Long front triangle (reach), slack head angle, short stub stem - the innovative Spanish forge Mondraker introduced the so-called forward geometry years ago and was thus the pioneer of modern trail geometry, so to speak. The advantages are obvious: length is key, and nothing is smoother, safer and more stable at high speeds than a long reach. This is also the case with the Prime+. You roll stoically over hill and dale on the thick balloon tyres. On steep descents, the short stub stem brings the centre of gravity to the rear, so you won't feel like you're going to roll over on this bike. But if you're looking for playful, manoeuvrable handling, you're in the wrong place - you can't have everything. The Spanish bike is well equipped - for example, the DT Swiss system wheels, the capable fork and the 203 millimetre front brake discs, which are unusual in this E-MTB category.
Test summary of the Mondraker Prime+:
The Mondraker Prime+ impresses with its very smooth ride. The equipment also makes the e-hardtail suitable for tough off-road use.
Mondraker Prime+ 27.5+" - model year 2019
Reach altitude⁴ 1162 hm
Time/500 m⁴ 23:07 min
Drive
Engine Bosch Performance CX
Maximum torque 75 Nm
Battery¹ / weight² / price Replacement battery Bosch Powertube, 500 Wh, 2908 g / 789 Euro
Circuit Sram GX (11-speed)
Translation (v. / h. ) 16; 11-42
Display / Size Bosch Purion / 31.5 x 31.5 mm
Equipment
Fork Rockshox Judy TK Silver
Suspension travel¹ 120 mm
Seat post / diameter OnOff Notion, 31.6 mm
Brake / Disc Ø (front / rear) Shimano MT-400 / 203 mm / 180 mm
Impellers DT Swiss H 1900 Spline 35 system wheels
Wheel size 27,5+''
Tyres Kenda Havok Sport DTC TR, 27.5 x 2.8 inch
Measured values²
Sizes / frame material XS / S / M / L / XL / Aluminium
Weight 21.75 kg
Centre of gravity height 498 mm
Handlebar width 760 mm
Crank length / Q-factor 170 mm / 184 mm
Reach / Stack 483 mm / 640 mm
EMTB test judgement³ VERY GOOD
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You can find these 2019 E-MTB hardtails in the test:
- Giant Fathome E+ 3 Power
- Radon ZR Team Hybrid Active
- Univega Summit B 2.0
- Conway eMS PT 729
- Focus Jarifa² 6.8 Plus
- Fuji Ambient EVO 1.5
- KTM Macina Race 294
- Lapierre Overvolt HT 900 i
- Raymon eNineray 7.0
- Scott Aspect eRide 30
- Stevens E-Cayolle+
Manufacturer information
²Determined on the test benches in the EMTB test laboratory, weight without pedals.
The 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: super (from 350 points), very good (from 315 points), good (from 280 points), satisfactory (from 245 points), with weaknesses (from 210 points), below insufficient.
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Determined on the roller test bench in the EMTB laboratory at the highest support level, constant incline without flat sections, 130 watts pedalling power of the rider. The time / 500 altitude metres refers to the first 500 altitude metres.
