Crossworx has launched the Crossworx PACE290, a new full-power enduro eMTB built around 29in wheels, long-travel suspension and Bosch’s latest Performance Line CX system. It’s positioned as a steep-and-rough, ride-it-hard machine rather than a mellow trail all-rounder, and it’s exactly the kind of model-name story that can perform well in search early on.
What the Crossworx PACE290 is, in plain English
The Crossworx PACE290 is a long-travel, full-power eMTB aimed at riders who prioritise stability, support and composure when the trail is steep, rocky and fast. Crossworx lists 160mm rear travel, with front travel shown as 160–170mm depending on configuration, and publishes geometry that points towards a modern enduro stance, including a 64.5° head angle and 79° seat tube angle (all on the PACE290 spec page).
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Bosch Performance Line CX and what Crossworx claims for the system
Crossworx says the bike uses the Bosch Performance Line CX drive unit and quotes up to 100Nm torque and up to 750W peak power on the PACE290 product page.
For UK riders, the relevance isn’t just numbers; it’s the practical benefit of a current full-power system when you’re doing repeated climbs, all-day elevation, or riding steep, technical trails where assistance needs to stay consistent in poor traction.
Battery, range extender compatibility, and a key sizing detail
Crossworx states the PACE290 runs a 600Wh PowerTube and is compatible with the Bosch PowerMore 250Wh range extender, with mounting shown in the frame (see Crossworx’s own battery and range extender section).
One useful buying detail Crossworx highlights is that the PowerMore option is not compatible with frame size M due to packaging constraints (again noted on the PACE290 product page). That’s a genuinely helpful fact to include up-front because it prevents size-specific disappointment later.
Suspension layout and the “built for eMTB forces” angle
Crossworx makes a point of designing for full-power eMTB loads and highlights choices aimed at stiffness, bearing life and long-term durability on the PACE290 feature breakdown. In UK conditions, that “ownership reality” matters: pivots, bearings and drivetrains get punished quickly through wet months, and small design decisions can be the difference between a bike that stays quiet and a bike that sounds tired mid-season.
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Why this is worth paying attention to (even if Crossworx isn’t mainstream in the UK)
The Crossworx PACE290 won’t have the instant recognition of a Turbo Levo, but that can help the SEO upside: early coverage tends to rank for specific long-tail searches (model name + motor + range extender). Crossworx lists a claimed starting weight of from 23.9kg for a standard configuration on the PACE290 product page, which gives buyers quick context for where it sits in the full-power enduro bracket.
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