| Property | Grade |
|---|---|
| Riding behavior | 2,5 |
| Lab | 1,5 |
| Equipment | 2,6 |
| Motor | 1,1 |
| Final grade | 2,2 |
You can find the full bike rating here
| Suspension travel | 160 mm |
| Wheel size | 29"/622mm |
| Weight | 21.94 kg |
| Motor | DJI Avinox M1 |
| Battery | DJI Avinox 800 Wh |
| Fork | Fox 36 Float Factory |
| Rear shock | Fox Float X Factory |
| Drivetrain | SRAM X0 Eagle AXS |
| Front brake | SRAM Maven Silver |
You can find all measurements here
DJI has shaken up the bike industry with the Avinox M1. An opportunity for new manufacturers to secure their own share and a firm place among e-mountainbikes with the Chinese power motor. This is precisely the story of Crussis. The Czech manufacturer has been able to establish itself more and more at home in recent years with a strong price-performance ratio. With the e-Full in particular, Crussis is now reaching out to the German-speaking market.
However, trail fans know that a good motor alone does not make a good E-MTB. Nevertheless, the DJI is an unusual unique selling point, especially at the moment. Crussis relies on the classic Avinox system, as it is in DJI's bike brand Amflow (here in the test) or about in the Megamo Reason (test here) is used. This means that the down tube contains either a 600 or 800 battery. The slim battery is permanently installed. This makes a particularly lightweight frame construction possible, but requires a bike parking space with a nearby power socket.
We are already familiar with the touch display on the top tube and the easy-to-use switches for display views and U-level from other DJI bikes. The motor has endless power and dynamics and also delivers a decent range with the 800 battery. However, the high power can drain the battery quite quickly in full throttle mode. This is where the Fast Charger, which is even included with the Crussis e-Full Pro, comes in handy. It charges the bike to 75 per cent in 90 minutes and otherwise costs an extra 250 euros.
Typical Crussis is the flawless high-end equipment at a fair price. Of course, almost 9000 euros is a lot of money. But with carbon wheels, X0 transmission, Maven brakes and Fox Factory suspension, nothing is left to be desired. Other manufacturers deliver significantly less for the money in our high-end test. As the look of the bike suggests, the geometry and rear triangle are classically designed. A four-bar linkage with a horizontal shock squeezes 150 millimetres of rear suspension travel out of the chassis. The geometry is modern, but remains on the compact side. Crussis combines rather short chainstays with a 471 millimetre reach in size L and a moderate steering angle of 64.4 degrees. As a result, the Crussis is relatively small for a modern L-bike and has the most compact wheelbase in our comparison group.
Mount up and off you go: Considering the frame dimensions, our expectations for demanding climbs were muted. But even without explicit climbing geometry, the Crussis does its job well. The rear end doesn't sag and the low front end promotes uphill control. Thanks to the compact wheelbase, the bike is easy to steer through tight, steep bends. The large rear wheel also pays off on the climbs. However, the high performance of the Avinox needs to be consciously controlled, otherwise the Crussis will lift the front wheel on steep ramps like a dragster without wheelie protection. We recommend the more progressive Trail mode instead of Turbo or even Boost.
The Crussis can climb quite well, but the clear strength of the eFull lies in its playful downhill feel. Thanks to the compact geometry and the steering angle, which is not too slack, the handling remains very uncomplicated and neutral. The suspension is poppy and gives a lot of feedback. Bunny hops on the trail or taking a creative line? The Crussis is up for it!
When the descents get steeper and rougher, you have to hold on to the Crussis a little. However, thanks to the uncomplicated and balanced geometry with a low bottom bracket, you won't feel uneasy until later. The four-bar rear triangle is firm but cleanly tuned. The handlebars with plenty of rise compensate well for the low front end on normal trail descents. The only thing we would have liked is a little more travel in the dropper post. After all, a 180 mm instead of the 150 mm should be fitted to our test bike as standard. Annoying: Our test bike rattled noticeably from the down tube on downhills.
BIKE overall grade: 2.2
The BIKE grade is made up of the testers' practical impressions and laboratory measurements. The grade is independent of price. Grading spectrum analogue to the school grading system. We award a grade of 3.0 for a solid performance.
Our first test bike from Crussis is impressive. The lively all-rounder scores with good function, attractive weight and price and sets a special accent on downhill trail fun. Caution: The low system weight can be an exclusion criterion. - Adrian Kaether, Editor Test & Technology

Editor