Today, Rossignol is adding to its mountain bike lineup with the launch of the all-new After Hours eMTB. While the brand will probably always be best known for its skis, Rossignol has been producing a range of trail and enduro-oriented mountain bikes for several years now. The After Hours slots in as the only eMTB in the current lineup, intended to help riders maximize their trail time, whether that’s after work or over the weekend. 

With a tough aluminum frame, 150mm of rear travel, a 160mm fork, and a modern trail/all-mountain-oriented geometry, the After Hours looks primed to do it all. Factor in the Bosch CX drive system, and you’ve got the power to ride farther, faster, and go back for more. And with a design language mirroring that of the latest Heretic, the After Hours is arguably one of the best-looking Rossignol bikes we’ve seen to date. 

Rossignol wants to help you ride more with the After Hours eMTB.

Rossignol After Hours Details

Rossignol chose aluminum for the After Hours frame. The brand says this was a purposeful design choice because aluminum is “reliable, durable, easy to service, and recyclable. Most importantly, it lets us build high-performance & playful bikes at a price that keeps riding accessible.” The front and rear triangles of the frames are robot-welded, which Rossignol states ensures greater precision and repeatability in the production process.

The After Hours frame gets 150mm of rear wheel travel, paired with a 160mm fork. Rossignol went with the time-tested 4-bar suspension layout, which they say is both easily serviceable and allows for fine-tuned kinematics. This includes the leverage curve, which Rossignol states is optimized for the added weight of e-bikes, anti-squat tuned for pedaling support, and consistent anti-rise to keep the suspension active and predictable under braking.

4-bar suspension layout

The After Hours is designed around a mixed wheel size configuration with a 27.5″ rear wheel to keep the handling agile. Maximizing seatpost insertion is one of the stated design priorities to give riders more clearance for greater control. The frame has standard Boost 12 x 148mm rear axle spacing, rubber protection on the chainstay, battery, and motor covers, one bottle/range extender mount on the downtube, and an accessory/tool mount on the underside of the top tube. Cable routing is internal, and thankfully not through the headset.

Crafted to have fun everywhere.

Geometry

Rossignol says it gave the After Hours a geometry “crafted to have fun everywhere.” That includes a 65° head tube angle, 77.2° seat tube angle (both in “Attack Mode”), and reach measurements that land squarely in the ballpark of “modern standards.” Chainstay length is consistent across all of the four frame sizes, S-XL. 

The designers included a geometry-adjusting flip-chip on the After Hours, so riders can make some minor changes to suit their riding style and preferences. Flipping the chip results in a +/- 0.3° change in head and seat tube angles, and +/- 5mm of chainstay length. They refer to the settings as Attack Mode (low) and Flow Mode (high), and you can see the differences and the rest of the geometry details in the chart below.

Bosch CX Drive System

While the rest of the bike industry is tripping over itself to get the latest Avinox M2S drive units on their bikes, Rossignol chose the time-tested and much-loved Bosch CX system. The brand says they went with Bosch for its impressively natural-feeling power delivery, history of reliability, and top-tier worldwide service and support. 

The Bosch CX drive unit provides a natural-feeling delivery and more than enough power for most riders.

The latest Performance Line CX drive unit isn’t the most powerful motor on the market — nor is it trying to be — but Bosch recently offered a 2nd over-air performance upgrade. With the Bosch Performance Upgrade 2.0, riders can boost the CX’s torque up to 120 Nm, while maintaining a responsible peak power output of 750W. 

The Bosch CX drive unit has four assist modes to choose from, all of which are tunable to your exact preferences through the Bosch Flow app. Changing modes is simple with the handlebar-mounted wireless remote, and keeping track of your stats is easy with the top-tube-integrated Kiox 400 display.

The After Hours T-Type and Eagle 90 builds come with the long-range PowerTube 800Wh battery, while the entry-level Deore 12 build includes the slightly lighter PowerTube 600Wh battery. Regardless of which build you choose, the batteries are easily removable, and all the frames are compatible with either battery size. Additionally, all frame sizes can fit the Bosch PowerMore 250 range extender for longer rides.

Rossignol After Hours: Builds and Pricing

Rossignol is offering the After Hours in three complete builds, all of which feature forks with 38mm stanchions, heavy-duty brakes, 12-speed drivetrains, tough wheels, and enduro casing tires.

After Hours T-Type: $8,599 USD / $10,300 CAD / €7,600

After Hours Eagle 90: $7,099 USD / $8,500 CAD / €6,500

After Hours Deore 12: $5,799 USD / $6,700 ACD / €5,300

Availability

Rossignol sells bikes directly to the consumer through its website. According to the brand, theirs is the “best unboxing experience possible.” Bikes arrive 90% assembled, with only a few simple tasks remaining to complete the process and get out and ride. Check out the new After Hours at: rossignol.com

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