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E.BIKE for CYCLO-HIKING - E.Bike R&M HOMAGE 2024 TEST
Here is the feedback on the use of the VAE HOMAGE (2024 models) of Riese & Müller, with which we cycle-hike since 2024.
On page What-bike-in-cyclo-hiking? we reviewed the criteria for choosing the type of bike and the main technologies. We explained why we switched to E.Bike sooner than we thought.
E.BIKE CHANGE IN 2024
In the year 2023 we discovered that the BOSCH PERFORMANCE LINE CX GENERATION 2 engines (which fitted our e-bikes of 2019) had a totally unacceptable design defect. See the explanations here BOSCH MOTOR PERFORMANCE LINE CX GEN2 - PROBLEMS.
At the beginning of 2024 we moved on to the HOMAGE model year 2024 which are described in this page.
CHOIX DE NOS VAE
For our criteria for choosing these eBikes, please refer to the explanations given here: choice of 2019 models.
RIESE & MÜLLER - HOMAGE GX ROHLOFF - 2024
The composition of these bikes is as follows:
- Motor : BOSCH Performance LINE CX Gen4
- Dual-battery. Both are IN the frame : 2x BOSCH PowerTube 625 W (1,250 W in total).
- Display BOSCH KIOX (choose in option)
- Fork Marzocchi Bomber Z2, Air, tapered, 100mm
- Front luggage rack (almost handlebar) with bag (optional)
- Damper Suntour RS-19 190x40
- Gearbox ROHLOFF Speedhub E14, 14-speed (see special page)
- Drive belt carbone GATES belt drive CDX
- MAGURA MT5 front brakes (dual piston) and MT4 rear brakes.
- Tyres SCHWALBE Super Moto-X 62-584 Reflex
- Light SUPERNOVA M99 Mini Pro-25
We replaced the tyres with SCHWALBE Marathon-Plus-MTB 57-584 (27.5" x 2.25", 650B), much more suited to the wrong paths and tracks.
BOSCH PERFORMANCE LINE CX GEN4 ENGINE
As noted above, the Performance Line CX Gen2 engines had a very serious design flaw. The passage of our HOMAGE 2019 to these HOMAGE 2024 allowed us to solve this crippling vice thanks to the passage of engines in Gen4.
This generation jump allows to benefit in addition to:
- Lighter engine (2.79 kg versus 4.09 kg) thanks to:
- to the magnesium case instead of aluminum.
- with a simplified gable
- Higher performance:
- 340% support in Turbo mode, compared to 300% on the Gen2.
- The best of the modes, eMTB, is even more "mellow" in addition to being equipped with variable assistance from 140% to 340%, against 120% to 300% on the Gen2.
- Decoupling of the engine beyond 25 km/h. This makes it possible to continue pedaling more pleasantly beyond the legal assistance limit.
DETAILS OF SOME COMPONENTS
- The total power of the batteries is 1,250 W (2 x 625 W) allowing super-autonomy, even heavily loaded.
- No chain, but a notched belt. Guarantee of absence of maintenance on hiking.
- ROHLOFF electrically controlled by double button on the handlebars.
- Headlight code dual function front light (like a car) with handlebar control.
- Tail light with stop light, driven by the 2 brake handles.
- 27.5" Wheels
ADDS
As in 2019 we added:
- A real horn :
- Airzound 3, compressed air (see page Be heard)
- Our usual ISM comfortable saddles. A specific page is dedicated to this essential piece… SIT COMFORTABLY.
- Front luggage rack FAIV.
EXPERIENCE - QUALITIES - DEFECTS
On our HOMAGE 2019 we had identified several flaws, not fundamental, but embarrassing:
- Cheeks spread-bags very fragile: alas unchanged on their design-geometry, but a slightly stronger sizing.
- Hanging bags too high: alas unchanged.
- Battery cover plate slamming: RESOLVED on model 2024.
- Charge shutter: RESOLVED on 2024 model (there had been many customer complaints)
CONCLUSION
The already huge qualities of the 2019 models have been further enhanced on the 2024 models:
- Even better MAGURA braking (even more powerful and progressive with double pistons at the front).
- Remarkable autonomy with 25% more (1,000 to 1,250 W)