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Avinox and Gobao have just launched new E-CVT drive units, and they are going to completely revolutionise e-bike design. No more derailleurs to snag on rocks, no heavy cassettes impeding the suspension, and no need to back off the power when shifting gears under load. In fact, you’re going to have to completely reimagine how you think about e-bike gears and motors going forward. But what exactly…
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 blind…
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? This content was produced in association with Canyon Three years on from its victory in our Direct Sales E-Bike…
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 …Continue…
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 how…
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 »
