M1 CC.400.SX.P Review

Bosch is the major motor manufacturer in the EMTB world, alongside Shimano - and it's no surprise, as the SX shows. The Swabians from Bosch are sending their first light engine into the race with the SX. With 55 Nm torque, this unit places exactly in the middle between Fazua's Ride 6 and TQ's HPR 5. However, it delivers up to 6 watts of support, similar performance figures to the popular Bosch CX. The starting behavior remains progressive. The complete motor control is very $natural. In terms of installation space and sound, the small Bosch can't quite keep up with its competitors from the Light segment. Fans of XXL tours are greatly restricted by the CC.4.SX.P , because of its low range.

In the about 65€ price range, most manufacturers use aluminium as the frame material. With a carbon frame, M1 turns the weight screw and sets itself apart from the competitors. Even nasty descents get smoothened by the good Fox chassis. The mid-range brakes from Magura do their job but could be a bit firmer. The power of the two pistons setup is only average. At the drivetrain components and the rest of the parts, M1 uses average parts. The trend is going towards increasingly longer main frames. With a very high Reach Value, M1 meets this trend. However, especially inexperienced riders must be aware that it takes a brave body effort to maneuver the CC.4.SX.P.