Bionicon EARP 1 625 Review

Bosch is the major motor manufacturer in the EMTB world, alongside Shimano - and it's no surprise, as the Performance Line CX shows. No matter how steep or technical the climb is: the Bosch motor makes it conquerable! At the same time, the drive provides a very well-rounded feeling while riding with a progressive power delivery. Achieving such a perfect balance between natural support and power is something few other engines can do. No matter how steep or technical the climb is: the Bosch motor makes it conquerable! At the same time, the drive provides a very well-rounded feeling while riding with a progressive power delivery. Achieving such a perfect balance between natural support and power is something few other engines can do. Thanks to the good range, longer tours with the EARP 1 625 are no problem.

Ideally, a suspension fork smooths out rough terrain and allows for controlled guidance even during fast descents. That's exactly what the outstanding Fox fork on the EARP 1 625 does. Especially for heavy riders, the Bionicon brakes could be a problem. With four pistons in front and two pistons in the rear they only decelerate averagely. Those who live for premium quality will love the transmission and parts of this EMTB. Here Bionicon cranks up the bling-bling factor to 11. The moderate head tube angle provides a good compromise between stability and agility when going downhill. The reach is also right there in the middle ground.