The versatility of the new e-bike called Ekano is its greatest strength according to Propain. Thanks to the wide range of customization options, from suspension and wheel sizes to freely configurable equipment, the range of applications covers pretty much everything from all-mountain touring to e-enduro racing. Depending on the configuration, the Ekano is available in both short travel (150mm rear / 150mm front) and long travel (165mm rear / 170mm front) versions.

Shimano's well-known E8000 motor provides plenty of tailwind on the Ekano. Brand new, however, is the new integrated 8035 battery from Shimano. This is significantly more attractive than its predecessor, which quickly earned the nickname "breadbox" due to its angular, bulky shape.

The lateral stiffness of the frame, which consists of multi-confused 6061 and 6066 T6 series aluminum tubes, was adjusted several times during development by the engineers in order to generate the perfect balance of stiffness and flex, which, according to the manufacturer from Lake Constance, is so important for enduro bikes and has a significant influence on downhill performance.

"As with all current models, we no longer offer fixed equipment. Propain only gives recommendations from start to performance to high-end, where the customer can still customize all parts according to their wishes. The Ekano is priced between € 4100 and € 6300," continues Fritjof Hilgenfeldt from Propain.

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