Downhill, the low centre of gravity is pleasing, but the X-Vert reaches its limits quite early on. The narrow 2.2 tyres quickly feel overwhelmed, and the Manitou suspension fork can't keep up with the competition from Rock Shox or Fox. Good: the 725 mm wide handlebar. Unfortunately, the overall appearance suffers from the tangled cable braid. Less would be more - in our opinion, the locking function of the fork is unnecessary. The Bosch motor drives the X-Vert with a proven gear ratio, the large 500 Wh battery achieves 1440 metres of altitude in the range test. A good value. Conclusion: The X-Vert relies on the powerful Bosch CX drive and feels more comfortable going uphill than downhill. It's mainly the fork and tyres that spoil the otherwise good overall picture.
Reach 1440 hm
Efficiency class A+
Price 3399 Euro
Info www.corratec.com
Drive
Motor/position Bosch Performance CX 250 W/mid-engine
Max. Torque 75 Nm
Battery Lithium-ion, 500 Wh
Switching/translation Front: 1x15; rear: 11-speed Shimano XT (11-40)
Display/size Bosch Intuvia/2.9 inch
Software/stand Bosch Standard/k. A.
Equipment
Sizes/frame material 39/44/49/54 Aluminium
Fork Manitou Marvel Comp TS Air
Seat post Zzyzx with quick release
Brake/disc Ø (front/rear) Shimano BL/BR -M615/180/180 mm
Impellers ZZYX Cross Attack SL 650 B
Tyres Continental X-King 2.2
Measured values
Spring travel 1100 mm
Weight/distribution 20.5 kg/49:51 % (f./h.)
Centre of gravity height 463 mm
Handlebar width 725 mm
Reach/Stack 418/608 mm
BB offset/Q factor -52 mm/190 mm
EMTB judgement
GUT² 169 points
1) Manufacturer's specification
2) EMTB judgement: super (from 190 points), very good (from 175 points), good (from 160 points), satisfactory (from 145 points), with weaknesses (from 130 points), below inadequate. The judgement reflects the subjective impression of the testers and the results of the range measurement and laboratory tests. It is independent of price.
