XXF 2024

The Fantic XXF 2024 is a full-power aluminium long-travel eMTB that sits at the freeride and bike-park end of the enduro segment, with full 200 mm of front and rear travel and Brose S Mag power. Headline numbers: 90 Nm of torque, a 720 Wh removable battery, a 25.2 kg claimed weight, a 64 to 64.5 degree head angle and a 416 to 471 mm reach range across three sizes. This is Fantic's most descent-biased pedal-assist machine, built around an Öhlins DH-platform fork in the Factory trim. No curated rider quotes are yet on file for the XXF on the forum.

Drive system and range. The Brose Drive S Mag motor delivers 90 Nm, 250 W nominal, a manufacturer-claimed 565 W peak and weighs 2.9 kg. Brose's character is famously quiet and silky compared to Bosch and Shimano, with up to 410 per cent assistance and a strong overrun on top-end cadence which suits steep technical climbs to get up to the descents. The 720 Wh removable pack is class-competitive for the travel and weight bracket. Brose has the smallest service network of the three big mid-drive players, which is the price of the quiet character.

Geometry and handling. A 64 degree head angle on S and M, slackening to 64.5 degrees on L, is properly aggressive enduro-freeride geometry. (Note the 64.5 figure on L is a fork-and-flip-chip output rather than the canonical brand spec.) Reach steps 416 mm on S, 445 mm on M and 471 mm on L, with a fixed 458 mm chainstay across all three sizes. Wheelbases run 1226 mm to 1281 mm, which is on the short side for 200/200 mm of travel and reflects a deliberate focus on agility rather than monster-truck stability. The 27.5 inch wheel package and full DH-grade suspension says park-friendly enduro rather than long-distance trail tool.

Build and value. Fantic publishes the XXF at £6699 for the spec we have on file in the UK. International pricing on the top-tier XXF 2.0 Factory variant has been quoted as high as $16,999, with a Race-spec step-down kit (without the carbon seat-stays) at around $13,999. The standout build feature is the Öhlins DH38 200 mm fork on the Factory grade, which is a downhill component you rarely see on a pedal-assist eMTB. Brakes, drivetrain and wheels follow with SRAM GX Eagle and Vittoria E-Martello 2.8 inch tyres.

Verdict. The Fantic XXF 2024 is a niche, freeride-and-park-focused eMTB. Strengths are real. 200 mm of travel front and rear is rare in pedal-assist bikes outside the Pole and Nicolai exotica, the Öhlins DH38 spec on the Factory tier is genuinely premium downhill kit, the Brose S Mag motor is the quietest mainstream mid-drive and the 720 Wh battery is class-competitive. The honest caveats are equally clear. This is not a do-it-all trail bike: at 25.2 kg with DH-spec suspension and only 416 to 471 mm of reach (three sizes only), the XXF will feel sluggish on undulating trail riding compared to a 150 to 170 mm rival. Brose's service network is smaller than Bosch or Shimano and the bike is wheel-size limited to 27.5 inches with 2.8 inch tyres. The XXF suits the rider who self-shuttles, runs uplifts or rides bike parks and wants a pedal-assist machine that handles DH-grade hits without complaint. Riders looking for a versatile all-rounder, big-network warranty support or 29 inch wheel options should look at a Canyon Torque:ON, Cannondale Moterra LT or Specialized Kenevo SL instead. Production status is current.