CRAFTY R
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro e-bike with high-end components.
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£5,699($7,216)Weight | 57.1 lbs |
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Frame | Aluminum |
Suspension | Full, 150 / 160mm |
Fork | Fox Performance Float 38 |
Shock | Fox Float X Performance |
Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
Groupset | GX Eagle, NX Eagle |
Motor | Bosch 600W 85Nm mid-drive |
Battery | Bosch 750Wh |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
Seatpost | Dropper |
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Jun 2023 · Alan Muldoon
Mondraker splits its e-mtb range by intended use. And in the enduro/all mountain category alone it has four unique platforms: Dusk, Chaser, Crafty and Crafty Carbon, which in turn generates 12 unique models. It’s a lot to take in but all you need to know here is that at £7,995, the Crafty Carbon R is the entry-level carbon bike. It gets a full carbon frame, including the rocker link of the Zero suspension design, and it comes in four frame sizes. It’s a full 29er and frame travel is 150mm, where the geometry has been designed around a 160mm travel Fox 38 Performance fork. So how does it perform and is it one of the best electric bikes on offer? Need to know: SRAM’s NX Eagle 12-speed cassette limits the gear to 11-50t and added weight Stealth Air full carbon frame delivers 150mm travel from its Zero suspension design Bosch Smart System with Kiox display and new wireless remote switch offers ultimate control Onoff Forward Geometry 30mm stem and 800mm alloy bar provide a commanding riding position Mondraker’s Forward Geometry concept really spearheaded longer reach measurements and shorter stems, but the 477mm reach on the size L Crafty Carbon R is now the norm, when it was one the exception. The Crafty Carbon R is still unique in this test though, as it’s the only bike with an integrated battery. As such, you have to remove the Bosch Performance Line CX motor if you want to slide the 750Wh Bosch Powertube out of the downtube. Mondraker Neat RR electric mountain bike review Yes, the big battery negates the need for mid-ride battery swaps and makes the frame lighter, but the integrated design also precludes the Mondraker from enduro racing, and for anyone that needs to bring the battery indoors for changing. Suspension By having 10mm more fork travel, Mondraker helps balance out vertical wheel travel front and rear. The entry-level Fox 38 Performance fork is extremely sensitive, thanks to the lubrication channels on the back of the lower legs and the self-aligning 15mm axle, but it’s not got the same degree of support as the Grip 2 fork on the Whyte or Nukeproof. More importantly it doesn’t have the same level of support as the Mondraker’s rear suspension, so the Crafty doesn’t feel perfectly balanced. To compensate we ended up running the fork a little firmer and the Float X shock a touch softer, which also helped drop the BB height a little. Probably the best option though, would probably be a lighter damping tune on the Float X shock. Components Routing the cables through the headset doesn’t do the SRAM NX 12-speed shifter any favours, as it makes the upshift action sluggish and heavy. And while thumb fatigue isn’t a genuine concern, at least when the bike is new and the cable isn’t bunged up, the shifting was easily the heaviest in the test. And the same can be said for the 11-50t SRAM NX cassette. Mavic’s E-DeeMax wheels have great …Continue reading »
Full carbon frame
Fully integrated battery
May 2023 · Knut Nes
Bosch delivered a prototype bike so we could finally test the Bosch Performance CX Race motor. Attached to that motor was a Mondraker Crafty Carbon. The specs don’t correspond to any of the 2023 models, so we’ll just call it the Crafty. Riding...
Dec 2022
The Mondraker Crafty Carbon XR LTD is the latest Enduro eMTB to benefit from Bosch Performance Line CX Race Motor with exclusive 400% Assist
Jun 2022 · Mike Hunger
Mondraker bikes are often associated with extreme geometries – and the Crafty R follows the same script!
Very composed
Composed handling downhill
Intuitive climber
SRAM G2 R brakes lack bite
Permanently integrated battery
Display exposed to impacts and at an angle
Apr 2022 · Drew Rohde
Mondraker’s Crafty SE isn’t for everyone, but for those who like the Mondraker suspension feel, their Forward Geometry or are looking for a bike that’s actually in stock, this could be a good option for you.
Mondraker looks
Bosch speed and power
Climbing machine
Fast and fun
Good descending body position
Spokes came loose
Exo+ Rear tire spec
Mondraker suspension is stiff
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
Frame | Crafty 6061 Alloy Stealth Evo, e-Bike Optimized Zero Suspension System, 150mm travel, Forward Geometry, internal non-removable battery, Boost 12x148mm rear axle, tapered head tube, one-piece Monoblock upper link, HHG internal cable routing, MAX capacity sealed bearings, oversize 17mm axles, integrated dropout speed sensor, exclusive plastic motor covers. Colors: Grey / Blue; Silver / Red/gray |
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Fork | Fox 38 29 Float FIT GRIP EVOL Performance, 160mm, e-bike tuned, tapered steerer tube, Boost 15x110mm axle, 44mm offset. Settings: 3 positions with micro adjust compression, low-speed rebound, air preload Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air |
Shock | Fox Float-X LV Performance, 205x65mm. Settings: compression 2 positions lever, low-speed rebound, air preload. Trunnion top mount, 25x10mm bottom bushings Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air |
Headset | Onoff Saturn tapered for 1-1/8” to 1-1/2” head tube, ACB sealed bearings, top 41x30.2x7x45ºx45º, bottom 51.9x40x8x45ºx45º |
Stem | Onoff Sulfur FG 30mm 0º, 6061 forged alloy, 31.8mm barbore |
Handlebar | Onoff Sulfur 1.0 double butted 6061 alloy, rise: 20mm, width: 800mm, 9º backsweep, 5º upsweep, 31.8mm barbore |
Saddle | FIZIK Terra Aidon X5 145mm |
Seatpost | Onoff Pija dropper internal, diameter 31.6mm, 1X Remote lever with bearing, S size: 405x95-125mm, M size: 458x120-150mm, L size: 498x140-170mm, XL size: 558x170-200mm Type: Dropper |
Grips | Onoff Desert, 1lock-on, 135mm |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle, Type 3 roller bearing clutch, cage lock, 1x12s, X-Actuation 1:1 |
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Crank | Race Face Aeffect ebike, 165mm, Rings: SRAM X-Sync 2 Eagle 34T, steel, narrow-wide, 104 BCD |
Shifters | SRAM Trigger NX Eagle, 12s, X-Actuation 1:1, single click |
Chain | SRAM SX Eagle, 12s, Powerlock |
Brakes | Front: SRAM DB8, oversized 4-piston caliper, Centerline 220mm IS 6 bolts one-piece rotor, steel-backed metal sintered pads, Rear: SRAM DB8, oversized 4-piston caliper, Centerline 200mm IS 6 bolts one-piece rotor, steel-backed metal sintered pads Type: Hydraulic Disc |
Brake Levers | SRAM DB8, tool reach adjust, lever pivot bushings |
Rims | Mavic E-Deemax 29, 30mm internal width, welded, PFP, tubeless ready, 28 spokes |
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Spokes | Mavic J-bend double butted, contactless lacing |
Front Hub | Mavic, Boost 15x110mm, IS 6 bolts |
Rear Hub | Mavic, Boost 12x148mm, ID360 Ratched system, IS 6 bolts, HG freehub |
Tires | Front: Maxxis Minion DHF 29x2.6, tubeless ready, 3C MAXX TERRA, EXO+ Protection, 120TPI, folding bead, Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29x2.6, tubeless ready, 3C MAXX TERRA, EXO+ Protection, 120TPI, folding bead |
Motor | Bosch Performance Line CX Cruise (25 km/h) GEN4 SMART SYSTEM |
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Battery | Bosch Powertube 750Wh |
Display | Bosch Kiox 500 / Bosch Mini Remote / Bosch System Controller |
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