EKANO 2 AL Gold Rush

On smoother singletrack, faster-rolling tires and lighter builds show up clearly, and that's what this score reflects. When stacked up next to faster-rolling setups, this build is shaped by a heavier build, typical trail-width tires, and a high-end drivetrain that tends to feel crisp under load. On smoother terrain, the tire setup is biased toward rolling speed on firm ground.

On steep roads, it comes in at 5.6/10. Within e-mountain bikes, it lands around the middle. On climbs, the lowest gear feels very easy. That lowest gear comes out around 18.0 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~70% for low-gear climbing. “Gear inches” sounds nerdy, but it’s just a quick way to describe how easy your lowest gear is to turn uphill. Lower usually means easier. Weight is around 23.5 kg — on steep, slow climbs that extra mass becomes more noticeable. E-assist can take the sting out of steep ramps, especially at lower speeds. Good for keeping cadence steady on climbs without overcooking it. Real-world feel depends on setup and size, and some details aren’t always listed, so this is best seen as a well-informed estimate.

Suspension sits at 9/10, in “Extreme rough-terrain ready”. It’s intended for the roughest use cases, where suspension control is critical. With suspension in the front and rear, the bike can stay more settled through repeated bumps. This is the kind of setup built to stay composed through fast, repeated big impacts.

Balanced fit - a versatile position for long rides and faster efforts. It feels this way because the front end is very small, with ~19 mm of saddle-to-bar drop, with a very long stretch forward at ~634 mm. Estimated lean is about 24 degrees.

In E-bikeMountain / Enduro, Net result: Adjustable. Fit flexibility summary: The cockpit is modular (separate stem and handlebar), so it is easier to adjust or swap fit parts, Routing is relatively straightforward, which helps when you change cockpit parts; Having a dropper increases how adaptable the bike feels in different situations.

Comfort comes out to 8.5/10, which usually translates to a very smooth ride. So it’s tagged Comfortable overall. The posture is neutral (posture 6/10), which gives a steady, predictable feel without pushing you too far forward.

This looks expensive compared with similar bikes. The value score is 1–10. Higher means better value for money; lower means the price is high for what you get. Uses MSRP as a baseline; real-world prices can be lower (discounts can change the value). On the spec comparison, it sits roughly 41% above what similar builds typically cost. In its peer group, it’s one of the pricier listings, beating only about 20% of them. To anchor it: price €9.450 versus an estimated €6.717 for a similar build. Some manufacturer details aren’t fully published, so use this as a helpful direction rather than a final verdict. Bottom line: the price looks high for what’s included.

This bike is built for rougher, more technical trails where control matters. It has about 170 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which helps on rough, technical trails. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.