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The Crafty from Mondraker has several special features. Firstly, it is the only bike in the test where the battery cannot be removed from the aluminium chassis. A tribute to the very long Powertube 750 from Bosch. So if you can't charge the battery in the bike or if you value a removable battery, you won't be happy with the new Crafty. Secondly, Mondraker traditionally relies on its forward geometry. A very long reach (489 mm for size L) is combined with a super short stem. In general, the bike is tall and the riding position is sporty. Off-road, the Crafty shines especially on the climbs. Whether it's super steep or particularly technical, no other bike in the test makes climbing easier.
Conclusion on the Mondraker Crafty RR
Outstanding climber, solid descender, fair price. On the trail, however, the Crafty demands an active rider. The battery is permanently installed, the bike is heavy. Top: Approval up to 150 kg.
Technical data of the Mondraker Crafty RR
General information
- Price: 7199 Euro >> available here
- Altitude 1): 1778 (+0) hm
- Average speed: 14.6 km/h
- Info: www.mondraker.com
Drive
- Motor: Bosch Performance CX
- Max. Torque 3): 85 Nm
- Battery 3) / weight 2) / price Replacement battery: Powertube 750, [permanently installed] / 999 Euro
- Gear system: Sram GX Eagle (12-speed)
- Translation (v. / h.): 34; 10-50
- Display / size: Bosch Kiox 300 / 33 x 48 mm
Equipment
- Permissible total weight 3): 150 kg
- Fork / Shock: Fox 38 Factory Grip2 / Fox Float X Factory
- Suspension travel (f. / h.): 160 mm / 150 mm
- Telescopic post: Fox Transfer Factory, 175 mm
- Brake / Disc Ø (front / rear): Sram Code R / 200 mm / 200 mm
- Wheels: Mavic E-Deemax 30
- Tyres: Maxxis Minion DHF / DHR II EXO+, 29 x 2.6"
Measured values 2)
- Sizes / frame material S / M / L / XL (tested L) / Aluminium
- Centre of gravity height: 545 mm
- Handlebar width: 800 mm
- Crank length / Q-factor: 165 mm / 194 mm
- Reach / Stack: 489 mm / 648 mm
1) The reach height was determined during standardised test rides on an asphalt climb with a gradient of 12.2 percent. Highest support level, 150 watts pedalling power of the rider, rider weight incl. equipment 90 kg. The altitude metres in clearly reduced emergency mode are shown in brackets. The average speed refers to the journey with full assistance. | 2) Determined on the test benches in the EMTB test lab, weight without pedals. Battery weight may include screwed-on cover. | 3) Manufacturer's specification | 4) The judgement reflects the subjective impression of the testers and the results of the reach measurement and the laboratory tests. The EMTB judgement is independent of price.
The results of the Mondraker Crafty RR in the complete comparison test of the 9 E-All-Mountains from EMTB 1/2022 can be conveniently downloaded as a PDF below the article. The test report costs 1.99 euros.
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