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Simply changed the battery from Shimano to Darfon and made few other changes to the bike. This gave the Conway eWME 6.9 more range in one fell swoop with hardly any additional weight. A pleasant pragmatism that also characterises the Conway eWME 6.9 as an all-mountain e-bike overall. The aluminium frame is straightforward, but Conway has invested a lot of money in good equipment. Fox Performance suspension elements, DT Swiss wheels and full Shimano XT equipment are not a matter of course for a specialist brand in this price range.
Conway eWME 6.9 on test: high riding comfort, minor weaknesses on the climbs
When rolling up to the trail, the riding comfort is definitely pleasing. The Conway eWME 6.9 is short, compact and well-integrated. The suspension elements smooth out the ground with ease, the handlebars with a lot of rearward bend are not very sporty, but comfortable in any case. Unfortunately, the shock sags a little on steep climbs, forcing the rider into a too passive position on the climbs and not earning the Conway the best marks on uphill trails. The Nobby Nic on the rear wheel also clogs up quickly in the wet and could grip better overall. However, the all-mountain e-bike masters steep ramps with a few obstacles or tough forest roads with ease. This makes the eWME the perfect partner for touring riders.
Conway eWME 6.9: Lots of traction and downhill safety
As the trail descends, the plush suspension of the Conway sticks to the ground and offers plenty of traction. However, especially in wet conditions, the Nobby Nic rear tyre is noticeably inferior to Schwalbe's grippy Magic Mary at the front and makes for somewhat unconventional handling characteristics. The eWME is not particularly agile or lively, but gives the rider a lot of confidence even on difficult terrain. If you prefer something a little more manoeuvrable, you can also choose a bike with a 27.5-inch rear wheel from Conway's model range, which we have already tested in EMTB 4/2020.
Good: The bike is pleasantly quiet both uphill and downhill. We would like to see more insertion depth for long dropper posts and a better rear tyre, which would improve the already high level of riding safety. The overall weight of 25.7 kilograms is also a little high.
Adrian Kaether's verdict on the Conway eWME 6.9
Conway's eWME is not a sporty trail speedster. However, the aluminium bike shines as a comfortable and pleasantly quiet tourer with plenty of downhill reserves. The equipment is first-class for the price, especially for a specialist brand. The lightweight 720 battery from Darfon gives the bike a good range and is a clear improvement on the 630 Shimano battery in the previous model with hardly any noticeable additional weight.
EMTB judgement: 7.9 points (good)
The EMTB judgement reflects the subjective impression of the testers, the results of the reach measurement and the laboratory tests. The EMTB judgement is independent of price. EMTB judgements: super (from 9.0), very good (from 8.0), good (from 7.0), satisfactory (from 6.0), with weaknesses (from 5.0), below insufficient.
Technical data of the Conway eWME 6.9
Manufacturer information
- Price: 5899 Euro
- Sizes / frame material: S / M / L (tested size) / XL / Aluminium
Measured values²
- Weight: 25.7 kilograms (without pedals)
- Reach altitude¹: 1613 (+283)hm
- Average speed: 14.5 km/h
- Centre of gravity height: 530 mm
- Handlebar width: 780 mm
- Crank length / Q-factor: 165 mm / 178 mm
- Ground clearance⁴: 486 mm
Equipment
- Motor: Shimano EP8
- Max. Torque³: 85 Nm
- Battery³ / weight²/ price replacement battery: Darfon 720 Wh / 3730 g / 999 Euro
- Gear system: Shimano XT (12-speed)
- Translation (v. / h.): 34; 10-51
- Display: Shimano SC-EM800
- Permissible total weight³: 130 kg
- Fork / shock: Fox 36 Performance / Float X Performance
- Front/rear suspension travel: 160 / 155 mm
- Telescopic post: Contec, 150 mm
- Brake / Disc Ø (front / rear): Shimano XT / 203 mm / 203 mm
- Wheels: DT Swiss H1900 Spline
- Tyres: Schwalbe Magic Mary Supergravity / Nobby Nic Superground, 29 x 2.4"
Footnotes:
1: The reach height was determined using standardised measurement methods 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 kilograms. The altitude metres in brackets are in significantly reduced emergency mode. The average speed refers to the journey with full assistance.
2: Determined on the test benches in the EMTB test laboratory. Weight without pedals, battery weight incl. screwed-on cover where applicable.
3: Manufacturer's specification.
4: Step test, measured with the rear wheel raised by 36 centimetres.
Adrian Kaether
Editor
