Crossworx Trip290: The first Light-E-MTB from Crossworx in Thuringia - made in Germany

Crossworx Cycles has been welding aluminium bikes in Thuringia for five years now, which inspire with individual details, top workmanship and, above all, lots of riding fun. The Crossworx Trip290, the first light e-MTB, should therefore follow in the same mould.

The development took almost two years, and Crossworx is very satisfied with the result. The 140-millimetre fully with Bosch SX motor weighs in at 18.5 kilos and aims to combine sporty agility and propulsion with high absorption capacity and downhill traction. And not with an extravagant carbon chassis laminated in the Far East (as was recently the case with the Canyon, Conway or Cube), but with a timelessly designed aluminium frame, developed and manufactured in Germany using German engineering and craftsmanship.

The facts about the Crossworx Trip290 light e-MTB

• Motor: Bosch Performance Line SX
• Battery: Bosch Compact Tube 400 Wh; Range Extender Bosch Power More 250 optional
• Front / rear suspension travel: 140 or 150 / 140 mm
• Wheel size: 29 inch or MX setup (Mullet)
• Tyre clearance max.: 29 x 2.4 inch
• Frame material: Aluminium 7020
• Frame sizes: M, L, XL
• Weight: frame weight incl. motor 8.35 kg; complete bikes from 18.5 kg (manufacturer's specification, size M, raw, standard configuration)
• Price: frame kit from 4299 euros, complete bikes from 6499 euros

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The e-bike motor in the Crossworx Trip290

In the Crossworx Trip290 Light-E-MTB, the Bosch Performance Line SX provides support with up to 600 watts of peak power and a maximum of 55 Newton metres of torque. No other light e-bike motor currently offers so much power at a weight of just 2 kilograms. Particularly at high cadence, the little Bosch really gets going, even more so than the Fazua Ride 60, (to the test of the Fazua Ride 60) which, however, delivers more torque at low speeds than the Bosch SX.

>> To the detailed test of the Bosch Performance Line SX

If the 400 watt hours of the removable compact tube battery are drained too quickly or you need more support energy for longer tours, you can either plug in a second battery or add at least 250 watt hours with the optionally available range extender.

Classic & yet completely new: the single-pivot rear triangle in the Crossworx Light-E-MTB

Crossworx also relies on a traditional rear triangle for the Trip290: the supported single-pivot. However, this has been optimised for the requirements of e-bikes. Crossworx has worked out a new linkage that no longer pulls but pushes on the rocker link. According to the manufacturer, this has reduced bearing forces and increased stiffness without generating unnecessary additional weight. Nevertheless, the new link still leaves enough space for fat steel spring shocks - for all those who like it even more gravity-heavy.

In future, the Trip290 frame will also be available with a smaller 27.5-inch frame.Impeller customised Mullet rear triangle. The Crossworx frame already offers some practical details. For example, a sag indicator on the rocker arm makes it easier to set up the suspension, double-sealed bearings alleviate concerns about premature wear, and if the UDH derailleur hanger for Sram's transmission gears gives up the ghost, there is an uncomplicated replacement available worldwide. A cover from the 3D printer protects the battery.

The geometry of the Crossworx Trip290

Available in sizes M, L and XL, the Crossworx Trip290 is characterised by a relatively long geometry (480 millimetres reach in size L), combined with a 65-degree head angle and a very steep seat angle of 79 degrees. This fits in with the self-imposed sporty aspirations of the new Crossworx Trip290. Short seat tubes allow variable seat posts with plenty of travel.

Geometry data

(Manufacturer's specifications in mm, unless otherwise stated, calculated on 551 mm fork length)

• Frame sizes: M / L / XL
• Recommendation: 165 - 177.5 cm / 175 - 187.5 cm / 185 - 197.5 cm
• A - Top tube length: 559 / 588 / 620
• B - Reach: 450 / 480 / 510
• C - Steering angle: 65° (all frame sizes)
• D - Seat angle: 79° (all frame sizes)
• E - head tube length: 120 / 120 / 130
• F - Chainstay length: 450 (all frame sizes)
• G - Wheelbase: 1229 / 1259 / 1293
• H - Bottom bracket drop: 40 (all frame sizes)
• I - Seat tube length: 380 / 425 / 465
• J - Seat tube offset: 13 (all frame sizes)
• K - Fork length: 551
• L - Stack: 628 / 628 / 637
• M - Protrusion: 784 / 785 / 789
• Max. insertion depth of support: 191 / 236 / 276

Models and price of the new Crossworx Trip290

The new Light-E-MTB Crossworx Trip290 is available as a frame kit or complete bike in the online configurator on the manufacturer's website. In addition to the raw aluminium look, there is a choice of 6 other colours and all RAL Classic shades in matt and gloss. Optional add-on parts, such as displays or replacement batteries, can also be ordered directly. If that's not enough, Crossworx is also happy to create customised offers with additional parts for very special requirements.

The complete bike is available in a standard configuration with Marzocchi Bomber suspension and Shimano SLX drivetrain for €6499. Painted in the colour of your choice and with top upgrades to the gearing (Sram X0 Transmission), suspension (Fox 36 Factory & Float X Factory), brakes (Magura MT7), wheels and cockpit (Newmen Carbon), the price is dangerously close to the € 10,000 mark - and the configurator allows for even more options. The frame kit with motor is available from 4299 euros - available to order now and soon to be freshly welded from Thuringia.