Anyone who likes avant-garde design will be delighted with the Mondraker eCrusher make friends. The down tube is massive, the edges sharp, and somehow the bike is reminiscent of the unconventionally designed shapes of a BMW. In terms of riding characteristics, the eCrusher with its extremely long fast-forward geometry is on the smooth side. The eCrusher is unwavering on both uphill and downhill sections and conveys a great deal of confidence on steep, blocked sections. Its length runs smoothly and forgives the odd riding mistake. If you're looking for a manoeuvrable and playful trail bike, you've come to the wrong place.
The most affordable bike in this test has high-quality equipment and top suspension elements all round. The Yari fork in particular, with its 160 millimetres of travel, clears the way at the front, while the rear end runs smoothly. Those planning longer tours will have to live with the somewhat fiddly battery compartment cover. The battery cannot be removed without removing it with two screws.
Test summary of the Mondraker eCrusher R+
The eCrusher from Mondraker forgives mistakes and conveys a great deal of safety. An e-mountainbike for touring riders with individual visual requirements.
Reach height 1106 hm
Time / 500 hm 20.2 min.
Mondraker eCrusher R+ 27.5
Price 6599 Euro
Drive
Engine 250 watt Shimano Steps E8000 mid-motor
Maximum torque 170 Nm
Battery¹ / weight² Shimano Internal, 504 Wh / 3035 grams
Circuit Shimano XT (11-speed)
Translation (v. / h.) 34; 11-46
Display / Size Shimano SC E8000 / 1.6 inch
Equipment
Fork / damper Rockshox Yari Solo Air RC / Rockshox Super Deluxe R Solo Air Trunnion
Spring travel¹ (f. / h.) 160 / 150 mm
Telescopic support Onoff Pija Dropper /125 mm
Brake / Disc Ø (f. / h.) SRAM Guide RE / 200/200 mm
Impellers Mondraker MDK-TP1 35
Wheel size 27,5+"
Tyres Maxxis Minion DHF/Highroller Exo, 27.5 x 2.8 inch
Measured values²
Sizes / frame material S /M / L / XL / Carbon
Weight 22.8 kg
Centre of gravity height 514 mm
Handlebar width 780 mm
Crank length / Q-factor 170 mm / 184 mm
Reach / Stack 481 mm / 626 mm
¹ Manufacturer's specification
² Determined on the test benches in the EMTB test laboratory, weight without pedals.
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.
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.
