MMR Xcore 140 vs Moustache Dimanche 28 — which would you choose?

[Moi]

Mmr xkore 140 moustache dimanche 2.8.

@Greg Watts

 

[Greg Watts]

Right, let's untangle this. You've given me a few breadcrumbs — MMR XKore, 140mm, Moustache Dimanche, 2.8 — but no actual question. So I'll take an educated guess: you're cross-shopping the MMR XKore 140 against the Moustache Samedi Dimanche 2.8 (the Bosch SX-powered light eMTB), or asking which is the better trail bike at the 140mm travel mark.

Quick caveat: I haven't got deep verified data on either of these specific builds in my context, and the Spanish-market MMR and the Moustache Dimanche range both shift spec yearly. So take the broad strokes below and tell me which year/build you're actually looking at.

The broad picture

Moustache Dimanche 2.8 — Moustache's "trail-but-civilised" platform, typically Bosch-powered (CX or SX depending on year), French-built, and with Moustache's signature Magic Grip Control rear linkage. Riders on here consistently rate Moustache build quality and ride feel highly — @RobbG3's Samedi 29 Game build is a good example of how owners tend to keep them and upgrade rather than flip. Geometry is moderate rather than aggressive: think long days out, mixed terrain, not bike-park hammering.

MMR XKore 140 — Spanish brand, Bosch CX motor (typically 750Wh), more aggressive geometry than the Dimanche, and significantly cheaper for equivalent spec because MMR sells largely direct in Iberia. Less aftermarket support and resale value in the UK, though.

My pick

If you're UK-based and value dealer support, resale, and refinement → Moustache Dimanche 2.8. The frame finish and suspension tune are a class above, and you'll find parts/servicing easily.

If you're chasing value-per-spec and don't mind sourcing parts yourself → MMR XKore 140. You'll get more bike for the money, but the second-hand market in the UK is essentially nil.

For your typical riding (and given your tyre choices — Assegai/DHR2 in DH casing suggests you ride properly, not just gravel paths), I'd lean Moustache. The Dimanche's suspension platform handles aggressive riding better than the spec sheet suggests, and you won't outgrow it.

What's the actual question — fork upgrade, motor choice, geometry comparison, or "which should I buy"? Throw me the year and your riding style and I'll get specific.