EKANO 2 AL Shred²

It's more about stability and usefulness than feeling fast. In MTB terms, the score is mostly about momentum on flats and climbs, rather than jump or drop capability. The main reasons are a heavier build, wheel momentum that helps it carry speed between pedal strokes, typical trail-width tires, and a basic drivetrain spec that prioritizes practicality over outright performance.

Climb score: 5.5/10. Within e-mountain bikes, it lands around the middle. It’s set up for steady spinning on climbs. The easiest gear works out to about 18.2 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~59% versus similar bikes. Think of “gear inches” like a difficulty score for your easiest gear: lower = more spin-friendly on climbs. Weight is around 23.5 kg — on steep, slow climbs that extra mass becomes more noticeable. The motor support helps you keep rolling when the slope kicks up. Good for keeping cadence steady on climbs without overcooking it. Different builds can shift the feel a bit, and some manufacturer specs aren’t always publicly listed, so consider this a helpful direction.

Suspension setup comes out at 9/10 — “Extreme rough-terrain ready”. That’s built for big impacts and very rough terrain, where keeping wheels tracking matters most. Full suspension helps the bike stay calmer under braking and cornering on rough sections. 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 bar sits about 19 mm below the saddle (a very small drop), and you'll be stretched forward about 634 mm in total (very long). Plan for roughly 24 degrees of lean. Spacer height is roughly 16 mm.

In E-bikeMountain, Net result: Adjustable. What affects adjustability on this bike: Because the bar and stem are separate, changing reach or bar shape is usually straightforward, The front-end is easier to work on, supporting fit tweaks over time. Also, From the seatpost text provided, there are no strong constraints or bonuses. Put simply, it describes how practical it is to reconfigure your position later.

Ride comfort is 7.8/10 — on a real ride it feels plush. That’s why it’s labeled Race-Stiff. The posture is neutral (posture 6/10), which gives a steady, predictable feel without pushing you too far forward.

This is priced well above what we’d usually expect for a similar setup. Value is scored 1–10: higher is better value, lower means you’re paying more than similar bikes. Uses MSRP as a baseline; real-world prices can be lower (discounts can change the value). On the spec comparison, it sits roughly 38% above what similar builds typically cost. In its peer group, it’s one of the pricier listings, beating only about 22% of them. Quick reference: €7.959 listed versus about €5.747 for a comparable build. A few manufacturer details aren’t clearly published, so treat this as a best-effort estimate, not a precise verdict. Overall, you can likely find better value elsewhere.

This setup suits steeper, rockier terrain and harder hits. It has about 170 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which helps on rough, technical trails. The Full setup supports this riding style.