Testing the Giant Fathom E+ 2 E-MTB Lightweight overall package for sporty connoisseurs

Test: It doesn't always have to be a fully - the Giant Fathom E+ 2 brings a lot of comfort thanks to its thick tires, the in-house drive is convincing and with the two chainrings it has a range that is unique in this price range. It also allows a payload of over 130kg - great!

Drive: Giant SyncDrive Sport
Maximum torque: 70Nm
Battery capacity test bike: 500Wh
Fork: Suntour XCR32 LOR
Circuit: Shimano Deore 2×10
Brake: Shimano MT200
wheel size: 27,5 inch

Weight 22,75kg
Maximum weight allowed: 156kg
Price: € 2.499

Thanks to the successful choice of components and the sporty geometry, the Fathom E+ 2 can also be used for off-road excursions.

The 500Wh battery is integrated in the down tube. Remarkable: The weight stays well under 23kg.

The SyncDrive Sport motor is one of the more powerful units in this price range - it's also nice and quiet.

The operating unit does not have a display. LEDs provide information about the charge level and support level.

The SR Suntour fork has 120mm travel - unfortunately it can hardly be adjusted to the rider's weight.

Huh, what is that? Front derailleurs on E-MTBs are an unusual sight. In the case of the Fathom, however, it makes sense and gives the bike a wide range.

It's nice that Giant didn't skimp on the tires and gave the Fathom high-quality Maxxis tires that suit the handling very well.

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Hardtails aren't good for off-road: With the Fathom E+ 2, Giant puts together a complete package that will surely make sporty touring riders happy - at a very fair price! The SyncDrive Sport drive has plenty of power, is nice and quiet and, thanks to the 500Wh battery, has staying power. Unfortunately, you have to do without a display on the handlebars, but the control element on the handlebars is ergonomically convincing. The high-quality Maxxis tires with a width of 2,6 inches, which have enough grip even for easy trails, are positive – the 120mm travel of the Suntour fork also helps here. A real unique selling point is the 2×10 Shimano Deore circuit, which also has suitable mountain gears ready for steep climbs. The overall quite light-footed, agile handling is also supported by the low weight of 22,7kg.

Conclusion: Giant Fathom E+ 2

Pro

Great facilities

Sporty character

good tyres

High permissible total weight

Contrary to

Not exactly cheap

Facts

product year2020
PriceEUR 2.499
Website www.giant-bicycles.com

The Giant Fathom E+ 2 is an all-round successful e-hardtail. Thanks to the comfortable seating position, it is very well suited for touring and everyday use, but thanks to the large range of gear ratios, the powerful motor, great tires and 120mm of spring travel, trips to moderate terrain are no problem. Nice!