The Game is Over. New Mondraker Crafty Carbon, Utmost Expression of e-MTB

By Mondraker
Posted on Nov 27, 2019

Mondraker (Spain) - Press Release: The game is over! Welcome to a new generation of authentic e-Enduro Sub20.

Crafty Carbon, Utmost Expression of e-MTB:

Without compromises, the new Crafty Carbon is a pure performance model, an authentic Enduro bike; With great suspension capability and amazing pedaling efficiency... agile like no other 29” e-MTB thanks to its renewed Forward Geometry and, of course, its little more than 19kg, all sweetened with raw power of the fourth generation of the Bosch system. Enjoy the real life.

Technology:

Forward Geometry:

For 2020 we have made the leap to 29” for Crafty models and have refined - even furthermore - our exclusive Forward geometries throughout the collection. Crafty Carbon benefits from our 8 seasons of Forward Geometry expertise and specially, being an e-MTB model, features the best overall geometry we have ever designed for a e-MTB to date: a steep 76° seat tube angle which ensures an ideal riding position for pedalling steep inclines, an optimized chainstay length of 455 mm perfectly balanced to offer maximum traction uphill and playful handling going down, with its characteristic and distinctive long Reach and Front Center our bicycles are known of, as well as a 65.5° headtube angle combined with 160 mm travel FOX forks with short offsets. Short 44 mm fork offsets have their greatest and superior benefits in combination with our genuine and distinctive Forward Geometry concept and its super-responsive direct steering combined with our proprietary FG30 mm stem and long Reach. Short offsets imply longer ”Trail” measurement, improving riding stability and translating into a more playful ride, greater confidence and added grip of the front tire in the corners as a bonus and a more enjoyable and faster ride overall.

Stealth Air Carbon:

Stealth Air Carbon starts from the best selection of high modulus fibers and the elaboration of a thorough and complex layup seeking to achieve the lightest possible weight without compromising reliability or its optimum stiffness. In the case of an electric bicycle and according to its special attributes, its innovative organic industrial design language introduces fluid lines and very soft edges: a cutting-edge finish and very refined aesthetics that makes the new Crafty Carbon a true iconic e-MTB. Its slender and, at the same time, mighty profile plays a key role in its signature “Mondraker look” so highly stylish that make Crafty Carbon a unique model.

Crafty Carbon RR SL, RR and R framesets share the same Stealth Air Carbon manufacturing process and features. All of them with the most exclusive construction, the selection of high modulus carbon fibers and the most careful lay-up molding process that make Crafty Carbon the most complete, most special and exclusive e-MTB at the moment.

E-Bike Optimized Zero Kinematics:

Zero is our proprietary and flagship virtual pivot rear suspension system engineered by two links that compress and control the shock movement from both ends featured on all Mondraker full suspension models. Crafty Carbon – as well as the entire e-MTB Mondraker range on this 2020 season – introduces new redesigned kinematics, specifically designed according to the needs and rigors of an e-MTB.

The three Crafty Carbon RR SL, RR and R models feature FOX DPS metric Trunnion shocks, with internal "custom" configuration and exclusive settings specifically developed for this e-MTB Zero suspension system kinematic optimization and its 150 mm rear wheel rear travel.

Powered by Bosch Performance CX Gen 4:

The new Performance Line CX Generation 4 engine from the prestigious German manufacturer Bosch is the perfect match to our Crafty Carbon. Completely redesigned, with lower internal drag that increase battery life by up to 18%, lower pedaling resistance over 25 kms/h – 16 mph, with a more efficient, powerful (75 Nm) and progressive response, weighing only 2.9 kg (25% lighter compared to its predecessor) and 48% smaller, the new Bosch engine benchmark is capable of a maximum pedaling output of 340% in its 4 ECO, TOUR, EMTB assistance modes and TURBO.

Highly remarkable is the great improvement made by Bosch especially for the EMTB mode, with a more precise and progressive response where the engine automatically adapts to your riding style by offering increased assistance from TOUR to TURBO depending on your pedal pressure when riding.

PowerTube 625 Wh internal battery system:

Crafty Carbon equip the new Powertube 625 Wh integrated battery that offers 25% greater range compared to 500 Wh. Crafty Carbon frame features an integrated internal non-removable battery design which can be charged connecting the charger directly to the battery port at the bottom of the main tube. Crafty RR SL is also available with Powertube 500 Wh battery option, for those looking for the lightest weight prioritizing performance over extended range.

Bosch Performance CX Gen 4: