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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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 –…
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:…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Norco Sight VLT C2 review
The Norco Sight VLT C2 may not be the bike you think it is; it’s very much an all dayer climber ‘n’ cruiser. Did I mention how well it climbs?…
Haibike Lyke CF 10 review
This Haibike Lyke CF 10 is one of those new fangled mid-power e-MTBs. 140mm travel at both ends. Full 29er. 60Nm of torque provided by the Fazua Ride 60 system.…
SRAM Powertrain motor is a game changer
Regardless of how it performs, the new SRAM Powertrain motor means the bike industry has more of a one-stop-shop than ever before when it comes to speccing their e-MTBs. Shimano…
New Carbon e-Gravel Bike From… Moots!
In a move that will no doubt have a few people hammering at their keyboards and attempting to set fire to titanium frames, Moots has announced a carbon fibre bike.…
Details of the Santa Cruz Heckler SL
Deets: C & CC carbon frame, MX wheels, Fazua Ride 60,18.5kg weight, 430 Wh battery, 65 Nm, 150mm VPP, 64.3° head angle, 77+° seat angle. Yes, we’ve asked to have…
Cairn E-Adventure Limited Rambler Edition review
Cairn E-Adventure Limited Rambler Edition is a great commuter bike that can handle a bit of singletrack and bike-packing mini-adventures. Pros Cons Let’s get straight to conclusion. Although this bike…
Vitus E-Mythique LT range starts at £3,299
The Vitus E-Mythique LT is a brand new entry-level full-power e-bike model with 160mm of rear travel, alloy frame, mixed wheel size and a 95Nm Bafang M510 motor. The ‘Mythique’…
NeBD: Propain Ekano 2 AL
New (e)Bike Day! The previous Propain Ekano was one of our favourite e-bikes of recent times so we’re very excited to hear about a new and improved version. Here you…
Canyon Strive:ON – Race Up, Rave Down
Canyon has launched a new addition to its electric line up: the Strive:ON. This ditches the Shapeshifter of the non-electric version, and sets its eye firmly on E-Enduro racing. A…
Privateer E161 launches today
The long-awaited pedal assist version of the Privateer 161 gets its official launch today: say hello to the Privateer E161 with a Shimano EP-801 motor and 630Wh battery. We’ll get…
Saracen Ariel 50E Review
The Saracen Ariel 50E may only have 60Nm torque but there’s no way Benji would trade in this bike’s amazing handling prowess in exchange for 25 more Nm. Pros Cons…
E-everesting, Keneveresting, Nevereveresting Again? New Uphill World Record by Ebike
Inspired by the previous achievement (antics?) of Claudio Caluori, two riders have taken on the challenge of beating his ebike everesting world record. OK, so write up reads a bit…
Pinion E-Drive System: E-Bike Gearbox Motor
Pinion have crammed a motor into the gearbox. Here’s details of the Pinion E-Drive System AKA Pinion Motor.Gearbox.Unit (MGU). TLDR: Pinion E-Drive System Pinion press release in full: WORLD’S FIRST.…
Bosch Performance Line SX: 55Nm, 600W peak, 2kg
Joining the mid-power mountain bike melée, the Bosch Performance Line SX offers 55Nm of torque in a low-weight package with more piggyback battery options. TLDR: New Bosch Performance Line SX…
WIN THIS BIKE! Is This The Best E-Bike Under £5k?
And you can win yourself one! The Saracen Ariel 50E is more than the sum of considerable parts. Great geometry, great suspension, great parts allied to a capable Shimano STEPS…
Canyon Neuron:ON CF8 First Ride Review
The new Canyon Neuron:ON is the trail bike of the e-assisted Canyon stable. Hannah was out at the launch in northern Italy to try it out, here’s her first ride…
New Canyon Spectral:ON Builds, New App, New Security Features
There’s a new Spectral:ON launched today, which is interesting to a point, but really what’s exciting about it is the new Canyon App and Connectivity Module that are launched with…
Canyon Strive:ON CFR – First Ride Review
Canyon has launched a new addition to its electric line up: the Strive:ON. This ditches the Shapeshifter of the non-electric version, and sets its eye firmly on E-Enduro racing. Developed…
Canyon Grand Canyon:ON – First Ride Review
The Grand Canyon:ON is pitched as a bit of a do-it-all explorer. Not so much a mountain bike for the keen trail rider, but more of a go most places…