Gasgas ECC presented: The new Enduro e-bike with Eagle Powertrain from Gasgas

Motocrossers have known Gasgas for a long time. Now the Spanish brand wants to really step on the gas with high-quality e-mountainbikes and is presenting its first e-MTB developed exclusively for Gasgas: The ECC is an E-Enduro trimmed for racing with the new Sram drive. Click here for the detailed test of the new Sram Powertrain.

The bike was an open secret even before its official launch: racers such as the German Johannes Fischbach have been riding it in the E-Enduro World Cup since the beginning of the year. With a specially developed chassis and clipped-on frame panelling like in motocross, the independent bike is now going into series production.

The facts about the ECC gas

• Carbon frame
• 170 / 160 mm suspension travel
• 29 inch
• Motor: Eagle Powertrain (Sram/Brose, 90 Nm)
• Battery: Sram, 630 Wh, removable (Range Extender, 250 Wh, optional)
• Exclusive DVO-WP running gear
• Three models from 7999 to 9999 euros
• Three frame sizes: S/M, M/L, L/XL
• Weight: n/a / our photo bike in pre-production configuration weighed 23.3 kilos
• First models available from dealers from November

Full on racing: the idea behind the ECC

With the first e-MTB developed specifically for Gasgas, the Spaniards want to set an exclamation mark in terms of performance. E-racing was therefore the main focus of the developers' specifications, and the design of the ECC should be particularly characterised by this.

The frame is made entirely of carbon, 29-inch wheels and a long geometry (see below) are designed to make the bike as fast as possible both uphill and downhill. The battery cover and top tube fairing are clipped onto the frame as in motocross. They are designed to protect the actual frame and are particularly easy to replace if necessary. This is something we have never seen before on an e-MTB. Visual customisations and refreshes are also possible.

Motor and battery: The new Eagle Powertrain

The new Sram Eagle Powertrain e-drive with a 630 Wh battery, which folds forwards out of the down tube, provides the thrust for the ECC. At the heart of this system is the complete networking of the entire drive - including the gears. Battery, controls, display, software - everything comes from Sram.

Sram relies on motor hardware from Brose with the Drive SMag, a special feature of which is the combination with the Eagle Transmission drivetrain, which enables automatic shifting functions. Find out how the system works in detail and how the automatic shifting system performs off-road in our detailed presentation of the Sram Eagle Powertrain.

Special undercarriage: co-operation between WP and DVO

Gasgas has been part of the Austrian Pierer Group (including KTM Motorrad and Husquvarna) since 2019. This means that the small brand has a large group behind it, which has benefited the ECC in its development. The Gasgas racer is equipped with a special DVO chassis with a 38 mm Onyx fork and coil damper. The special feature: The mountain bike suspension elements contain motorbike damping technology from WP that has been specially tuned for E-MTB use. Some people will recognise the brand from KTM Motorrad, which is also part of the Pierer Group.

The highlight of the suspension elements is the special damping technology from WP with a so-called Cone-Valve, which is designed to keep the suspension elements particularly high in their travel. WP promises more downhill control without sacrificing comfort and sensitivity. The air suspension fork and the steel spring damper are classically adjustable in high and low-speed compression and rebound.

Long and smooth-running: the geometry

With relatively long, progressive chainstays of 461 to 469 millimetres and a low bottom bracket, the ECC is designed for a lot of downhill stability. A moderate reach combined with a very high stack should make the bike look compact. The steering angle of 64 degrees is modern, and a noticeably steep seat angle in combination with the long rear end should ensure good climbing characteristics and a relaxed riding position.

The models of the Gasgas ECC

The ECC will be available in three versions, but automatic gearshift features and the DVO-WP chassis will only be available on the two more expensive models. Let's start with the Gasgas ECC 4 for 7999 euros. A classic Rockshox suspension system is used here with the Zeb Select+ and the Superdeluxe Coil Select+. The mechanical GX gears cannot be shifted automatically. The bike is braked by Srams DB8: heavy, but solid.

Only the Gasgas ECC 5 for 8999 euros comes with special suspension and automatic shifting features thanks to GX transmission. However, the in-house aluminium wheels and rather weak Sram G2 brakes only give rise to limited euphoria.

Code RSC brakes, high-quality Newmen wheels and the X0 transmission characterise the Top model Gasgas ECC 6 for 9999 euros off. Contrary to the standard equipment, our photo bike was fitted with air shocks and carbon wheels. The ECC in size M/L weighed 23.3 kilograms. The top model ECC 6 with aluminium wheels and steel spring shock absorber is likely to be somewhat heavier.