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Crafty R
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro e-bike with upper mid-range components.
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| Weight | 54.7 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 150 / 160mm |
| Fork | Fox Float 36 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPX2 Performance |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | SX Eagle |
| Motor | Bosch 600W 75Nm mid-drive |
| Battery | Bosch |
| Brakes | Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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Summary
The Mondraker Crafty is a versatile enduro e-bike praised for its 'Special-sauce' handling, excellent suspension performance with systems like Zero Suspension and Öhlins, and powerful Bosch motor for efficient climbing. However, it faces criticism for its high weight, long wheelbase making it hard to maneuver, and some component choices like inadequate brakes and poorly positioned charge ports.
‘Special-sauce’ handling
Excellent suspension performance with Zero Suspension and Öhlins systems
Powerful Bosch motor for efficient climbing
Super-stable when riding fast, with excellent cornering grip
Integrated data-logging with MIND suspension data acquisition
High weight and long wheelbase make it hard to maneuver
Inadequate brakes for a 25kg ebike
Poorly positioned charge ports exposed to grit, water, and mud
Drifty tire size and slightly tall frame
Downtube battery rattle and rough terrain feedback through pedals
Mondraker has done a great job of wrapping its outstanding Forward Geometry handling and Zero Suspension around the latest Bosch motor and battery.
Bike PerfectThe real problem is the SRAM G2 R brakes, which are simply inadequate for a 25kg ebike.
BikeRadarThe Öhlins suspension is the absolute highlight of the Mondraker.
E-Mountainbike MagazineFor a £299 upcharge, MIND is well worth it.
MBRFeedback?
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Sep 2021 · Alan Muldoon
Mondraker Crafty Carbon XR with built-in MIND suspension data acquisition. Yep, integrated data-logging comes to mountain biking courtesy of Mondraker.
The myMondraker app provides a user friendly step-by-step guide to suspension set-up on your phone. MIND provides real world data on how you’re using the travel, which makes fine tuning your ride a breeze. Pins on the GPS trace indicate air time and you can instantly see how often you bottom-out the suspension. And while it doesn’t offer comprehensive data, it’s an affordable and easy-to-use system.
Currently MIND offers no data on shaft speed, which means you have no info to adjust damping. Rechargeable batteries drain quickly. Waiting for a GPS signal gets frustrating.
Apr 2021 · Felix Stix
MONDRAKER are well known for their extreme geometry. How does the Forward Geometry concept of the Spanish manufacturer work with the CRAFTY CARBON XR? Can the sexy carbon Spaniard be tamed or does it just shoot down the hill in a straight line? The answers will surprise you!
Incredibly versatile
Top trail performance, both uphill and downhill
Look and feel
Permanently integrated battery can't be removed
Position of the charging port and Kiox display
Feb 2021 · Guy Kesteven
Can Mondraker’s entry-level, Bosch-powered Crafty still deliver a signature ride character? We rode it extensively to find out
‘Special-sauce’ handling
Awesome suspension communication and control
Excellent Kiox display
Bombproof wheels
Bosch motor and battery
Killer technical climber
Fox 38 fork
Maxxis tires
Drifty tire size
Slightly tall
Underside charge point
Jan 2021 · Seb Stott
Easy to ride fast over technical terrain, but hard to handle on tamer trails and brakes let it down
Super-stable when riding fast, with excellent cornering grip
Highly capable uphill thanks to powerful motor and good weight distribution
High weight and long wheelbase make it hard to move around
I’d upgrade the brakes ASAP
Nov 2019 · Hector Saura
Mondraker presents their new electric mountain bike Crafty Carbon models, breaking the rules with its flagship model RR SL by being the first e-MTB with 29″ and 150mm of travel under 20kg. Main Features Frame: Stealth Air Carbon Wheels: 29″ Suspension: Zero Travel front/rear: 160mm/150mm Hub spacing front/rear: Boost 110×15mm/148×12mm Drivetrain: 1×12 Motor: Bosch Performance Line CX 4 Battery: Bosch Powertube 625Wh (Crafty RR SL also available with 500Wh battery) Weight: 19,3kg (Crafty RR SL + 500Wh battery); 19,8kg (Crafty RR SL + 625Wh battery); 21,3kg (Crafty RR); 21,8kg (Crafty R) Sizes: S, M, L, XL Prices: 7.499€ (Crafty R); 8.999€
Nov 2019 · Drew Rohde
Check out the review of the 2020 Mondraker Crafty R E-Bike. We tested this bike in every situation we could and determined our favorite parts and least favorite. Check it out!
Sep 2018
Mondraker's mid travel e-Crafty XR Plus is an absolute monster when it comes to smashing up and down the rough stuff thanks to super long geometry, a grunty Bosch motor and a whole lot of momentum, but the combination of sheer mass, huge chainstays and suspension that sometimes feeds back a little too much to the rider makes it a handful elsewhere.
| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Fork | FOX 36 Float FIT GRIP EVOL, e-bike optimized, 44mm offset Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | FOX Float DPX2 LV EVOL Performance, 205x65mm Trunnion mount Travel: 150mm |
| Headset | Onoff Saturn, ACB sealed bearings, top 41x30.2x7x45°x45°, bottom 51.9x40x8x45°x45° |
| Stem | Onoff Krypton FG 30mm reach, 6061 forged alloy, 35mm clamp |
| Handlebar | OnOff Sulfur 1.0 double butted 6061 alloy, rise: 20mm, width: 780mm, 9° backsweep, 5° upsweep, 31.8mm clamp |
| Saddle | SDG Bel-Air 2.0, Cro-Mo rail, PU foam |
| Seatpost | Onoff Pija, 337x100mm on S, 387x125mm on M, 425x150mm on L/XL Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Grips | Onoff Desert, 1lock-on, 135mm |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM SX Eagle 12-speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | None |
| Crank | Race Face Aeffect e-Bike, 165mm |
| Shifters | SRAM SX Eagle 12-speed |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1210 Eagle 11-50 tooth 12-speed |
| Chain | SRAM SX Eagle 12-speed |
| Chain Guide | None |
| Brakes | Shimano MT520 with 203mm RT66 six-bolt rotors, resin pads Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano MT501 |
| Rims | DT Swiss H1900 Spline 29, 30mm internal width, tubeless ready, 28 hole |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Hybrid straight pull |
| Front Hub | DT Swiss 370, 15x100mm front and 12x148mm rear |
| Rear Hub | DT Swiss 370, 15x100mm front and 12x148mm rear |
| Tires | Maxxis Minion DHF 2.6" tubeless ready, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+, 60TPI, folding bead front and Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.6", tubeless ready, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+, 60TPI, folding bead rear |
| Motor | Bosch Performance Line CX Gen4 |
|---|---|
| Battery | Bosch Powertube |
| Remote | Bosch Kiox |
| Display | Bosch Kiox |
First added May 14
Last updated May 14
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