{"id":46798,"date":"2023-02-28T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-28T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=718035"},"modified":"2023-02-28T16:36:05","modified_gmt":"2023-02-28T15:36:05","slug":"the-dusty-is-mondrakers-first-gravel-bike-and-its-electric","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/the-dusty-is-mondrakers-first-gravel-bike-and-its-electric\/","title":{"rendered":"The Dusty is Mondraker\u2019s first gravel bike \u2013 and it\u2019s electric"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mahle 350Wh battery propels lightweight carbon frame up to 180km with 2,400m of elevation <\/p>

By Jack Evans\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Tuesday, 28 February 2023 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Mondraker has launched the Dusty, its first electric gravel bike, and claims it handles long distances and technical riding with equal aplomb.<\/p>\n

The mountain bike<\/a> brand says the full-carbon Dusty has sufficient carrying capacity and range (claimed to be 180km with 2,400m elevation) for bikepacking <\/a>trips.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, a compact rear triangle, dropper seatpost<\/a> and suspension fork<\/a> aid comfort and control over testing terrain, according to Mondraker.<\/p>\n

The electric gravel bike<\/a> is built around Mondraker\u2019s Stealth Air Carbon frame and a Dusty carbon fork. The lightest model is said to weigh 12.6kg.<\/p>\n

Prices start at \u00a34,499 \/ \u20ac4,999 for the Dusty R and rise to \u00a38,799 \/ \u20ac9,999 for the Dusty XR.<\/p>\n

Integrated Mahle motor and battery<\/h2>\n
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The Mahle system is concealed in the down tube.<\/span><\/figcaption> Mondraker<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The three Dusty models share the Mahle X20 system electric bike motor<\/a> with a 350Wh battery. It\u2019s mounted internally, so cannot be removed from the bike for charging.<\/p>\n

The Mahle X20 motor integrates into the rear hub and delivers up to 55Nm of torque with three levels of assistance.<\/p>\n

The peak power, sensitivity and acceleration of each level can be customised in the MySmartBike smartphone app<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The percentage of assistance relating to the rider\u2019s pedalling goes from 25 per cent in Level 1 to 50 per cent in Level 2, and varies from 75 to 200 per cent in Level 3, depending on the rider\u2019s input.<\/p>\n

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An ebike display integrates into the top tube.<\/span><\/figcaption> Mondraker<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The Mahle X20 system is based on torque (the rider\u2019s pedalling force) rather than cadence. This means in Level 3 the motor assistance is proportional to the rider\u2019s effort, which makes pedalling feel more natural, according to Mondraker.<\/p>\n

The Dusty\u2019s top tube contains the main display. It shows battery and assistance level via LED lights and has Bluetooth and ANT+ connectivity.<\/p>\n

Mondraker says the Mahle E185 X20 range extender (available to purchase separately) weighs only 1kg and boosts range by 50 per cent.<\/p>\n

New full-carbon frame<\/h2>\n
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The Dusty\u2019s silhouette is sleek for an e-gravel bike.<\/span><\/figcaption> Mondraker<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Mondraker claims the Stealth Air Carbon frame features dropped seatstays in order to dampen vibrations on rough trails. In tandem with short, 425mm chainstays the seatstays afford greater control over the back end of the bike, according to the brand.<\/p>\n

The relatively long reach and the slack, 70-degree head angle mean the gravel bike<\/a> remains comfortable on day-long adventures, Mondraker says.<\/p>\n

Although specced with a 1x drivetrain<\/a>, the Dusty is compatible with a double-chainring setup. It can accommodate gravel tyres<\/a> up to 47mm wide, which should prove plenty for most escapades.<\/p>\n

Brake and gear cables<\/a> are routed internally through the bar and stem and Dusty carbon fork. This has mounts for additional bottle cages and a front rack, boosting carrying capacity.<\/p>\n

Mondraker Dusty geometry<\/h2>\n
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\ufeffFrame size<\/th>S<\/th>M<\/th>L<\/th>XL<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Head tube angle <\/b>(degrees)<\/td>70<\/td>70<\/td>70<\/td>70<\/td> <\/tr>
Actual seat tube angle <\/b> (degrees)<\/td>74<\/td>74<\/td>74<\/td>74<\/td> <\/tr>
Top tube length <\/b> (mm)<\/td>550<\/td>570<\/td>595<\/td>620<\/td> <\/tr>
Head tube length<\/b> (mm)<\/td>125<\/td>150<\/td>175<\/td>210<\/td> <\/tr>
Seat tube length <\/b> (mm)<\/td>440<\/td>460<\/td>500<\/td>530<\/td> <\/tr>
Chainstay length <\/b>(mm)<\/td>425<\/td>425<\/td>425<\/td>425<\/td> <\/tr>
Wheelbase <\/b>(mm)<\/td>1,034<\/td>1,056<\/td>1,082<\/td>1,110<\/td> <\/tr>
Reach <\/b>(mm)<\/td>393<\/td>405<\/td>424<\/td>440<\/td> <\/tr>
Stack <\/b>(mm)<\/td>548<\/td>576<\/td>595<\/td>628<\/td> <\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>