Big jumps and higher speeds are where the 75/50 felt most at home – it has a very satisfying amount of pop off the lip of jumps and drops, and there's also plenty of progression to keep it from bottoming out harshly. The big battery and aggressive geometry make it a great option for someone looking for a bike that can be used on rides that would normally involve a shuttle vehicle. Realistically, I don't think it's all that necessary for the vast majority of riders, but it also doesn't hurt to have it – remember, the extra assistance and overrun are only present in that one mode out of four.Īs I mentioned earlier, e-bikes are in the middle of a rapid evolution, and the 75/50 is a good example of what's possible. It's also a handy feature for getting over downed logs – you can take a half pedal stroke and then sort of lunge / push to get over the obstacle. I enjoyed it the most when going into a flat corner, where the extra power can be turned into a higher exit speed. It takes some time to get used to that additional shove of power, and it's certainly not a feature that's usable in all situations - if you're riding a technical, exposed trail it's not going to be the mode to choose. Basically, the bike continues forward a little longer under its own power once you stop pedaling compared to the standard Performance CX motor. I've come to prefer mixed-wheels for most eMTB applications, but it'd be interesting to try the 75/50 with the rear triangle that's used for the 29” version (and option Crestline will be offering in the future) – I have a feeling the longer chainstays would give the bike even more stability while climbing and descending.Īlong with providing 400% assistance, the main talking point with the Bosch Race motor is the additional overrun. On an eMTB you end up remaining seated for a longer portion of a climb compared to a regular bike, which makes being able to find the right weight balance between the front and rear wheels even more crucial. The 75/50's 77-degree effective seat angle is fairly steep, although I do think it could go even steeper without any negative repercussions.
On the 75/50 I could quickly switch between modes to keep the WTB Judge rear tire digging into the ground as I worked my way upwards, balancing the power output to match the trail angle and surface conditions.
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The trail is full of long, extended steep sections where maintaining an even power output is the key to forward progress.Ĭleaning tricky climbs on an eMTB isn't simply a matter of picking the most powerful mode and hanging on – that technique is a recipe for looping our or spinning the rear wheel in vain. One of my favorite test laps includes a rocky, rooty moto trail that I still haven't managed to clean without dabbing, but I did get closer than I ever have while on the 75/50.
Straightlining up steep, techy climbs was where the 75/50 really excelled. However, it carries its weight well, and isn't a cumbersome, wallowy bike – even at 30% sag the suspension is very supportive, giving it a more efficient feel than its geometry numbers and travel amount might suggest. The 75/50 is a long travel, full-power eMTB, and that's pretty much exactly how it feels on the trail – there's no hiding the extra mass, especially on slower speed, tighter trails.
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