Mondraker has added two cheaper builds to its Avinox-powered enduro eMTB range, with the new Zendit S priced at £5,999 and the Zendit R at £6,799. The Mondraker Zendit R and S keep the M2S motor and 800Wh battery, while pairing a carbon front triangle with a new aluminium rear end.
Announced on 20 October, the pair sit below the existing full-carbon Zendit models. The S brings the starting price £1,400 below the £7,399 RR, although the saving comes with changes to the frame and finishing kit. For riders weighing up a long-travel electric mountain bike, those differences deserve as much attention as the motor badge.
What changes on the Mondraker Zendit R and S?
Both bikes retain 170mm of fork travel and 165mm at the rear, using Mondraker’s ZERO suspension system. The new rear triangle and rocker link are aluminium, with the same Stealth Air Carbon front triangle used on the more expensive builds.
There is a useful distinction at the back wheel. The R and S are dedicated mixed-wheel bikes: a 29in front wheel paired with a smaller 27.5in rear, often called a mullet setup. Buyers should not assume they offer the rear-wheel-size choice of the full-carbon Zendit.
A flip chip beside the lower shock mount still lets riders adjust the geometry. Mondraker lists a 63.5-degree head angle in the standard position and 63.15 degrees in low, with bottom-bracket height dropping from 345mm to 340mm. That lower setting also reduces pedal clearance, something to bear in mind on rocky climbs.
Zendit S: £5,999 with mechanical SRAM shifting
The Zendit S uses a RockShox ZEB Base fork and Super Deluxe Select shock. SRAM’s cable-operated Eagle 70 T-Type drivetrain handles shifting, while Mavic E-Access XR30 wheels and SRAM Maven Base brakes complete the main component package.
The specification includes 200mm brake rotors at both ends, 155mm crank arms and a Maxxis Assegai front tyre paired with a Minion DHR II rear. The rear tyre gets a DoubleDown casing, a useful detail to check when comparing bikes intended for rough trails. The UK product page lists an Avinox 4A charger with the 800Wh battery.
Zendit R: what does another £800 buy?
The £6,799 Zendit R swaps to a Fox 38 Float GRIP Performance fork and Float X LV Performance shock. It also brings wireless SRAM S1000 Eagle AXS T-Type shifting and DT Swiss Hybrid H 1900 SPLINE wheels.
Maven Base brakes remain, so the extra money does not buy a different brake model or a larger battery. The choice is principally about suspension, shifting and wheels. Riders happy with a gear cable have a reason to consider the S; those who want the R’s particular component package can compare the £800 step without getting distracted by identical motor branding.
Why this matters for UK eMTB riders
In our Avinox M2S motor review, the smooth, progressive delivery stood out alongside the available assistance. That test was on an Amflow, however, and it does not tell us how either new Zendit handles. Suspension setup, tyres and riding position still need judging as part of the complete bike.
Mondraker also says the new models use one size of Enduro Max pivot bearing throughout, with additional rubber seals to protect against dirt and water. That is a practical detail for wet UK riding, although it is not a promise of maintenance-free pivots.
At £5,999, the Zendit S remains a substantial purchase. Its significance is that the same motor and battery are now available further down Mondraker’s range, with the compromises set out clearly. Our Avinox eMTB buyer’s guide puts the wider choice in context. UK prices are listed by Mondraker; buyers should check their required size and delivery date with a dealer.
Photography: Mondraker. Source: Mondraker’s Zendit R and S announcement and UK model specifications. This is launch coverage; Electric MTB UK has not tested these two builds.