Hi, we are a Mondraker dealer. I am the same height as you. I would say from my experience and manufacturer input that the advice is still a L frame. Sizing is very personal, but that is what I would go with. Crafty R has a 30mm stem so this offsets the reach in my view. Happy to provide any...
Just as an option, anyone interested in this TQ motor in a super light emtb should also look at the Fantic Rampage, same engine but very light Carbon frameset and higher spec, also with a starting retail of £5199
Fantic Rampage Lightest full suspension EMTB 15.5KG in best spec
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We are an hour and a half away with many choices so could offer test rides if that would help. We would suggest a look at motorbike brand Fantic as they now have a huge range of e bikes
We've sold a lot of Fantic EMTB all with Brose over the past 2.5 years, and from memory only one issue, which was wiring related. We don't see this level of failures......
From our experience, Brose motor has more instant low end shove than the Shimano, which are more subtle and tailored to react depending on your inputs and cadence. Brose generally quieter. All will work perfectly fine though.
Fantic XTF 1.5 sport ( 29 front and rear ) or XMF 1.7 ( 27.5 rear 29 front mullet ) both easily fit the bill, start at around 4k. Brose 90nm motor, big battery and excellent components, great frames. Fantic website or ours for details. We have demo's if you wanted to try some. Or look at...
That's easy to explain, they don't spend the money on marketing. Specialized etc do. Same story with many lesser known brands, but that doesn't mean the bikes are any the worse. Usually you get something interesting and different, with the exact same parts and a better value for money. My...
Fantic is an Italian brand, established in 1968. They use a German Brose S Mag motor on most models, and the latest Yamaha motor on the new low end models. Big range, lots of choice of travel/ frame / geometry and weight. All ride really well, are really nicely finished and specced.
Hi, I don't know where you are located, but f you are broadly within range of us near Cambridge , we have stock of full suss from Fantic ( Brose motors ie same as Spec ) Thok ( Shimano ) and Bianchi ( Shimano and Bosch ) all ready to test ride, sizes not withstanding. We have Carbon and Alloy...
We sell bikes with Brose, Bosch and Shimano Motors and they all work well. Brose S Mag is the punchiest and quietest on most frame sets, though it does seem to vary. Bosch is great, a touch noisier but really smooth. Shimano, slightly noisier, more reactive to your input so while the other two...