R Raymon HardRay E 4.0 Review

At steep sections, the somewhat weak Yamaha motor requires a lot of initiative from the biker. The Yamaha PW-TE gives off a natural riding feeling. Fans of XXL tours are greatly restricted by the HardRay E 4.0 , because of its low range.

On rough descents, the poor SR Suntour fork limits and demands a more precise line choice than bikes with a top-end fork. At the brakes, R Raymon reaches for the bottom of the Shimano shelf and instals simple brakes with two pistons and small 18 brake rotors. 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. On winding trails, the playful handling comes to the fore, as the bike masters even the fastest direction changes with the short wheelbase playfully. The small 27.5 inch wheels give the bike a lively character. For additional points in downhill handling, the low bottom bracket integrates the rider well into the bike and pulls the centre of gravity down.