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For the leisurely tourKTM Macina Action 291

Florentin Vesenbeckh

 · 17.01.2019

For the leisurely tour: KTM Macina Action 291Photo: Markus Greber
For a leisurely tour: KTM Macina Action 291
Macina! The KTM lives up to its name on our climbing test bench. In the practical test, too, it clearly shows its strengths on the climbs.

The riding position is upright, the chainstays long, which keeps the front wheel stoically glued to the ground. The combination of a powerful motor and mountain-ready gearing also propels the bike up steep hills. Thanks to the 29-inch wheels, the bike generates plenty of grip, but the narrow and moderately profiled tyres quickly run out of traction in demanding terrain or mud. Downhill, the KTM soon reaches its limits. The geometry and narrow handlebars convey more nervousness than safety, and the tyres and brakes reinforce this impression. The suspension fork works with steel springs and cannot be easily adjusted to the rider's weight, although it is comparatively sensitive. The large Intuvia display reinforces the cosy character; in sporty use, the large screen is very exposed.


Conclusion: A cosy tourer for long rides on asphalt and gravel roads. Other bikes master challenging terrain more confidently.


Reach height 1636 hm
Time / 500 hm 22.9 min.

Annoying: Once the seat post is adjusted, there are already big scratches in the aluminium. Badly worn seat tubes should actually be a thing of the past. Unfortunately not on the test bikes from KTM and Univega.Photo: Markus Greber Annoying: Once the seat post is adjusted, there are already big scratches in the aluminium. Badly worn seat tubes should actually be a thing of the past. Unfortunately not on the test bikes from KTM and Univega. Comfort instead of sportiness: The large Intuvia display from Bosch is easy to read and provides a lot of information. However, the bulky part is very exposed in the event of a fall. It also doesn't look very sporty. Installed on Stevens and KTM.Photo: Markus Greber Comfort instead of sportiness: The large Intuvia display from Bosch is easy to read and provides a lot of information. However, the bulky part is very exposed in the event of a fall. It also doesn't look very sporty. Installed on Stevens and KTM. KTM Macina Action 291Photo: EMTB Magazin KTM Macina Action 291 KTM Macina Action 291Photo: EMTB Magazin KTM Macina Action 291


KTM Macina Action 291 29"


Price 2799 Euro


Drive
Engine Bosch Performance CX
Maximum torque
¹
75 Nm
Battery¹ / weight² Bosch Powerpack, 500 Wh / 2580 g
Circuit Shimano Deore (10-speed)
Translation (v. / h.) 15; 11-42
Display / Size Bosch Intuvia / 3.5 inch

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Equipment
Fork SR Suntour XCR LO
Spring travel 100 mm
Seat post / Ø KTM Comp / 30.9 mm
Brake / Disc Ø (front / rear) Shimano M396 / 180/180 mm
Impellers Shimano Deore hubs; Ambrosio 23 Sport rims
Wheel size 29"
Tyres Schwalbe Smart Sam Performance, 29 x 2.25 inch


Measured values²
Sizes / frame material 43 / 48 / 53 / Aluminium
Weight 21.97 kg
Centre of gravity height 499 mm
Handlebar width 700 mm
Crank length / Q-factor 160 mm / 191 mm
Reach / Stack 397 mm / 638 mm


Manufacturer information
²
Determined on the test benches in the EMTB test laboratory, weight without pedals.
³
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.

You can download this article or the entire EMTB 1/2018 issue in the EMTB app (<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/de/app/emtb-das-magazin-fur-e-mountainbiker/id1079396102?mt=8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">iTunes</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=en.delius_klasing.emtb" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Google Play</a> ) or reorder the edition in the <a href="https://www.delius-klasing.de/emtb-01-2018-emb-2018-01" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">DK-Shop</a> .Photo: Markus Greber You can download this article or the entire EMTB 1/2018 issue in the EMTB app (iTunes and Google Play ) or reorder the edition in the DK-Shop .
Florentin Vesenbeckh

Florentin Vesenbeckh has been on a mountain bike since he was ten years old. Even on his very first tour, he focussed on single trails - and even after more than 30 years in the saddle of an MTB, these are still the quintessence of biking for him. He spent his youth competing in various bike disciplines and later his cycling career was characterised by years as a riding technique coach. Professionally, the experienced test editor now focusses on e-mountainbikes. In recent years, the qualified sports scientist and trained journalist has tested over 300 bikes and more than 40 different motor systems in the laboratory and in practice.

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