Dec 4, 2024 · Dan reviews the Amflow PL Carbon. The Amflow PL Carbon is easily one of, if not the most talked about electric mountain bikes of the year. That’s impressive given it only broke cover at Eurobike in July, though it hasn’t taken long for it to dominate the e-MTB conversation thanks to its jaw-droppingly powerful DJI Avinox motor.

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Lows: The Merida branded dropper post has some reliability issues, and the headset cable routing is not service-friendly and prone to creaking. The new Merida One-Forty is a radical change from the previous design. Now with 143mm of rear travel and equipped with a 150mm fork, the One-Forty is close to what many would consider the definition of a modern trail bike.

Best known for producing drones and action cameras, Chinese tech behemoth DJI took everyone by surprise when it launched its new e-MTB motor system at Eurobike this year.While the move didn’t seem all that logical from the outside, DJI has garnered a lot of experience with electric motors, batteries and user software over the past two decades.

The 2025 Trek Top Fuel boasts a tonne of in-built adaptability, allowing it to morph into a brilliant 120mm travel XC bike. Trek Top Fuel. Highs: Traction-seeking ABP suspension platform, excellent fit & handling, numerous travel & setup options, sensible finishing details Lows: Not the lightest frame in its category, lacks routing for a remote lockout, single bottle only, …

Jan 9, 2025 · Setting your mountain bike or gravel tyres up tubeless is one of the most cost effective performance upgrades you can make. Going tubeless can allow you to run lower pressures, maximize grip and self seal punctures too.

Sep 1, 2023 · Year after year, we are seeing the realm of e-MTBs continually shift, driven by the rapid pace of motor and battery development. 2024 saw some fairly notable releases, including the all-new DJI Avinox M1 motor, along with the new Bosch Performance Line CX Gen5 motor.. We are seeing full-powered e-MTBs with weight figures not far off mid-powered ‘SL’ bikes of years past and current ...

Jul 26, 2024 · The Trek Slash+ is a brand new lightweight electric mountain bike for 2025. It follows in the footsteps of the popular Fuel EXe that was launched two years ago, though it pumps up the travel to create a much burlier package that’s designed to thrive on steeper and more technical trails. It shares a lot in common with the regular Slash that we reviewed earlier this year including a mixed ...

Sep 25, 2024 · Tom & Wil review the Fox Live Valve Neo Float X shock. Fox Live Valve debuted in 2018 as a fully automated electronic suspension system. Designed to improve your bike’s efficiency and responsiveness, the first generation Live Valve was a complete package that controlled the compression damping of both the fork and shock.

Jul 5, 2024 · The Giant Reign has just had a revamp, and the new bike came out swinging, winning the opening round of the Enduro World Series. Giant Reign. Highs: Race-ready geometry and spec, fantastic composure in the rough stuff, mullet compatibility via a 3-position flip-chip, well-placed frame armour. Lows: Frame storage hatch impractically small, the stiff 35mm bars transfer a bit of chatter up front.