Cosy tourer: Univega Summit E 4.0

Unfortunately, the Summit E 4.0 can't carry this glamour off-road. If the ground gets slippery, rough or steep, the bike doesn't feel very secure. It's surprisingly nervous for a 29er. This is due to the steepest head angle of the test field, the very narrow tyres and the short front end of the frame (reach). In addition, the performance of the high-quality brakes is limited by the small brake discs (160 millimetres on the rear wheel!). Uphill, the summit rider's hour has come: thanks to the long chainstays, the front wheel almost sticks to the ground and the riding position is very compact. Comfort-conscious bikers will be pleased, but sporty riders will want a longer bike. The Bosch motor pushes powerfully and persistently as usual.

Conclusion: A cosy touring bike with high-quality equipment and proven drive, which is only partially comfortable off paved forest roads.

Reach height 1591 hm
Time / 500 hm 21.7 min.

Univega Summit E 4.0 29"

Price 2799 Euro

Drive
Engine Bosch Performance CX
Maximum torque
¹
75 Nm
Battery¹ / weight² Bosch Powerpack, 500 Wh / 2588 g
Circuit Shimano XT (11-speed )
Translation (v. / h.) 16; 11-40
Display / Size Bosch Purion / 1.75 inch

Equipment
Fork Rockshox 30 TK Silver
Spring travel 100 mm
Seat post / Ø Concept / 31.6 mm
Brake / Disc Ø (front / rear) Shimano XT / 180/160 mm
Impellers Shimano XT hubs; Rodi Black Rock rims
Wheel size 29"
Tyres Continental X-King Sport, 29 x 2.2 inch

Measured values²
Sizes / frame material 42 / 47 / 51 / 56 / aluminium
Weight 20,96
Centre of gravity height 490 mm
Handlebar width 720 mm
Crank length / Q-factor 170 mm / 191 mm
Reach / Stack 395 mm / 648 mm

Manufacturer information
²
Determined on the test benches in the EMTB test laboratory, weight without pedals.
³
The judgement reflects the subjective impression of the testers and the results of the reach measurement and laboratory tests.
The EMTB judgement is independent of price. EMTB judgements: super (from 350 points), very good (from 315 points), good (from 280 points), satisfactory (from 245 points), with weaknesses (from 210 points), below insufficient.