E-Griffin

Introduced for 2023, the current Devinci E-Griffin marked a clear shift away from a conventional comfort commuter toward a more SUV-style e-hybrid platform. The redesign brought Shimano EP6 and EP8 mid-drive options, a removable downtube battery in 540 Wh or 725 Wh sizes, suspension fork, hydraulic disc brakes, internal routing, integrated lights, rack and fenders, plus the unusual addition of a dropper post on a city bike. It also expanded the concept with a dedicated Step-Thru version rather than simply repackaging the same frame.

What distinguishes this generation is that it treats urban riding much more like mixed-surface utility riding. Tire clearance grows to 29 x 2.4, geometry becomes longer and slacker than the previous platform, and the build emphasis is firmly on stability, comfort, and load-carrying composure rather than speed or low weight. In the market, the E-Griffin sits at the premium end of the urban e-bike category: a fully equipped, high-torque commuter for riders dealing with hills, rough pavement, and everyday utility use, not a lightweight fitness hybrid or a fast-handling city bike.

Build

Size

Stack	671mm
Reach	415mm
Top tube	621mm
Headtube length	170mm
Standover height	455mm
Seat tube length	400mm

Fit and geometry

The published geometry points to a very upright, stability-first fit. In the listed one-size configuration, the bike combines a 671 mm stack with a relatively modest 415 mm reach, which places the rider in a tall, short cockpit suited to comfort riding rather than an aggressive commuting posture. The 68-degree head tube angle is notably slack for an urban bike, and paired with a long 480 mm chainstay and 1181 mm wheelbase it strongly suggests slow, predictable steering and good straight-line composure.

On the road, those numbers should translate to secure handling over rough pavement and under cargo, with less twitchiness than a typical flat-bar hybrid. The 73-degree seat tube angle is neutral rather than especially steep, reinforcing a centered, relaxed pedaling position. The tradeoff is clear: this geometry favors confidence, traction, and ease of control over tight low-speed maneuverability or quick directional changes in dense traffic.

Builds

The available builds follow a clear two-tier structure. More affordable EP6 9-speed models use the Shimano EP6 motor with 85 Nm, a 540 Wh BMZ battery, 80 mm front suspension, and Shimano CUES 9-speed transmission; Opticycles lists these around $4,531 or £3,298 depending on market. Higher-spec models move to Shimano Deore 11-speed and, in the 2023 EP8 11-speed version, a Shimano EP8 motor with the larger 725 Wh battery, with listed pricing around 4,399 € or $5,247.

Across the range, the common thread is a heavy-duty utility specification rather than stripped-down value engineering: 29-inch wheels, hydraulic disc brakes, integrated urban equipment, and the same core frame platform. The main spec decision is less about basic capability than about range and drivetrain refinement. The 540 Wh / CUES builds are the more accessible entry point, while the 725 Wh / Deore versions make the strongest case for riders with longer commutes, hillier terrain, or a preference for a wider, more precise gear range.

Standard

Price TBD

Reviews

Reviewers were broadly consistent in describing the E-Griffin as a calm, planted, upright urban e-bike with unusually strong hill-climbing ability for this category. Opticycles repeatedly highlighted the 85 Nm Shimano drive system, noting that the EP8-equipped version makes steep climbs feel much easier, while Momentum Magazine praised the smooth, natural assist rather than abrupt surges. Across reviews, the bike's roughly 27.2 kg weight was seen as a double-edged trait: awkward when lifting, but a major contributor to the stable, low-stress feel once moving.

Comfort was another recurring theme, though reviewers were careful to separate frame feel from component-driven comfort. Several noted that the aluminum chassis feels stiff or taut, with the real isolation coming from the 56 mm tires, suspension fork, upright cockpit, and spring-loaded saddle. Momentum also singled out the TranzX dropper post as a genuinely useful urban feature, making stops and starts easier on a heavy bike. The main criticism was a lack of agility: faster or more performance-oriented commuters may find it too heavy and too relaxed in its responses, and some reviewers felt the 9-speed Shimano CUES builds offer fewer ideal cadence options than the 11-speed Deore versions.