Bike of the week Reichmann Engineering SENDuro by IBC user EMRG

With the Reichmann Engineering SENDuro, IBC user EMRG has fulfilled his dream of a modern and variable enduro. The highlight of the unique bike is the ability to adjust many variables from suspension travel to progression, wheel size, chainstay length and bottom bracket height. In addition, there is the modern geometry and an extremely chic design. Have fun with this bike of the week!

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Reichmann Engineering SENDuro prototype, EMRG

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MTB-News.de: Hello EMRG, your stylish prototype immediately caused a stir in the photo album. How did your bike, which we are presenting today as bike of the week, come about?

I have known Matthias Reichmann for a long time from working together on previous projects. At some point I had the idea of ​​building a cargo bike and approached Matthias, who then told me about his vision of the Senduro. So relatively quickly, a vision became a project and a cargo bike became an enduro.

The cornerstones were quickly clarified: a lot of reach, a slack head angle, steep seat angle and, of course, kinematics that are second to none. We did a little loop with the rear triangle concept and I finally picked up an idea that Matthias had a few years ago: a modified Watt linkage lets us influence the kinematics the way we want them to be. The result is relatively complex, but unique. Thanks to Matse's know-how and contacts, the first prototypes could then be implemented relatively quickly. Five Senduros have been driving through the area since August.

What did you pay particular attention to when building your bike?

First of all, it was important to me that all parts fit the purpose of the bike and that no lightweight construction is used. Since I also like to hear the opinions of other riders, I wanted to build the bike with air suspension elements simply to be able to adapt the bike to other riders at short notice. The bike was previously set up with a Boxxer with 200 mm travel, which also works very well. The really only downside I saw here was the limited steering lock. But that would be my first choice for the bike park.

# Shifting is done with a Shimano XT groupset# The chassis consists of a Fox X2 shock absorber...# ... and a Fox 38 suspension fork # The variable rear end concept with Watt linkage is one of the highlights on the bike

What's next for your bike?

There are currently five prototypes. A few minor improvements and a completely new rear end will follow over the winter, before the bikes will hopefully be available in early summer. The first swing will probably be available by preorder from emrg.bike. But there will be information about that here. :-) Anyone interested can also keep up to date via the Instagram channel emrg_lab.

What is the area of ​​use for the bike?

Enduro. :-)

What does the bike weigh?

As it stands, about 16 kg. With slightly lighter parts, however, 15.5 kg should be possible without restricting the intended use.

# Incidentally, developer Matthias Reichmann also drives one of the five prototypes

What is your personal highlight on your bike of the week?

Matthias has really perfected the kinematics and geometry here and created a real dream enduro. His experience as a DH racer and from the development of the DH bike RIP really scored well here. The bike is fully adjustable, which means: suspension travel, progression, mullet or 29/29, chainstay length, bottom bracket height and with the Virtual Pivot Headset even the offset or caster. Depending on the structure and setting, the bike can be set up very wide. Details are available at emrg.bike.

How does the bike ride?

The first rides gave me a certain aha experience that I last had about five years ago when switching from a "normal" Enduro to a Nicolai Geometron. For a long time I had the feeling that the limiting factor was not the bike, but my physical condition. The bike is a weapon on the descents and rides like a downhill bike.

The bike pedals much better and more efficiently uphill than you would expect from a super enduro. The long geo and high antisquat means you don't have to worry about a bouncing shock or a rising front wheel. Even the extremely steep and loose uphills here in the eastern Lake Constance area can be easily mastered with a little pressure on the pedals.

# However, his bike is completely different from that of IBC user EMRG

How did you get into mountain biking?

I can still remember memorizing Bike Workshop magazines when I was 14 in the mid 90's and having my first mountain bikes. I didn't start mountain biking "seriously" until about 2000, and since then I've been spending a lot of time on and with the bike.

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You and the internet bike community – when and how did you come to us and what do you associate with the IBC?

I associate IBC with my complete MTB resume. From the beginning of my active mountain biking time to today. Then as now, the forum and the news area is a daily contact point.

# The simple structure with the golden Kashima accents knows how to inspire # The Reichmann Engineering SENDuro in action ... # ... at the EWS 100 in Finale # We wish the whole EMRG team a lot of fun with the chic bikes ! - and of course we are extremely excited to see how things will continue after the prototype stage

Technical data: Reichmann Engineering SENDuro prototype

Frame: SENDuro Prototype, Reach 510 mmFork: Fox 38Damper: Fox X2Headset: Reichmann Engineering Virtual Pivot HeadsetBrakes: Magura MT7Stem: Renthal Apex 31.8 / 40 mmHandlebar: Renthal FatbarGrips: OdiRims: DT Swiss FR / EXHubs: DT Swiss 240Tires: Schwalbe Dirty Dan / Magic MaryCrank + bottom bracket: Race Face Atlas 65 mmchain ring / chainrings: Race Face 30Tchain guide / front derailleur:Shifter: Shimano XTRear derailleur: Shimano XTPedals: Crank Brothers StampChain: Shimano XTCassette: Shimano XTSaddle: Ergon ENSeat post: One Up 180 mmSeat clamp: Tune Würger

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