Hardly a week goes by without the launch of another Avinox M2S powered e-bike so which one should you buy? Watch our video for our hottest of hot takes on 11 of the best new e-MTBs boasting this new motor.
It’s easy to see why bike brands want to partner with Avinox. Paired with the new 700Wh Avinox battery its …Continue reading »
Bosch has just announced the Performance Upgrade 2.0 for the CX and CXR Gen 5 motors. It's a free download for anyone with a Bosch-powered e-bike, so we updated our bike and headed to Bike Festival Riva, on the beautiful Lake Garda, to try out the new features and race the Bosch eMTB Challenge.
The Bosch eMTB Challenge is an e-bike enduro with six stages (seven for pros) that incorporates…
When YT said it had the new Decoy X for us to try out, we knew we had to find a ride that was genuinely challenging. Something to test the 160mm of travel, MX wheels and game-changing power of the Avinox M2S motor.
This content was produced in association with YT Industries The obvious candidate for true test of the YT Decoy X …Continue reading »
**The Canyon Spectral:ON is a previous winner of MBR's Direct Sales E-Bike of the Year, and for good reason. It had great geometry, sublime suspension, balanced handling and a good specification for the price. How does the 2026 version stack up and just how far can it travel on one charge?
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This content was produced in association with Canyon Three years on from its victory in our Direct Sales…
Velduro is a new name on the mountain bike scene, arriving with a bang thanks to its mid-pivot Rogue enduro e-bike, fitted with the hot new Avinox M2S motor and MBR has ridden it – watch our latest video to see what we think of it!
The Velduro Rogue deserves your attention for a number of reasons. Firstly it’s the brand’s opening gambit. A slick looking …Continue reading »
We head to the FSA Bike Festival in Riva del Garda, Italy, in search of the latest mountain bike tech, including hot new e-bikes, fresh components, the latest firmware updates and innovative protection.
First stop, Brembo to check out the new GR-Pro hydraulic disc brakes. These new brakes feature a three-way adjustable lever, …Continue reading »
Canyon has a new Strive:ON e-bike, but with a frame that's hardly changed from the first generation model introduced in 2023, and a Bosch CX motor with the older 750Wh battery, has it still got what it takes to cut it against the latest models with the new Avinox M2S?
It’s worth remembering that the original Canyon Strive:On, which I tested back in early 2024, was a bike designed and…
Thanks to its Avinox M2S motor, the Shuttle AMPD is Pivot's most powerful e-bike yet. In our latest video we put it to the test on the iconic trails of Finale Ligure, one of Europe's best mountain biking spots.
This content was produced in association with Pivot Cycles The Avinox M2S drive unit fitted to the Pivot Shuttle AMPD …Continue reading »
The Velduro Rogue broke cover as a 3D printed mock up at the China Cycle Show in May last year. It's a high-pivot enduro e-bike powered by the DJI Avinox M1 motor and MBR has just been sent one for testing. Before Danny Milner gets out riding on the Rogue, though, he's taken it to the workshop and measured the weight, geometry and travel.
If you’ve been wondering what Danny Milner and Alan…
Choosing the right battery size for your e-bike is not just about giving you enough range: it also affects a multitude of other factors, including power, weight balance, suspension set-up and handling.
This content was produced in association with Specialized We’ve been using the latest Specialized Turbo Levo 4 to dig into …Continue reading »
In the latest video from MBR, Alan Muldoon puts the Unno Mith and Megamo Reason through their paces. Both of these Spanish machines are super-capable 160mm travel e-mountain bikes, with DJI Avinox M1 motors, slender 800Wh internal batteries, and capable of sustaining sustain 1000 watts peak power output, but which one does Al rate highest (and which one falls over the most)?
Both the Unno…
We ride the second generation Megamo Reason with the new Avinox M2S motor and a host of revisions to the specification, including a beefier fork and tougher casing tyres.
This content was produced in association with Megamo. The Megamo Reason still has the 800Wh Avinox battery hidden inside the …Continue reading »
The Specialized Turbo Levo has been the benchmark e-MTB since the first generation came out in 2017, but the Gen 4 version has not been as big a hit with riders as its predecessors. Danny Milner has covered 1,000 miles on the latest Turbo Levo, and after all those miles he reckons it's still a force to be reckoned with.
The bike on test in MBR’s latest video is the Specialized Turbo Levo 4…
**MBR tests the new Mahle M40 e-bike system on a prototype carbon frame with no name. The motor we tested was pre-production but he still came away impressed.
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Mahle’s M40 e-bike motor system consists of a relatively compact 2.5kg mid-drive motor capable of delivering 850watts peak power and …Continue reading »
SRAM’s new XX DH Transmission brings wireless shifting technology to the fast-paced world of downhill racing and, in this new video, MBR's Alan Muldoon gets the lowdown from the brand
MBR’s Al Muldoon sits down with Flynn George, SRAM’s product manager for MTB drivetrains, to discuss all the details on …Continue reading »
With the brand new PX Carbon Pro, Amflow has raised the bar again. More power, more adjustability and a more performance focused build kit, make it easily the best Amflow to date. And it still weighs under 22kg even with Schwalbe Gravity casing tyres and a headlight.
So, what’s new? In short, everything. The carbon frame layout gets shorter seat tubes and lower top tubes on all …Continue…
Take a look inside the new Fox 38! This is its first full redesign since 2020, so marks a major upgrade in terms of the design of the chassis, air-spring, and damper.
Compared to the outgoing Fox 38 there’s a new generatively designed arch and crown, where A.I. software helps optimise structural …Continue reading »
Mondraker has taken it to the next level with its new Zendit, an enduro e-bike with 165mm of travel and the ridiculous new Avinox M2S motor. Danny Milner took it to some of the best enduro tracks in South Wales to find out just how good this new package is, and how fast charging and 1,300W of power redefines what's possible in a day's riding.
This content was produced in association with…
There’s a lot of hype around gearbox e-bikes. But can they really go the distance? To answer that question, MBR's Alan Muldoon range-tested the Haibike AllMtn CF 11, that comes stock with the Pinion E1.12 MGU (Motor Gearbox Unit) and an 800Wh removable battery.
There’s a lot to love about the Pinion MGU motor when combined with the Gate’s Carbon Drive Belt. With no …Continue reading »
In amongst all the hype around the Avinox M2S e-bike motor, one bike really stood out from the crowd for its unique looks, unrivalled size range, and engaging story. That bike was the Atherton S.170E, and I've been itching to ride it from the moment the first teaser images landed in my inbox!
Recently, I got the chance to head up to Atherton Bikes HQ in Machynlleth, Mid Wales, to check out…