E-MTB endurance test: Does the Conway Ryvon LT 10.0 leave its mark in continuous use?

As BIKE testers and editors for EMTB, we are spoilt rotten. The best bikes and the finest parts are part of everyday life. And the selection of tasty companions in the test cellar is so large that we hardly get on the bike enough to try out all the delicacies properly. One bike in particular has stuck in our minds over the last few months: The Conway Ryvon LT 10.0 is a light e-MTB from Lower Saxony that is particularly versatile, combining great handling for enduro excursions with fun handling for the home trail. The SX motor from Bosch allows fast boost excursions and steep climbs - yet the bike remains a real lightweight at under 19 kilos.

And the quick-change battery concept means that short trail laps with minimal weight are just as much a part of the menu as extended day tours with a second battery. On top of all this comes an impeccable spec, which we really have nothing to criticise. So it came in handy that we were still looking for a bike with the new SX drive from Bosch for our endurance test - and Conway was able to reserve the brand new Light Enduro for us, fresh from the first series delivery. The exciting question: Will the enthusiasm last if the test flirtation turns into a real relationship? In the EMTB endurance test, we will find out exactly that over the next few months.

>> Conway Ryvon LT 10.0 on test: playmate with oomph

The Conway Ryvon LT 10.0: The endurance tester at a glance

• Motor: Bosch Performance Line SX, max. 55 Nm
• Battery: 400 watt hours, removable
• Full carbon frame
• Wheel size: 29 / 27.5 inch (Mullet)
• Suspension travel: 170 / 170 mm
• Weight: 18.9 kg (EMTB measurement, size L)
• Permissible total weight: 140 kg
• Price: 9999 Euro

Lightweight frame and Bosch SX, but no charging socket

The Conway is powered by Bosch's new Performance SX, which delivers up to 55 Newton metres and a whopping 600 watts of peak power. That's a lot of power for a light E-MTB. However, the Bosch, with its special characteristics, only releases the peak values at very high cadences. If you push up steep steps or roots with a low cadence on technical climbs, you won't get much juice.

>> Read all about the Bosch SX and how the Light motor compares with the most important competitors in our motor test

The energy for the mini-Bosch comes from the standard 400 watt-hour battery, which on the Conway can be easily folded forwards out of the down tube without tools. This is a real rarity on light e-MTBs. However, to make the bike as light as possible, Conway has made a compromise: there is no charging socket on the bike, so the battery always has to be removed for charging. The PowerMore range extender cannot be used on the Conway either. Conway therefore provided us with a second battery for long tours. According to the developers' philosophy, this has a better power-to-weight ratio than the range extender anyway. We will find out how this solution performs in practice in the endurance test.

9999 euros - sophisticated equipment, high price

Conway only uses the best components for the top-of-the-range LT 10.0 model, but sometimes takes a somewhat unusual approach. Super-light carbon wheels from Acros reduce the weight of the rotating mass despite the perfect and puncture-proof tyres (Assegai MaxxGrip, DHR II DD). The TRP DH-R Evo brake anchor with 2.3 millimetre thick discs not only provides plenty of power, but also great stability. The Fox 36 instead of the 38 in the front should save some weight and be more comfortable to ride than its stiffer counterpart. The long Vecnum Nivo dropper post also reduces the overall weight without compromising the adjustment travel. The saddle can be lowered by 182 millimetres at the touch of a button. Sram's X0 transmission and the extensively adjustable Float X2 shock from Fox, as well as a Fizik saddle with carbon rails, Raceface carbon handlebars and SQ-Lab grips complete the bike. At 9999 euros, the price is considerably high, but fits in well with the luxury equipment.

How does the Conway Ryvon LT 10.0 fare in the endurance test - first impressions, first problems?

As an underdog, the Ryvon LT rolled into the editorial office in autumn 2023 - and impressed us straight away. The EMTB test crew were particularly impressed by its versatile character and fun riding characteristics. Even after the first few laps on our endurance test bike from series production, nothing has changed. The modern riding position, centred in the bike, is comfortable off-road. Despite the long reach, it is not too sporty. And on the trail, the successful handling is simply fun.

Don't be fooled by the 170 millimetres of travel and the extreme geometry. The Ryvon LT doesn't need any nasty steep descents and bumpy downhills to get going. On the contrary: it really shines on demanding, but rather twisty and playful trails. Here, the balanced geometry and the well-balanced chassis result in feel-good handling. Thanks to the lightweight wheels, the bike accelerates lively and can be thrown from one turn to the next with ease. Riding fun is written in capital letters here! And the excellent equipment won't let you down any time soon.

But we have already had to lend a hand to our favourite. During the first serious off-road use during the Bike Festival in Riva del Garda, a loose transmission rear derailleur required a quick tightening. Presumably because the rear derailleur was not tightened to the prescribed 30 Newton metres, the connection to the frame became loose. The rear derailleur rotated slightly forwards unnoticed and collided with the cassette during shifting. A problem that we have often encountered on test bikes. with the new direct mount derailleurs from Sram have experienced. Difficult: With the mini-tool on the edge of the trail, it is difficult to get the required torque of 30 Newton metres onto the screw.

Next little thing: After the first 250 kilometres, a screw on the bearing of the reversing lever had loosened. This caused a rattling noise. Fortunately, because the play did not go unnoticed. Once tightened properly, the problem was solved. Quickly recognised and properly treated, these two quirks were not a serious problem. However, if such assembly and adjustment problems remain unrecognised or are not rectified correctly, they can result in consequential damage. This shows how important an initial inspection or a regular check in the private workshop is for a new mountain bike.

We provide you with regular updates from the hard life of the Conway Ryvon LT 10.0, which has to prove itself in all situations. From commuting to fast home trail laps to gruelling Alpine excursions.