The top tube of the Mondraker eCrafty XR+ is pulled far down, the freedom of movement is very good. In general, the e-mountainbike from the Spaniards looks beautifully designed and of high quality. However, the material used for the integrated battery and the complex rear suspension kinematics weigh on the scales. The eCrafty climbs smoothly and safely. Traction is good and the riding position is pleasantly sporty. You have to approach hairpin bends far out to get the long bike round the corner in one go, but it works. But there's no stopping it downhill. Very stable directional stability, an absorbent, well-balanced chassis and the long wheelbase provide confidence. Due to its design, the bike requires a lot of physical effort and pressure on the handlebars when cornering to maintain traction on the front wheel.
Test summary of the Mondraker eCrafty XR+
The E-MTB from Mondraker is a very stylish and exceptionally stable trail bike with enduro genes. Very forgiving suspension and a good feeling of safety downhill. The special geometry challenges the rider in fast downhill corners and tight uphill bends.
Mondraker eCrafty XR+ / 27.5" / model year 2018
Reach height 1222 hm
Time / 500 hm4
22.48 min.
Price 5,299 Euro
Drive
Engine Bosch
Maximum torque 175 Nm
Battery¹ / weight² / price Replacement battery Bosch Powertube, 500 Wh / 2905 grams / 789 euros
Circuit Sram NX (11-speed)
Translation (v. / h.) 16; 11-42
Display / Size Bosch Purion / 31.5 x 31.5 mm
Equipment
Fork / damper 36 Float Performance / Float DPX2 LV Evol
Spring travel (f. / h.) 160 mm / 140 mm
Telescopic support OnOff Pija, 125 mm
Brake / Disc Ø (front / rear) Sram Guide RE / 200 mm / 200 mm
Impellers DT Swiss H 1900 Spline 35
Wheel size 27,5''
Tyres Maxxis Minion DHF / High Roller 2.8 Exo
Measured values²
Sizes / frame material S / M / L / XL / Aluminium
Weight 24.8 kg
Centre of gravity height 507 mm
Handlebar width 780 mm
Crank length / Q-factorr 165 mm / 190 mm
Reach / Stack 469 mm / 621 mm
EMTB judgement VERY GOOD
Manufacturer information
²Determined on the test benches in the EMTB test laboratory, weight without pedals.
The judgement reflects the subjective impression of the testers, the results of the reach measurement and the laboratory tests. The EMTB judgement is independent of price.
4 Average value from the reach height test over the entire distance.
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.
