Moustache weekend dual suspension dual battery suitable for touring?

[warek437]

Hi All

I have recently come across a reasonable deal on a Moustache Ebike. I am looking for a touring Ebike for multi day rail trail and gravel rides. This bike has dual suspension 1125 wh of batteries. It has perfrmance line Cx motor 85 nm
It is only available in Xl size which is frame size 54 cm and rider height of 190-205 cms. If I buy it I have to buy it without a test ride.
My height is 184 cm.


I current ride a Gazelle ebike frame size 53 which is comfortable and could be a little small.

I am comparing the moustache weekend model, to a 2026 Focus Aventura2, all sizes available with bosch CX motor gen 5 and 800 WH battery and 250 wh range extender. It would be 1000 more expensive.

Any feedback on moustache weekend full suspension bike welcome

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Review. This e-bike might be even 3-4 years old by now. How could you assess the battery wear? (If this e-bike were brand new then the specs would be excellent). By the way, judging by the manufactured date, it is not a Smart System e-bike.

I would be very careful regarding the frame size. While you can -- to some extent -- rescue the geometry when a bike is too small, you cannot shrink too a big bike. Unfortunately, bike geometry given in the review says no word about the Standover Height. What if you would hang on the top tube on your private parts on every e-bike stop?

The problem with the sizes such as 53 or 54 is these centimetre sizes only refer to the seat-tube length, and even that is not true! For instance:

• Specialized Diverge size 54 has the seat-tube length of 47 cm but the Standover Height of 754 mm (a low bike size M), while
• Canyon Grizl size M has the seat-tube length of only 52.2 cm but the Standover Height as big as 807 mm! (it is a very tall bike of actual size XL).

The centimetre size is of no meaning at all. The bike geometry also depends on the bike construction type. For instance, Moustache size XL might be as big as your body would get stretched horizontally over the top tube! The size XL says it all.

 

[warek437]

Hi Stefan
Thanks for your replies. Some research suggests this model dates back to at least 2021. However it appears to be new stock in the warehouse of the Australian distributor. Searched a few reviews on line and it is reviewed as comfortable, upright riding position, stable, well suited for pack mule and touring, but heavy, great battery range and not very agile or sporting ride. Because it is on a clearance it is discounted and I assume will have the full warranty from Bosch on motor and battery and Moustache on frame.

Not sure how smart the bike is but it does have a Nyon controller.

Geometry, I have found some stats and appreciate anyone who can compare to my current bike and my other choice which is the Focus Aventura 2 in large, although I have figures for Focus Aventura in XL as well. The gazelle figures came from some of my measurements and a website to compare bike but I think it is fairly accurate and representative of my current Gazelle Ebike. I have dropped the idea of the Riese Muller Charger for the moment due to cost. First choice now is currently the Focus Aventura 2026 model Bosch gen 5 motor 800 WH battery. No reviews of 2026, and believe geometry slightly different, these are the geometry for the 2026 Focus bikes. Focus bikes very popular for touring bikes in Australia and more agile and sporting than the Moustache.
The moustache will be 1000-1200 AUD cheaper than a new Focus 2026 model. while that is significant, either one is within the budget.

A late lead today, I was advised to consider Cube Ebikes, they have models rated up to 160 kg as well and are well priced, not quiet as well finished

I do not really understand all of there measurements regarding stack and reach.

One thing that may be helpful with standover height is that the Moustache has a dropper post

Thanks for anyone who can make some sense of this chart. I am 184 cm tall and my current riding position on the Gazelle is upright. I could happily reach another 2-3 cms to handlebars if necessary.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Kevin, have you ever measured your own Standover Height? The 837 or 858 mm are figures for a person of at least 190 cm body height and having long legs. You might not be able to straddle the bike top tube at all! The second thing is dropping the seat-post might leave you with your arms in an unnatural position... Any chance to demo ride that e-bike? Please do not make a grave mistake here!

"Smart System" is the name of the newer Bosch E-Bike system. A 2021 e-bike would lock you in a really aged generation of e-bikes.

Cube e-bikes have always been very attractively priced against their capabilities. I hope you could get a pretty new Cube.