For you moto fans out there, GasGas would be a familiar name. The Spanish off-road motorcycle specialist propelled itself to the global spotlight thanks to its high-performance motocross and endurance machines. Not too long ago, the brand was acquired by Pierer Mobility, the parent company of other notable names in the off-road moto scene like KTM and Husqvarna.
That said, it just makes sense that a brand like GasGas would also be pretty good at making bicycles. After all, its sister company KTM has quite a stellar lineup of bikes – both electric and non-electric. Speaking of which, GasGas has a new electric mountain bike in its lineup. Dubbed the MXC, it draws inspiration from the brand’s MX roots, but throws in a touch of versatility. The result is an electric all-mountain bike that’s equally at home shredding it on technical sections of trail, or taking it easy on a stroll on a gravel backcountry trail.
As is the case with GasGas’ motos, the MXC e-bike is chock full of technology. It’s powered by the all-new e-bike system from Sram, the Eagle Powertrain. Striking a balance between performance and low weight, the Eagle Powertrain is Sram’s first foray into the lucrative world of e-bike systems, and was developed in partnership with German brand Brose. This powerful motor is then paired with a 630-watt-hour battery pack that promises ample range in between charges.
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Electric motor and battery aside, the GasGas MXC is equally impressive when it comes to its tech. The frame, for starters, is made entirely of carbon fiber. Adopting a mullet setup (29-inch wheel up front and a 27.5-inch wheel at the back), the MXC offers a balance of agility and all-terrain capability. GasGas says that the bike’s slack geometry offers a more playful, agile ride, rather than one focused on covering long distances. Complementing this impressive setup is suspension hardware from DVO, powered WP, a company that makes some really good suspension systems for motorbikes. It’s worth noting that the fancy suspension is offered on the higher-end models only.
Speaking of, the bike is offered in three variants – MXC 4, 5, and 6, with all three sharing the same carbon frame and Sram Eagle Powertrain. Only the MXC 5 and 6, however, get the DVO-WP suspension, and fancier 12-speed Sram drivetrains. Meanwhile, the MXC 4 is no slouch, offering riders with impressive suspension tech from RockShox and a Sram X0 drivetrain. As of this writing, pricing information on any of the variants has yet to be revealed, so stay tuned for that.
Sources: GasGas, Cycling Electric