With the E-Inception series, Stevens wants to attack on a broad front in the sporty e-mountainbike segment. With the FR 9.7, the traditional brand has sent us the most progressive model for testing. 180/170 millimetres of suspension travel and downhill geometry - something you're not necessarily used to from the Northern Lights. But it's not just the suspension travel that impresses. All bikes in the series (starting at 150 mm) rely on a sophisticated full carbon frame, the MX wheel mix with 29er front wheel and 27.5 inch rear wheel as well as a powerful Darfon battery with 726 watt hours.
The FR 9.7 weighs in at 22.8 kilos (size L, without pedals). This is quite impressive, because in addition to the large battery, the bike also features a massive ZEB fork from Rockshox and super robust and heavy tyres (Schwalbe Eddy Current at the rear). Despite the super-light carbon frame, the E-Inception FR is approved for a system weight of up to 140 kilos. Of course, you have to dig deep into your pockets for that much E-MTB. The E-Inception FR 9.7 costs 6999 euros.
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