Many a brand has made a name for itself with a brute E-Enduro. Olympia is not one of them. The Italian luxury forge is one of the most traditional bicycle companies in the world and has been building mainly road and cross-country bikes since 1893. In 2020, however, the Italians made a name for themselves with a 900 watt-hour battery and also included longer-stroke e-bikes in their range, which, however, received little attention on the German market. This could change with the new E-MTB Fully. Olympia presents: the Hammer.
Beyond the obvious jokes - this e-bike really has it all. Olympia pairs a full carbon frame with 170 millimetres of suspension travel with an exotic Oli motor and a large 900 watt-hour battery. Modern geometry and short chainstays suggest fun handling.
All the facts about the Olympic hammer
- Motor: Oli Edge (90 Nm)
- Battery: Powernine, 900 Wh
- Suspension travel: 170 mm
- Wheel size: MX-Mix (29" front, 27.5" rear)
- Frame: Full carbon fibre
- Weight: n. A.
- Prices: n. A.
- Sizes: S/M, M/L, L/XL
The Oli Edge drive: 90 Newton metres and 900 watt hours
The heart of the E-MTB Hammer is the Oli Edge motor, which offers up to 90 Newton metres and 400 percent support. It offers six support levels and the upgrade from two to four torque sensors should make it respond even more sensitively.
The Oli Edge motor is fuelled by the company's own 900 watt-hour battery, which is folded forwards out of the full carbon chassis in the classic manner. Speaking of full carbon: Olympia models the entire frame, including the rocker, from carbon fibre. This should not only keep the shape organic, but above all keep the weight low and the rigidity high.
The geometry of the Olympia Hammer: modern with short chainstays
In terms of geometry, Olympia relies on modern values for its Hammer E-MTB to match the Mullet setup with a large 29-inch front wheel and small 27.5-inch rear wheel. The steering angle of 64 degrees is state-of-the-art for a 170-millimetre enduro bike, while the seat angle increases with the frame size and is between 77 and 78 degrees.
Striking: The Hammer E-Fully relies on short 438 or 443 mm chainstays, which promises agile trail handling. The geometry can be easily customised using a flip chip in the shock rocker. The bike is only available in three sizes, with a reach of 439, 470 and 500 millimetres.
The chassis: stable in the lift and durable
When designing the suspension, the Italian manufacturer Olympia emphasises bob-free uphill riding. An anti-squat slightly above 100 per cent should therefore keep the bike stable in the stroke, but could cost some sensitivity in terms of traction. Downhill, the four-link suspension should be progressive in order to provide sufficient counter-pressure and allow the installation of a steel spring damper. Double bearings in the rear triangle and a Superboost axle should ensure rigidity and durability on the E-Enduro Hammer.
In terms of equipment, Olympia relies on Rockshox Ultimate suspension with Zeb and Superdeluxe, E-Deemax wheels from Mavic and rather affordable but functional 12-speed components from the Sram SX and GX range for the only model shown so far. Italian flair is provided by the Selle Italia saddle, tried and tested Mazza/Martello tyres from Vittoria and the test-winning Formula Cura brakes.
We do not yet have an official price, but the bike is listed at two online retailers at 7692 euros. Considering the large battery, top suspension and full carbon frame, that would be quite fair.
Adrian Kaether
Editor
