Test: With one of the best current E-MTB drives, large battery and an attractive price, the Hercules Nos Pro FS 1.1 should be high on the wish list of many E-MTB fans. We are also quite taken with the 150mm fully, although you get more of a trail-ready touring bike than a sporty downhill specialist.
Hercules Nos Pro FS 1.1: The facts
Suspension travel: 150mm / 150mm
wheel size: 27,5 inch
Drive: Brose Drive S Mag
Display / control unit: Blocks 14D
Battery capacity (test bike): 750Wh
Frame material: Alu
Weight complete bike (size L without pedals): 25,07kg
Maximum weight allowed: 125kg
Price: € 4.599
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| frame | Hercules NOS FS |
| suspension fork | RockShox Lyruk Select |
| Drive | Brose Drive S Mag |
| Rechargeable battery | BMZ 750Wh |
| Suspension shocks | RockShox Deluxe |
| Wheels | Shimano MT510 hubs / Rodi Tryp 35 rims |
| Tire VR | Schwalbe Nobby Nic Performance 2,6" |
| Tire HR | Schwalbe Nobby Nic Performance 2,6" |
| derailleur | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Gear levers | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Crank | Brose aluminum |
| Front derailleur | Without |
| Brake | Magura MT5 |
| Brake discs | Magura Storm 180/180mm |
| Seat post | DP01-Z 125mm (L) |
| Saddle | Ergon SMC40 Sport |
| Stem | Kalloy AS-ZG2 |
| Links | Oversized MTB risers |
Modern e-mountain bikes are extremely versatile and can only rarely be clearly pigeonholed: trail bikes, enduro bikes, touring bikes – these boundaries are becoming increasingly blurred thanks to motor support and the latest geometries. This trend is also clearly evident in the Hercules Nos FS Pro 1.1, which has a real ace up its sleeve with the great drive-battery combination.
Again and again there are these bikes - sit on them, drive off, it fits! The Hercules Nos FS falls into exactly this category. The seating position and geometry are conservative in a positive sense. As well as modern, progressive dimensions and angles on mountain bikes work in certain areas, one crucial fact is often forgotten: Not every mountain biker wants to satisfy their inner Evil Knievel on daring trails. If you take it a bit more comfortably, a geometry like that of the Hercules Nos FS works excellently: Yes, it's not particularly manoeuvrable due to the slightly longer chainstays. In return, it masters steep climbs without much effort, even when sitting down. Yes, you can't push the high front into the berms at high speed. On the other hand, even as a non-professional, you can sit comfortably on an extended day tour and don't have to cure your aching back afterwards.
Strong equipment
For us, the Hercules is the epitome of an off-road all-rounder: The 150mm chassis with Lyrik fork at the front and Monarch damper at the rear strikes a good balance between comfort and counter-pressure, and invites you to crash it on a demanding trail permit. The Magura MT5 brakes decelerate powerfully and reliably. Unfortunately, the small 180mm discs offer few reserves for longer descents. With the Schwalbe Nobby Nic with a width of 2,6 inches at the front and rear, Hercules relies on one of the most popular MTB tires of all, which does well even on deep ground, although the reserves are not particularly large here either. A bit of a shame: the cheap performance rubber compound quickly reaches its limits in the wet. We would also have liked a dropper post with more travel for steeper passages.
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Quiet and powerful engine
When gravity doesn't provide propulsion and you have to pedal yourself, the Nos FS can really shine. The suitably tuned Brose Drive S Mag motor has a lot of power, but remains natural even in the highest support level and, above all, is pleasantly quiet. In combination with the large battery in the down tube, day tours are also possible without having to constantly keep an eye on the charge level indicator. Speaking of the display: the display/operating unit combination is ergonomically successful and can be operated intuitively. Unfortunately, the monochrome display is difficult to read in direct sunlight, but this hardly detracts from the otherwise positive overall impression.
The other components are sensibly chosen and convince. Above all, the impeccable Shimano XT 12-speed gears know how to please. The ergonomically shaped handles take some getting used to, but they can be replaced quickly and cheaply if you don't like them.
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Our test candidates in the bestseller category: BH AtomX Lynx 6 Pro | BMC Trailfox AMP SX two | Bottechia proton | Bulls E-Stream Evo AM 3 | Canyon Neuron: ON 9.0 | Centurion No Pogo E R2600i | Corratec E-Power RS 160 Pro | Cube Stereo Hybrid 140 HPC™ | Ducati MIG-S | Flyer Uproc 3 6.50 | Focus Jam² 6.8 Nine | Fuji Blackhill Evo 27,5+ 1.3 | Ghost Hybrid ASX 6.7+ | Giant Stance E Pro 0 | GT Force AMP | Haibike XDURO AllMtn 3.5 | Hercules Nos Pro FS 1.1 | Kettler Scarpia FS 2.0 | Kona Remote CTRL | KTM Macina Chacana 291 | Lapierre Overvolt AM 7.6 | Nox Hybrid All-MTN 5.9 Comp Sachs | Radon Render 8.0 | R Rayom FullRay E-Seven 9.0 | Scott Strike and Ride 910 | Specialized Turbo Levo | Stevens E-Pordoi | Stevens E-Sledge ES | Thok Mig 2.0 | TrekRail 7
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