Almost too elegant for touring and farm tracks, this e-bike is nevertheless perfect for this purpose. As a direct mail order company with partner dealers, Maxx offers bikes in a modular system; the options also include the colour scheme and the type of paint finish. You're more likely to be amazed by the reflection on the bonnet of a high performance car than by the Roadmaxx. The manufacturer allows you to configure many components separately to create the bike of your dreams, including a relatively lightweight E-Tourer with a Fazua Ride60 motor.
The Maxx Roadmaxx puts a lot on its tyres in terms of engine power and load capacity (140 kilos total weight). At 19.5 kilograms, you are still about six kilograms away from the SUV all-rounder and yet, apart from a suspension fork, you get almost everything it has: At 60 Newton metres, the torque of the Fazua Ride is only slightly less than that of many SUVs, and the range of a good, largely flat 70 kilometres is not intended for very long day trips.
Maxx Roadmaxx e-bike: Tours also possible without assistance?
But the question for touring riders is also: How much assistance do I want at all - and do I always need it? Many riders can say: No. If you always want or need a lot of assistance from the motor, you are better off in the full-power class, represented by the large, powerful motors with an almost endless range. The display panel on the top tube documents the support mode and charge status. If you pull it out a little, you can also see a charging socket for your mobile phone or other devices pointing towards the stem.
Sit well, see well
The mixture of a good overview and a sporty riding position suits the Maxx Roadmaxx and its area of use very well. However, we found the very wide, flat handlebars (69 centimetres) to be overkill. But you don't have to choose it. You can and should get advice from Maxx about the options before you order your dream touring bike. We liked the Busch & Müller lighting system, which is appropriate for a touring bike, and the integration of the cables and hoses from the solid head tube. The same applies to the Marathon Supreme tyres. At 42 millimetres, the mudguards are nice, but quite narrow. The Shimano XT brakes with a large 180 millimetre disc on the front wheel also make sense for the Maxx Roadmaxx.
Criticism in detail: Unfortunately, the ergonomic 711 SQ-Lab grips quickly became sticky in warm weather.
Conclusion on the Maxx e-bike
A real tourer among the light bikes. If you're not too heavy yourself and enjoy touring with medium luggage - perhaps not over all the mountains, but over a few hills - the Maxx Roadmaxx is a good choice. A lot of beautiful things are possible when reaching into the modular system. Be sure to seek ergonomic advice!
Details about the Maxx Roadmaxx Elf Tour
- Price: 5462.80 Euro
- Frame sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL
- Test bike weight: 19.6 kg
- Permissible total weight: 140 kg
- Frame: Aluminium
- Fork: Aluminium
- Circuit: derailleur Shimano XT RD M8130 - Linkglide 1x11, 11-50 t
- Motor/battery: Fazua Ride 60 - Fazua Energy 430 Wh
- Brakes/ø: Disc, Shimano XT BR-M8100
- Tyres: Schwalbe Marathon Supreme 42-622
- Lighting system: Busch und Müller, front: Lumotec IQ XS 80, rear: Dart E
