Nox HYBRID ALL-MTN 5.9 BROSE DESERT COMP Review

The high-torque Brose motor takes away the fear of even the steepest ramps. The combination of a well-rounded riding feeling and a progressive power delivery characterises the Brose Drive S Mag. The average range can become a problem especially for long mountain bike rides.

Rough descents take away some of the fear thanks to the average chassis. Especially for heavy riders, the Nox brakes could be a problem. With four pistons they only decelerate averagely. For an All Mountain , the Continental tires with a width of #reifen_inch_breite inches are relatively narrow. In our opinion, Nox could have put on wider tires. 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, Nox 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. For additional points in downhill handling, the low bottom bracket integrates the rider well into the bike and pulls the centre of gravity down. Overall, the geometry does not seem to be up to date anymore. The competition is significantly more modern in this regard. The deep bottom bracket can however lead to crank strikes in technical uphills and disrupt the climbing flow.