Fantic XEF 1.9 RACE Review

Also seemingly hopeless inclines the powerful Brose motor easily climbs up well. The Brose Drive S Mag provides a well-rounded riding experience with a progressive power delivery. Thanks to the good range, longer tours with the XEF 1.9 RACE are no problem.

Even nasty descents get smoothened by the good Rock Shox chassis. The thick 38mm stanchions on the fork provide an extra dose of steering precision and performance. At the rear, the steel spring shock absorber provides maximum sensitivity. Thanks to the solid power, the Magura brakes can be counted on in the upper class segment. With four pistons and big brake rotors, Fantic won't take any chances in that area. At the drivetrain components and the rest of the parts, Fantic uses average parts. When it comes to the geometry, Fantic 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. The low bottom bracket height will likely be a sticking point for trail riders, as it negatively affects handling. Overall, the Fantic developers have done a great job with a god geometry.