Novelty 2023 - Thok GramItalo enduro e-bike made from carbon fibre

Florentin Vesenbeckh

 · 08.03.2023

The top model Thok Gram RC costs 9900 euros. The Italians have skilfully put it in the right light for the presentation.
Photo: Andrea Passerini
The Italian e-bike specialist wants to soar into new spheres with the full carbon enduro e-bike Thok Gram. We take a first look at the e-mountainbike that wants to shine on wild descents.

The Italian direct mail order company and E-MTB specialist Thok, which incidentally for the E-MTBs from Ducati already has a whole range of e-mountainbikes in its programme. The Mig HT hardtail, the Allround-Fully Mig and the Enduro E-Bike TK01. The latest offspring of the Italians has a clear goal. The Thok Gram is set to become the absolute flagship of the e-bike specialist from Bella Italia. Carbon fibre is being used as the frame material for the first time.

The facts about the Thok Gram

  • Motor: Shimano EP8
  • Battery: Shimano, 630 Wh, classically removable from the down tube
  • Frame: Full carbon fibre
  • Suspension travel: 170 mm, top model 180 mm suspension fork
  • Wheel size: MX/Mullet: 29" front / 27.5" rear
  • Price: Two models for 7490 and 9900 euros respectively
  • Sizes: S, M, L, XL
The frame swings around the Shimano EP8 motor, which is only possible thanks to carbon fibre. The rear triangle is also made from carbon fibre.Photo: HerstellerThe frame swings around the Shimano EP8 motor, which is only possible thanks to carbon fibre. The rear triangle is also made from carbon fibre.

In the dialect of Piedmont, the place of origin of the e-bike brand, the word Gram means something like angry. This is a reference to the design of the new e-mountainbike. Because with a certain amount of anger, angry descents should lose their terror. And the Thok e-bike should also impress on the climbs - as long as the terrain is challenging. The Italians have equipped their new top model with 170 millimetres of suspension travel and MX tyres.

With its new carbon frame, Thok has opted for classic cable routing through the frame. The battery is integrated into the down tube and can be removed.Photo: HerstellerWith its new carbon frame, Thok has opted for classic cable routing through the frame. The battery is integrated into the down tube and can be removed.

The geometry of the Thok Enduro e-bike

Compared to the Aluminium Enduro TK01 the Italians have not only changed the frame material. The geometry is much more modern. A slacker head angle, much steeper seat angle, longer reach and therefore a significantly longer wheelbase. This clearly sets the Gram apart from its aluminium counterpart. At 450 millimetres, the chainstays remain on the moderately long side, while the bottom bracket is high on paper.

The geometry of the Thok Gram at a glance. Four sizes are available.Photo: HerstellerThe geometry of the Thok Gram at a glance. Four sizes are available.

Equipment and prices

The two equipment variants of the Gram are available from Thok via direct sales and from selected bike dealers. There are currently 13 Thok partners in Germany where you can buy the Italian company's bikes locally.

Thok Gram

The more favourable model costs 7490 euros. It comes with a Fox shock without a reservoir and 38 Rhythm fork with 170 millimetres of travel. The gears and brakes are from Sram's entry-level range: NX/SX groupset and DB8 stoppers.

Thok Gram // Shimano EP8, 630 Wh // 170 mm travel // MX wheel mix // 7490 eurosPhoto: HerstellerThok Gram // Shimano EP8, 630 Wh // 170 mm travel // MX wheel mix // 7490 euros

Thok Gram RC

The higher quality Gram RC costs 9900 Euro and has high-quality Fox Factory suspension. The 38 mm fork has one centimetre more travel at 180 millimetres. Shifting is wireless with Sram GX AXS, and Thok also leaves nothing to chance with the brakes and relies on Shimano's XT stoppers.

Thok Gram RC // Shimano EP8, 630 Wh // 180/170 mm travel // MX wheel mix // 9900 eurosPhoto: HerstellerThok Gram RC // Shimano EP8, 630 Wh // 180/170 mm travel // MX wheel mix // 9900 euros

So much for the first manufacturer information on the new Thok Gram. As soon as we get our hands on the new enduro e-bike and take it out on the trails, we'll give you our detailed impression of the new Italo racer.

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Florentin Vesenbeckh has been on a mountain bike since he was ten years old. Even on his very first tour, he focussed on single trails - and even after more than 30 years in the saddle of an MTB, these are still the quintessence of biking for him. He spent his youth competing in various bike disciplines and later his cycling career was characterised by years as a riding technique coach. Professionally, the experienced test editor now focusses on e-mountainbikes. In recent years, the qualified sports scientist and trained journalist has tested over 300 bikes and more than 40 different motor systems in the laboratory and in practice.

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