think I like it better this way. Edit: I just went back and read your post. I guess I repeated exactly what you said. As I get older, I...

Yes, as long as the Arkenstone is in its docking station and only if the bike’s battery has sufficient charge. The Arkenstone will not charge if the bike is completely shut down. It will, however, charge the Arkenstone if the bike is in Standby mode. The Arkenstone does not need to be powered...

Its size, weight, power, and price are very similar to the SurRon Storm Bee.

This doesn't help, either. EDIT: As of today, November 11, 2025, I decided to detach the Arkenstone from the bike and take it into the house to charge it. After being on the charger for about 15 minutes, it now says the firmware is 1.6.0. According to Sam, the latest version is still 1.4.0...

I can't get my firmware to update, either.

My question for the forum is this: Is it worth installing a 320mm rotor on a trail bike, considering the loss of ground clearance?

Philip, please explain what you mean by traction control. I was under the impression that the Varg is not equipped with any type of electronic traction control.

Here’s what Galfer USA emailed me:

Galfer emailed me back and said the DF606SM with the SP066 bracket will work with the EX.

The tall seat and lowered pegs are strictly for comfort. I’ve been following the EX suspension thread. I hope it keeps getting more participation. It’s great that more companies are coming out with new products for the Varg. I’m hoping that a company here in the US will come out with a...

I was looking at it before I bought my Varg. It has good numbers on paper and had some good reviews on YouTube. If a rider is only doing casual trail riding, is it not a good candidate?

I ride single track. Mostly tight steep rocky trails. That’s not my favorite, but that’s what’s available near me. Of course being an EX, I also ride it on the street for short trips. I’m 6’5” tall (195 cm) with a 37 inch inseam (94 cm). I’m in my mid-50’s and 220 lbs (100 kg). I should...