EKANO 2 CF 29 Ultimate

For mountain riding, it captures how the bike carries speed when you're pushing the pedals on less technical surfaces. In contrast to speed-optimized builds, this build is shaped by 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.

Uphill performance score: 5.6/10. Within e-mountain bikes, it sits around the middle. The low gear should feel friendly on most hills. The easiest gear works out to about 18.2 gear inches. Compared with similar bikes, this low gear is easier than about ~59% of them. “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. With roughly 22.8 kg under you, you’ll feel the weight on longer climbs even with a decent low gear. Being an e-bike helps on climbs because the assist adds steady push when you need it. 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.

For suspension control, it lands at 9/10. Category: “Extreme rough-terrain ready”. This level targets big hits and very rough trails, prioritizing stability under repeated impacts. Full suspension helps the bike stay calmer under braking and cornering on rough sections. This is maximum composure territory: traction and control are the goal. This level is meant for the most demanding roughness, staying stable through repeated big impacts.

Balanced fit - a middle ground between comfort and speed. Because bars are around 18 mm lower than the saddle, which is a very small drop, and the forward stretch measures around 634 mm (very long). Plan for roughly 24 degrees of lean.

What drives the fit flexibility here: Separate bar and stem components keep fit changes practical, Cable routing is on the simpler side, which helps adjustability - Having a dropper increases how adaptable the bike feels in different situations. Net result: Adjustable. Put simply, it describes how practical it is to reconfigure your position later.

Ride comfort is 7.7/10 — on a real ride it feels highly forgiving. So it’s tagged Race-Stiff overall. The posture is neutral (posture 6/10), which keeps it balanced — not overly aggressive, not overly relaxed.

This is priced well above what we’d usually expect for a similar setup. 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 56% above what similar builds typically cost. In its peer group, it’s one of the pricier listings, beating only about 12% of them. To anchor it: price €10.500 versus an estimated €6.711 for a similar build. A few manufacturer details aren’t clearly published, so treat this as a best-effort estimate, not a precise verdict. Put simply: it’s priced more like a premium pick than a value buy.

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.