Merida e160 SL eMTB Review: Light Enough to Ride Like a Bike, But Always with Fresh Legs
Just over a week ago Merida launched their first real lightweight eMTB with the all-new eOne-Sixty SL powered by the Bosch SX ebike motor and a 400Wh internal battery. Mixing the smooth feel and ‘just enough’ power of the SX eMTB powertrain, Merida gives the e160 SL a full carbon frame with truly enduro-capable all-mountain […]
Schwinn Hurricane Storms Back In as a Compact eBike for Teens
The Schwinn Hurricane is back. Only this time, it’s as a low-cost eBike, and it’s marketed to young riders. Hold on, doesn’t it seem like a bad time to release a bike named the Hurricane? On the surface, yes, but most bikes are in development for years before they are launched, so Schwinn likely named […]
MAHLE SmartBike Systems Launches New XS eBike System without Internal Battery
The German company MAHLE SmartBike Systems specializes in ultralight, compact eBike systems. Today, they launched the new XS System. This new system consists of only essential eBike components – without an internal battery. (Photos / MAHLE SmartBike Systems) The XS System is meant to offer a combo of lightness, versatility, sustainability, and an “unrivaled power-to-weight […]
Aventon Launches Affordable New Abound SR, Adds 4G Connectivity & GPS Tracking
Earlier this month, I was invited to Huntington Beach, California, to be introduced to Aventon’s new eCargo bike, the Abound SR (Short Rack). Unlike the existing Abound, this new version is a little taller, and sports a shorter wheelbase, a better stem and stack height, and a more comfortable handlebar. My office for the day…(Photos […]
The New Rocky Mountain Instinct Power Play SL is Packed with Power, Not Pounds
Canada’s Rocky Mountain released the new Instinct Power Play SL line of eMTBs last week, with six flavors, three carbon and three alloy models. The new Instinct Power Play SL has their Dyname S4 Lite motor, which helps keep these bikes on the leaner side. The powertrain is said to be “smooth, light, and efficient”, […]
FSA SCi30 Carbon All-Mountain Wheels are Light, Affordable, also Enduro & eMTB-rated
FSA has a new lightweight, tough, and affordable SCi30 carbon MTB wheelset that will make upgrading your mountain bike an easier decision. Developed for all-mountain riding with a full carbon 30mm internal hookless tubeless rim, FSA built the wheels tough to even handle enduro and eMTB riding, too. (Photos/FSA) And they still managed to keep […]
Merida eOne-Eighty eBike Embraces Full Power with Latest Bosch CX Motor: First Rides
Merida’s all-new alloy eOne-Eighty eMTB is a full-powered freeride ebike for riders who want to go full gas all the time. With 180mm of plush travel front & rear, a mullet wheel setup, and the latest generation of Bosch’s top CX motor backed by 800Wh of internal power – this is essentially a gravity bike […]
Merida eOne-Sixty SL eMTB Goes Bosch with Light Carbon, SX Motor & 400Wh Battery
Merida makes a powerful move to Bosch motors for their latest crop of ebikes, including this all-new lightweight all-mountain eOne-Sixty SL, its companion full-power enduro eOne-Eighty, and a new crop of eFloat city bikes. The 160mm travel is my preferred starting point to discuss the new Bosch powered bikes, because even though it is really […]
New Pivot Shuttle LT Offers Full Power and Capacity At An Impressively Low Weight
The development of eMTBs has already seen an interesting evolution. At first, it was a race to offer the most powerful bikes with the biggest batteries, as riders experienced the joy of effortless climbing and extended rides. However, it didn’t take long for some companies to start producing eMTBs with less power and less weight. […]
Giant Defy Advanced E+ Elite & Liv Avail E+ Elite Go All-In For Rear Drive
Giant is coming in hot with not one but two new drop-bar e-bikes. Meet the Defy Advanced E+ Elite and the Liv Avail E+ Elite. There is no need for a cleaver naming conversation, as these models are based on the Defy and Avail models. It’s more than an e-road bike; it’s about giving a […]
