The trouble is the Scrambler doesn't perform like the most powerful mid-drives out there, as we have noted, and is more akin to something like the Active Line Plus.
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Granted most of the competing big name crank drive models - for example Canyon's PRECEDE ON 5 at £2,499 - use the Bosch Active Line Plus motor, which claims a lot less torque than the Promovec's nominal 90Nm. Whilst this is obviously better value we feel it's still slightly high in comparison to the competition). (Note following this review being published, Mark 2 reduced the price for the 375Wh option considerably to £2499, with the 460Wh battery option costing £2699. There are quite a number of crank drive models out there that feature mid-drives from the big names that undercut the CX by several hundred pounds. Even at £2,900 we think that's overpriced when compared to the competition. The Scrambler CX comes in a shade under £3,000 (though note Mark 2 say visitors to the website will also get a £100 discount). The tyres provided excellent traction whilst cornering quickly both on and off-road, on the mix of canal towpaths and well-made bridleways it was tested on. The Scrambler CX performed pretty well on moderately hilly trails, though the lack of low speed torque and really soft front suspension (the test rider found the spring rather harsh) would preclude hardcore off-road riding - but that's clearly not its design brief. The option of the swept-back riser bars in particular were a big hit for their upright riding position. In fact the test rider's septuagenarian brother often borrowed it for around town tasks as he loved its ease of use. Where the Scrambler really excels is with its comfortable and safe handling, even with fully loaded panniers up to the max 27kg limit, and also in the ergonomic layout of the bar controls and display - power, lighting and throttle are all just a thumb push away and the screen display is easily visible, even for oldies with less than perfect eyesight. The Cube Kathmandu Hybrid Exc 625 we reviewed back in 2020 came in at around 28kg (with a much bigger battery) whilst the Neomouv Adonis came in at 27kg with a middling size 500Wh battery. This is useful if you tend to leave the bike in the lower power levels and occasionally need a quick boost.Īt 26.7kg, it's certainly no lightweight, but about par for the course for such a fully equipped e-bike designed for robust practicality rather than weight saving. There's also a twist grip throttle which only works when the pedals are turning. A nice feature is that it dims when the lights are on so as to avoid screen glare at night. Also user-friendly is the large centrally placed backlit LCD display showing battery level, speed and trip / total distance.
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Practicality is provided by a Zefal Raider 6061 aluminium rear rack (with a highly impressive 27kg load rating), front and rear hardwired AXA LED lights, a kickstand and full length SKS mudguards made of tough plastic. There's a broad, nicely padded seat and an angle-adjustable handlebar stem that should let most riders get just the riding position they want. The mid-motor is a sizeable looking unit from Danish firm Promovec, and it was a first for the test rider as the heavy mid-drive market is still dominated by the 'big four' (Bosch, Brose, Shimano and Yamaha) with the occasional appearance by Bafang on lower-priced models.ĭespite the racy off-road name, the Scrambler CX is designed for comfort and practicality. With many e-bike websites selling directly to the public, it's often not possible to get any clear idea of who - or indeed sometimes where - they actually are.
Mark 2 say the bike is manufactured in Europe but is shipped from their UK warehouse and it's clear from both their website and from conversations ebiketips have had with them that this is no faceless company, but one that is ready to respond to comments from riders and provide a genuinely personal backup service, all of which is refreshing to see. Mark 2 describe their Scrambler 430CX trekking edition model as a 'hybrid off-road and leisurely riding trekking e-bike', which pretty much summed up our experience of it too. Buy if: You want solid, comfortable mid-drive riding and don't need stellar hill-climbing power
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