Less than 24 kilograms, despite the aluminium chassis: with the new Moustache Game, the French manufacturer has ventured an independent solution. The brand's individual approach definitely pays off in terms of weight. The Game is the lightest bike in this comparison. However, the small battery and the more complicated battery removal from the bottom of the down tube also make this good value possible. For this purpose, the motor is installed turned upwards and sits almost open in the frame triangle.
The facts about the Moustache Game 150.7
- Motor: Bosch CX, 85 Nm max. torque
- Battery: 600 Wh (removable)
- Frame material: Aluminium
- Spring travel: 160/150 mm
- Wheel size: 29 inch
- Frame sizes: S, M, L, XL
- Price: 5999 Euro
- Weight: 23.89 kg (test bike in size L, EMTB measurement)
- Max. system weight: 140 kg
- Guarantee: 5 years
Bosch motor and 600 rechargeable battery
In addition to the new 600 battery in our test bike, the old 750 battery also fits into the slim down tube. The new, lighter 800 battery cannot be installed. However, the bike is compatible with the Powermore Range Extender for more range. A Purion 400 display provides the most important information about the tour and operating status of the Bosch Performance CX motor.
Incidentally, this can be can be upgraded to 100 Nm and 750 watts peak power via firmware. You'll have to be even more economical with the 600 battery. Nevertheless, with around 1600 metres of altitude in our standardised range test, the bike's action radius is still impressive despite the rather small battery.
Equipment: Full XT & Fox suspension
A positive side effect of the aluminium frame is that the Moustache has plenty of budget left over for almost flawless Shimano XT equipment. The fork comes from Fox, the shock is a proprietary design and should be specially tailored to the needs of the Moustache bikes.
- Fork / Shock: Fox 36 Performance / Moustache Magic Grip Control
- Shifting: Shimano XT with SLX cassette
- Brakes: Shimano XT, 203/203 mm
- Wheels: Moustache
- Tyres: Maxxis Assegai Exo
- Special features: Own damper, tool in the headset, storage compartment on the battery
The geometry
Practical test: How the Moustache Game 150.7 rides
However, it is noticeable on the trail: The Moustache is not a playmate, as the name "Game" suggests. Instead, the bike has a serious character. On the climbs, the rider sits firmly forwards.
Strong climber and determined
The flat handlebars put pressure on the front. In combination with the long rear end, the Moustache mutates into a climbing max. The front wheel sticks to the ground with confidence. The low cockpit makes it easy to control the Game even in tight corners, only the saddle offers a little less support towards the rear. The rear suspension works well, and in combination with the good tyres, traction is good. Disadvantage of the climbing geometry: The heavy load on the hands is not exactly comfortable on tours with long flat sections. On the other hand, the range is still good, even with a 600 battery.
Specialist for fast straights
Downhill, the Game with its long wheelbase provides a very smooth ride. The Fox fork and XT brakes are top-notch as usual. However, the flat cockpit and high bottom bracket mean that you're not optimally integrated into the bike. The Game tends to feel bulky in tight corners and the rear suspension could work more sensitively. On the other hand, long, fast straights are the Moustache's speciality. The rear suspension works better at high speeds and brings calmness to the chassis, and the long wheelbase also pays off here with a lot of smoothness.
The Maxxis Assegai is a strong all-round tyre and provides the bike with a decent amount of riding safety. However, a little more puncture protection would be desirable at the rear. It's a shame that the Game doesn't ride very playfully despite its good weight. Other bikes offer a better mix here. The riding strength uphill and on fast downhills and good detailed solutions such as the integrated tool deserve praise.
BIKE review of the Moustache Game 150.7
Strengths
- Strong climber and smooth running
- Lightweight despite aluminium frame
- Sophisticated details
Weaknesses
- Rear triangle could be more sensitive
- Driving position less integrated
- Rides a bit bulky
The BIKE conclusion
The Moustache Game 150.7 is a smooth-running tourer with outstanding climbing capabilities. However, not all of the testers liked the long wheelbase and high bottom bracket in combination with the low cockpit. The rear suspension is only average, at least with the in-house shock. - Florentin Vesenbeckh, deputy editor-in-chief at BIKE
Adrian Kaether
Editor
