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Range extendedMoustache Game and Trail with Smart System

Florentin Vesenbeckh

, Adrian Kaether

 · 15.04.2022

Range extended: Moustache Game and Trail with Smart SystemPhoto: Manuel Sulzer
Range extended: Moustache Game and Trail with Smart System
While other manufacturers are adapting their frames to the 750 Wh battery, Moustache is going its own way. The French have managed to integrate the large energy storage unit into their existing concept.

Visually, the 22 models from Moustache have hardly changed. But that is more special than boring. The reason: the French have worked down to the last detail to fit the new giant Powertube 750 battery from Bosch's Smartsystem into the down tube and have even managed to save some weight and installation space in the process. How did they manage it? Moustache has a Own motor and battery holder developed. The bulky battery lock is no longer required and has been replaced by a slim bracket. This means that the Battery without key can be removed and is also housed in the same space as the 625 battery with battery lock in the previous bike.

Many more exciting new products can be found in the current print issue, EMTB Magazine 2/22, from 19 April <a href="https://www.delius-klasing.de/emtb-lesen-wie-ich-will" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">digitally, in the online shop</a> and in specialist shops. <a href="www.bike-magazin.de/w/6971a" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Here you can find all the topics in the magazine.</a>Photo: EMTB Magazin Many more exciting new products can be found in the current print issue, EMTB Magazine 2/22, from 19 April digitally, in the online shop and in specialist shops. Here you can find all the topics in the magazine.

Game and trail: the new Samedi 2022 at a glance

  • Motor: Bosch Performance CX (85 Nm)
  • Battery: Powertube 750 Wh / 625 Wh for low-cost Trail models
  • Wheel size: 29 inch
  • Suspension travel: 170 millimetres (Samedi Game) / 150 millimetres (Samedi Trail)
  • Price: from 5799 euros (Game) / from 4799 euros (Trail - 625), from 5699 euros (Trail - Smart System)
  • Weight: 23.4 to 25 kilograms

The new Samedi frame: Lighter and with new geometry

In addition to the battery, the frame itself has also been modernised. Despite the integration of the Smart System, an optimised structure and cable routing should reduce the weight by 150 grams. compared to the predecessor. The Geometry has also been updated with an increased seat angle of two degrees, a reduced steering angle of one degree, a longer reach and a lower bottom bracket. Despite the aluminium frame with the Bosch Smart System, the new Moustache models weigh a respectable 23.4 to 25 kilograms (manufacturer's specification), depending on the equipment.

Enduro adventures in the backcountry: With the large Bosch Smart Power battery, the Samedi Game lasts even longer.Photo: Hersteller Enduro adventures in the backcountry: With the large Bosch Smart Power battery, the Samedi Game lasts even longer.

As before, there are two models, Game and Trail. The 29er Enduro Samedi Game comes with 170 millimetres travel and is available from the Game 5 model for 5799 Euro available. With Rockshox Domain forks, Deore brakes and XT 12-speed gears, the bike is ready for demanding trails and the weight of 25 kilograms is still acceptable. Four further equipment variants are available up to the top model Game 11 (8399 Euro, 23.5 kg) to choose from.

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The Moustache Game 7
Photo: Hersteller

Upgrade also for the little brother Trail

The All Mountain with the name Trail has been updated along the same lines. It has 150 millimetres of travel and also 29er wheels. Prices start at 4799 Eurobut with a 625 Wh battery and without a Smart System. However, five equipment variants between 5699 and 8199 euros also offer fans of the Powertube 750 plenty of choice.

Less weight in the frame, despite the Smart System: no-one will be able to imitate the French so quickly.Photo: Hersteller Less weight in the frame, despite the Smart System: no-one will be able to imitate the French so quickly.
Florentin Vesenbeckh

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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