Samedi 29 Game 7, Smart System
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro e-bike with upper mid-range components.
Manufacturer Price
€6,699($7,361)Weight | 52.5 lbs |
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Frame | Aluminum |
Suspension | Full, 160 / 170mm |
Fork | Fox Performance Float 38 |
Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
Groupset | XT, Deore |
Motor | Bosch 250W 85Nm mid-drive |
Battery | Bosch 625Wh |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
Seatpost | Dropper |
For This Bike
Apr 2022 · Danny Milner
The competitively-priced Moustache Samedi Game 11 from the French e-bike specialists is an enduro-ready eMTB with a large capacity 750Wh battery for riding further, longer and faster, plus 29er wheels and own-brand finishing kit. Need to know Updated enduro model from the French e-bike specialists 170/160mm travel and 29in wheels across the four-bike Game range For 2022 the Game gets bigger capacity 750Wh battery and new Bosch Smart System compatibility with customisable power modes Unique Moustache Magic Grip Control shock fitted to all models Fabricant de vélo électrique As a pure e-bike brand with 10 years of experience in the assisted sector, Moustache remains a relatively unknown marque in the UK. And it’s not for want of a memorable name. But that’s something the French brand wants to change, and with five distinct and competitively-priced e-mtb platforms on offer for 2022, it’s in a good position to realise its plan. Why ‘Moustache’, I hear you cry? Why ‘Moustache’, I hear you cry? I know I was curious as to the etymology. Apparently it traces back to the company’s modern take on the traditional, swept-back handlebar design that featured on its first utility models. While you can still see the M-shaped cockpit on its urban models, you’ll be pleased to hear that all of its mountain bikes use a conventional riser bar. All of its bikes are named after days of the week, with the commuter and utility bikes falling under the Lundi (Monday) label and the MTBs tagged Samedi (Saturday). While there are assisted hardtails and BMW GS-style adventure models, the most relevant options to UK trail riders are the Samedi Game and Trail. Essentially this is one frame that’s adapted to create two model ranges. Moustache eMTB range To do this, Moustache starts with the longer travel Game chassis and runs a shorter stroke shock and headset spacer/shim to correct the geometry on the Trail model. Previous generation Moustache bikes (like the Moustache Game 8 we tested last summer) did the reverse, which was partly responsible for its sky-high BB measurement. By trimming the travel of the enduro bike, rather than pumping up the travel of the trail bike, Moustache has brought the BB height down a claimed 5mm. I didn’t get a chance to measure the geometry of my demo bike, but the Game 8 we tested last year came in at an eyebrow raising 365mm. On paper, at least, there’s no doubt Moustache could go lower still without compromising pedal clearance. Other geometry developments over the previous model include a slacker head angle (by 1º), steeper seat angle (by 2º) and significantly longer top tube/reach. The old Game was very short by modern standards – 420mm reach on the medium and 440mm on the large – so the new sizing brings it much more in line with other brands. Back in the game, if you will. By extending the reach, Moustache has also been able to chip back the stem length to 40mm, which helps the steering …Continue reading »
Excellent motor and generous battery capacity. Clever packaging. Good value for the build kit. Good technical climber.
Not particularly dynamic or engaging to ride. Magic Grip shock holds back the performance for aggressive riders.
Frame | Game, 6061 T4-T6 alloy, w/160mm travel, Bosch PowerTube custom battery integration (horizontal), 12x148mm, Boost, motor cover w/cooling fins & chainguide BB Standard: Bosch, Press Fit Color: Black / Terracotta Glossy |
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Fork | FOX, Float 38 Performance, GRIP, 3-position w/Micro Adjust lever, 170mm travel, 15x110mm Boost, 44mm Offset, mini-fender compatible Travel: 170mm Spring Type: Air |
Shock | Moustache, Magic Grip Control 160, specific Air Shock w/ 2-position platform and dynamic control of rebound, Trunion mount, build-in 205x65mm, 160mm travel Travel: 160mm |
Bottom Bracket | Bosch, press-fit |
Headset | Acros, AZX-579, sealed bearings |
Stem | Moustache, alloy, 3D forged, 40mm |
Handlebar | Moustache, alloy, 780mm, 12mm rise, 9° backsweep, 4° upsweep |
Saddle | Moustache, Sport, steel rails |
Seatpost | KS, Rage-i, dropper-post w/ Shimano remote lever, 31.6mm, 125mm Type: Dropper |
Pedals | alloy platform with reflectors |
Grips | SB3, Race |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano, XT, RD-M8100-SGS, 12-speed |
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Crank | Moustache, forged aluminium, 165mm |
Shifters | Shimano, Deore, SL-M6100, 12-speed |
Cassette | Shimano, Deore, CS-M6100 12-speed, 10-51T |
Chain | Shimano, CN-M6100, 12-speed, 120 links |
Brakes | Front: Shimano, XT BR-M8120, hydraulic disc, 4 pistons, Rear: Shimano, XT, BR-M8120, hydraulic disc, 4 pistons Type: Hydraulic Disc |
Rims | Moustache, asymmetric, alloy 6061E, welded, double wall, 28 holes, 29", internal width 30mm, mounted with Tubeless valves & flap, brass nuts with locking "Blue Nylon" insert |
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Front Hub | Moustache by Mavic, 28H, Centerlock, 15x110mm, thru axle |
Rear Hub | Moustache by Mavic, 28H, ID360, 12x148mm, thru axle |
Tires | Maxxis, Assegai, 29x2.50, foldable, EXO/TR (Tubeless Ready) |
Motor | Bosch, Performance Line CX, 250W, Smart System, 85Nm |
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Battery | Bosch, PowerTube 625Wh, horizontal, Smart System |
Display | Bosch, Kiox 300, Smart System, compact, color screen, customizable screens, Lock function (optional), « Walk assist » |
Charger | Bosch, 4Ah |
Lock | - / Bosch Connect Module (BCM) compatible, with eBike Alarm function |
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Last updated October 28
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