Manoeuvrable hardtail: Conway eMR 427 on test

If the terrain becomes more demanding, the rider has to invest considerably more to keep their bike in check. The steep steering angle also contributes to this. The brakes could also do with a little more power. The steel suspension fork responds sensitively, but can hardly be adjusted to the rider's weight and rushes through the suspension travel for heavier riders. On the climbs, the Bosch Performance CX motor pushes powerfully as usual and the Conway climbs well. The grippy Nobby Nic tyres reliably transfer the power to the ground. However, we would have liked a shorter gear ratio for more relaxed pedalling on steep ramps. All in all, the cheapest bike in the test field offers a solid spec, but can't quite keep up with its more expensive rivals. Tip: The Conway is also available with 29-inch wheels.

Conclusion: Manoeuvrable hardtail with solid equipment and powerful Bosch drive for moderate tours. Cheapest bike in the test field!

Reach height 1470 hm
Time / 500 hm 23 min.

Conway eMR 427 27.5"

Price 2699 Euro

Drive
Engine Bosch Performance CX
Maximum torque
¹
75 Nm
Battery¹ / weight² Bosch Powerpack, 500 Wh / 2575 g
Circuit Shimano Deore / XT (10-speed)
Translation (v. / h.) 15; 11-36
Display / Size Bosch Purion / 1.75 inch

Equipment
Fork Rockshox Recon TK Lockout
Spring travel 100 mm
Seat post / Ø Conway / 31.6 mm
Brake / Disc Ø (front / rear) Shimano M 315 / 180/180 mm
Impellers Shimano M3050-M hubs; Conway X6 rims
Wheel size 27,5"
Tyres Schwalbe Nobby Nic Performance, 27.5 x 2.35 inch

Measured values²
Sizes / frame material 40 / 44 / 48 / 52 / Aluminium
Weight 21.41 kg
Centre of gravity height 482 mm
Handlebar width 720 mm
Crank length / Q-factor 170 mm / 182 mm
Reach / Stack 406 mm / 611 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.