With battery packs and mid-drive motors, e-bike technology has revolutionised the mountain bike. It has allowed riders to journey further into steeper terrain, to total many descents per riding session that were previously impossible. The tyranny of fatigue is of no consequence to e-bike riders. How much does an e-bike cost to maintain long-term? The … Read more
Although e-mountain bikes serve a very similar purpose to regular bikes, the extra weight and assistance cause premature wear on various components such as the motor, battery, bearings and suspension. There are a bunch of e-MTB-specific products that can help prolong your e-MTB’s life, which we’ve outlined in the list below. Electric mountain bikes – everything … Read more
E-bikes have empowered more riders to get out on trails and explore the healthy mindfulness of adventurous all-terrain riding. However, although e-bikes and conventional mountain and gravel bikes might look broadly similar, there are distinct differences in some technologies and remarkable similarities in others. Welcome to Electric Week – a celebration of the e-MTB The … Read more
Electric mountain bikes have breathed new life into the cycling industry as they pose a more accessible platform for a very physically demanding sport. Whether you’re new to mountain biking or want something to make getting up a hill a bit easier, here are the best e-MTBs we’ve tested.Although many e-mountain bikes are beginning to look no different from … Read more
The eOne-Sixty is Merida’s staple e-mountain bike, but the rapid electric revolution means some gaps have formed in the range. Today, Merida has expanded its lineup with the eOne-Sixty SL, a lightweight e-mountain bike and the eOne-Eighty, a big-travel bruiser. Importantly, both bikes cater to those who prefer Bosch’s drive systems. How to store an e-MTB – storage solutions and … Read more
E-bikes have revolutionised the mountain bike market and influenced gravel bikers. The available pedal assistance has enabled riders to pedal bikes with better tyres, more trick suspension, and more travel up steep climbs. They also benefit from all those heavy-duty components on the descent. How much do e-bikes cost to maintain long-term? Welcome to Electric … Read more
[Sponsored by Giant Bicycles]Storing your e-MTB might sound like a rather trivial exercise but because there’s a battery, motor, display and a whole heap of wiring connecting everything, doing things the right way will avoid harming its service life. In this article, with the help of Giant, we will explore the best storing solutions for … Read more
Keeping your electric mountain bike clean will ensure it runs like a dream. Giving your bike a thorough clean is also an excellent opportunity to inspect the frame and vital components for wear and damage. Cleaning it correctly, however, does require a few extra steps but we’ve got you covered and listed all the tricks in the … Read more
Steel e-bikes. They might be a niche-within-a-niche, but one of the world’s most respected steel mountain bike brands has created an e-bike version of its celebrated dual-suspension frameset. Cotic Rocket e-MTB (Image Credit: off-road.cc) Cotic Rocket e-MTB, by off-road.cc Welcome to Electric Week – a celebration of the e-MTB The anatomy of an e-bike How much … Read more
The electrically assisted bike is here to stay, there’s no disputing it. What started as a rudimentary motor and battery bolted to a frame has since morphed into a viable concept with some impressively stealthy bikes now available. And they ride just like a regular, pedal-assisted bike. The strategic use of carbon fibre has helped drop grams and clever engineering evenly distributes … Read more
