Test: The Nox Hybrid Enduro 7.1 is one of the first E-MTBs on the market to be equipped with the new Sachs RS mid-motor. The up to 112Nm strong power pack is powered by a 651Wh battery in the down tube. The choice of components lives up to the product designation "Enduro": The Fox Factory chassis with DHX2 coil damper with 180mm spring travel is tamed by powerful Magura MT7 brakes. The Sram X01 Eagle circuit ensures crisp shifting and a wide range.
Nox Hybrid Enduro 7.1 Pro Sachs: The facts
Suspension travel: 180 mm / 180 mm
wheel size: 27,5 inch
Drive: Sachs RS
Display / control unit: Blocks 14D
Battery capacity (test bike): 651Wh
Frame material: Alu
Weight complete bike (size M without pedals): 25,64kg
Maximum weight allowed: 130kg
Price: € 7.299
| Frame | Nox Frame Enduro 2.0 |
| Fork | RockShox Lyrik Select 180mm |
| Drive | Sachs RS |
| Battery | BMZ INside 651Wh |
| Suspension shocks | Fox FLoat DHX2 Factory |
| Wheels | Stan's NoTubes Flow EX3 |
| Tire VR | Continental Baron Project 2,4" Apex |
| Tire HR | Continental Baron Project 2,4" Apex |
| Derailleur | Sram X01 Eagle |
| Shifter | Sram X01 Eagle |
| Crank | sram x1 |
| Front derailleur | Without |
| Brake | Magura MT7 |
| Brake discs | Magura Storm HC 203/180mm |
| Seatpost | Fox Transfer Factory 150mm |
| Saddle | Prologue Proxim W650 |
| Stem | Renthal Apex 35 |
| Handlebar | Renthal Fatbar 35 800mm |
Last year at the Eurobike, the new Sachs RS mid-motor was presented to the public for the first time, now the first e-bikes with the 112Nm drive are coming onto the market - such as the Nox Hybrid Enduro 7.1. The motor is surprisingly compact and has also been nicely integrated into the aluminum frame by Nox. However, our first test drive is almost over before it even begins; we put on the highest support level, medium gear, a strong acceleration and the Nox almost throws us backwards. The engine packs so much punch that you could practically wheelie from a standing start, comfortably and without shifting your weight. To be honest, we didn't expect so much power - the new Sachs clearly leaves the competition from Bosch, Brose and Shimano behind and is at least on the level of the TQ mid-engine.
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As impressive as this performance may be in the "parking lot test", it takes some getting used to in everyday use. What is positive here is that the Sachs RS provides strong support in all cadences. Even the steepest ramps only elicit a weary smile from the new drive, although it makes itself felt loudly. When the terrain becomes more technical, the picture is less positive: metering the engine power is difficult regardless of the support level and the overall handling is quite unnatural. Also negative is that the motor sometimes pushes for a very long time, which is an absolute no-go in tricky passages.
This drive characteristic also ensures that the Nox Hybrid Enduro is a climber with two faces: extremely strong when going straight or flowing, but then with problems as soon as it gets technically demanding. That's a bit of a shame, because the compact geometry of the Nox Hybrid Enduro would actually give more here - despite the 180mm travel.
Nervous handling despite great chassis
If you take the engine out of the equation on descents, the Nox reveals quite a lot of strength, even if it's not a high-speed shooting machine. The classy Fox Factory chassis with coil dampers in the rear is very comfortable and doesn't reach its limits even when you're driving hard. The rear end in particular really absorbs bumps and conveys a lot of security. The Hybrid Enduro 7.1 sometimes tempts you to take your finger off the brake lever. However, as soon as the pace picked up, we missed the smoothness a bit. This may also be due to the rather short main frame, which seems a bit nervous on the trail. The bike is also available with 29 inch wheels. We suspect a smooth-running overall package with the large wheels.
Geometry Nox Hybrid Enduro 7.1 Pro
| S | M | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| seat tube (in mm) | 405 | 532 | 478 | 529 |
| Top tube horizontal (in mm) | 586 | 599 | 628 | 658 |
| head tube (in mm) | 125 | 125 | 135 | 135 |
| chainstay (in mm) | 453 | 453 | 453 | 453 |
| Wheelbase (in mm) | 1216 | 1212 | 1256 | 1286 |
| Steering angle (in °) | 64 | 64.6 | 64.6 | 64.5 |
| Seat angle (in °) | 73 | 73.6 | 73.6 | 73.6 |
| Reach (mm) | 403 | 430 | 448 | 478 |
| Stacks (in mm) | 617 | 614 | 624 | 624 |
The built-in components offer absolutely no reason for criticism: the Magura MT7 always packs a firm grip and offers large reserves, the Sram Eagle drive with its wide range always has the right gear. The choice of tires is unusual: the Continental Baron Projekt is rarely found on E-MTBs, but it did a really good job.
The big Velomotion E-MTB test 2020: test fields, individual tests and background information
We set ourselves the daunting task of conscientiously and objectively testing 57 eMTBs. With our two large test fields "Highend" and "Bestseller" we had a huge range of different bikes.
Our test conclusion
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Our test candidates in the High-End category: BH AtomX Carbon Lynx 6 Pro-S | Bull's Sonic EVO EN 2 | Cannondale Moterra Neo 1 | Focus Jam² 9.9 Drifter | Giant Reign E+ 0 Pro | Greyp G6.2 | Haibike XDURO Nduro 10.0 | Husqvarna Mountain Cross 8 | KTM Macina Prowler Prestige | M1 Spitzing Evo Bobby Root | Norco Range VLT C2 | Nox Hybrid Enduro 7.1 | Orange Surge RS | Orbea Wild FS M10 | Santa Cruz Heckler CC X01 RSV | Scott Genius eRide 700 Tuned | Simplon Rapcon Pmax | Specialized Turbo Levo Expert Carbon | Storck e:drenalin GTS 500 | TrekRail 9.9 | YT Decoy Pro Race | YT Decoy Pro 29
You can also find this at the kiosk Velomotion E-MTB test yearbook 2020. There you will find all 57 individual tests of the bikes, exciting stories and advice on everything to do with e-mountain bikes on over 160 pages.
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