Mondraker has just made getting to work fun with its ride-it-all Chaser X urban e-MTB

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The Spanish bike brand says the Chaser range isn’t just a bike, but could be the urban transport that replaces your car

Urban rider on the Mondraker Chaser X e-MTB
Mondraker says the Chaser X has an urban mobility focus (Image credit: Mondraker)

Mondraker has been one of the busiest bike manufacturers so far this year with a host of new model drops, from its more affordable aluminum Raze full-suspension mountain bike to its Dusty XR electric gravel bike. The Spanish giant known for producing high-quality bikes now adds to its 2023 bike collection and continues its statement of intent with the Chaser X electric mountain bike.

With many of the best mountain bike brands getting on board with the idea of a bike being an all-round daily mode of transport, Mondraker will face some stiff competition with their new Chaser. The recently launched Specialized Terro X for example, is branded as the SUV of the bike world, able to carry luggage and cargo with ease and is Specialized's delve into the 'Go Anywhere" urban commuter bike market.

Male rider on the Mondraker Chaser X riding down a set of stairs

Both models in the Chaser X range are full suspension e-MTBs (Image credit: Mondraker)

Mondraker says the Chaser X Range range takes versatility to the max when it comes to using a bike as a means of transport, and comes with all the heritage and identity of their best electric mountain bike model, the Chaser. Inheriting all the capability of its sibling on the dirt but redesigned with a 'daily-driver' urban mobility focus. 

There are two models in the range, the Chaser X and the RX, and both are full-suspension equipped mountain bikes with each model having 150mm travel up front combined with 140mm at the rear. Mondraker say it should be more than capable of dealing with any urban commuting potholes and obstacles, and can also take on mountain trails or bridleways. The RX model also benefits from a dropper post from ONOFF, who are the Mondraker partner brand for components.

Featuring the Mondraker Stealth Evo aluminum frame, that they say will exceed the requirements of any urban bike rider, both models come with full mudguards, a rear pannier rack for transporting loads up to 25kg, front and rear lights, and a direct mount kickstand as standard.

Close up on the Mondraker Chaser XR e-MTB cockpit

Both Chaser models have the Kiox 300 external display (Image credit: Mondraker)

Both models of the Chaser, come with one of the best electric bike motors in the Bosch Performance Line CX G4. The top-of-the-range RX model has a 750Wh battery, and comes with Bosch’s Smart System, along with the new System Controller device integrated into the top tube, the Mini Remote wireless remote control and the Kiox 300 external display. The X model also has the Bosch Smart System, a 625Wh battery, the Bosch Kiox 300 display and a Bosch LED remote control.

Male and female riders with the Mondraker Chaser X e-MTB

The Mondraker says the alloy frame on the Chaser should exceed the requirements of any urban bike rider (Image credit: Mondraker)

Pricing and availabilty

Both Chaser models are available now with pricing starting at $7,599 / £5,499 / €6,199 for Chaser XR model. With the Chaser X starting at $6,899 / £5,099 / €5,599. With further information on the Chaser X and all the Mondraker range available at mondraker.com.

Mondraker Chaser RX spec

Mondraker Chaser RX e-MTB side on view

(Image credit: Mondraker)
  • Frame: Chaser 6061 Alloy Stealth Evo
  • Fork: RockShox 35 Silver TK 29, 150mm
  • Rear Shock: RockShox Deluxe Select R, 140mm
  • Drivetrain: SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
  • Seatpost: OnOff dropper, internal 140-170mm
  • Brakes: SRAM DB8 200mm
  • Tires: Maxxis Ikon 29x2.6 tubeless ready
  • Battery: Bosch Powerte 750Wh
  • Motor: Bosch Performance Line CX Smart System
  • Size: S-XL
  • Price: $7,599 / £5,499 / €6,199

Mondraker Chaser X spec

Chaser X from Mondraker side on view

(Image credit: Mondraker)
  • Frame: Chaser 6061 Alloy Stealth Evo
  • Fork: RockShox Recon Silver RL 29, 150mm
  • Rear Shock: RockShox Deluxe Select R 140mm
  • Drivetrain: SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed
  • Seatpost: OnOff Sulfur alloy, 400mm
  • Brakes: SRAM DB8 200mm
  • Tires: Maxxis Ikon 29x2.6 tubeless ready
  • Battery: Bosch Powertube 625Wh
  • Motor: Bosch Performance Line CX Smart System
  • Size: S-XL
  • Price: $6,899 / £5,099 / €5,599
Paul Brett
Paul Brett
Staff writer

Paul Brett joined BikePerfect as a staff writer in 2022. He has been an avid cyclist for as long as he can remember, initially catching the mountain biking bug in the 1990s, and he raced mountain bikes for over a decade before injury cut short a glittering career. An award-winning photographer, when not riding a bike, he can be found at the side of a cyclocross track or a downhill mountain bike world championship shooting the action. Paul was the founder, editor and writer of Proper Cycling magazine, and he's traveled the world interviewing some of the biggest names in mountain biking and writing about some of the biggest cycling brands.

Current rides: Canyon Inflite, Specialized Diverge, Marin Alpine Trail 2