Test: With the R Raymon FullRay E-Seven 9.0, we tested a classic representative of the E-MTB category "potent touring bike". The reliable Yamaha motor achieves a good range with the large battery, and the equipment is appropriate for the price. Unfortunately, it quickly reaches its limits in technical terrain.
R Raymon FullRay E-Seven 9.0: The facts
Suspension travel: 150mm / 150mm
wheel size: 27,5 inch
Drive: Yamaha PW-X2
Display / control unit: Yamaha Display A
Battery capacity (test bike): 630Wh
Frame material: Alu
Weight complete bike (size L without pedals): 25,29kg
Maximum weight allowed: 130kg
Price: € 4.599
A separate test video is currently being produced for each E-MTB test 2020 and will be added here in the coming days and weeks.
You sit comfortably and comfortably on the FullRay E-Seven. This is ensured by the high front, but also by the long chainstays and the high bottom bracket. Of course, it's not particularly sporty, but that shouldn't have been the goal during development. If you take it a bit more comfortably with the Raymon, you will enjoy a wonderfully stable directional stability that conveys a lot of security.
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Maneuverability and agility suffer a little from these driving characteristics; this is clearly noticeable on narrow trails, no matter if it goes up or down. Above all, the longer than average chain stays ensure that the Raymon is a bit bulky and stilted around the curves. On the other hand: Due to the long tail, you always have a lot of pressure on the rear wheel, so that the powerful Yamaha motor can bring its up to 80Nm to the ground without the tires spinning too quickly. When things get really steep going uphill, you have to push your center of gravity forward a bit to keep the front wheel on the ground.
| Frame | FullRay E-Seven |
| Fork | Rock Shox 35 Gold |
| Drive | Yamaha PW-X2 |
| Battery | 630Wh |
| Suspension shocks | RockShox Deluxe Select+ |
| Wheels | R Raymon hubs / Mach1 Trucky 30 rims |
| Tire VR | Schwalbe Nobby Nic Performance 2,8“ |
| Tire HR | Schwalbe Nobby Nic Performance 2,8“ |
| Derailleur | Sram NX Eagle |
| Shifter | Sram SX Eagle |
| Crank | FSA CK-746-2 |
| Front derailleur | Without |
| Brake | Shimano MT520 |
| Brake discs | Shimano 203/180mm |
| Seatpost | R Raymon Dropper 125mm (L) |
| Saddle | R Raymon Components Saddle |
| Stem | R Raymon Components Alloy Stem |
| Handlebar | R Raymon Components risers |
We would also have liked the motor to be a little more sensitive on tricky climbing passages, which is not quite on the level of Bosch, Brose or Shimano in this respect. On the other hand, its low volume is pleasant, even with high cadences. One peculiarity of the built-in Yamaha PW-X2 takes some getting used to: If you put your foot on the pedal while stationary, it tends to "tremble", which, however, quickly subsides depending on the crank position. It is operated via a combination of display and control unit, which is ergonomically quite successful. Only the fairly poor readability of the illuminated display in direct sunlight can be a bit annoying.
Geometry R Raymon Fullray E-Seven 9.0
| 40 | 44 | 48 | 52 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| seat tube (in mm) | 400 | 440 | 480 | 520 | |
| Top tube horizontal (in mm) | 593 | 613 | 638 | 658 | |
| head tube (in mm) | 120 | 120 | 140 | 140 | |
| chainstay (in mm) | 475 | 475 | 475 | 475 | |
| Wheelbase (in mm) | |||||
| Steering angle (in °) | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | |
| Seat angle (in °) | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | |
| Reach (mm) | 440 | 460 | 480 | 500 | |
| Stacks (in mm) | 615 | 615 | 635 | 635 |
Conclusive equipment with small deficits
Also on the descent, the Raymon feels much more comfortable in open, not too narrow terrain than on narrow trails interspersed with curves. In general, the bike does a surprisingly good job as long as the terrain doesn't get too demanding. The fork and rear end offer enough counter-pressure to iron out a riding mistake and the 4-piston brakes from Shimano also pack a powerful punch when needed.
Schwalbe's Nobby Nic tires are good all-rounders and can even cope well with deep soil. Unfortunately, the low-priced performance variant installed here only offers little puncture protection and a hard rubber compound that reaches its limits in the wet. The retractable seat post should have more travel in frame sizes from M and up to make it easier to shift the center of gravity on steeper terrain. The biggest limitation on the descent, however, is the somewhat uneven handling, caused by the long tail and the overall very high position on the bike.
The big Velomotion E-MTB test 2020: test fields, individual tests and background information
We set ourselves the daunting task of conscientiously and objectively testing 57 eMTBs. With our two large test fields "Highend" and "Bestseller" we had a huge range of different bikes.
Our test conclusion
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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
You can also find this at the kiosk Velomotion E-MTB test yearbook 2020. There you will find all 57 individual tests of the bikes, exciting stories and advice on everything to do with e-mountain bikes on over 160 pages.
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