Propain has launched the Powertrain-equipped Ekano 2 CF, a full carbon SRAM equal to the Shimano-powered Ekano AL that launched earlier this yr. Just like the aforementioned, this can be a 170mm/180mm journey eMTB. However, as a substitute of being devoted to an MX wheelset configuration, this one comes as a 29er, with the flexibility to change out the rear for a 27.5″. That’s true for all body sizes, S-XL.
As such, geometry and kinematic are subtly completely different. Whereas the AL is marketed as an e-Freeride bike, the CF introduced in the present day is pitched because the extra performance-oriented eMTB that may go properly each out and in of the bike park. Right here’s the need-to-know.
Propain Ekano 2 CF
- Bike: Propain Ekano 2 CF eMTB
- Fork Journey: 180mm
- Rear Wheel Journey: 170mm
- Wheel Measurement: 29″ (inventory) or MX
- Motor: SRAM Eagle Powertrain
- Primary Battery: 630 Wh
- Vary Extender: 250 Wh
- Sizes: S-XL
- Claimed Weight: 22.8 kg (Medium, Final)
- Beginning Worth: 7,794 € / USD / GBP
The Ekano 2 CF delivers its 170mm rear wheel journey through the PRO10 linkage, a dual-link affair whereby the hyperlinks counter-rotate because the rear wheel is displaced. With the shock mounted to these hyperlinks, it’s concurrently compressed from each ends. Propain says this association delivers a motorcycle with a low middle of gravity, and a drive-neutral kinematic.
That might not be strictly true, on condition that the excessive anti-squat of round 135% across the sag level. That will counsel the shock will lengthen beneath pedaling-induced accelerations, which isn’t essentially a nasty factor. As for descending, the suspension is claimed to be very delicate off the highest. Certainly, the PRO10 linkage has a excessive beginning ratio of three.05, ending up as little as 1.85 towards bottom-out. That makes this body actually fairly progressive.
It’s appropriate with each massive quantity air shocks and coil shocks; the three fashions introduced in the present day replicate that with each the Fox DHX2 and the Rockshox Vivid air shock on the desk.
Just like the Ekano 2 AL, the brand new CF fashions introduced in the present day come beneath the ASTM Class 5 classification. Particularly, that approves each eMTBs for excessive leaping and downhill grades on tough trails the place speeds exceed 40 km/h. Principally, you’re good to go shred it on something you would possibly discover within the bike park.
Geometry
The Ekano 2 CF doesn’t symbolize a grand departure from the Ekano 2 AL that was introduced in August. The key distinction is that the AL is devoted to an MX setup, whereas the CF can run a 29″ wheelset or the mixed-wheel configuration. A flip-chip on the higher hyperlink, the place it mounts to the shock, partially corrects for the geometry adjustments that may in any other case come up from a wheel dimension change.
In any other case, attain, seat tube lengths and head tube angle are equivalent to these of the Ekano AL. Particularly, that’s a 475mm attain, 455mm seat tube, and a 64° head angle in a dimension massive. In a bid to enhance the CF eBike’s stability, the chainstays are a little bit longer at a constant 453mm.
Powertrain Motor
Whereas the Ekano 2 AL that launched final yr is provided with the Shimano EP801 motor, the CF fashions introduced in the present day profit from the marginally extra highly effective SRAM Eagle Powertrain, powered by Brose. It has a most torque of 90 Nm, and a peak energy of 680 W. There are simply two pedalling help modes; Vary and Rally, and a Push mode, too. Additionally, when paired with any SRAM Transmission AXS group (as it’s on the Ekano CF), it additionally delivers bonus options resembling coast-shift and auto-shift. You’ll be able to learn our first trip overview of the Powertrain system right here.
Offering juice to the SRAM Eagle Powertrain motor is a 630 Wh predominant battery, accessed through a big door on the downtube. Then, there’s area for a 250 Wh vary extender battery on the downtube (M=XL solely), bringing complete capability to a monstrous 880 Wh. That is the primary Powertrain-equipped eMTB launched with vary extender functionality, probably making it one of many longest vary eBikes of this journey bracket in the marketplace.
Different Body Particulars
- Shock Dimensions: 205mm x 60mm (Trunnion)
- BSA Backside Bracket
- 200mm Put up Mount (220mm Max)
- Seat Put up Diameter: 31.6mm
- Rear-end spacing: 12mm x 148mm
- Chainline: 55mm
- UDH
Pricing & Availability
Like all Propain carbon frames, the Ekano 2 CF is bought with a five-year body guarantee. There are three fashions to select from…
Ekano 2 CF Manufacturing facility – 11,299 € / USD / GBP
Highlights:
- Fox 38 Manufacturing facility Fork with GRIP 2 Damper
- Fox DHX2 Coil Shock
- SRAM XX Eagle Transmission
- Magura MT7 Brakes
- Fox Manufacturing facility Switch Dropper
- Crankbrothers Synthesis Carbon Wheels with i9 Hydra Hubs
- Schwalbe Magic Mary / Massive Betty Tires
Ekano 2 CF Final 9,999 € / USD /GBP
Highlights:
- Rockshox ZEB Final Fork
- Rockshox Vivid Final Shock
- SRAM XO Eagle Transmission
- SRAM Code RSC Brakes
- Rockshox Reverb AXS Dropper
- Newmen EVO EG 30 Wheels
- Schwalbe Magic Mary / Massive Betty Tires
Ekano 2 CF Base – 7,794 € / USD / GBP
Highlights:
- Rockshox ZEB Base Fork
- Rockshox Tremendous Deluxe Coil Choose Shock
- SRAM GX Eagle Transmission
- SRAM DB8 Brakes
- BikeYoke Divine Dropper
- Newmen Efficiency 30 Wheels
- Schwalbe Magic Mary / Massive Betty Tires
