The handlebars could be wider, and a 180 mm brake disc at the rear would make perfect sense. On the other hand, the X-Vert has a very balanced riding position and good handling. The bike can be steered precisely and conveys a manoeuvrable, direct riding feel despite the large 29-inch wheel diameter. This is supported by the grippy 2.4-inch tyres. We also criticise the weak drive in combination with a long gear ratio on this bike. The motor integration with plastic protective plate is well done.
EMTB review of the Corratec E-Power X-Vert 29
A bike with feel-good geometry and a partially integrated battery. Despite the slightly higher price, the X-Vert 29 does not stand out from the field.
Reach height 1477 hm
Efficiency class A
Price 2999 Euro
Info www.corratec.com
Drive
Motor / Position Bosch Performance Cruise 250 W / mid-engine
Maximum torque 63 Nm
Battery Lithium-ion, 500 Wh
Gearstick / transmission Front 1x15, rear 10-speed Shimano Deore / 11-36
Display / Size Bosch Intuvia / 3.5 inch
Software / status Bosch / 1.6.0.0
Equipment
Sizes / frame material 39 / 44 / 49 / 54 / 57 cm / Aluminium
Fork RST Aerial 29 Air
Seat post Zzyzx 31.6 mm with quick release
Brake / Disc (front / rear) Shimano BL-M315 / 180 / 160 mm
Wheels / wheel size Zzyzx, Mach1 / 29 inch
Tyres Continental X-King 29 x 2.4 inch
Measured values
Suspension travel¹ 1100 mm
Weight / Distribution 21.9 kg / 51:49 % (v:h)
Centre of gravity height 503 mm
Handlebar width 700 mm
Reach / Stack 393 / 636 mm
Crank length / Q-factor 170 / 190 mm
EMTB JUDGEMENT GOOD²
Manufacturer information
²EMTB judgements: super (from 315 points), very good (from 280 points), good (from 245 points), satisfactory (from 210 points), with weaknesses (from 175 points), below insufficient.
The judgement reflects the subjective impression of the testers and the results of the reach measurement and laboratory tests. It is independent of price.
