Bionicon James 2 Review

Price:

3799 €
Frame Material:

Aluminium
Motor:

Bosch Performance Line CX
Travel Front:

120 mm
Battery:

750 WH
Model Year:

2022
Wheel Size:

29"

Even though the James 2 has 120 mm of travel at the fork, it lacks rear suspension for serious off-road use. The e-hardtail feels most comfortable on asphalt or gravel bike paths.

The Performance Line CX from Bosch shows impressively that they shouldn't be limited to DIY and household products. The Bosch motor takes away the fear of even the steepest ramps. The combination of a very well-rounded riding feeling and a dynamic power delivery characterises the Bosch Performance Line CX. The well-tuned riding modes cater to bikers of all preferences. Whoever likes to go on long rides will be pleased with the very good range.

At a glance

The most importanten ratings of the Bionicon James 2 ⬤ in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (4000) ⬤.

Good damping qualities are shown through the SR Suntour mid-range fork. The narrow #reifen_inch_breite Schwalbe tires do not do this EMTB's range of use any justice. In our opinion, Bionicon has saved weight in the wrong place here. The drivetrain and components have a subordinate but not to be neglected importance when it comes to EMTB. Even the bike brand product managers know this and don't aim too high with mostly average components. When it comes to the geometry, Bionicon does not go completely crazy. The head tube angle and reach values were chosen with care. The result: A balanced riding behaviour with a good combination of playfulness and straight-line stability.

Value for money

If you are keen on value for money, this is your chart. It shows you at a glance how much bike you get for 3799 €.

Conclusion

Expirience with the Bionicon James 2

With a very strong range, a good motor and a good geometry the James 2 counts among the better climbers on the market. This emphasizes its fun factor on long tours on forest paths and easy trails. Nevertheless, an average groupset also give cause for criticism. We have to stay honest. Warning when choosing size: The James 2 sizing runs small.
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Ludwig Döhl
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technical Details

Je steiler der Winkel des Sitzrohrs ist, desto effizienter können Sie in die Pedale treten.

SIZE	XXS	XS	S	M	L	XL	XXL
Sizing of Manufacturer	-	-	s	m	l	xl	-
Wheelsize	-	-	29	29	29	29	-
Stack	-	-	646	646	655	655	-
Reach	-	-	406	426	442	462	-
Top Tube Length	-	-	592	611	630	650	-
Seat Tube Length	-	-	380	420	460	500	-
Seat Tube Angle	-	-	74	74	74	74	-
Head Tube Length	-	-	120	120	130	130	-
Head Tube Angle	-	-	66	66	66	66	-
Bottom Bracket Drop	-	-	60	60	60	60	-
Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Chainstay Length	-	-	452	452	452	452	-
Wheelbase	-	-	1164	1182	1203	1223	-
Standover Height	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Motor Bosch Performance Line CX
Display Kiox 300
Battery 750
Frame James
Frame Material Aluminium
Fork SR Suntour SF19-XCR32-Boost 120 mm
Spring Unit coil
Remote-Lockout yes
Gearrange 455%
Drivetrain 11
Gear Lever Shimano Deore KSLM5130
Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore KRDM5130
Crank Miranda e prot
Cassette Shimano KCSLG6001
Chain Shimano KCNLG500
Brake Set Tektro HD-M275
Brake Rotors 180/180
Rims X20
Tires Front Schwalbe Smart Sam
Tires Rear Schwalbe Smart Sam
Seat Post METS P-104
Stem METS S-105
Handle Bar HL MTB-AL-320
Handle Bar Width 740

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About the author

Ludwig Döhl

... has spent more than 100,000 kilometers in the saddle of over 1000 different mountain bikes. The bottom line from many hours on the trail: mountain bikes are awesome if they match your personal preferences! With this insight, he founded bike-test.com to help bikers find their very own dream bike.