liberated from some of the normal constraints of standard bike design like weight and gearing e-bike design has exploded more than just a mountain bike with a motor attached electric mountain bikes are starting to break away from their analog siblings into a category of their.

Own outfitted with robust temperature efficient frames e-bike specific suspension and drivetrain componentry and a slack and stable geometry electric mountain bikes are equal parts performance and control where traditional mountain bikes struggle to balance the demands of.

Descending with the need to climb back out electric mountain bikes can make both a breeze this is the biggest attraction to these premium assisted steeds and you can have all the descending confidence and control of an enduro mountain bike but in a package that laughs at those daunting climbs.

But when you're in the market for a new electric mountain bike you'll quickly find that there are a lot of options out there with a ton of specs to compare that's why we put together this list of the best electric mountain bikes on the market fast becoming the new bike to have for the coming year we've come up with what.

We deem to be the best electric mountain bikes to be had if money is no object the suv among off-road bikes the x duro full fat 6 10.0 is a monster truck with full suspension that doesn't compromise on comfort or safety rockshox pluto rl suspension fork with 120 millimeters of travel smooths out the roughest terrains and drops yamaha pw x2 250 watt motor.

With a 500 watt hour battery provides long range adventures across your favorite trails or spaces yet explored with the kind shock lev dx dropper post you can lower your center of gravity when coming up on technical sections of a trail trp trail hydraulic brakes deliver for consistent braking at all speeds and all conditions as you tackle.

Those steep hills sram gx eagle 12-speed drivetrain ensures the perfect gear on those epic rides it's four-inch tires 120 millimeters of travel and powerful disc brakes give you maximum traction and safety on any ground and put a broad grin on your face at the same time.

When we started designing the 2020 ridge runner we wanted to make the most capable electric mountain bike ever made we feel we've succeeded with the all-new ridge runner the 2020 ridge runner features 120 millimeters of rear suspension travel and 150 millimeters of suspension travel up front.

Paired with the 4.8 inch fat tire you can literally go anywhere and bring everything along with you the ridge runner is available with 750 or 1000 watt motor options and comes in 17 and 19 inch sizes new for 2020 the ridge runner is available in charcoal or bale camo up front you'll find 150 millimeters of.

Suspension travel out of the fork paired with a four piston hydraulic disc brakes and 203 millimeter rotors the ridge runner features our fire link suspension system which is a modified four bar providing ultimate traction on any terrain the ridge runner is built with the fangs m620 ultra drive motor with a torque.

Sensor in either 750 watt or 1000 watt options pair that back with our 1x9 drivetrain featuring a wide range of gears to ascend even the steepest hills the ridge runner is available with a number of quietcat accessories including our trailers lights racks and bags.

The estero trekking 4.0 has everything you need whether for short trips in town or for extended tours in the countryside the sr suntor xcm fork with 65 millimeters of travel makes for smooth exploring anywhere you go the yamaha pwst motor and 500 watt hour battery allows you to accelerate smoothly and with power a triple sensor system.

Guarantees constant and optimum support in all conditions shimano hydraulic brakes deliver for consistent braking at all speeds and all conditions as you tackle those steep hills shimano dior rapid fire plus 10 speed ensures a smooth transition on any path or climb the estero trekking 4.0 has everything you need what are you waiting for.

This is the tron squared our most versatile bike in the lineup no matter if you want to hit the trails or enjoy long adventures the thrawn squared has a well-balanced trail geometry which offers nice handling and confidence on trails due to the higher stake it has a relaxed riding position.

Our fold kinematics with 130 millimeters of travel is optimized for small bump sensitivity the thrawn is powered by the strong bosch performance cx motor and it's available with removable 500 or 625 watt-hour batteries it is the most versatile bike in the lineup that means we can offer it also.

As an equipped version with fenders kickstand re-racks and nice lights for model year 21 we also offer it in a fresh colorway that's called sky blue in a world where bikes get ever more specialized to the task at hand versatility is an often underrated attribute being able to do a little bit of.

Everything is actually the main strength of our trekking e-bike the e-big tour it's one of the most versatile bikes merida makes equally happy to cut it in the urban jungle while still being rugged enough to hit off-road paths all built around a smooth and powerful shimano drive unit and long-lasting integrated battery at the heart of the.

Big tour is a strong hydroformed aluminium frame one that's closely related to our ebig 9e mounting bike though with the big difference that this has a dropped top tube to make it easier to mount and dismount regardless of what you're wearing being based on a mountain bike also means that it's rugged enough to tackle.

Dirt track duties expanding your possibilities when it comes to picking a route the frame and all of the equipment fitted to it also has a high carrying capacity something really useful for fully laden trekking tours or just a trip to the shops it's actually rated to a total of 140 kilograms for the bike rider and any luggage combined which is.

Quite a substantial amount fully laden or not this ebig tor 400 eq offers plenty of assistance since the very latest shimano ep8 drive unit that delivers a substantial 85 newton meters of torque that means the bike will get away from the traffic lights quickly and will also be able to cope with steeper climbs as.

Ever the drivetrain has all handling hallmarks you'd expect from shimano's top end setup with a smooth natural riding feel an intuitive controller displays speed range and assistance levels it's also possible to turn the bike's integrated lights on or off using the control unit for high capacity 630 watt hour battery is sleekly integrated.

Into the downtube delivering plenty of range even in the higher assistance settings or in hilly terrain it's worth noting we also offer a version of this bike called the ebig tour 475 eq which gets a huge 750 watt hour battery from simplo if you need an even greater range for trekking and touring longer distances the e-big tour sits on 29-inch.

Wheels for a shod with plump 2.2 inch wide tires offering plenty of comfort enhancing cushioning while also having enough tread to deal with uneven surfaces that comfort and confidence and sparring stability is also helped by the hundred millimeter travel sun tour fork which also gets a lockout to stiffen it up and help with efficiency on smooth.

Surfaces there's also an 11 speed drive train which is much like a wide range mountain bike group set to give you plenty of gear options for going up hills or on the flat shimano also provides hydraulic disc brakes to give smooth powerful and consistent braking another neat feature of the frame is there are actually bottle cage mounts.

Inside the triangle so you can pop a water bottle or accessories there while the ebig torch has many of the essential elements with its mounting biking cousin it's the details that really set the bike apart the eq part of the name is to highlight that this bike comes fully equipped as standard with mud guards to keep you clean and dry.

Built-in lights to keep you safe and seen a kickstand for easy city use an integrated abbas lock to keep you safe and a rack to boost your carrying capacity there are also plenty more touches that help separate this bike from its mounting biking cousin such as the adjustable height stem to fine-tune your riding position and ergonomically.

Shaped grips to boost comfort you'll also notice that the tars have reflective strips built into them to boost side visibility in low light all that means that the ebig tool really can turn its hand to almost anything whether it's using it to go shopping with pannier bags getting about the city without worrying about it disappearing.

When you pop into a shop or just taking a much more scenic route to work if you're feeling adventurous then it's mountain bike routes means it's quite happy exploring forest tracks whether that's at the weekend or on a trekking holiday somewhere a little further flung although i'm a die-hard mountain biker i've got to be honest and say that this.

Is actually one of my favorite bikes in the whole marina lineup it's just such a great mix of practicality and fun with a riding position that allows you to take in the world going by while you ride while still having a bit of a sporty edge if you want to get off the beaten track.

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