Mondraker DUSK Review

In the automotive and motorcycle world, Japan has always had a reputation for being a breeding ground for excellent engines. Shimano is doing its utmost to live up to this reputation in the e-bike world with the EP600 engine. Even nasty steep sections are effortlessly climbed by the motor. The Shimano EP600 conveys a riding feeling. Thanks to the good range, longer tours with the DUSK are no problem.

As the bumps become faster and harder, the low-quality chassis could limit the descending fun quite early. The mid-range brakes from SRAM do their job but could be a bit firmer. The power of the four pistons setup is only average. The components and the shifting seem less important for Mondraker. The components used here have a clear potential for improvement after a view at the competitors. When it comes to the geometry, Mondraker 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 bottom bracket is high, which costs handling points. This tends to make the rider stand on the bike. On other EMTBs it feels better integrated.