MOZA R5 Bundle vs MOZA R9
The R9 costs $50 less than the R5 Bundle. They also differ on 2 more published fields, shown in the sheet below.
What separates them
- Price$379vs$329
The R9 costs $50 less than the R5 Bundle.
- Rim in the boxYesvsNo
- Pedals in the boxYesvsNo
Specs side by side
| MOZA R5 Bundle | MOZA R9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Where they differ | ||
| Price | $379 | $329 |
| Rim in the box | Yes | No |
| Pedals in the box | Yes | No |
| Published by one side | ||
| Torque | Not published | 9 Nm peak |
| Drive system | Not published | direct-drive |
| Quick release | Not published | Supported |
| Mounting | Not published | Bottom mount |
| Input voltage | Not published | 110 V to 220 V AC in, 36 V DC out |
| Platforms | Not published | PC |
| Not published by either | weight | |
MOZA R5 Bundle: pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
Nothing in the published specs favours it over the R9.
Cons
- Costs $50 more than the R9.
- No published PC support, where the R9 lists it.
Who it suits
Sits in the $300 to $600 band at $379.
MOZA R9: pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
- Costs $50 less than the R5 Bundle.
- Works on PC, which the R5 Bundle does not list support for.
- Quick release is documented: Supported.
Cons
Nothing in the published specs counts against it here.
Who it suits
At 9 Nm this sits in the middle torque band of the database, between 6 and 12 Nm, and in the $300 to $600 price band.
Which should you choose?
On budget alone, the R9 is the cheaper of the two at $329, against $379 for the R5 Bundle.
If you are on PC, only the R9 publishes support for it.
What changed from the R5 Bundle to the R9
Both are MOZA wheelbases, so this is a step within one range rather than a cross-brand choice.
- List price moves from $329 to $379, a difference of $50.
Where to buy
Full R5 Bundle specs · Full R9 specs
Every spec on this page was read from the manufacturer's own published documentation.