The latest expansion stage of the Last Coal remains true to its roots and combines maximum versatility with a slim weight.
Jack of all trades: The Last Coal V4 in the test
The new Coal is already the fourth expansion stage of the Enduro platform from mail-order company Last. By swapping the rocker arms and the link on the rear triangle, the Enduro with 165 millimetres of travel becomes the All Mountain Glen with 150 millimetres in no time at all. Versatility is also on the agenda with the equipment, which can be customised using the configurator. At just under 7,000 euros, our test bike is the second most expensive in this comparison and has the highest quality equipment.
From the RockShox Ultimate suspension from the Sram X0 drivetrain to the new power stoppers Sram Maven leaves nothing to be desired. The NewmenImpellers weigh little and fuel the light-footed, agile handling. Despite the aluminium frame, the total weight remains at a manageable 15 kilos.
In order to get as close as possible to our desired size with a reach of 475 millimetres, we had to make a compromise with frame size 175. Due to the size jump of 30 millimetres, our ideal value lies exactly in the middle. Compared to the competition, this made the Coal seem a little too short, which on the one hand, with the very short chainstays and the low weight, enhances the lively riding feel, but on the other hand, is less stable at full throttle on high-speed sections.
On the suspension side, the Coal is sensitive and has plenty of pop despite its long suspension travel. A little annoying: At maximum compression, the short steel spring in the Damper However, it is constantly noisy. The slim weight is pleasing on the climbs, but the rear suspension without a platform pumps the most in comparison.
Equipment
- Fork RockShox Zeb Ultimate
- Shock RockShox Superdeluxe Ultimate Coil
- Gear system Sram X01 Eagle, 1 x 12
- Ratio / bandwidth 30; 10-52 / 520 %
- Brakes Sram Maven 200/180 mm
- Telescopic support/lift Bike Yoke Divine / 180 mm
- Wheels Newmen Evo SL A.30
- Maxxis Assegai Maxxgrip Exo+/DHRII Maxxterra DD 29 x 2.5/27.5 x 2.4 tyres
Measured values
- Total weight 14.98 kg (without pedals)
- Weight of wheels 5085 g
- Acceleration of running wheels 4056 kg x cm²
Conclusion from Peter Nilges, BIKE test manager
For 7000 euros, Last puts a top-equipped enduro bike on the tyres with the Coal V4, which is also very light with an aluminium frame. The size, which is not ideal for riders of 1.80 metres, slows down the potential of this playful enduro bike.
FREERIDE test judgement - Last Coal V4: 8.5
