In EMTB 1/17 Conway wins the test with the EMF 527. Our main criticism: The geometry is outdated. That has changed: The new bikes come with a very long reach and short 435 mm chainstays - they switched to the Shimano Steps motor especially for this. As with the EMF, the battery is located on the down tube and offers a capacity of 504 Wh. All new Conway bikes roll on 2.4 inch wide tyres as standard, but there is also space for 2.6 inch tyres in the frame. All bikes also have a dropper post.
The two different versions (160 or 140 millimetre chassis) will each be available in two price categories, with all bikes available in S, M, L and XL. The 160 mm model is clearly aimed at enduro mountain bikers: the 66.5 degree head angle and the 470 mm reach in frame size L promise a very smooth ride. The All Mountain with 140 mm suspension has a more moderate steering angle of 67.4 degrees. The reach is long at 480 millimetres in L - we recommend a test ride!
Conway eWME 160
The 5700 euro top model eWME 727 comes with a Rock Shox Pike suspension fork and Monarch Plus shock. The gears are changed by an electronic Shimano XT drivetrain. The Schwalbe tyres are wrapped around DT Swiss H1700 Spline wheels.
The 627 model of the eWME is available from Conway dealers for 4400 euros. Here, a mechanical Shimano XT drivetrain changes gears. The Rock Shox Yari fork and the Monarch Plus shock absorb the shocks. The more affordable enduro model is said to weigh just 20.6 kilos.
Conway eWME 140
For 4700 euros, the eWME 427 is also equipped with electronic Shimano XT gears. Conway installs a Rock Shox Yari suspension fork at the front and a Monarch from the same company at the rear. The bike rolls on Schwalbe Hans Dampf tyres.
The €4,000 327 model marks Conway's entry into the world of eWME. With mechanical Shimano XT and Rock Shox suspension (Sektor suspension fork and Monarch shock), the equipment is solid.
