For taller riders who like to ride ebikes at pace, uphill and downhill, with the brakes off, not-dabbing, the Moustache Game 160 is just great.
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No more Fazua? Porsche closes eBike Performance Division
Porsche - the company behind Fazua lightweight drive systems - cites a fundamentally changed market.
And so it begins… Bosch updates CX motor to 120Nm
"Performance values" of the Performance Line CX/CX-R can be increased to up to 600% support and 120 Nm of torque.
Amflow PX Carbon Pro review: game over, man?
DJI's bike brand has significantly upped its game when comes to the bike attached its E. As for the motor? Blimey.
Orbea Rallon RS eMTB: first ride review
Orbea Rallon RS is - hurray - an actually interesting mountain bike. And Benji's had a play on one.
Best eMTB of the Year: Cotic Rocket
The Cotic Rocket looks like nothing else. And it outperforms every other eeb out there.
Orbea Wild M-Team review
This bike has a lot going for it. Full power Bosch, Fox X2 dampers. well rounded geometry... And it looks pretty much as good as eMTBs can.
Quick look at new Pivot Shuttle AM
150mm travel. 800Wh battery. 100Nm torque. 750 watts peak power. 47.5lb. $8,699 to $13,999.
Merida eOne-Sixty SL 6000 review
Merida eOne-Sixty SL 6000 is only a handlebar swap away from being pretty much perfect.
12 bike brands using the DJI Avinox motor
AKA the DJI Dozen. Here is the list of significant eMTBs using the Avinox system.
New Yeti MTe has 60Nm/350w TQ motor
Yeti's UK distributor Silverfish UK is also now the Official Service Partner for TQ in the UK.
Moustache Clutch w/ Pinion MGU first ride review
The Moustache Clutch with Pinion MGU gearbox motor is seemingly the answer to all our prayers. Benji ponders.
Sub-18kg Pivot Shuttle SL/AM uses Bosch SX system
Pivot Shuttle SL/AM; like the Shuttle SL but with added All Mountain.
Haibike goes gearbox with the TRN/IQ eeb
The new Haibike TRN/IQ (pronounced 'tronic') is another machine to adopt the Pinion MGU gearbox-motor.
DJI does not agree with proposed e-bike rule changes
DJI comes out swinging saying the proposals do not "have a clear theoretical foundation".
Bosch updates CX motor to 750w peak & 100Nm torque
New update gives Gen 5 CX motors more power - but not more power than the proposed new legislation would allow.
Who loses out if new ebike rules are introduced?
DJI? Deliveroo? Disabled people? Proposals to set a 750w peak power limit appear to be on the cards.
Quick look: New Cannondale Moterra & Moterra LT
The previous Cannondale Moterra SL was our 2024 e-Bike Of The Year, so these new full-fat models have quite a lot to live up to. We haven’t seen one in the flesh yet but we’ll get one in for a proper review ASAP. And yes,…
Quick look: New Cannondale Moterra & Moterra LT
The previous Cannondale Moterra SL was our 2024 e-Bike Of The Year, so these new full-fat models have quite a lot to live up to. We haven’t seen one in the flesh yet but we’ll get one in for a proper review ASAP. And yes,…
Specialized Turbo Levo 4: 111Nm and 720w*
The fourth generation of the full power Specialized Levo is announced today. A lot of the trad bike stuff has changed (geometry, suspension etc) but we all first want to hear about the E-specific stats don’t we? *for the S-Works motor (regular 3.1 motor goes…
Survey says, “we want midpower Bosch 600Wh+ trailduro eMTB to do more riding in less time”
If you don’t ask, you don’t get. We can’t think of a current eMTB that ticks all of these boxes, can you? Following on from last week’s “36% of ebikes go wrong” article that revealed e-bikers’ real world reliability findings, this week we’re delving into…
Survey says, “36% of ebikes go wrong”
E-bikes are amazing things. But there’s no hiding from the fact that they have a less than perfect reputation for reliability. During our E-Bike Week last October we ran a couple of surveys. One aimed at existing ebike owners and another one aimed at those…
Best eMTB of the Year: Cannondale Moterra SL
The Cannondale Moterra SL has the best mix of weight, power, range and handling of any eMTB out there right now (that doesn’t cost a five figure sum). Pros Cons Apparently the Cannondale Moterra SL came about after an internal debate about what an eMTB…
Merida eOne-Sixty 875 review
We test out the Merida eOne-Sixty 875 AKA The Big Batteried Bomber AKA Heavy Metal Thunder AKA The Bendy Bus. Pros Cons This is a very full-bore e-mountain bike. There is nothing ‘mid’ or ‘SL’ about it. It’s a metal machine with big travel and…
Cotic Rocket first ride review
The Cotic Rocket looks like nothing else. Don’t like it? Do like it? Either is fine. Shall we talk about how the bike actually handles? Yes, let’s. Pros Cons Although I only had a few hours playtime on the new Cotic Rocket, I have a…
Amflow PL Carbon Pro: first ride review
“After more riding, I was pretty convinced that this is the best ebike motor out there, and by some margin” – Benji gets blown away for a day by the Amflow PL Carbon Pro. Pros Cons Earlier this year it felt like the bike industry…
eBike Battery Tech: Unpicking the myths from the reality
There are a lot of myths and misinformation and general lack of understanding about what it is that lies at the heart of every eBike – the battery. With the help of Giant Bicycles we thought it was a useful exercise to get into the…
Thinking of getting an E-Cargo Bike? Read this
If you’re really interested in moving away from driving a car for as many journeys as possible, a cargo bike is the probably the best tool for achieving this. Add in a motor and battery, and the electric cargo bike opens up a whole world…
The SiLent Type: Scott Voltage eRIDE 900 Tuned review
Scott Voltage eRIDE is essentially the electric version of our Bike Of The Year, the Scott Genius. Does adding watts into the mix move more mountains, or just muddy the waters? Pros Cons Oh man, I hated this bike. I hated that I loved it.…
The Midpower Marvel: Orbea Rise LT M10 review
The Orbea Rise LT M10 may have a full-fat motor but it’s still the lean, mean, mile-munching mid-power machine that it always was. Pros Cons Arguably the Mummy of Midpower, the original Orbea Rise models were pretty much the benchmark that a whole swathe of…
New Cotic Rocket is a steel frame ebike with external battery
Now this is going to be one heck of a polarising pushbike. Kudos to Cotic for continuing to plough their own furrow. I, for one, am really pleased to see an external battery. I’ve been telling anyone who’ll listen this for the bulk of this…
The Fullest Fat: Giant Reign E+ 3 review
What is this Giant Reign E+ 3? It’s a very eMTB [sic]. Full power motor. Massive 800Wh battery (with the option of running a 250Wh range extender for £349). Pros Cons The Reign E+ sports 170/160mm of suspension. Super progressive geometry. It’s full-on headfirst dive…
eBike Week: Existing eBikers and E-Curious Surveys
This week will be a lot more electric than usual. Our first ever eBike Week will have reviews, buying advice, maintenance tips, riding hints and – kicking things off – your thoughts and experience. Why now? We’ve decided to do eBike Week for a couple…
Dear Bike Industry, make this e-bike
As a bike reviewer in 2024AD I am unsurprisingly asked the same question quite a lot. The question may vary slightly in the words used but essentially it is always: “so, which e-bike is best then?” And now is the time of year when everything…
Santa Cruz goes 4-bar for new Vala e-MTB
The move to a Bosch motor means the Santa Cruz Vala has done away with VPP suspension and adopted a pretty trad 4-bar arrangement. Santa Cruz Vala in a nutshell Santa Cruz Bicycles press release: A NEW NAME IN TOWN Introducing the new Santa Cruz…
New Bosch CX: same power, less weight, more sensors
The new more sensor-tive [sic] Bosch Performance Line CX claims “more dynamics on climbs, more agility on trails, and more smoothness”. New Bosch Performance Line CX in a nutshell Bosch press release in full: Power meets control: Bosch sets new standards in eMTB with latest…
Cairn BRAVe 2.0 Flat Bar review
The new flat bar flavoured Cairn BRAVe 2.0 keeps you finding new reasons to just “nip out to somewhere, I might take the long way back”. Pros Cons I previously tested the previous Cairn BRAVe (Back Road Adventure Vehicle) in its drop bar format. It…
Living with an e-bike – Part Two
In it for the long haul – A journey into e-bike ownership. Here’s Sanny’s latest instalment of a multi-part series of features detailing life with an electric mountain bike. Read Living with an e-bike – Part One. I have had several months to get used…
New Shimano EP5 and E5100 motors revealed
Two new entry level type ebike motors from Shimano: the EP5 and E5100. The EP5 may well see some offroad action whereas the E5100 is heavily commuter-centric. The basic specs and marketingspeak are detailed below. Suffice to say, if you know your Shimano tier series…
Focus Jam 2 SL 9.9 review
Mid-power eMTBs currently offer the best all-round mountain bike experience and the Focus Jam2 SL is the best mid-power experience I’ve had so far. Pros Cons There is a lot dislike about this bike. And indeed I don’t like it. I love it. Much like…
Cannondale Moterra SL: Deep Dive into Lightweight, Full Power eMTB
Cannondale describes this bike as “the lightest full power mountain bike ever”. But what does that mean? What is “full power” exactly? It’s a mountain bike first and foremost Before we get into the stuff that gets all the hoopla and headlines about Cannondale Moterra…
Triple Black Diamond ‘Helfare Highway’ comes to Caersws Bike Park
Here’s a track that I have zero plans of ever riding (I’m realistic in my skills goals), but I’m glad it exists (although also slightly glad it’s far enough away that my husband won’t be shredding it every weekend while simultaneously shredding my nerves). Helfare…
McLaren launches 161Nm torque eMTB range
Yes, that McLaren. Of Formula 1 fame, purchased by footballers. The makers of supercars have turned their attention to ebikes. There is a long history of car manufacturers doing bikes badly, but you might hope that someone as high end as McLaren could get it…
Whyte ELyte 150 Works review
Combined, the good motor, brilliant build kit and great frame of the Whyte ELyte 150 Works makes for a fabulous mountain biking experience. Which it should do. Because it costs ten grand. Pros Cons This Whyte ELyte 150 Works is an ebike that’s simultaneously middling…
Yamaha YDX Moro 7 review
This Yamaha YDX Moro 7 is in the shiny 30th Anniversary colourway. Yep, 30 years since Yamaha’s first foray into pedal assist bikes. Pros Cons In a sea of perfectly fine bicycles, I love a surprising bike. And this Yamaha is a very surprising bike.…
Vitus E-Mythique LT VRS review: Quite Good (While It Lasted)
The Vitus E-Mythique LT VRS launched as a brand new entry-level full-power e-bike model with 160mm of rear travel, an alloy frame, mixed wheel sizes and a 95Nm Bafang M510 motor. Pros Cons We ran a pretty comprehensive feature about the Vitus E-Mythique LT range…
Living with an e-bike – Part One
In it for the long haul – A journey into e-bike ownership. Here’s Sanny’s first instalment of a multi-part series of features detailing life with an electric mountain bike. Part One – The Gathering E-bikes have been on my radar ever since they broke into…
Upgrade Bikes takes on Fazua servicing
Good news for mid-power motorheads. Also, ZyroFisher has taken on service duties for Mahle Smart Bike Systems. Fazua press release: FAZUA announces new service partnership in UK Ottobrunn, 15. January 2024 – With the aim of providing the best possible cycling experience combined with optimal…
Canyon Neuron:ON CF 8 review
As a short-travel but full-power eMTB, I think the Canyon Neuron:ON has tough sales game ahead of it. But to dismiss it might be to miss out on a great injection of fun on your rides. Pros: Cons: It’s a trail bike. An electric trail…
Lapierre EZesty AM LTD review
In a nutshell, the Lapierre EZesty AM LTD is a 140/140mm travel, mid-power, carbon framed, 18.5kg, electric trail bike. Pros Cons In a nutshell, the Lapierre EZesty AM LTD is a 140/140mm travel, mid-power, carbon framed, 18.5kg, electric trail bike. And it’s a really flipping…
