Solid technology paired with Shimano drivetrain

Adrian Kaether

 · 28.08.2015

Solid technology paired with Shimano drivetrainPhoto: Rock Machine
Solid technology paired with Shimano drivetrain
Rock Machine and Superior have added e-bikes to their programme for the 2016 season. Both rely on the Shimano drive. The Rock Machine is more leisurely, the Superior sporty.

Rock Machine and Superior rely on the Shimano StePS drive for their e-bikes, as only a few other manufacturers do. The corresponding battery delivers 418 watt hours. The equipment of the eXP 909 and Torrent e50 29 bikes is otherwise rather basic. The Superior is fitted with a Rock Shox 30 Gold, the Rock Machine with an SR Suntour Raidon. However, at 2699 euros for the Rock Machine and 2999 euros for the Superior, both bikes are also relatively affordable by e-bike standards. So if you're looking for a simple e-MTB, you've come to the right place.

  The Superior aims to appeal to sporty customers with its significantly higher saddle height. The gears of the 29-inch bike are a Shimano SlX/Deore mix, the groupless Shimano brakes are hydraulic but rather simple.Photo: Superior The Superior aims to appeal to sporty customers with its significantly higher saddle height. The gears of the 29-inch bike are a Shimano SlX/Deore mix, the groupless Shimano brakes are hydraulic but rather simple.  With a more comfortable riding position, the Rock Machine is more relaxed. Here too, 29-inch wheels are the bike of choice.Photo: Rock Machine With a more comfortable riding position, the Rock Machine is more relaxed. Here too, 29-inch wheels are the bike of choice.

Adrian Kaether's favourite thing to do is ride mountain bikes on bumpy enduro trails. The tech expert and bike tester knows all about Newton metres and watt hours, high and low-speed damping. As test manager at MYBIKE, Adrian also likes to think outside the box and tests cargo bikes and step-through bikes as well as the latest (e-)MTBs.

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