Crossworx, a small aluminium-frame maker from Thuringia in Germany, has given its full-power Pace290 e-MTB a mid-life update. The geometry, travel and Bosch drive stay as they were; the changes focus on stiffness, adjustability and day-to-day details.
What's new on the Crossworx Pace290
- Shaped top tube. A new profiled top tube replaces the round tube of the first version. According to eMTB-News.de, it adds stiffness and lets the Bosch system sit more neatly in the frame.
- ZS56/ZS56 head tube. The head tube moves from a ZS44/ZS56 standard to ZS56 at both ends, so riders can fit headsets that adjust reach or head angle.
- One-piece motor cover. A moulded plastic cover replaces the earlier 3D-printed part, which should be more durable.
- Tidier routing. Brake and shift lines now run straight through the motor area, reducing the number of points where they can rub.
Unchanged: Bosch CX and 160 mm travel
The frame is still made from 7020 aluminium and uses a supported single-pivot rear end, driven by a pushrod, with 160 mm of travel on a 230 × 65 mm shock. Up front it takes a 160 or 170 mm fork, and it runs either full 29" wheels or a mullet setup. Crossworx says the layout leaves room for coil shocks and adds a sag indicator on the rocker.
Power comes from the Bosch Performance Line CX. Crossworx quotes up to 750 W peak and 100 Nm; eMTB-News.de lists 120 Nm with Bosch's performance upgrade. The standard battery is a 600 Wh PowerTube, an 800 Wh PowerTube costs €250 extra, and a 250 Wh PowerMore range extender (€399) mounts in front of the shock – except on size M, where it does not fit.
The Pace290 comes in M, L and XL. Crossworx gives 64.5° head angle and 79° seat angle, and reach of 450, 480 and 510 mm. A complete size L bike starts at 23.0 kg, and a raw size L frame weighs 4.17 kg.
Price and availability
The frame kit costs €4,999 and complete bikes start at €7,499. eMTB-News.de reports a lead time of about four weeks in the raw finish and six weeks for custom paint; besides Radiant Raw there are six colours and any RAL shade.
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Crossworx Pace290 at a glance
- Frame
- 7020 aluminium, supported single pivot with pushrod
- Travel
- 160 mm rear; 160 or 170 mm fork
- Wheels
- 29" or mullet 29"/27.5"
- Motor
- Bosch Performance Line CX, up to 750 W peak
- Battery
- 600 Wh PowerTube; 800 Wh +€250; PowerMore 250 Wh +€399 (not size M)
- Shock size
- 230 × 65 mm
- Head tube
- ZS56/ZS56 (new)
- Head / seat angle
- 64.5° / 79°
- Reach (M / L / XL)
- 450 / 480 / 510 mm
- Weight
- from 23.0 kg complete (L); frame 4.17 kg raw (L)
- Price
- Frame kit €4,999; complete from €7,499
Sources: Crossworx and eMTB-News.de.
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2026 Crossworx Pace290?
It gets a shaped top tube instead of a round one, a ZS56/ZS56 head tube, a one-piece motor cover and cable routing straight through the motor area. Geometry, travel and the drive system are unchanged.
How much does the Crossworx Pace290 cost?
The frame kit is €4,999 and complete bikes start at €7,499.
Which motor and battery does the Pace290 use?
It uses the Bosch Performance Line CX with a 600 Wh PowerTube as standard; an 800 Wh battery and a 250 Wh PowerMore range extender are optional.
How much does the Crossworx Pace290 weigh?
Crossworx quotes from 23.0 kg for a complete size L bike; the raw size L frame weighs 4.17 kg.
Can I fit an angle-adjust headset?
Yes. The new ZS56/ZS56 head tube allows headsets that change the reach or the head angle.
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