E-MTB / Test: The Mustache Samedi 29 Trail 7 is currently getting a decent manufacturer discount and will be available for just under 6.000 euros in the future. This makes the comfortable Bosch E-MTB a real price tip for trail-loving touring riders.
Many years ago, the French company Mustache was one of the first manufacturers to fully focus on e-bikes and e-MTBs. The portfolio has continued to expand since then, and you can now also find a wide variety of E-MTBs here. The Samedi 29 Trail takes on the role of an all-rounder: 150 mm travel, solid aluminum frame, Bosch CX with 750 Wh battery and modern geometry. Little can go wrong, right?
Solid equipment
The stylishly crafted frame offers some interesting detailed solutions. This includes, for example, the great battery lock via a knurled nut on the down tube, which makes removal and insertion quick and easy. Mustache is also quite proud of the rear end and has also installed a self-developed damper called “Magic Grip”. The components on our test bike fit the versatile character of the bike very well: The Fox 36 Performance has been tried and tested many times, as has the gear mix of 12-speed components from the Shimano XT and Deore. Thanks to the powerful 4-piston stopper, also from Shimano, and the very grippy Maxxis Assegai at the front and rear, you should definitely be prepared for difficult terrain.
| frame | 6061 Trails |
| suspension fork | Fox 36 performance |
| Drive | Bosch CX |
| Rechargeable battery | 750 Wh |
| Suspension shocks | Mustache Magic Grip Control |
| Wheels | Mustache Alloy 30mm |
| Tire VR | Maxxis Assegai MaxxTerra EXO |
| Tire HR | Maxxis Assegai MaxxTerra EXO |
| derailleur | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Gear levers | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Crank | Mustache |
| Front derailleur | Without |
| Brake | Shimano XT M8120 |
| Brake discs | 203 / 203 mm |
| Seat post | KS Rage-I Dropper 125mm (L) |
| Saddle | Mustache, sports |
| Stem | Mustache, alloy 3D forged |
| Links | Mustache Alloy 760mm |
The Mustache Samedi 29 Trail 7 on the trail
| S | M | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| seat tube (in mm) | 390 | 420 | 450 | 480 |
| Reach (mm) | 441 | 468 | 489 | 512 |
| Stacks (in mm) | 623 | 632 | 650 | 659 |
| Steering angle (in °) | 65.6 | 65.6 | 65.6 | 65.6 |
| Seat angle (in °) | 76.6 | 76.6 | 76.6 | 76.6 |
| Bottom bracket height (in mm) | 345 | 345 | 345 | 345 |
| chainstays (in mm) | 462 | 462 | 462 | 462 |
| Wheelbase (in mm) | 1218 | 1250 | 1279 | 1306 |
In practice, the first thing you notice is the very comfortable, rather upright seating position, which is mainly due to the high front. The rear triangle also shows a special character right from the first few meters, which allows it to stand out from the mass of e-MTBs. Due to its high sensitivity, especially at the beginning of the suspension travel, it offers a lot of comfort and almost completely irons out even small bumps. This distinctive driving feeling continues off-road: The Samedi 29 Trail conveys an enormous amount of safety here - provided the speed doesn't get too high. Thanks to its high front, the good tires and a good-natured chassis, you can easily maintain an overview and control.
However, if you leave your finger off the brake for a little longer, the chassis starts to sweat a bit, especially when dealing with larger impacts. The comfortable rear triangle then quickly becomes undefined and the necessary feedback from the ground is missing. If the trail slopes upwards, the French all-rounder works very well again: the front wheel rises late, the seating position is central and the Bosch CX pushes hard as usual. With the Samedi 29 Trail, even tricky uphill areas can be mastered very easily.
