SuperHuman WeaponX eMTB

For Starters

I tried out the WeaponX from SuperHuman. They have another model called the Weapon and you can check out the differences between the two models on their website. The full carbon, full suspension frame is the same on both models, but the WeaponX has a more powerful motor… so your local trail systems might help dictate which style is best for you.

Motor and Battery

The WeaponX is a mid-drive eMTB meaning the motor is by the pedals instead of inside the rear wheel. The motor is a Bafang M560 that will produce 140Nm of torque from 750W of sustained power and a 1,000W peak! The electronics on this bike are all on a 48V system. The 17.5Ah battery uses Samsung cells. SuperHuman claims on the website that this will carry you 70 miles, but those claims (for any company) are usually based on flat terrain with the lowest pedal assist level selected. The battery is removable, so you can charge it away from your bike. Watch out for the overrun on this, or any other Bafang bike.

Suspension, Brakes, and Drivetrain

The suspension on the WeaponX is from DVO. The rear shock is called Topaz T3 and is an adjustable piggyback airshock. The front fork is called Onyx and is adjustable to either 160mm or 180mm of travel as well as having compression and rebound adjustments. The brakes on the WeaponX are Magura MT5 hydraulic disc brakes with 4 piston calipers and 203mm rotors. I’ve never used these before, but they feel rock solid. The full drivetrain is a 1×12 Sram GX (not AXS).

General Items

The WeaponX cockpit comes with 780mm bars, lock on grips, and a nice color display. This also has a really short stem as is the case with most modern MTBs. This comes with a Tellis dropper post that has some shims so you can adjust the max height of the dropper when fully extended.

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

I’ve got to be brutally honest here. The seat that comes on this bike is unlike any other MTB seat I’ve ever seen. Most people that are new to biking think you want more padding on your seat, but that’s not the case for experienced riders. If you’re buying a $6,000 bike, then I’m guessing you’re experienced. If you’re experienced, then you’re also going to be confused by the wheels that come on this bike. They are unmarked as far as branding (and look similar to the wheels that came on my $600 Walmart Giordano) and come with Schrader valves. They are double walled, which is something, but they aren’t tubeless ready. I’ve just never seen a high end bike come with wheels that were drilled for Schrader.

If you’re willing to spend a few hundred bucks on a wheel and tire upgrade, then this might be the bike for you. If you want to check out the WeaponX I’d really appreciate it if you used my link. It doesn’t cost you any extra, and it really helps out my channel.