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EUROBIKE 2015 | The 2016 Moustache Samedi 27/9

27.08.2015
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Despite being fairly unknown here, the French manufacturer Moustache already has a decent range of E-mountain bikes. For 2016 they have consolidated and reworked their line-up of full-suspension bikes. We have taken a closer look at both versions of the 29/7 full-susser.

Similar to Liteville, the 29/7 concept is based on different wheel sizes or travel front and back. The Moustache team has stayed true to this approach, so all models come with 27.5” at the rear and 29” at the front. In principle, the current models (Silver, Titanium, Gold) form the basis of the new 29/7 Trail series and the more downhill-oriented Race model is now offered with 2 different specifications.

New for both models is the Bosch Performance CX-Motor with 500 Wh-battery (or 400 Wh for the cheaper Trail model) and a components choice which has been completely reworked. One of Moustache’s quirks is its 14 tooth chainring (Standard Bosch: 15 teeth). This has been used in the past as well, but according to Moustache it ensures a perfect range of gears when combined with the big 42t cogs of the new 10x/11x drivetrains. To increase reliability, all models have also been equipped with a new specially designed chain guide.

Another interesting feature is the specifically designed dropper post made by a Thomson supplier found on some models. It seems solid and of high quality; the remote switch can be ergonomically positioned to act like a trigger. However, the seatpost will only be available with a Moustache bike and not in the aftermarket.

29/7 Trail

Die 29/7 Trail-Reihe kombiniert 140 mm Federweg und ein 27,5"-Laufrad im Heck mit einer 120-mm-Gabel und einem 29"-Rad vorn. Hier die mittlere Ausstattungsvariante Trail7 mit SRAM GX 10-fach-Antrieb und FOX 32-Federgabel.
The 29/7 Trail series combines 140 mm of travel with a 27.5″ rear wheel plus a 120mm fork and a 29″ front wheel. Depicted is the trail 7 version with the middle specification consisting of SRAM GX 10x drivetrain and FOX 32 fork.

As usual the Trail series will be offered in 3 different specifications with 3 sizes for each, but only with 140 mm rear travel and 120 mm fork. Apart from the cheapest model, all will come with the in-house dropper post, and the Moustache-produced shock mounted on all models comes with a platform compression switch. The other main differences can be seen here:

Trail5 Trail7 Trail9
Fork RockShox Gold30 TK FOX FLOAT 32 RockShox SID RL
Battery 400 Wh 500 Wh 500 Wh
Shifting SRAM GX 10-fach,
SRAM X5 Trigger		 SRAM GX 10-fach,
SRAM GX Trigger		 Shimano XTR 11-fach,
Shimano XT Trigger
Brakes Shimano M395 MAGURA MT4 Shimano XT
Weight 22.1 kg 21.7 kg 21.3 kg
Die hauseigene Kettenführung ist ab sofort an allen neuen Modellen zu sehen. Alle 29/7-Modelle setzen außerdem auf ein spezielles Ritzel mit 14 Zähnen.
The in-house chainguide can be seen on all new models from now on. All 29/7 models also use a special chainring with 14 teeth.
Kombiniert mit den neuen 10-/11-fach-Antrieben (hier SRAM GX 10-fach) ist somit laut Moustache eine bessere Übersetzungsbandbreite möglich.
This combined with the new 10x/11x drivetrains (here SRAM GX 10x) thus provides a better gear range according to Moustache.
Der eigens entwickelte Dämpfer verfügt ab der mittleren Ausstattungsvariante über eine zuschaltbare Plattform. Auch schön: der knick- und stressfrei verlegte Zug der Fernbedienung für die absenkbare Sattelstütze.
The specially designed shock has a platform switch starting with the middle specification. Also nice is the anti-kink and stress-free routing of the dropper cable remote switch.
Die Sattelstütze ist ebenfalls eine Eigenkonstruktion, macht einen hochwertigen Eindruck und wird laut Moustache bei einem Zulieferer von Thomson produziert.
The dropper post is also designed in-house, looks high-quality and is produced by a Thomson supplier according to Moustache.
Der Remotehebel lässt sich entweder klassisch direkt am Lenker befestigen oder, wie hier, per Adapter geschützt und ergonomisch in Trigger-Position anbringen.
The remote lever can be mounted directly onto the bars in the classic position or, like here, attached ergonomically and protected by the adapter in the trigger shifter position.

29/7 Race

Die Race-Reihe verfügt im Vergleich über eine abfahrtslastigere Geometrie und deutlich mehr Federweg in der Gabel.
The Race series has a comparatively downhill-oriented geometry and a lot more travel in the fork.

The longer, slacker Race series is designed a bit more for downhill use, with only 5 mm extra travel at the back compared to the Trail series, but with 150 mm travel on its 29” wheel at the front. Both models have the big 500 Wh battery, the dropper post and the shock with platform switch. These are the differences:

Race5 Race7
Fork RockShox PIKE RC RockShox YARI RC
Battery 400 Wh 500 Wh
Shifting SRAM GX 10x,
SRAM X5 Trigger		 SRAM X01 11x,
SRAM GX Trigger
Brakes MAGURA MT4 MAGURA MT5
Weight 22,3 kg 22,1 kg
Ein kräftiger Bosch Performance CX-Motor findet sich auch am Race5.
A powerful Bosch Performance CX-Motor can be found on the Race 5 as well.
Intern verlegte Kabel sorgen für eine cleanere Optik und etwas weniger Kabelsalat.
Internal cable routing provides a cleaner appearance and a bit less cable spaghetti.
Brandneu – die RockShox YARI mit 150 mm Federweg am Race5-Modell. Das teurere Race7 kommt mit einer PIKE aus gleichem Haus.
Brand new – the Rock Shox YARI with 150 mm travel on the Race5 model. The more expensive Race7 comes with a PIKE from the same company.
Findet sich an allen Bikes der überarbeiteten 29/7-Reihe: die Gummiabdeckung zur Geräuschdämmung oberhalb des Lagers.
Found on all bikes of the reworked 29/7 series: the rubber cover above the pivot to keep the noise down.
10-fach SRAM GX-Antrieb am Race5, 11-fach X01 am Race7.
10x SRAM GX drivetrain on the Race5, 11x X01 on the Race7.
Gebremst wird bei beiden Modellen mit MAGURA – MT4 am günstigeren, MT5 am teureren Modell.
Both models use MAGURA: MT4 brakes on the cheaper one, MT5 on the more expensive version.

Unfortunately, prices for both models were still unavailable.

Text: Andreas Maschke Photo: Sebastian Hermann

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