Samedi 29 Game 2024

The Moustache Samedi 29 Game 2024 is the long-running French brand's full-power enduro eMTB, an aluminium single-pivot chassis built around the Bosch Performance Line CX motor and a 625 Wh PowerTube battery. Headline numbers: 170 mm fork, 160 mm rear travel, Bosch Performance Line CX Gen 4 delivering 85 Nm, 625 Wh removable PowerTube, a 64.2 degree head angle, reach 430 to 503 mm across S to XL, 462 mm fixed chainstay, 25.4 kg claimed weight and £4,340 base price. Production status is discontinued, replaced by the new Moustache Game 150/160 platform. The community verdict is that the Samedi 29 Game has been one of the most charismatic French-engineered Bosch CX enduros for years, with the long 462 mm chainstay giving a distinctive planted, climbing-strong character rather than the snappy modern alternative.

Drive system and range. The Bosch Performance Line CX Gen 4 motor delivers 85 Nm of torque. The 625 Wh PowerTube is removable, with the 750 Wh option available on some trims per @Chisteve's note of "Moustache Samedi 29 Game 3 with 750 Wh battery available at local stores in Southern UK / West Sussex". Real-world range on 625 Wh in a 25.4 kg full-power chassis sits at 30 to 45 km depending on assist mode and elevation, with the 750 Wh option closer to 40 to 55 km. The Bosch motor is well-supported through global dealer network.

Geometry and handling. The 64.2 degree head angle is bang on category-norm for a 170/160 mm full-power enduro. Reach progresses 430, 461, 480 and 503 mm across S to XL with a fixed 462 mm chainstay and wheelbase scaling 1205 to 1285 mm. The 462 mm chainstay is unusually long for an enduro chassis (most rivals run 440 to 455 mm), which gives the Samedi 29 Game distinctive climbing stability and front-wheel grip on steep pitches at the cost of a less playful rear-end and reduced manual character. This is a chassis aimed at riders who prioritise composure and traction over flickability.

Build and value. The £4,340 base trim represents excellent value for a 170/160 mm Bosch CX enduro chassis. Moustache offered the Game 3 through Game 11 across the lineup, stepping from Marzocchi Bomber Z1 forks up to Fox 38 Factory GRIP2 Kashima at the top, with Moustache's signature Magic Grip Control air shock (or Fox Float X Factory on top FOX trims). @RobbG3 documents his 2021 Game 10 build extensively upgraded with Hope stem, Renthal carbon fatbar, Hope V4 brakes and One Up dropper, demonstrating the platform's upgrade potential. Standout is the proprietary MagicGrip shock; questionable is that proprietary suspension means service is more involved than a standard Fox/RockShox set-up.

Verdict. The Samedi 29 Game 2024 is discontinued, replaced by the new-platform Moustache Game 150 and Game 160 in 2025/2026. Remaining stock continues to ship through Moustache's well-established European dealer network. No curated emtbforums.com community quotes specifically for this exact 2024 model year sit on file beyond the broader Samedi 29 Game thread (which spans 2021 through to discontinuation). Buy a 2024 Samedi 29 Game if you can find dealer stock at discount, you appreciate French engineering, you want a 170/160 mm Bosch CX enduro at a sub-£4,500 entry, you can live with the long 462 mm chainstay character, and you have a Moustache-supporting dealer nearby for the proprietary MagicGrip shock service. Look elsewhere if you want modern shorter-rear-centre enduro geometry, the latest 2025/2026 Game platform with Cube-style 600/750 Wh battery flexibility, or simply the freshest Moustache engineering with the new-generation MagicGrip rear shock that has been "significantly sportier than its predecessor". The 2024 Samedi 29 Game ages out gracefully and the lineage of MagicGrip-equipped Moustaches has earned a loyal community following over a decade-plus run. @Bear-uk notes the chassis-level difference from the trail variant is purely the shock linkage, with the Game variant giving more rear travel via a different linkage and a longer fork, demonstrating Moustache's careful platform engineering. As a value enduro purchase on the secondhand or end-of-line market, the Samedi 29 Game remains a credible choice for the rider who values mature European engineering over headline trim numbers, although those after the very latest motor power and battery options should look at the 2026 Cube One44 SLX, Bianchi E-Vertic FX or Trek Rail+ at similar money. Sizing covers S to XL with the S at 430 mm reach being a properly small bike, and the XL at 503 mm catering for tall riders. The platform's heaviness (25.4 kg) is typical of full-power enduro 2024 chassis but considerably more than modern lightweight alternatives.