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Cube Stereo Hybrid 140 SL - 4899 Euro
The Stereo Hybrid 140 is available from just 3999 euros. However, with Bosch's Smart System, 750 battery and new frame, the SL starts at 4899 euros. With a narrower fork, shock without a reservoir and tamer tyres, this version is designed more for touring than for tough trails. XT brakes, Deore/XT gears, cheaper Newmen wheels: the price-performance ratio is also good here. Price-conscious off-road freaks will find a potent trail artist in the TM for 5399 euros.
Focus Jam2 7.8 -5399 Euro
You can get a full range from Focus from 5399 euros thanks to the energy-loaded 720 battery. Bikers have to make the biggest sacrifices with the Model 7.8 with the suspension. The Rockshox 35 fork and Deluxe Select shock without a reservoir reduce the reserves for rough terrain. The SLX groupset from Shimano, on the other hand, won't cause any problems, and the affordable four-piston brakes from Shimano also work well. Functionally very close to the test bike, the 7.9 for 6299 euros land.
Giant Trance X Advanced E+ 2 - 6399 Euro
The new Trance X Advanced E+ with full carbon frame starts at 6399 euros. The bike then comes without the electronic Live Valve suspension from Fox, but this should not detract from the strength of the bike. The difference is noticeable in the suspension (Fox Performance instead of Factory) and in the overall and, above all, wheel weight. This is because the entry-level model does without the elegant carbon parts, especially the lightweight rims. Shifting is with Shimano's SLX, braking with Deore components.
Mondraker Chaser 750 - 5499 Euro
The geometry and powerful suspension of the Crafty are also available from Mondraker in the Chaser 750 model, which, as the name suggests, also features Bosch's Smart System with the Powertube 750. The equipment of the Chaser is aimed at more moderate terrain. Fox 36, shock without a reservoir, weaker G2 brakes from Sram and the Rekon tyres with a tame profile limit its suitability for extreme terrain compared to our test bike. Alternative: the Crafty R for 6499 euros.
Norco Sight VLT A2 - 6499 Euro
With an aluminium frame and smaller 720 battery, the Sight VLT costs 6499 euros. However, e-bikers have to make significant compromises here. The overall weight is unlikely to shrink due to the heavier frame despite the lighter battery. The inexpensive Rockshox 35 fork doesn't do justice to the bike's downhill urge. Even the Lyrik in our test bike couldn't quite keep up with the plush rear suspension. This package is available with a 900 battery for 6699 euros.
Scor 4060 Z ST SLX - 6299 Euro
The 4060 Z ST is only available in two equipment variants. The cheaper version is based on the identical full carbon frame and offers a fair package for 6299 euros. The suspension comes from Rockshox, but is no less downhill-orientated with the cheaper ZEB (38 mm diameter). The brakes are from the Deore range and the gears are a mix of SLX and XT. Solid. Scor claims the weight is only 300 grams more than the top version - still under 23 kilos.
Stevens E-Inc. AM 8.7.2 GTF - 5699 Euro
An all-mountain bike with a full carbon frame and large battery for €5,699 is hard to find on the market - a strong package! However, the entry-level version of the sporty E-Inception cannot quite match the brilliant performance of the top model. In particular, the heavy wheels and the overall higher weight (over 24 kilos) diminish the wow factor. But tuning potential lurks here. Suspension is provided by Fox performance elements, gears are shifted by Shimano XT.
Storck e.drenalin.2 GTS 500 - 7699 Euro
Even the cheapest version of the e.drenalin.2 GTS is of a really high quality. Complete XT equipment, high-quality DT aluminium wheels (HX1501) and Fox suspension. The carbon handlebars are also part of the standard equipment. However, the power is only supplied by a (even lighter!) 500-cell battery. The entry-level package with a 630 battery costs 100 euros more. In the entry-level price segment, however, you will look in vain for the elegant full carbon frame.
Titici Everso Advanced - 9900 Euro
Our test bike for 8490 is actually the cheapest alternative to the Everso. If you're looking for good components at a low price, you're in the wrong place with the time-honoured Italian brand. The Advanced model, which costs just under 10,000 euros, combines glamorous XTR components and Ultimate suspension from Rockshox with a stylish carbon chassis. We expect a clearly noticeable upgrade for the suspension, especially from the higher-quality shock.
Florentin Vesenbeckh
Editor CvD
