Broses Drive SMag is regarded as a real powerhouse with powerful pulling power in low cadences. However, when it comes to power and torque, the the new Sachs RS drive the popular electric motor. We can say this much in advance. The Sachs unit promises 112 Newton metres of torque. We have already been able to convince ourselves that these are not empty words in an extensive laboratory and practical test. But more on that later. Until now, the new motor has hardly been available in any E-MTB, but that is about to change. In future, Nox will be offering its hybrid series with both Brose and Sachs motors. In future, four new models with Sachs RS will be available to e-bikers looking for full power. Two hardtails, an all-mountain and an enduro fully.
Nox Hybrid All-Mountain
160 millimetres of suspension travel at the front, 150 at the rear, a choice of 27.5 or 29 inches, solid components and modern geometry. With these key data, the Hybrid All Mountain from Nox has made a name for itself as an off-road all-rounder. In its latest edition, the bike can be transformed into a power e-bike with Sachs drive on request.
The facts about the Nox Hybrid All-Mountain Sachs
- Sachs RS engine with 112 Nm torque
- BMZ exchangeable battery with 651 Wh
- 160/150 mm suspension travel
- Choice of 29 or 27.5 inches
- Three equipment variants between 4899 and 6999 euros
- Weight: 25.8 kg (top model in 27.5", size L, without pedals)
Bike and motor: The detailed test
At 25.8 kilos, the newcomer is not in the category of lightweight trail bikes, that much is clear. Compared to a real Power bike à la Haibike Flyon or M1 Spitzing with TQ drive, the Nox is even lighter. So where does the Bolide fit in? We can say one thing in advance: Both our extensive test bench test in the EMTB lab and our detailed practical tests confirm that the Sachs RS has a maximum power and torque clearly above the Bosch league.
The Sachs RS clearly leaves a Performance CX, an E8000 and a Drive SMag behind on steep climbs. The comparison with the powerful TQ unit is obvious. And that's exactly what we did. Because maximum power isn't everything. How can the two powerhouses be modulated? What about derating and range? All the information, lab results and riding characteristics from our in-depth test with the Sachs RS and the Haibike Flyon TQ HPR 120S motor can be found in EMTB 3/2020 - on newsstands from 16 June!
All Nox Hybrid models with Sachs drive
All four models in the hybrid series will in future be available with either a Brose Drive SMag motor or a Sachs RS drive. We briefly present the new Sachs variants.
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Florentin Vesenbeckh
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