MONDRAKER ZENDIT SPECS OVERVIEW
Mondraker designed the Zendit to take full advantage of the new Avinox M2S drive unit, optimizing the frame for the descents with elements from their recently released Summum downhill bike. With a carbon fiber-only frame built with both a wheel size and separate geometry flip chip, the Zendit can be set to high or low with mixed or dual-29” wheels. The latest version of Mondraker’s dual-link Zero suspension platform delivers 165mm of rear wheel travel, with a 170mm fork leading the charge.
AVINOX M2S EBIKE SYSTEM SPECS
The Avinox M2S fitted to the Mondraker Zendit delivers impressive power figures, with 1300W Peak Power and 150Nm maximum torque from a 2.59kg (5.71 lbs) motor. Powering this is a fixed 800Wh battery. A standard 4A charger is supplied with the Zendit RR and RR S builds, with charge times of around 6 hours from empty to full. The top-spec Zendit XR build comes with a 12A charger for fast charging possibilities, replenishing from empty to 80% in just 90 minutes. There is currently no range extender on offer for the Avinox system.
The Mondraker’s top tube features a customizable touchscreen display, which offers the ability to show the desired ride data, and can be used to tune the power modes. Recently, Avinox also added navigation functionality to the display, allowing a route to be loaded for turn-by-turn directions. The Avinox Ride app allows users to update the system, apply security features, and tune the power modes to deliver their preferred ride feel.
MONDRAKER ZENDIT GEOMETRY
The Mondraker Zendit sports a purposeful and aggressive enduro eMTB geometry set, with a choice of five sizes from Small to XL which includes the M/L size we tested. With small gaps between sizes, most riders should find a comfortable fit. The 480mm reach on the M/L proved to be a comfortable fit for our 5’10” to 6’2” (178cm to 189cm) test crew.
Sizes Small to M/L feature a 450mm chainstay, while the L and XL grow to 455mm with a 27.5” rear wheel. Riders looking to run a 29” wheel in the rear will receive a 7mm longer chainstay length, but the other geometry numbers and kinematics remain the same.
MONDRAKER ZENDIT BUILD OPTIONS
Mondraker offers the Zendit in a choice of three builds, from the $10,699 RR to the top-spec XR at $15,499. We tested the mid-level RR S build, retailing for $12,999 and featuring high-spec componentry throughout that left only a small amount to complain about.
The formidable Fox Podium Factory 170mm fork led the charge, mated to a Fox Float X Factory rear shock. Fox also provided their Transfer Factory dropper post, with a 180mm unit on our M/L size, disappointingly offering limited drop.
SRAM provided the Maven Silver brakes and a XO Eagle T-Type drivetrain, with an e*thirteen Helix Race Alloy eSpec crank. Mondraker’s in-house brand OnOff provided a 31.8mm cockpit with a carbon bar.
DT Swiss’s HX1700 wheelset with the 350 24T rear hub was wrapped in a set of Maxxis tires, with an Assegai EXO+ front and DHR II DD pairing. As with all of the bikes in our 2026 eMTB Shootout, these were replaced with a Schwalbe Tacky Chan Gravity Pro and Magic Mary Gravity Pro tire combination to give a consistent test platform.
The Mondraker Zendit RR S in size M/L weighed 51.3lbs (23.3kg) with our Schwalbe control tires.
Avinox M2S DRIVE UNIT PERFORMANCE
- Pure Power: The Avinox M2S is the most powerful, fastest and strongest unit on test. Do we need it? No. But it’s here, it’s noticeable, and it’s thrilling.
- Control: Depending on the power mode and tune selected, riders can have a wide and varied range of experiences with the Avinox system. It can go from being hard to manage, to offering some of the best controlled power on the market.
- Perceived Efficiency: The story with all these high power drive units…tuning! You can kill this battery in under 30 minutes at full gas, or stretch it out for an all-day mega-epic. With all parameters set to the same power mode, the Avinox seems to be just behind Bosch in terms of efficiency based on our imperfect test, but not my much.
- Noise Up and down: The Avinox system runs very quiet compared to other units. The M2S does make a little bit of a whine when loaded up in higher power modes, but it’s still the quietest system in the shootout.
- Ecosystem: Avinox have what we think is the best ecosystem in this year’s shootout. The touch screen is easy to navigate, and the fact we can make all the tunes and adjustments without the need of an app is awesome. It made tuning the bikes for various riders and terrain inviting, rather than a task we avoided doing.
MONDRAKER ZENDIT CLIMBING PERFORMANCE
The location of the shock makes it quite a bit harder to nail your sag, and while we love using our Slacker suspension tool, bike changes made between testers out on the trail would result in some notable differences. Depending on which side of the spectrum your sag landed from Mondraker’s suggestion, the bike could feel notably different, as is to be expected. The different setup possibilities could be an asset to customize your ride feel, or detrimental if you don’t get it just right.
Motor power aside, the Zendit was a solid climber all around. We noticed that suspension setup delivered some mixed opinions in how the bike feels, both up and down the mountain. Some testers noted that they felt a bit more of a bounce out of the saddle when hitting objects compared to some other bikes. Overall however, our testers agreed it was a pretty comfortable and composed climber on most terrain. Other riders thought the bike sat into the travel nicely, but then noticed a little bit of a wallow during hard stomps on the pedal where ledges or other techy power moves were required. No doubt rider weight (we had riders from 160lbs to 245lbs) as well as torque to the pedals and the aforementioned sag setting all contribute to each rider’s impression. In short, the Mondraker Zendit is a solid climbing bike, and got us up the trail without much complaint.
MONDRAKER ZENDIT DESCENDING PERFORMANCE
Mondraker have delivered a real speed machine with the Zendit! While the excitement ranged from solid to over the moon infatuation, the Zendit is undeniably built for performance. Our test crew found that on some days this was their favorite bike on test, yet on others it blended a bit more into the mix as it rewarded more of an energized and focused rider. We may be professional bike testers, but we’re not professional athletes, and riding bikes for 8 hours a day for 14 days in a row is tiresome, even if they do have motors. On the days we didn’t feel on our A-game or were a bit dehydrated, fatigued or hungry, the Zendit could begin to override us.
There’s a reason this is Robert and Kyle’s favorite eMTB at the moment, they’re young, full of energy and spend as much time in the air as they do on the ground. If you live for riding at high levels of exertion, want a bike that will inspire you to push hard and reward those efforts with trophies, glory and gazes of admiration, the Mondraker Zendit could be the beautiful green machine for you.
Let’s dive into the Zendit’s downhill prowess a bit deeper. Mondraker have given the Zendit a stable footprint. Our crew opted for the M/L size, which suited us perfectly with a reach of 480mm. The bike is long in some other departments however, it’s the second longest bike at 1,286mm. The Forbidden Dreagnought E is the only longer bike. The Mondraker’s chainstays measure 450mm, which are among the longest as well. The length of the bike help to give it a very stable, composed and planted feel. It inspires confidence and speed. Riders regularly felt like they wanted to go back to the house and grab a full face when it was their turn to ride the Zendit.
While the bike offered some truly stellar performance and egged us on, our testers once again found that suspension settings could drastically affect the bike’s performance on sustained chunky trails. Extra care should be given to find the optimal tune for you, and we also felt that the DT Swiss Degrees of Freedom hubs helped mitigate some of the roughness testers felt in certain scenarios. With the hub engagement turned to 0 Degrees (compared to the more compliant 10-Degrees) sharp, square edge hits resulted in a bit more pedal and hand feedback. It’s not enough to be called drastic, but, when we’re comparing 15 bikes on the same tracks back to back, these nuances and subtleties do present themselves.
HOW DID IT COMPARE?
In shootouts from year’s past we would have labeled the Zendit “The Racer’s Pick.” This bike is undeniably fast and likes to be ridden hard. It’s a fun machine however it does have some notable points. The M2S is certainly desirable from a marketing perspective, though all our testers agreed, we would never pay extra money to have an M2S over a regular M2, and it does seem this bike packs a premium on the price tag side. On the flip side, there is no denying that this bike is one of the most beautiful on the market. The paint, the frame hardware and overall feel of it ooze luxury. From a functionality standpoint however, the interrupted seat tube means seat post insertion is a concern for riders, and the hidden shock makes certain aspects of ownership a bit more challenging.
In terms of performance, the bike stands among the best on test. It also had a wider range of hype that varied on rider skill level or fitness more than some other bikes. Compared to the Cannondale and Shuttle LT it’s a strong and well balanced contender that is fast, reponsive and composed. When looking at the Forbidden Dreadnought E and it’s buttery smooth rear end, the Zendit can be a bit more fatiguing and pointed in it’s ideal terrain.
The Wolf’s Last Word
The only thing our crew enjoyed more than riding the Mondraker Zendit was staring at it! This bike is beautiful and that green color is just absolutely perfect. If you are a more dynamic, fit and engaged rider who likes to push your limits, go hard and want a bike that will reward your efforts, the Zendit is high on our crew’s list. That’s not to say a casual rider won’t enjoy the Zendit, they will, it just will require a bit more time and care to optimize the suspension for your comfort-seeking needs.
WHO SHOULD BUY THE MONDRAKER ZENDIT?
Boutique bike fans who love to display their ridden works of art. Aspiring racers, active shredders, those who love to work on speed and timed runs will all enjoy the Zendit experience.
Price: $12,999
Weight: 51.3 lbs (As Tested)
Website: Mondraker.com
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