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With the Crafty R, the Spaniards from Mondraker have created a flagship all-mountain bike. Strong uphill, strong downhill, strong on the flat. But from the beginning: the only bike in the Comparison test of the All Mountains in EMTB 3/2021 The Crafty came in a medium frame size, as Mondraker traditionally favours extremely long main frames. In M, the e-mountain bike lands right in the middle of the L-bike field. Potential buyers should bear this in mind when choosing a size. Thanks to the low front end, the 29-inch bike has a sporty feel. You can tackle steep climbs without worrying. You stay in control when centred over the bike and the front wheel hardly rises. The rear suspension with a virtual pivot point is very impressive. Unevenness is absorbed extremely sensitively, but the shock only works as much as is really necessary. No bobbing, no bottoming out. That's impressive.
The test report on the Mondraker Crafty R in the video.
The Mondraker was our favourite on the challenging uphill. At the start of the descent, our test lap circled flat through the forest. Maintaining momentum and accelerating the bike is on the programme here. The Crafty also does this well. Considering its high weight, it remains pleasantly lively - thanks to the reactive suspension. Subsequently, the descent becomes rougher and tilts down steep, rocky bends. This is where the bike is really in its element. The rear suspension is also impressive downhill, while the massive Fox 38 is an equally potent partner at the front. This allows the bike to be steered very precisely through the key sections. Riding errors are also generously ironed out. Only the weak G2 brakes clearly limit the enduro qualities of the bike. What a pity! In addition, the cockpit could be tidier and the equipment could be of better quality.
Test summary of the Mondraker Crafty R
The Crafty R from Mondraker* is an all-mountain par excellence for all situations and comfort and sports bikers. Lots of riding safety uphill and downhill. Still a lot of fun to ride. Slight weaknesses in the equipment.
Technical data - Mondraker Crafty R 29'' (2021)
Reach height¹ 1586 (+0) hm
Average speed 13.69 km/h
Price 5999 Euro >> e.g. at Liquid-Life available
Drive
Motor Bosch Performance CX
Maximum torque³ 85 Nm
Battery³ / weight² / price Replacement battery Bosch Powertube, 625 Wh, 3958 g / 899 Euro
Circuit Sram NX/GX Eagle (12-speed)
Translation (v. / h. ) 34; 10-50
Display / Size Bosch Kiox / 33 x 48 mm
Equipment
Max. System weight³ 150 kg
Fork/damper Fox 38 Float Performance / Fox Float DPX2 Performance
Suspension travel³ (f./h.) 160 mm / 150 mm
Telescopic support / lift OnOff Pija / 170 mm
Brake / Disc Ø (front / rear) Sram G2 R / 200 mm / 200 mm
Impellers DT Swiss Spline H1900
Wheel size 29''
Tyres Maxxis Minion DHF/DHR II EXO+ 29x2.6''
Measured values²
Sizes / frame material S / M / L / XL / aluminium
Weight 25.0 kg
Centre of gravity height 533 mm
Handlebar width 780 mm
Crank length / Q-factor 165 mm / 196 mm
Reach / Stack 462 mm / 628 mm
EMTB test judgement⁴ SUPER (357 points)
You can download the complete comparison test of the eight all-mountain bikes from EMTB 3/2021 as a PDF below the article. The test costs 2.99 euros. Why not for free? Because quality journalism has a price. We guarantee independence and objectivity. This applies in particular to the tests in EMTB. We don't pay for them, but the opposite is the case: we charge for them - hundreds of thousands of euros every year.
You can find these eight E-All-Mountains up to 6000 euros in the comparison test
- Canyon Spectral:On CF 8
- Focus Jam² 6.9 Nine
- Merida eOne-Sixty 700
- Mondraker Crafty R
- Radon Render 10.0
- R Raymon Trailray E 11.0
- Stevens E-Inception AM 8.7
- Trek Rail 7
¹The range altitude was determined at the highest support level, 150 watts pedalling power of the rider, rider weight including equipment 90 kg. The altitude metres in clearly reduced emergency mode are shown in brackets. The average speed refers to the journey with full assistance.
²Determined on the test benches in the EMTB test lab, weight without pedals, battery weight incl. screwed-on cover where applicable.
Manufacturer information.
⁴The judgement reflects the subjective impression of the testers and the results of the reach measurement and laboratory tests. The EMTB judgement is independent of price. EMTB judgements in the Fully category: super (from 355 points), very good (from 320 points), good (from 295 points), satisfactory (from 250 points), with weaknesses (from 215 points), below insufficient.
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