HusqvarnaMountain Cross MC5
- Motor
- Shimano EP885 Nm
- Battery
- 720 WhCore S3+, integrated
- Travel F / R
- 150 / 150 mm
- Wheels
- Mullet 29" / 27.5"
- Frame
- Carbon
- Weight
- 24.3 kgManufacturer figure (size not stated)
Overview
The Husqvarna Mountain Cross MC5 (€5,899) is a mid-range build of the Mountain Cross: Shimano EP8 (EP801) with 720 Wh, FOX Float 36 Performance fork, FOX Float DPS Performance shock, SRAM GX Eagle and SRAM G2 R brakes. Claimed weight is 24.3 kg.
The Mountain Cross is Husqvarna's trail and all-mountain e-MTB with 150 mm of travel front and rear and mixed wheels (29-inch front, 27.5-inch rear). MC1 to MC3 use an aluminium (6061) frame, MC4 to MC6 a carbon frame.
The alloy builds run the Shimano EP6 (DU-EP600, 85 Nm) with a 630 Wh Core S1+ battery; the carbon builds use the Shimano EP8 (DU-EP801, 85 Nm) with a 720 Wh Core S3+ battery. Claimed weights range from 24.1 to 24.7 kg.
- 150 mm travel front and rear
- Mixed wheels 29" / 27.5"
- Alloy (MC1–3) or carbon (MC4–6) frame
- Shimano EP6 / 630 Wh or EP801 / 720 Wh
Gallery
Photos: Husqvarna
Full specifications
Frame & suspension
- Frame
- 29/27.5", Carbon, Integrated battery, Boost, New HQV Carbon, 150 mm
- Fork
- FOX Float 36 Performance, Grip, E-Optimized, Air, 150 mm, tapered
- Rear shock
- FOX Float DPS Performance, Air, 230x62.5 mm
- Headset
- Acros ICR, blocklock, ZS56/ZS56
E-system
- Motor
- Shimano EP8, DU-EP801, 250 W, 85 Nm
- Battery
- Core S3+, 720 Wh, 36 V
- Charger
- Charger S, 4 A
- Mode Switch
- Shimano SW-EN600-L
- Display
- Shimano SC-EN600, LCD-Display, Bluetooth
Drivetrain
- Rear derailleur
- SRAM GX Eagle, 12-S
- Cassette
- SRAM PG-1230, 11-50 T
- Chain
- SRAM GX Eagle
- Chainring
- SRAM X-Sync Eagle, 34 T
- Cranks
- Shimano FC-EM900, Aluminum forged, Shimano EP24
- Shift lever
- SRAM GX Eagle, Single Click
- Chain guide
- Husqvarna CGU
Brakes
- Front brake
- SRAM G2 R, 4-piston, Hydraulic disc brake
- Front brake rotor
- SRAM Centerline, 200 mm, 6-hole
- Rear brake
- SRAM G2 R, 4-piston, Hydraulic disc brake
- Rear brake rotor
- SRAM Centerline, 200 mm, 6-hole
Wheels & tyres
- Front tyre
- Schwalbe Nobby Nic, Evolution, 62-622, 29 x 2.4, Tubeless ready
- Rear tyre
- Schwalbe Nobby Nic, Evolution, 65-584, 29 x 2.6, Tubeless ready
Cockpit
- Stem
- Husqvarna 35, 0 °, Ahead
- Handlebar
- Husqvarna Riser 35 mm, 780 mm, Sweep: 8 °, Rise: 20 mm
- Grips
- Husqvarna MTB, Lock-on grips
- Saddle
- Husqvarna MTB
- Seatpost
- Husqvarna Pro, 31.6 mm, Dropper post
Other
- Wheelset
- NEWMEN Evolution SL E.G, Tubeless ready, 6-hole, 15x110/12x148 mm, thru axle
- Pedals
- Husqvarna, aluminum
- Max. system weight
- 130 kg
- Weight
- 24.3 kg (manufacturer figure)
Manufacturer specification — source. Specs and prices can change; check with the brand or your dealer.
Mountain Cross geometry
| Size | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATop tube length | 567 mm | 596 mm | 626 mm | 655 mm |
| BSeat tube length | 410 mm | 435 mm | 460 mm | 485 mm |
| CSeat tube angle | 77.1° | 77° | 76.9° | 76.8° |
| DHead tube length | 130 mm | 115 mm | 130 mm | 145 mm |
| EHead angle | 65.5° | 65.5° | 65.5° | 65.5° |
| FChainstay length | 445 mm | 445 mm | 445 mm | 445 mm |
| GWheelbase | 1184 mm | 1216 mm | 1247 mm | 1279 mm |
| IBB drop | 18 mm | 18 mm | 18 mm | 18 mm |
| JStack | 619 mm | 633 mm | 646 mm | 660 mm |
| KReach | 425 mm | 450 mm | 475 mm | 500 mm |
| LStem length | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| MCrank length | 165 mm | 165 mm | 165 mm | 165 mm |
Source: Husqvarna E-Bicycles.
Mountain Cross: builds compared
Mountain Cross range →| Mountain Cross MC1 | Mountain Cross MC2 | Mountain Cross MC3 | Mountain Cross MC4 | Mountain Cross MC5 | Mountain Cross MC6 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | €3,699 | €3,899 | €4,399 | €4,999 | €5,899 | €6,799 |
| Frame | Alloy | Alloy | Alloy | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon |
| Fork | SR SUNTOUR Zeron35 Boost AIR LOR, Air | RockShox 35 Gold RL, DebonAir | RockShox Yari RC, DebonAir | RockShox 35 Gold RL, DebonAir | FOX Float 36 Performance, Grip | FOX Float 36 Factory, Grip 2 |
| Shock | SR SUNTOUR EDGE PLUS 2CR | RockShox Deluxe Select+ | RockShox Deluxe Select+ | RockShox Deluxe Select+ | FOX Float DPS Performance | FOX Float X Factory |
| Derailleur | Tektro RD-M350 | SRAM SX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Brakes | SRAM DB8 | SRAM DB8 | SRAM G2 R | SRAM DB8 | SRAM G2 R | Magura MT5 |
| Wheels | Rim: Ryde Disc30 | Rim: Ryde Disc30 | — | Rim: Ryde Disc30 | — | — |
| Display | Shimano SC-EN600 | Shimano SC-EN600 | Shimano SC-EN600 | Shimano SC-EN600 | Shimano SC-EN600 | Shimano SC-EN600 |
| Weight | 24.7 kg | 24.5 kg | 24.3 kg | 24.5 kg | 24.3 kg | 24.1 kg |
Mountain Cross MC5: FAQ
How much does the Husqvarna Mountain Cross MC5 cost?
€5,899 (RRP Germany, VAT incl.). The Mountain Cross range runs from €3,699 (Mountain Cross MC1) to €6,799 (Mountain Cross MC6). Prices vary by country and dealer.
How much does the Husqvarna Mountain Cross MC5 weigh?
Husqvarna quotes 24.3 kg. The lightest Mountain Cross build is the Mountain Cross MC6 at 24.1 kg.
What motor and battery does the Husqvarna Mountain Cross MC5 have?
Shimano EP8 (85 Nm). 720 Wh battery — core S3+, integrated.
How much suspension travel does the Husqvarna Mountain Cross MC5 have?
150 mm at the fork and 150 mm at the rear, on mullet 29" / 27.5" wheels.
What sizes does the Husqvarna Mountain Cross MC5 come in?
S, M, L, XL. Check the geometry table to compare reach and stack between sizes.
What is the difference between the Mountain Cross MC5 and the Mountain Cross MC6?
They share the Mountain Cross frame platform and motor; the differences are in the parts — fork: FOX Float 36 Performance vs FOX Float 36 Factory; shock: FOX Float DPS Performance vs FOX Float X Factory; derailleur: SRAM GX Eagle vs SRAM X01 Eagle; brakes: SRAM G2 R vs Magura MT5; claimed weight: 24.3 kg vs 24.1 kg; price: €5,899 vs €6,799.
