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The all new upgraded Giant Stance E+ and Liv Embolden E+ e-mountain bikes get bigger forks, more torque and better motors

Giant and Liv's mid-range XC and singletrack bikes now have more travel and meatier motors, the latter thanks to the new Giant SyncDrive Pro 3X motor delivering 100Nm of torque on the top two models in each range

Wed, Feb 25, 2026 17:00
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Electric gravel bikes: the good, the bad and the ‘why?’

Not as torquey or capable as e-MTBs, but still fun to ride off-road. We dive into what electric gravel bikes are, why they're good, bad and how they're powered.

Fri, Oct 24, 2025 09:14
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Electric bike motors explained: How to choose the best e-MTB drive system for you

e-gravel and e-MTB motors can get mighty complicated, especially if you don't know what you're getting yourself into. Here's everything you need to know

Thu, Oct 23, 2025 13:00
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Riders with Fazua Ride 60-equipped e-mountain bikes will now get the KickOverrun upgrade, an automatic boost to help on technical ascents

The new KickOverrun tech - that will be installed via a firmware update - works automatically, detecting technical riding sections where you may need the assistance

Tue, Jun 17, 2025 07:57
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New firmware boosts DJI’s Avinox motor to 1000W of max power

And the brand weighs in on the proposed 750W restriction.

Tue, May 06, 2025 07:00
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Shimano’s new EP5 mid-drive motor is said to provide 270km of assistance

Shimano has revealed new e-bike mid-drive motors, as the influential Japanese cycling component brand interprets the latest e-bike riding trends.

Mon, Jun 24, 2024 16:00
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Cairn pulls the cover off the BRAVe – Two brand new do-it-all ebikes with Shimano E7000 Steps motors

Two new category defying ebikes get Shimano E7000 motors

Tue, Apr 06, 2021 13:15
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Trek pulls back the curtains on the E-Caliber – A brand new cross country e-bike for 2021

A brand new cross country focussed e-bike claims to be the lightest eMTB yet

Thu, Feb 25, 2021 16:00
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Marin look set to steal the e-bike show with new Alpine Trail E – 2021 mullet e-MTB launches

2021 mullet e-MTB launches with Shimano EP motor

Tue, Dec 01, 2020 16:00
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First Ride: Kinesis Rise e-MTB hardtail – lightweight electric mountain bike with Fazua motor

Unique hardtail e-bike with light Fazua motor

Thu, Aug 06, 2020 15:00
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