This is one incredible bike. It comes with plenty of good reviews — like most modern bikes these days** — but I didn’t expect to fully board the hype train. I had some reservations from my time on a similar non-e Mondraker (the Super Foxy RR), yet here I am, ticket punched and seat reserved.
Choo choo — let’s run this train (because… you know… RailRoad…).
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** Let’s be real. If every bike has a good review, one could argue that no bike has a good review. Where are the 2- and 3-star reviews in the bike world? It’s kind of like looking for somewhere to eat, and the local McDonalds has a higher review than the local steakhouse. Hmm.
Editor’s Note:
These articles are adapted by Savannah (Handles) from Jeff Kendall-Weed’s YouTube videos for riders who prefer reading over watching. They’re written in Jeff’s first-person voice to stay true to the style and storytelling of the original content.
Why does the Mondraker Zendit Stand Out in the eMTB World?
When it comes to modern electric enduro, the Zendit checks all the boxes.
Long reach, slack head angle, steep seat angle, and a long rear end. The bike is built around a Fox 38 fork with 170mm of travel and a Fox Float X shock delivering 165mm via Mondraker’s “Zero” suspension system (which, despite the confusing name, provides incredible travel and performance).
This setup is tuned with a decent but not extreme amount of anti-squat. Under power, the rear end stays effective and planted. As an e-bike rider, anti-squat isn’t my top priority, but anti-rise is — and this bike excels here. Under heavy braking, it remains nicely neutral, preserving traction when you need it most.
Component-wise, it comes fully loaded: DT Swiss wheels, what I consider the best-feeling SRAM Maven brakes I’ve ever used, an electronic drivetrain, and of course, the star of the show — the Avinox M2S motor with a full 800Wh battery. This is the same system found on the Pivot Shuttle AMP’d and the motor from the Amflow PX Carbon Pro.
First Impressions and Mondraker’s Story
I reviewed the Mondraker Super Foxy RR back in 2022. It was very similar geometrically to the Zendit but pre-e-bike hype days. I loved the handling and suspension but wasn’t thrilled with the dropper post insertion depth. The Zendit takes everything the Super Foxy started and smashes it out of the park — especially with the added power and refinement.
But who is Mondraker? If you’re here in the Americas, you may not have heard of the European brand.
Mondraker is a relatively young Spanish brand, founded in 2001. Back in 2005, I studied abroad in the same town where they started and saw tons of their bikes on the trails. They’ve tried entering the US market before through traditional distribution but struggled to find the right partner.
Now, they’ve set up their own USA headquarters in Boulder, CO (the granola capital of the Rocky Mountains).
For the easiest way to get a Zendit (or any Mondraker) in the US, my friends at Jenson USA are working closely with the brand. They provide top-notch online retail, pre-built bikes ready to ride, and excellent support… making it easy breezy to get your hands on bikes coming from across the pond (or other body of salty water).
Ride Feel: Balance, Predictability, and Forgiveness
What often doesn’t show up on a spec sheet is the balance. Even with the massive 800Wh battery, the weight distribution feels spot-on. No weird nose-dive tendencies, and despite tipping the scales around 50lbs, it tosses around in the air predictably. Cornering is blissful — neither wheel loses traction unpredictably.
The frame’s torsional rigidity is excellent without feeling overbuilt or harsh. The rear end stays composed, and the front wheel tracks solidly. The weak link on stock spec was the tires (especially the rear Double Down, which folded and burped). I swapped to Michelin E-Wilds, which felt much stouter. I’m also considering my EX1700 wheels for extra stiffness.
The Fox 38 with GripX2 damper is a standout. I run nearly maximum high-speed compression for a very forgiving yet supportive front end — perfect when chasing faster riders down steeps.
Turns out “Zero” actually means zero complaints on the descents.
This bike feels like that amazing aunt who accommodates everyone:
Hostile youth full of energy? → It handles airtime antics with ease.
Dad-bod point-and-shoot riders? → It keeps wheels on the ground confidently.
Fit, active riders coming off a CrossFit session? → It matches your pizazz, cornering and hopping with everything you bring.
All of which is to say… The Zendit RR embraces a wide variety of riding styles and techniques without punishing you with overly sharp geometry.
Head-to-Head: How the Zendit Compares to Other eMTBs
Vs. Amflow PX Carbon Pro
The Amflow uses the same Avinox motor but with a smaller 700Wh battery. I definitely notice less range on the PX, and the difference gets more pronounced in colder conditions. On the trail, they’re very different beasts.
The Mondraker feels perfectly balanced to that big 38 fork and wears its long wheelbase with pride. The Amflow is a great bike, but it’s built for a lighter-duty category. It pairs better with a 36 fork, and its much shorter wheelbase rewards a more active, flickable riding style. You trade some of that planted confidence in the gnar for easier handling. Bottom line: the Amflow feels more casual, while the Zendit is straight-up gnarly gnar gnar.
* You can watch the full review of the PX Carbon Pro over here!
Vs. Norco Sight VLT CX
I love the Norco Sight VLT CX and just wrapped my final video on it. It’s what bikes should aspire to be — extremely capable, ridiculously fun, relatively simple, and priced right. The Norco rewards good body English; it loves to hop, skip, and jump but doesn’t plow through rough stuff quite as happily.
The Mondraker, on the other hand, can be ridden successfully with a much wider variety of techniques.
The Norco may be heavier on paper, but it wears its weight well and only feels slightly heavier once you’re flowing on trail. If Mondraker has “zero” suspension, the Bosch system has zero complaints. For active riders who can compensate for the high-pivot kinematics with solid technique, the Norco is very compelling. But the Spanish sled avoids a few compromises that the Norco makes.
Vs. Pivot Shuttle LT
Tough choice, but both are absolute weapons.
The Pivot Shuttle LT is still a ton of fun and wears the crown for the best cornering eMTB I’ve ridden so far.
The Zendit gets real close, though. It feels better balanced overall, lighter on the trail, and more multi-dimensional. That said, the Shuttle LT has easy battery removal (important in some regions, though not a big worry for me), more adjustability, and range extender compatibility.
Power, Adjustability, and Trail Access Concerns
The Avinox M2S motor is incredible — controllable, intuitive, and highly adjustable to your preferences. I tweak it often. My one disappointment: Out of the box, only one of the four stock power levels is below the 750W threshold for Class I/III e-bikes in Washington state. It would be smarter for manufacturers to default to compliant settings, especially with growing trail access concerns. (I ride motorcycle-allowed zones too, where extra power is fun.) Orbea’s recent Avinox bike addresses this nicely.
p.s. before you get yourself a motor, check out my e-bike etiquette video for more on responsible riding:
A Few Minor Complaints (Because, Life is Imperfect)
Well, no bike is perfect, and that includes the Zendit.
It’s expensive, as you’d expect in this flagship e-enduro category. Seat post insertion depth could still be better, the stock rear tire felt a bit undergunned for the bike’s capabilities, and Mondraker issued a precautionary stop-ride notice on the bars of my media bike (though I had no issues with them myself).
As Mark Manson says, choose your flavor of shit sandwich. Meaning, every bike is going to have imperfections. Choose where, exactly, you want to make a sacrifice. And then send it. (Or Zendit?)
If you can overlook those details, then the bike is one great ride!
Final Verdict
The Zendit may have a weird name, but it rides really, really well. It’s the definition of an electric enduro race bike — ready for nearly anything with its travel, geometry, and balanced feel. Peace and wheelies.
If you’re looking for a capable, forgiving, yet aggressive eMTB that punches above its weight in confidence and versatility, the Mondraker Zendit is worth serious consideration. Grab one through Jenson USA for the smoothest experience.
Expensive? Yes. Worth the hype? Absolutely. This bike simply makes trail riding ridiculously fun again.
As always, thanks for reading and riding along!
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Peace & Wheelies,
Jeff 🚴✌️
