Patrol’s latest full-suspension eMTB rides a full carbon frame

Indonesia-based mountain bike maker Patrol recently added a new pedal-assist member to its model family, which boasts a full carbon fiber frame, the latest Shimano Steps motor and full suspension with generous trail-soaking travel.Continue ReadingCateg… Continue reading Patrol’s latest full-suspension eMTB rides a full carbon frame

Trek goes ultra stealthy with Fuel EXe electric mountainbike

Instead of piling on extreme eMTB power for its 2023 Fuel EXe trail bikes, Trek has focused on offering more natural assisted-riding courtesy of a compact and light – and super quiet – mid-mount motor and slim downtube battery combination.Continue Read… Continue reading Trek goes ultra stealthy with Fuel EXe electric mountainbike

Nucleon 16 is the first bike to use revolutionary Supre Drive tech

Last November we first heard about the radical Supre Drive mountain bike drivetrain, invented by Canadian mechanical engineer Cedric Eveleigh. Now, just eight months later, it’s found its way onto Nicolai Bicycles’ commercially available Nucleon 16 hig… Continue reading Nucleon 16 is the first bike to use revolutionary Supre Drive tech

Rampage Innova mountain bike swaps rear shock for a leaf spring

While there’s no denying that having a rear shock can improve some aspects of the mountain biking experience, it does add weight and complexity. The Rampage Innova cross-country bike offers an alternative, in the form of a simplified leaf-spring rear s… Continue reading Rampage Innova mountain bike swaps rear shock for a leaf spring

Polestar hits the trails with wicked hand-built mountain bike

With previous dalliances in the realms of commuter biking, cargo sleds and even treehouses, Polestar is looking to shape lifestyles beyond the world of electric sedans and SUVs. A newly introduced mountain bike is the latest eye-catching example, combi… Continue reading Polestar hits the trails with wicked hand-built mountain bike

Thömus Lightrider E Ultimate claims title of lightest full-squish eMTB

The Lightrider E Ultimate will make its debut at the World Cup Weekend in Lenzerheide, Switzerland

With their integrated motors and batteries, it’s not uncommon for even relatively lightweight full-suspension electric mountain bikes to tip the scales at around 20 kg (45 lb). The Lightrider E Ultimate, however, is claimed to come in at under 15 kg (33 lb) – reportedly making it the lightest of its kind.

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Trail-hunting camper van is a go-anywhere bike workshop you sleep in

Designed to seek out remote, forgotten trailheads and bushwhackable cross-country routes where trails don’t run, the all-new Tails camper van from Outside Van is a venture-anywhere mountain bike support vehicle and complete base camp. More than just a … Continue reading Trail-hunting camper van is a go-anywhere bike workshop you sleep in

Harley-Davidson’s Serial 1 heads to the backcountry with the SWITCH/MTN

Following hot on the heels of the limited-run BASH/MTN ebike, Harley-Davidson spin-out Serial 1 has now added a brand new electric mountain bike to its main line up. The SWITCH/MTN eMTB has familiar core features but comes with a bunch of off-road-spec… Continue reading Harley-Davidson’s Serial 1 heads to the backcountry with the SWITCH/MTN

Harley-Davidson’s Serial 1 heads off-road with limited-run BASH/MTN ebike

Harley-Davidson built a gorgeous tribute to its oldest known motorcycle to celebrate the launch of its ebike wing, Serial 1, back in October 2020. This subsequently enjoyed a very limited production run a year later, and has now been joined by another … Continue reading Harley-Davidson’s Serial 1 heads off-road with limited-run BASH/MTN ebike