Steadfast, reliable, unwavering: the proverbial "German oak" has long been a national symbol. But other countries also associate special things with the mythically charged tree. The Spanish manufacturer MMR has now even given its new E-All-Mountain the Latin name of the oak tree. The Q in the name stands for the Latin word for oak.
What does the oak tree have to do with e-mountainbikes? MMR is not so much thinking of high weight or gnarled growth. Rather, the Full Power Q should inherit the reliability and steadfastness of its namesake. The fact is: as a long-travel E-All-Mountain, the Full Power Q could appeal to a broad target group. However, the price is ambitious and not all of the details look modern.
MMR Full Power Q: The facts at a glance
- Motor: Bosch CX, 85 Nm max. torque
- Battery: 800 Wh (permanently installed)
- Frame material: Carbon
- Spring travel: 150/150 mm
- Wheel size: 29 inch
- Frame sizes: S, M, L
- Weight: k. A.
- Price: 8699 Euro
Lightweight full carbon frame and Bosch motor
To reduce the weight, MMR has opted for a full carbon frame. The battery is permanently installed. This should enable the Spaniards to reduce the bike to an attractive overall weight. However, MMR is not yet revealing the exact weight of the bike and frame. The frame houses the new Bosch CX Gen5 with improved response behaviour, rattle-free freewheel and the large new 800 battery. This should make long tours possible with the MMR. If you want, you can install the Powermore 250 range extender on top.
Long seat tube, moderate geometry
Even the full carbon frame and permanently installed battery make it clear that low weight is high on MMR's list of priorities. No wonder, as the brand has its roots in road bikes and cross-country sport. Unfortunately, this is also noticeable in the geometry. The bike is only available in three sizes. All new MMR bikes have relatively long seat tubes and correspondingly short dropper posts with a maximum stroke of 150 millimetres. This is likely to limit the fun off-road somewhat. Otherwise, the geometry remains conventional. Long chainstays, moderate reach values - contrary to MMR's full-throttle claim, the Full Power Q is more of a sporty tourer than an aggressive trail raider. However, long chainstays and the steep seat angle favour the climbing capabilities.
MMR Full Power Q: The geometry at a glance (size M)
- Seat tube length: 457 mm
- Wheelbase: 1245 mm
- Reach: 460 mm
- Stack: 630 mm
- Steering angle: 65 degrees
- Seat angle: 77.5 degrees
- Chainstay length: 455 mm
8699 euros: The MMR Full Power Q 10
For the time being, the bike is only available in a single model. The Full Power Q 10 comes with a full carbon frame, Fox Performance suspension, XT gears and Michelin brakes and tyres. The price is a less beginner-friendly 8699 euros. However, the model suffix 10 suggests that this is initially a top model. It is therefore not unlikely that other, more affordable models will follow.
Adrian Kaether
Editor
