Test / E-Bike: Where torque isn't everything, bikes like the Dynamics Evo Nine 5 are in their element: solid, equipped, fast motorized and at home on pretty much any terrain. Velomotion drove an e-bike that should meet most requirements.
When it comes to torque, e-bikes are like cars: Having a little more is nice, but not absolutely necessary if you drive normally. Even with trekking models, the trend is currently towards the powerful Bosch CX motor, and the difference is indeed noticeable. But whether you're driving one kilometer an hour faster uphill or hitting 25 km/h two seconds earlier probably carries less weight than a hole in your wallet several hundred euros larger.
Dynamics Evo Nine 5: Versatile thanks to three frame variants
And so to the point: With the Evo Nine 5, the large two-wheeler dealer Stadler offers a model from its own brand Dynamics that has pretty much everything you can expect from an e-bike for every purpose - and at a fairly low price of just under 2.600 euros is available. Let's start with the three frame shapes Diamond, Trapezoid and Wave, whereby the latter is perhaps the most versatile thanks to the low step-through (and is combined with a very comfortable handlebar shape). Point two also concerns the frame, more precisely the central frame tube with the integrated battery, which can be removed from below. This is more functional than, for example, a battery attached to the luggage rack and also looks the most attractive solution, especially since the large down tube merges perfectly into the "interface" that carries the drive unit.
Dynamics Evo Nine 5: Bosch Performance Motor - harmonious and efficient
As already mentioned, this is the middle of the three motor variants Active, Performance and Performance CX in the Bosch portfolio - in direct comparison it is significantly livelier than the touring bike motor, while pushing it a little more slowly than the E-MTB unit. When it matters most, however, the motor provides more than enough support: on the mountain, you can tease a lot of additional thrust out of it with a light pedaling; when starting off, it reacts immediately and then pushes gently but powerfully forward. In the current variant, recognizable by the large sprocket at the front, the drive runs almost without resistance above 25 km/h.
Dynamics Evo Nine 5: Solid equipment without flaws
| Frame | Aluminium |
| Fork | SR Suntour NEX-E25 DS |
| Drive | Bosch Performance Line |
| Battery | Bosch PowerTube 500Wh |
| Wheels | kA |
| Tires | Supero Optima Safe Reflex with puncture protection |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore 9-speed |
| Shifter | Shimano XT SL-M8100-R |
| Crank | kA |
| Front derailleur | |
| Brake | Tektro hydraulic disc brakes |
| Seatpost | kA |
| Saddle | Selle Royal Essence |
| Stem | adjustable |
| Handlebar | riser |
The completion of the Evo Nine 5 is just as solid as the drive. Of course, this includes disc brakes, as well as a nine-speed derailleur, which is sufficiently dimensioned in terms of overall scope and gradation in view of the strong motor support. The typically short-travel suspension fork provides pleasant shock absorption, but is not tuned so softly that it dips heavily when braking hard; on board are also a bright lighting system and quite wide tires. The solid, frame-mounted luggage rack is a success both visually and functionally; as an extra there is a frame lock, and one of the better kind: when it is open, the key does not have to remain in the lock, so its use is voluntary.
The shape of the handlebars has already been mentioned, which is sporty and straight on the tested trapeze model and on the men's bike - the variant on the step-through bike, which is more oriented towards the rider, is noticeably more comfortable. In any case, the shaft stem is practical, as it allows easy height adjustment of the handlebars.
Dynamics Evo Nine 5: Forgiving driving characteristics
With sporty bicycles, there is a lot of philosophizing about steering behavior and "character", but the Dynamics Evo Nine 5 does not need to come up with something like that. The sitting position is pleasantly upright, but could also be chosen to be flatter by changing the stem height and angle; the bike rides solidly, quite briskly and without surprises, for example in corners. It's easy for beginners to master, experienced riders don't feel underchallenged - this makes the Stadler pedelec a good choice for pretty much everyone who is looking for an all-round solid, not particularly expensive e-bike for tours and everyday trips.
