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Review: The Saracen Ariel 50E Elite – does a top-end build equal a top-end bike?
As regular readers of these pages will know, there’s a bit of a split appearing in the ebike world. On…
Riese & Müller Packster 80 Cargo Bike – What Fuel Crisis?
Reviewed back in Issue 131 of Singletrack Magazine, the Riese & Müller Packster 80 has done more than just deliver…
Benno Boost E CX Cargo Bike – Tested for 700 miles
This product was selected for our Editors’ Choice Awards 2022, as published in Singletrack Magazine Issue 146 In the Editors’…
Specialized Launches new Turbo Tero – an eMTB for Every Day
Looking for an ebike that can do it all? Specialized are launching something that may well be the one bike…
DT Swiss Launches new Range of eMTB Components
Given the growing popularity of eMTBs, DT Swiss have created a number of components they say can keep up with…
The 2022 Mondraker Crafty Carbon’s MIND monitors sag, airtime and more, plus more 2022 updates
Mondraker updates its eMTB range with the latest Bosch Smart System and gives Crafty Carbon models a MIND of their…
Yeti 160E eMTB is the worst kept secret on the internet, but we can finally tell you about it!
Unless you have avoided blurry spy shots and the odd leak here and there, chances are you’ve already seen the…
The Nicolai NC-1 – A Surprisingly Normal Cargo Bike
When we saw this land in our inbox we were excited. A cargo bike, from Nicolai? Surely there would be…
Specialized Release a 7k Turbo Kenevo SL Comp
If you’ve been tempted by a Specialized Turbo Kenevo before but put off by the price tag, this model could…
Orange AD3 is a linkage full-suspension Orange but it’s not what you’re expecting!
The Orange AD3 might not be the linkage suspension bike you were asking for, but you’ll still love it! Orange…
Cairn BRAVE – a Back Road Adventure Vehicle for Everyone?
When I reviewed the Cairn Adventure 1.0 I wished for a more adventurous and burly specced option. It’s almost like…
(Please Don’t Break the Internet) GT Launches New eBMX Range
Electric cargo bikes, electric mountain bikes, electric hand cycles, electric road bikes… but we didn’t see this coming: the electric…
Review: Preparing to nuke the EMTB competition with the Nukeproof Megawatt Factory
It was only a matter of time before Nukeproof produced an eMTB but the question was would their first eeb…
Pole’s first eMTB is called the Pole Vol… Voima
Pole Bicycles hasn’t taken your suggestions to name their eMTB the Pole Volt (pole vault get it?) but instead the…
Pole eMTB design officially revealed but questions still remain!
Pole founder, Leo Kokkonen, has posted the final design of his company’s first eMTB, but questions remain. Here is the…
First Look – Saracen Ariel 50E Elite, an eMTB that’s actually in stock!
Saracen’s latest Ariel eMTB range is a huge upgrade over its previous bike with new technology a new frame and…
Voluntary Recall: Specialized 1st Gen Turbo Levo and Kenevo
If you’re the owner of a 1st Gen Turbo Levo or Kenevo, then you should check out whether your bike…
YT Decoy finally updated with Shimano EP8 motors
YT is finally offering an updated version of the popular YT Decoy eMTB with the latest generation Shimano EP8 drive…
New e-Storia Shock from EXT: ‘Smoother, Safer, Superfaster’
Maker of very fine shocks, EXT, has brought out a new e-Storia, specially designed for e-bikes: ‘Smoother, Safer, Superfaster’. Superfaster?…
Gen 3 Specialized Levo Expert costs £4250 less than S-Works
Specialized has revealed a new build kit option for the Gen 3 Levo, and while it might be more affordable…
First Look: Cairn BRAVE – a back road adventure vehicle
As you might have seen in Fresh Goods Friday, we recently took delivery of the new Cairn BRAVE, the latest…
First Look: 2022 Specialized Kenevo SL is a 19kg 170mm eMTB!
What do you call a combination of the Levo SL and Enduro? Well, Specialized calls it the all-new 2022 Kenevo…
Video: Forestal adds Cyon Trail and Hydra Downhill bikes to eMTB range
Andorra’s Forestal has been in touch this week with news of new bikes filling both trail and downhill categories. Leading…
Shimano announces new Linkglide XT and Deore drivetrains promising increased durability
Shimano has introduced a new Linkglide version of XT and Deore aimed at eMTB riders or those looking for longer…
Pole’s 725wh eMTB grabs the spotlight again with SRAM motor?
Pole hasn’t been shy with teasing its CNC machined eMTB, but these latest images have us scratching our heads. If…
10 of the lightest eMTB’s on sale today!
The development of ebikes has been fast and very impressive. Gone are the old clunkers leaving a new breed of…
Cairn BRAVe: flat bar, drop bar, where will you go?
If you were listening to our podcast with Cairn a few weeks back, you’ll know that there was a new…
Forestal introduces 3 new builds for Siryon each with a dedicated internet connection
Andorran start-up, Forestal reveals 3 additional builds of the Siryon eMTB with pricing from €8299. How much will a high-end…
Specialized Turbo Levo 3rd Generation Platform Launches: VIDEO
First thing.. We’ve only had this bike for a few days so the full review of how it actually performs…
GT Launches Grade Power Series Of Gravel E-Bikes
The GT Grade was a pretty radical bike when it launched back in 2014 (the same year as grit.cx as…
Sessioning trails on e-MTB is quickest way to improve skills
Lockdown has had some surprising and unexpected benefits. If you’d told me a year ago that despite being restricted to…
How Many Biscuits, How Many Miles? The Grand Canyon:ON
Some people are self motivated exercisers. They set themselves a training plan or goal and off they go. I am…
Orange Phase Factory Review – UK made EP8 powered power hour smasher
The Orange Phase eMTB takes all the benefits of an Enduro Orange and injects it with the power of Shimano’s…
Swytch Ebike Conversion Kit Review: Did It Convert Us?
Antony checks out Swytch, a lightweight ebike conversion kit that replaces your front wheel. It’s neat and relatively cheap, but…
Pole eMTB breaks cover with ultra-integrated motor and battery systems
Pole has been teasing its CNC machined eMTB on social media giving us glimpses are a mystery motor and battery…
New Saracen Ariel E50, E50 Pro And E50 Elite
There’s a new e-bike in town: the Saracen Ariel E50, E50 Pro and Ariel E50 Elite (as here). And, while…
2021 Trek E-Caliber balances lightweight with Fazua power on the climbs
Trek launches a new eMTB that attempts to bridge the gap between a lightweight XC experience and a powered eMTB.…
eMTB Specific Shoes: Terra Ergolace X2 from fizik
Looking for some shoes to wear while riding your eMTB? Punctuation loving* brand fi’zi:k has just the thing for you: the…
Canyon Grand Canyon ON 9 | First Look
Just arrived at Singletrack Towers and taken straight out to play in the snow, it’s the Grand Canyon:ON 9 from…
Canyon Releases New Torque:ON Plus EP8 Updates
Canyon has launched the new Torque:ON, plus the Grand Canyon:ON, Neuron:ON and Spectral:ON all get updates in the form of…
Mondraker Play eMTBs for kids come in hardtail and full-suspension flavours
Monkdraker launches a complete series of electric bikes for kids with the new Play range of hardtail and full-suspension eMTBs.…
Top 10 eMTB reviews of 2020
It’s been quite a year for new eMTB releases with new models, new tech and new motors all arriving on…
Islabikes eJimi e-bike – A Real World Review
Kevin Brennan is a lifelong cyclist and mountain biker, a regular face at the Monday Night Pub Ride, er, rides…
YT Decoy Elite Review: A great value eMTB with a flashy £6299 price tag!
The YT Decoy Elite takes Decoy pricing up above £6K but for this price, you get a carbon frame and…
2021 Pivot Shuttle – Lighter Motor, Bigger Battery, More Radness
It’s been a couple of years since we brought you some news about the Pivot Shuttle e-bike. Back then, there…
Marin Alpine Trail E1 – Motorised radness on a budget
It’s tricky, this ebike malarkey. Do I write the review for people who are accustomed to regular bikes and are…
E Pace? No, not a new Jag but the Pace 170e eMTB
Pace goes full eeb with the Shimano EP8 powered Pace 170e boasting coil suspension, 170mm travel and huge 726Wh battery!…
Review: Santa Cruz Bullit returns as a Gloss Lavender eMTB and it RIPS!
Andi received one of the first 2021 Santa Cruz Bullit eMTB's to test ahead of launch and watching this review…
Time to bite the Bullit! 2021 Santa Cruz Bullit is a carbon eMTB!
Do you have an eMTB itch that can only be scratched with the most expensive and premium of bikes? Then…