BIXS claims that the Sign-E Carbon is the most intuitive e-bike they have ever developed. The low weight should benefit the handling and make descents fun on the one hand, while at the same time tackling steep uphill sections as if you had superpowers on your MTB thanks to the Shimano EP8 motor. Great promises, but what about the features in detail?
BIXS Sign-E Carbon: Flat steering angle and playful handling
The modern trail geometry with a steep seat and flat steering angle ensures a central riding position and should enable an agile, precise riding style on steep uphills and fast downhills, the manufacturer promises. The carbon frame of the BIXS Sign-E combines lightness and maximum stiffness.
Short chainstays in combination with a weight from 18.6 kilograms enable playful, intuitive handling which, according to BIXS, is comparable to that of a normal trail bike.
The modern trail geometry with a steep seat and flat steering angle puts the rider in a central riding position so that uphills can be mastered with precision and downhills with control.
Adaptable Shimano motor at the heart of the Sign-E
The Shimano EP 801 drive unit offers powerful support with 85 Nm of torque and is the centrepiece of the new Sign-E E-MTB thanks to its intuitive controllability. Its range can be increased by 388 watt hours with the optional range extender. The BIXS Sign-E therefore has a total capacity of 788 watt hours.
To customise the Sign-E from BIXS to your own needs, you can choose between two riding profiles. Profile 1 offers the familiar Eco, Trail and Boost levels. In profile 2, the support can be fine-tuned in up to 15 levels. The aim is to achieve the optimum balance of performance and range with the Shimano e-bike motor.
BIXS Sign-E Carbon: The individual models at a glance
BIXS Sign-EX Carbon
Technical data
- Frame: Sign-E carbon full suspension, 130 mm travel, 12 x 148 mm Boost
- Fork: Fox 36 Float Factory Kashima Fit4, 140 mm travel, 15 x 110 mm
- Damper: Fox Float DPS Factory Kashima, 3 Position Lever, 210 x 55 mm
- Motor: Shimano EP8 (EP801), 85 Nm
- Batteries: Darfon, fully integrated, 400 Wh, range extender suitable for size XL, L, M
- Display: Shimano SC-EN600
- Rear derailleur: Shimano XT RD-M8150-SGS, 12-speed, DI2
- Cassette: Shimano XT CS-M8100-12, 10-51T
- Chain: Shimano XT CN-M8100
- Brake: Shimano XTR BL-M9120, BR-M9120 4-piston
- Rims: DT Swiss HXC 1501 Spline, carbon, 30 mm inner width
- Front tyre: Onza Porcupine, 29 x 2.4", TRC
- Rear tyre: Onza Ibex, 29 x 2.4", TRC
- Stem: Satori Ursa, 0°, 35 mm clamping
- Seat post: Fox Transfer Kashima, Ø 31.6 mm, S: 120 mm, M: 150 mm, L/XL: 180 mm
- Frame sizes: S, M, L, XL
- Weight: 18.6 kg
- Price: approx. 11,700 euros (BIXS states the price as 10,990 CHF)
BIXS Sign-E13 Carbon
Technical data
- Frame: Sign-E carbon full suspension, 130 mm travel, 12 x 148 mm Boost
- Fork: Fox 36 Float Performance Elite Fit4, 140 mm travel, 15 x 110 mm
- Damper: Fox Float DPS Performance Elite, 3 Position Lever, 210 x 55 mm
- Motor: Shimano EP8 (EP801), 85 Nm
- Batteries: Darfon, fully integrated, 400 Wh, range extender suitable for size XL, L, M
- Display: Shimano SC-EN600
- Rear derailleur: Shimano XT RD-M8100-SGS, 12-speed, DI2
- Cassette: Shimano SLX CS-M7100-12, 10-51T
- Chain: Shimano XT CN-M8100
- Brake: Shimano XT BL-M8100, BR-M8120 4-piston
- Rims: DT Swiss HX 1700 Spline, 30 mm inner width
- Front tyre: Onza Porcupine, 29 x 2.4", TRC
- Rear tyre: Onza Ibex, 29 x 2.4", TRC
- Stem: Satori Ursa, 0°, 35 mm clamping
- Seat post: Kind Shock Lev Integra, Ø 31.6 mm, S: 100 mm, M: 125 mm, L: 150 mm, XL: 175 mm
- Frame sizes: S, M, L, XL
- Weight: 18.9 kg
- Price: approximately 8830 Euro (8290 CHF)
Sign-E23 Carbon
Technical data
- Frame: Sign-E carbon full suspension, 130 mm travel, 12 x 148 mm Boost
- Fork: Fox 36 Float Performance Grip, 140 mm travel, 15 x 110 mm
- Damper: Fox Float DPS Performance, 3 Position Lever, 210 x 55 mm
- Motor: Shimano EP8 (EP801), 85 Nm
- Batteries: Darfon, fully integrated, 400 Wh, range extender suitable for size XL, L, M
- Display: Shimano SC-EN600
- Rear derailleur: Shimano XT RD-M8100-SGS, 12-speed, DI2
- Cassette: Shimano Deore CS-M6100-12, 10-51T
- Chain: Shimano XT CN-M8100
- Brake: Shimano Deore BL-M6100, BR-M6120 4-piston
- Rims: DT Swiss H 1900 Spline, 30 mm inner width
- Front tyre: Onza Porcupine, 29 x 2.4", TRC
- Rear tyre: Onza Ibex, 29 x 2.4", TRC
- Stem: Satori Ursa, 0°, 35 mm clamping
- Seat post: Kind Shock Lev-Si, Ø 31.6 mm, S: 100 mm, M: 125 mm, L: 150 mm, XL: 175 mm
- Frame sizes: S, M, L, XL
- Weight: 19.5 kg
- Price: approx. 7445 Euro (6990 CHF)
Prices and availability
The BIXS Sign-E Carbon is now available in three different colours. The Sign-EX Carbon is available in the colour black magic white, the Sign-E13 Carbon comes in black black, and the Sign-E23 Carbon is available in two colours: black purple and black olive. BIXS is currently only quoting prices in Swiss francs.
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Maik Schröder
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