This also puts the WME in first place in the STW ranking. The other side of the coin: the expensive frame leaves little money for the equipment. For example, the WME 3.9 is equipped with an imprecise Sram SX drivetrain, which only has a small gear range. The wheels are also not far off the six-kilo mark.
In terms of overall weight, the Conway only lands in the midfield, but thanks to its high-quality frame it offers a very good starting point for tuning. Despite the sluggish wheels, the Conway WME is impressive on the climbs. The grippy Schwalbe tyres roll very well, and the rear end only bobs slightly when pedalling even with the shock open. Due to the short reach, the riding position is comfortable. Thanks to the moderate wheelbase, the Conway is easy to handle and precise to steer downhill.
Suspension on the Conway WME mediocre
However, we would have expected a little more from the suspension: The rear suspension doesn't respond quite as finely and is therefore less plush. Overall, there is a lack of damping control, which makes the suspension feel undefined. The WME also rattles loudly on descents and the Marzocchi fork has bush play. On the other hand, the grippy tyres and the powerful TRP brakes ensure a high level of control. Details such as an integrated storage compartment under the down tube increase user-friendliness and earn additional points in the rating system. The warranty is short at just two years.
Conclusion on the Conway WME 3.9
Max Fuchs, BIKE Editor: The Conway WME 3.9 impresses with its lightweight carbon frame and useful details. Deductions are made for the comparatively cheap equipment and the less potent suspension. Thanks to the good propulsion, the All Mountain is also a lot of fun on long tours.
Technical data for the Conway WME 3.9
General
- Price: 3149 Euro
- Frame material: Carbon
- Frame size: S / M /L / XL (tested size L / 46 cm)
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Measured values
- Weight without pedals: 15.12 kg
- Front / rear suspension travel: 153 / 152 mm
Equipment
- Fork: Marzocchi Bomber Z2 Rail
- Shock: Fox Float DPS Performance
- Crank: Sram SX Eagle
- Gear system: Sram SX Eagle 1 x 12
- Gear ratio / bandwidth: 30; 11-50 / 454 %
- Brake system / Disc (front / rear): TRP Slate Evo / 203 mm / 180 mm
- Telescopic post / stroke / Ø: Contec Drop-A-Gogo / 150 mm / 31.6 mm
- Wheels: Formula hubs; Rodi Ready 30 rims
- Tyres: Schwalbe Magic Mary Superground Addix Soft / Hans Dampf Supertrail Addix Soft 29 x 2.4 / 2.35
- Ease of maintenance: weak
