Speedy ItalianFantic XTF Carbon

Florentin Vesenbeckh

 · 18.04.2021

Speedy Italian: Fantic XTF CarbonPhoto: Hersteller
Speedy Italian: Fantic XTF Carbon
The Fantic brand has its roots in the motorbike business, but has also been successfully building e-mountainbikes for some time. For 2021, the Italians are bringing exciting carbon bikes with the XTF Carbon.

The Italians have revised and even expanded their entire model range for the 2021 model year. Eleven of the total of 15 Fantic E-MTB models come with a revised frame and 720 series batteries. A real step forward. Because until now, 630 watt hours was the highest of feelings for Fantic customers. The developers are also expanding the portfolio to include an E-Downhiller with 200 millimetres of travel. However, the most exciting innovation is probably the Integra-XTF-Carbon-models. 150 millimetres of travel at the rear and front clearly place the newcomer in the trail and touring category.

The bikes come from the factory with 29-inch wheels. However, the so-called Combos geometry also allows a small 27.5-inch rear wheel. Drive assistance is provided by the Drive-S-Mag motor from Brose. Fantic takes the safe route with the geometry. The 66-degree head angle paired with long 456 mm chainstays should ensure a smooth ride on bumpy trails.

The four new carbon bikes are priced between 5490 euros and 10490 euros.

Spring travel 150 mm

Motor and battery Brose Drive S Mag, 720 Wh

Impeller sizes 29" or 29/27.5"

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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