Description
Of all the Avinox M2S-powered e-bikes to be released this year, the Mondraker Zendit stands out as one of the most desirable. We've had one on test of-and-on since March, and in that time it's clocked up 964 miles and 32 charge cycles. So, how has it performed? Does it ride as good as it looks? In this video we run through the design, spec, geometry, and travel, and give our verdict on the ride and performance. And there's a twist: the Zendit doesn't have the travel Mondraker claims.
Mondraker offers five models in the Zendit range, from the S with an alloy link and swingarm at £5,999 ($8,999 USD) to the flagship full carbon XR at £10,999 ($15,499 USD). This is the RRS which costs £9,299 in the UK ($12,999 USD) and gets a Fox Podium fork, Float X shock, SRAM Maven Silver brakes and X0 AXS Transmission with DT Swiss wheels. All Zendits use the Avinox M2S motor with 800Wh battery, but only the XR model comes with the 12A fast charger.
There are 5 frame sizes and at 178cm I tested the M/L. This is the actual geometry as measured in the stock flip-chip positions (STD/27.5in):
Rider height/weight: 178cm / 75kg
Size: M/L
Head angle (STD/27.5in): 63.5º
Seat angle (STD, 27.5in): 73.6º
Effective seat angle (Hi/MX): 78.6º at 705mm saddle height
BB height (STD/27.5in): 337mm
Wheelbase: 1,275mm
Chainstay (rear centre): 450mm
Front centre: 825mm
Reach: 485mm
Seat tube: 445mm
Travel (STD/27.5in): 174mm
Volume spacers in fork: 2
Dropper post: 150mm (stock bike gets 175mm)
Crank length: 155mm
Weight out of box: 23.49kg
The most extreme geometry position is the Lo/29in setting with the 27.5in rear wheel. Although I didn't measure the travel in this setting, it is inevitable that there will be more than 174mm due to the longer chainstays. In this position the bike measures as follows:
Head angle: 62.2º
Seat angle: 72.4º
BB height: 326mm
Wheelbase: 1,293mm
Chainstay (rear centre): 455mm
Reach: 470mm
And in the STD/29in setting the geometry is as follows:
Head angle: 62.7º
Seat angle: 72.8º
BB height: 332mm
Chainstay (rear centre): 455mm
Reach: 474mm
There is one last geometry option, without actually changing the rear wheel, and that is the Lo/27.5in setting. I didn't measure the bike in this position, but it is likely to be quite similar to the STD/29 position with shorter chainstays.
I don't have many criticisms of the bike, and the main ones are covered in the video (dropper post insertion, interlocking headset spacers, charging port position) but there are a couple of more minor ones that I haven't mentioned. These are that setting the rear suspension sag is not easy due to limited visibility inside the shock tunnel, however, the recommended air pressure setting was very accurate for me; a few of the small rivnuts that hold the rear mudguard in place came loose in the frame; and it needs bigger brake rotors for alpine riding.
Overall, I loved this bike. It's one of the very best e-bikes I've ever ridden. I'd love to have one of my very own in my garage. Rating 9/10.
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00:00 Intro
01:33 Frame
04:54 Motor
06:28 Suspension
07:40 Components
09:06 Performance
11:29 Verdict
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