Which Mondraker Crafty Carbon is Right for You? A Rider's Guide to the Full Range
There's a moment on every big descent when you stop thinking about the bike and just ride. The trail opens up, your body relaxes, and everything clicks. That's what the Mondraker Crafty Carbon range is built for. We know, because we ride them.
At Guardhouse Sports, we're not just selling these bikes — we're riding them on weekends, testing them on local trails, and genuinely obsessing over what makes each one special. So when customers ask us "which Crafty should I get?", we don't reach for a spec sheet. We tell them what it actually feels like.
Here's our honest, rider-to-rider guide to the full 2025/26 Mondraker Crafty Carbon range.
First, what makes the Crafty Carbon special?
Every bike in the Crafty Carbon range shares the same DNA: Mondraker's Forward Geometry, a carbon front triangle, 29-inch wheels, 160mm of front travel (170mm on the XR), and the Bosch Performance Line CX motor with 800Wh battery (600Wh on the RR SL). The Zero Suspension System is class-leading, the geometry is aggressive and confidence-inspiring, and the hand-built PDI and UK delivery from our workshop means every bike arrives ready to ride.
What separates the models is the level of componentry — and that's where it gets interesting.
Mondraker Crafty Carbon S — The Entry Point That Doesn't Feel Like One
If you're stepping into the Crafty Carbon range for the first time, the Carbon S is where to start. At £4,345 (currently 25% off), it's the most accessible model — but don't mistake accessible for compromised.
The RockShox ZEB Base Rush RC fork is a proper enduro fork. The SRAM 70 Eagle T-Type drivetrain shifts flawlessly. The Bosch CX motor is the same unit you'll find on bikes costing twice as much. And the carbon front triangle gives you that stiff, responsive feel that makes the Crafty platform so addictive.
Available in Atomic Orange and Vortex Grey, it looks the part too. If you're new to full-power eMTBs or upgrading from an alloy bike, the Carbon S will genuinely blow your mind.
Best for: Riders new to the Crafty platform, those upgrading from alloy eMTBs, or anyone who wants serious performance without the top-tier price tag.
Mondraker Crafty Carbon R — Fox Suspension Enters the Chat
Step up to the Carbon R and you're into Fox territory. The Fox 38 GRIP Performance fork and Fox Float-X LV Performance rear shock transform the ride feel — more precise, more planted, more confidence on technical terrain.
The SRAM S1000 Eagle AXS T-Type wireless drivetrain is a genuine upgrade too — no cables, instant shifts, and that satisfying click every time you change gear on a climb. At £4,999 (currently 25% off), the Carbon R is the sweet spot for riders who want Fox suspension without stretching to Factory spec.
Best for: Riders who've ridden eMTBs before and know they want Fox suspension. A brilliant all-rounder.
Mondraker Crafty Carbon RR — Fox Factory. Our Pick. ⭐
The Carbon RR is where Fox Factory suspension arrives, and it changes everything. The Fox 38 GRIPX2 Factory Kashima fork and Fox Float X Factory Kashima rear shock are tuned to a level that makes you wonder how you ever rode anything else.
SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type wireless shifting, Mavic E-Deemax wheels, and SRAM Maven Bronze brakes round out a build that's genuinely race-ready. At £5,769 (currently 25% off), the Carbon RR is the model most of our team would choose — and the one we recommend most often. It hits the sweet spot between Fox Factory performance and real-world value in a way that's hard to argue with.
Best for: Serious enduro riders who want Factory suspension and wireless shifting. Our top recommendation for most riders.
Mondraker Crafty RR S — Full Factory, Full Carbon
The Crafty RR S steps up to the Fox Podium GRIPX2 Factory Kashima fork — a notch above the Fox 38 in terms of adjustment and sensitivity — paired with a Fox Float-X Factory Kashima rear shock and SRAM X0 Eagle AXS T-Type drivetrain. Mavic E-Deemax S wheels and a full carbon frame complete a build that's hard to fault.
At £6,999 (currently 25% off), it's a significant step up in price from the RR, but the Fox Podium fork is genuinely transformative if you ride technical terrain regularly.
Best for: Riders who want the Fox Podium fork and are willing to invest in the best air suspension build in the range.
Mondraker Crafty XR — Coil Shock, CX-R Motor, No Compromises
The XR takes everything up a level. The Bosch Performance Line CX-R motor delivers more power and torque than the standard CX. The Fox Podium GRIPX2 Factory fork runs 170mm of travel — 10mm more than the rest of the range. And the Fox DHX2 Factory Kashima coil rear shock is in a different league for sensitivity and small-bump compliance.
SRAM X0 Eagle AXS T-Type, e*thirteen Grappler wheels, SRAM Maven Silver brakes, and RockShox Reverb Stealth AXS dropper. At £8,499 (currently 25% off), the XR is for riders who've ridden the best and want more.
Best for: Experienced enduro riders who want coil suspension, more travel, and the CX-R motor's extra punch.
Mondraker Crafty RR SL — The Lightweight Weapon
At 20.9kg, the RR SL is in a category of its own. While most full-power enduro eMTBs tip the scales at 23-25kg, the RR SL uses the Bosch Performance Line CX Race motor and a 600Wh battery to shave weight without sacrificing capability.
Fox 36 GRIPX2 Factory Kashima fork, Fox Float Factory rear shock, SRAM XX Eagle AXS T-Type, e*thirteen Sylvan Race carbon wheels, SRAM Maven Ultimate brakes, and RockShox Reverb Stealth AXS dropper. It's a bike that climbs like a trail bike and descends like an enduro machine.
At £8,849 (currently 25% off), the RR SL is for riders who've felt the weight of a full-power eMTB and want something that disappears beneath them.
Best for: Weight-conscious riders, those who do big climbing days, and anyone who wants the most agile Crafty Carbon experience.
Mondraker Crafty Carbon Unlimited Icon — The Pinnacle
We'll be straight with you: the Unlimited Icon is the best enduro eMTB we've ever had in our workshop. Öhlins RXF 38 M.3 fork, Öhlins TTX22M.2 coil rear shock, Trickstuff Maxima brakes, DT Swiss HXC1200 carbon wheels, DT 180 hubs, SRAM XX Eagle AXS T-Type, Bosch CX-R motor, and a Fizik Vento Argo 00 Carbon saddle.
Every component is the best available. The Öhlins suspension is in a different universe — the kind of feel that makes you slow down just to appreciate it. The Trickstuff brakes have more power and modulation than anything else on the market. And the DT Swiss carbon wheels are stiff, light, and bombproof.
At £8,749 (currently 25% off), it's an investment. But if you've ever ridden a bike and thought "I want more" — this is the answer.
Best for: Riders who want the absolute best, full stop. No compromises, no regrets.
So, which one should you get?
Here's our honest take:
- New to full-power eMTBs or upgrading from alloy? → Crafty Carbon S
- Want Fox suspension without breaking the bank? → Crafty Carbon R
- ⭐ Want Fox Factory and wireless shifting? Our pick. → Crafty Carbon RR
- Want the Fox Podium fork upgrade? → Crafty RR S
- Want coil suspension and more travel? → Crafty XR
- Weight matters above everything? → Crafty RR SL
- Want the absolute best, no compromises? → Crafty Carbon Unlimited Icon
Every bike in the range is pre-assembled and PDI'd in our workshop, and in most cases hand-delivered by our team. We're riders first — if you want to talk through which Crafty is right for you, get in touch. We'll give you an honest answer.
Right now, the entire Crafty Carbon range is 25% off or more! It won't last forever!
