Short chainstays, longer front section, slack angles - the Full E+ has the geometry of a modern all-mountain full-suspension bike. The suspension, consisting of high-quality Fox elements, does its part and ensures sufficient comfort and safety. All in all, the bike has a pleasantly neutral ride, although the 2.25-inch narrow Nobby Nic tyres in Pacestar compound significantly reduce the downhill fun. Giant has gone its own way when it comes to the drive with a specially tuned combination of Yamaha motor and large battery. The unit is not inferior to the Bosch system in terms of range. Visually, however, the mounted battery is a little clunky, and the Yamaha does not come close to the Bosch in terms of maximum power and operation.
CONCLUSIONSolidly equipped, neutral handling. The Full E+ loses points mainly due to the choice of tyres and the slightly weaker motor.
Reach 1340 hm
Efficiency class A
Price 3999 Euro
Info www.giant-bicycles.com
DRIVE
Motor/position 250-watt Giant Syncdrive by Yamaha/Centre
Max. Torque 80 Nm
Battery Lithium-ion, 496 Wh
Switching/translation Front: 1x36/rear: 10-speed Shimano XT (11x36)
Display/size Giant FLCD /3.4 inch
Software/stand Custom Giant/k. A.
EQUIPMENT
Sizes/frame material S/M/L/XL / Aluminium
Fork/damper Fox 34 Float 27.5 140 FIT4 / Fox Float Performance Series
Telescopic support Giant Contact SL Switch (Remote)
Brake/disc Ø (front/rear) Shimano M504 (lever), M447 (caliper); 200/180
Impellers 27.5 inch Giant S-XC2
Tyres Schwalbe Nobby Nic Evo Pacestar 2.25
MEASURED VALUES
Suspension travel 1) (front/rear) 140 mm/127 mm
Weight/distribution 21.5 kg/48:52 % (v/h)
Centre of gravity height 494 mm
Handlebar width 730 mm
Reach/Stack 398/604 mm
BB offset/Q factor -17 mm/185 mm
EMTB judgement SATISFACTORY / 181 points 2)
1) Manufacturer's specification
2) EMTB judgement: super (from 225 points), very good (from 205 points), good (from 185 points), satisfactory (from 165 points), with weaknesses (from 145 points), below insufficient.
The judgement reflects the subjective impression of the testers and the results of the range measurement and laboratory tests. It is independent of price.
