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Top 22 Best e-MTB Bikes | The best electric mountain bikes ridden & reviewed
3+ hour, 37+ min ago (1888+ words) We've spent the past few years riding and reviewing a huge range of electric mountain bikes, from long-travel self-shuttling rigs through to stealthy lightweight e-MTBs that almost pass as analogue bikes. With more people asking us what they should buy,…...
First Look | What clues does the new Specialized Demo 11 hold for future trail & e-MTB models?
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (1076+ words) The eye-catching frame design took a dramatic turn in mid-2025 with a fresh layout that incorporated a secondary drive gear and chain. Later in the year a rather polished-looking full carbon frame turned up on the race circuit, indicating Specialized was…...
Focus JAM" 6. 9 Review | An outstanding ride, albeit with some polarising quirks
1+ week, 10+ hour ago (1942+ words) - Fun & agile handling - Smooth suspension performance - Sturdy chassis & DT Swiss wheels - TRP brakes deliver excellent modulation & power - Supple & high-traction Schwalbe Radial tyres - No mullet compatibility - Chainstays are too long for the Small - Sluggish dropper post - Bulky user interface & busy headset…...
Fresh Produce | Shimano's new Saint and XT flat pedals are big, burly and a bit whacky
2+ week, 5+ hour ago (323+ words) Shimano has introduced two new flat pedals, with the Saint PD-G8040 sitting at the top of the range and the Deore XT PD-M8240 offering a more affordable option underneath it. The Saint PD-G8040 is the more unusual-looking of the two....
Fresh Produce | Specialized Power EVO Pro Mirror Saddle
1+ week, 5+ day ago (374+ words) We've ridden a heap of Power saddles over the last seven years, including those that have come on stock Specialized mountain bikes like the S-Works Epic 8 and Levo R. It's been the seatpost-topper of choice for a few of our personal…...
First Ride | Mondraker Zendit is a serious new e-enduro machine that goes hard
2+ week, 4+ day ago (1902+ words) From $14, 499 AUD to $20, 999 AUD As part of the launch of the new Zendit, we've had the chance to spend some early time aboard Mondraker's latest e-enduro machine to find out what sets it apart. And while the nuclear-powered Avinox M2 S…...
First Look | The new Avinox M2 S motor is quieter, more powerful & uses the same mounting standard
2+ week, 4+ day ago (966+ words) Can you hear that collective rumbling? That's the sound of a gazillion electric mountain bikes being launched at the same time with the new Avinox M2 motor. Yep, tech brand DJI is back with its second-generation drive unit, and it's ready…...
First Look | The new Pivot Shuttle AMP'd looks like the brand's best e-MTB yet
2+ week, 4+ day ago (747+ words) Today sees the arrival of the Pivot Shuttle AMP'd; a brand new electric mountain bike that's built around the much-hyped DJI Avinox M2 motor. Having pulled out the battery and motor, the Pivot engineering team set about building its own frame…...
Fresh Produce | Super Light, Race Face ERA SL, 170g Flippable Carbon Handlebar
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (513+ words) Following the release of the mega-light, high-zoot ERA SL carbon cranks, Race Face continues to expand its lightweight ERA SL component family with a new carbon handlebar. A fresh take on the lesser-seen "flippable" concept, the ERA SL handlebar focuses…...
Staff Rides | Mick's Norco Sight 160 MX. A High Pivot Experiment For The Flow Fleet
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1804+ words) The Norco Sight 160, Lilac Loamer (boom, tish) is joining the Flow fleet as my new ride, but it's also a bit of a curiosity project. In fact, if you punch "Norco Sight" into the search bar on our homepage, it's…...