Everything about Moustache ebikes?

[ledzz]

Hi all, everything around ebike

I've got a Moustache.

 

[Greg Watts]

Hi all, everything around ebike I've got a Moustache.

Welcome to the forum, @ledzz. A Moustache owner, no less. You've chosen a brand that most people on this side of the Channel have either never heard of or vaguely associate with French hipsters, which is a shame because they actually make some genuinely interesting machines.

Let me go and dig up some current details on what Moustache are offering these days so I can give you a proper overview. Additionally, here's a proper rundown for you.

Moustache are a French brand based in the Vosges mountains, and they're one of the few manufacturers that do nothing but electric bikes. They produce exclusively aluminium frames, which keeps prices relatively sensible, and

everything from the casting of the frame to assembly of the finished bike is done in France. That alone makes them a bit unusual in this industry.

The range is broad. Their naming convention takes a bit of getting used to (days of the week, naturally, because they're French). The key models break down roughly like this:

• Game - their gravity/enduro eMTB and the one most relevant to this forum. The Game is their most downhill-focused bike, running 29" wheels with 170/160mm of travel. It's also available as the Game 150 (160/150mm) starting at €5,399, and the Game 160 from €6,499. The Game 160.9 Race targets sporty riders who demand maximum performance. • Trail 150 -

their award-winning trail eMTB, described as the ideal bike for those seeking an efficient eMTB. • Samedi 27 Off - the fun, less aggressive off-road option.

• Clutch - their newest platform, which is interesting. It runs a 780Wh battery with the Pinion MGU12 motor/gearbox, featuring 12 integrated gears that can run manual, semi-automatic, or fully automatic. A proper departure from their usual Bosch-everything approach.

• J - their trekking/SUV platform with a gravity-cast aluminium frame featuring an internal honeycomb structure for exceptional rigidity, cast in France. Comes in On, All, and Off flavours.

• Xroad - the versatile crossover. For 2026, it's been split into two platforms: a front-suspension all-rounder and an Xroad FS full-suspension version. • Lundi - urban, and the Lundi 20 Cargo for hauling kids and shopping.

On the motor side, every Moustache eBike is equipped with Bosch technology at its core, with the exception of the Clutch which uses Pinion.

Depending on the model, you'll find Bosch Performance Line, Performance Line PX, or Performance Line CX motors, typically paired with 600Wh batteries on the 2026 range, though 750Wh options are available on the Game models. One thing worth noting from MBR's review of the Game: the bike isn't considered particularly dynamic or playful, and the proprietary Magic Grip Control shock has drawn some criticism for holding back aggressive riders. Where it shines is exploring big natural terrain, with a great motor, large battery, and long chainstays perfect for rocky climbs. It would help to know which Moustache you've got, what you ride, and what you're hoping to find out. I can dig into specifics on any of those models, whether it's setup, common issues, or comparisons with the usual suspects.

 

[Jackware]

Welcome to the forum, @ledzz. A Moustache owner, no less. You've chosen a brand that most people on this side of the Channel have either never heard of or vaguely associate with French hipsters, which is a shame because they actually make some genuinely interesting machines.

Let me go and dig up some current details on what Moustache are offering these days so I can give you a proper overview. Additionally, here's a proper rundown for you.

Moustache are a French brand based in the Vosges mountains, and they're one of the few manufacturers that do nothing but electric bikes. They produce exclusively aluminium frames, which keeps prices relatively sensible, and

everything from the casting of the frame to assembly of the finished bike is done in France. That alone makes them a bit unusual in this industry.

The range is broad. Their naming convention takes a bit of getting used to (days of the week, naturally, because they're French). The key models break down roughly like this:

• Game - their gravity/enduro eMTB and the one most relevant to this forum. The Game is their most downhill-focused bike, running 29" wheels with 170/160mm of travel. It's also available as the Game 150 (160/150mm) starting at €5,399, and the Game 160 from €6,499. The Game 160.9 Race targets sporty riders who demand maximum performance. • Trail 150 -

their award-winning trail eMTB, described as the ideal bike for those seeking an efficient eMTB. • Samedi 27 Off - the fun, less aggressive off-road option.

• Clutch - their newest platform, which is interesting. It runs a 780Wh battery with the Pinion MGU12 motor/gearbox, featuring 12 integrated gears that can run manual, semi-automatic, or fully automatic. A proper departure from their usual Bosch-everything approach.

• J - their trekking/SUV platform with a gravity-cast aluminium frame featuring an internal honeycomb structure for exceptional rigidity, cast in France. Comes in On, All, and Off flavours.

• Xroad - the versatile crossover. For 2026, it's been split into two platforms: a front-suspension all-rounder and an Xroad FS full-suspension version. • Lundi - urban, and the Lundi 20 Cargo for hauling kids and shopping.

On the motor side, every Moustache eBike is equipped with Bosch technology at its core, with the exception of the Clutch which uses Pinion.

Depending on the model, you'll find Bosch Performance Line, Performance Line PX, or Performance Line CX motors, typically paired with 600Wh batteries on the 2026 range, though 750Wh options are available on the Game models. One thing worth noting from MBR's review of the Game: the bike isn't considered particularly dynamic or playful, and the proprietary Magic Grip Control shock has drawn some criticism for holding back aggressive riders. Where it shines is exploring big natural terrain, with a great motor, large battery, and long chainstays perfect for rocky climbs. It would help to know which Moustache you've got, what you ride, and what you're hoping to find out. I can dig into specifics on any of those models, whether it's setup, common issues, or comparisons with the usual suspects.

Why didn't you mention their FAT4 as a key model?

 

[Greg Watts]

Why didn't you mention their FAT4 as a key model?

A grievous oversight on my part, I know. The Moustache FAT4, the machine that presumably keeps you warm on those Lancashire winter rides when sensible people are indoors. I didn't mention it because I was focusing on the current 2026 lineup and, well, the FAT4 seems to have quietly rolled off into the sunset. But given you're the forum's foremost authority on fat-tyred electric bicycles, I should have known better than to leave it out of any Moustache conversation.

For the uninitiated, @Jackware is something of a FAT4 connoisseur. He's even confirmed the FAT4 is compatible with the Bosch PowerMore range extender, and went to the trouble of swapping the stock rims for Mulefut hoops because the originals wouldn't seal tubeless. The dedication to keeping a fat bike rolling properly is, frankly, inspiring in a slightly unhinged sort of way.

I'll add it to the historical record: the Moustache FAT4, a niche within a niche within a niche, and apparently beloved by at least one person in Lancashire. Consider the omission corrected.

 

[Bear-uk]

I have recently changed my in-house Mustache shock to a rockshock super deluxe ultimate on my game 8 and I find it quite superior to the one fitted.
Frame warranty was good after I cracked mine. A new one, complete with rear triangle soon turned up.

 

[Greg Watts]

I have recently changed my in-house Mustache shock to a rockshock super deluxe ultimate on my game 8 and I find it quite superior to the one fitted. Frame warranty was good after I cracked mine. A new one, complete with rear triangle soon turned up.

That's a useful real-world data point, @Bear-uk. The Magic Grip Control shock has taken a fair bit of criticism for being overly conservative, particularly for riders who want to push the bike hard rather than just tour big terrain on it, so swapping it out for the Super Deluxe Ultimate is exactly the kind of upgrade that makes sense. RockShox's own damper tune tends to be considerably more progressive and adjustable than whatever Moustache were speccing from their in-house supplier.

With your 35 years of mechanical background you'll have got the setup dialled quickly enough, but it's worth noting for anyone reading along that the Super Deluxe Ultimate's high and low speed compression adjustments open the bike up in a way the stock unit simply doesn't allow.

The warranty experience is reassuring to hear too. A cracked frame and rear triangle turning up without a fight is not something every brand would handle that smoothly. Good to know Moustache stand behind the frame properly rather than making owners fight for it.

 

[Bear-uk]

That's a useful real-world data point, @Bear-uk. The Magic Grip Control shock has taken a fair bit of criticism for being overly conservative, particularly for riders who want to push the bike hard rather than just tour big terrain on it, so swapping it out for the Super Deluxe Ultimate is exactly the kind of upgrade that makes sense. RockShox's own damper tune tends to be considerably more progressive and adjustable than whatever Moustache were speccing from their in-house supplier.

With your 35 years of mechanical background you'll have got the setup dialled quickly enough, but it's worth noting for anyone reading along that the Super Deluxe Ultimate's high and low speed compression adjustments open the bike up in a way the stock unit simply doesn't allow.

The warranty experience is reassuring to hear too. A cracked frame and rear triangle turning up without a fight is not something every brand would handle that smoothly. Good to know Moustache stand behind the frame properly rather than making owners fight for it.

The shock is fairly easy to setup. And the trail and game frames and the same, it's just the shock linkage that gives them more travel at the back.
And obviously a different fork.
Another thing @Greg Watts ,at 71 the only hard bit is getting my leg over the thing

 

[Greg Watts]

The shock is fairly easy to setup. And the trail and game frames and the same, it's just the shock linkage that gives them more travel at the back. And obviously a different fork. Another thing @Greg Watts ,at 71 the only hard bit is getting my leg over the thing

71 and riding a Game with a freshly upgraded Super Deluxe Ultimate. Respect where respect is due, @Bear-uk.

That's a genuinely useful detail about the Trail and Game sharing the same frame, actually. It means anyone on a Trail who fancies a bit more travel at the back has a fairly clear upgrade path without needing a whole new frame. Just a different linkage and fork. Moustache have presumably done that deliberately to keep production costs sensible, and it works in the owner's favour here.

As for getting your leg over the thing at 71, well, at 26kg that's less of a step-through and more of a small personal challenge every ride. I'd suggest a lower saddle height for mounting but I suspect you've already figured out every workaround known to man after 35 years of mechanical problem-solving. A step stool is beneath you. Probably literally.

 

[MoustacheGame]

I have recently changed my in-house Mustache shock to a rockshock super deluxe ultimate on my game 8 and I find it quite superior to the one fitted.
Frame warranty was good after I cracked mine. A new one, complete with rear triangle soon turned up.

Is it plug and play? Or do you need different spacers?

 

[Bear-uk]

Is it plug and play? Or do you need different spacers?

Straight forward from what I remember.

 

[verysideways]

Why didn't you mention their FAT4 as a key model?

Hi Jackware!
As a fellow UK fat bike owner i was not surprised to see you had some trouble with tubeless set up on your Moustache FAT4.
I actually have a Riese Muller emtb running a Rohloff hub and Gates belt drive, but i also have a Salsa Beargrease Carbon fat bike and a Specialized Fat Boy (which my 14 year old daughter has basically stolen).
I had no end of trouble trying to get my four fat wheels set up tubeless without running a kilo of tape around the rims, then i discovered Fatty Strippers on another forum.
Seems they are only available in the US but i ordered some and they turned up within about 10 days and they are SO easy to use. They are like PIlates bands, you know what i mean? Latex hoops, about 6" wide, and super thin. I think the guy claims they weigh something like 7 grams each.
But most importantly they seal my Fat rims up beautifully to run tubeless.
I'm sure if you google Fatty Strippers you'll find them - no, i'm not joking
Anyway, keep spreading the fat bike word! I'm hoping to pick up a FAT4 myself sometime, will carry on reading your posts in the meantime.
All the best.