Best electric mountain bike
We guide you through what to look for when buying the best electric mountain bike, with insight on battery and motor technology as well as our recommended models on sale now. Don’t put it off any longer, because with one of the best electric mountain bike models at your disposal, you could be having the best riding experience of your life right now!To get more news about ebike with suspension, you can visit magicyclebike.com official website.
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The Trek Rail is as rewarding to ride as it is easy to live with. It dominates the descents and flattens the climbs, and in that respect it’s every bit as potent as Trek’s Slash enduro bike, but with its own built-in uplift. Now updated with a bigger battery (750Wh) on certain models, and different sizing with a longer reach, the Rail retains its versatile geometry, powerful Bosch motor and ultimate boss status.
With progressive sizing and geometry, the E-Sommet VRX closely mirrors the shape and fit of the best analogue enduro bikes. And with the addition of a 630Wh battery you won’t need to worry if the chairlift or shuttle isn’t running. With the extra weight comes extra stability, so you may want to consider downsizing to gain a more dynamic ride, even considering the mullet wheels. Consider also the terrain that’s typical for you – while the travel here is similar to the YT Decoy, the Vitus doesn’t feel as versatile, even if we found that it’s more capable in big-mountain terrain.
With mullet wheels and 165mm travel, the YT Decoy Shred sounds like a handful, but its bubbly personality and compact sizing guarantees that it is every bit as playful as it is capable. Big days out or just hot laps after work? The Decoy Shred has your back. Now updated with the latest Shimano EP8 motor, but the handling is just as agile and flattering as the original bike, while the suspension remains sublime, whatever you throw it down. So if it’s ride quality, not battery capacity that you prioritise, then the YT Decoy Shred should be your first choice. It’s certainly ours.
By sticking to the fundamentals of bike design and focusing on ride quality, Nukeproof has supercharged its acclaimed Mega enduro bike and delivered a mullet e-bike that’s every bit as capable as it is fun to ride. And while £7K is still a stack of cash for an alloy e-bike, compared to what you get from the likes of Specialized, there’s no arguing that even the flagship Megawatt Factory-level build represents superb value for money from a bricks and mortar brand.
The lightweight Turbo Levo SL joins a tight collection of e-bikes that offer the benefits of motor assistance with the purity and agile handling of an analogue bike. It’s more than a gateway drug though; it lets you tackle big loops with less fear of running out of battery, the speed restrictor is no longer a limiting factor on pedally singletrack, and the reduced weight means you need less muscle to get it turning and jumping – perfect for smaller and/or lighter riders then. In 12 short months the price and weight of the Levo SL have crept up. But having ridden both model year bikes, the handling and overall ride quality have also been improved, so the Levo SL is now more capable than before. Upgrades like the Fox 36 Performance Elite fork and DPX2 shock take the suspension performance to the next level and make the price hike a little easier to swallow. Factor in Specialized’s seamless e-bike integration and impressive range from the 320Wh battery and you have a relatively light trail bike that will let you ride further, faster and harder than ever before.
With the increased range of the 630Wh battery, the latest Canyon Spectral:ON CF 8.0 can take on new challenges that were previously out of reach. And while the one-piece bar/stem combo that comes on the two top-tier bikes looks cool, it locks you into a fixed handlebar position, which is far from ideal, especially for the more performance oriented rider. It’s still an amazing package though; the frame geometry, finish and the rest of the build kit is first rate and it’s a blast to ride. The battery is a doddle to remove and by downgrading the cockpit, you could easily unlock its true potential.
This is the 29er version of the popular Whyte E-160 RS V1 (review) that we tested and rated highly in our E-bike of the Year shoot-out. Designed for general trail riding adventures more than all-out enduro laps, we found that the E-150 is actually very adept at both. The Bosch motor allied to 625Wh battery ensures impressive power and range as well as an instant response when ratcheting up technical climbs. Whyte has worked hard to reduce the centre of gravity by clocking the motor at an angle, helping to ensure the battery is slung-low. This helps it turn and jump with an agility that defies its weight. The 150mm travel fork paired with 140mm out back may not seem like much, but the E-150’s low centre of gravity and burly frame mean it rarely gets out of its depth. While they’re almost identical twins, the E-150 and E-160 are very much unique individuals. The E-160 is a marshmallow-plush screamer at home on the roughest and steepest tracks. The E-150 a shrewd plotter and schemer that uses cunning rather than brute force to pick off its prey; an all-rounder on both track and field – the heptathlete of e-bikes. Both a blast to ride, just choose the one that suits your style.
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