E-MOUNTAINBIKE Magazine

Exclusive first test 2025 ZF Bike Eco System – what is the new ZF ebike motor capable of?

Automotive colossus ZF presents its first proprietary motor system. The ZF Bike Eco System comes not only with exciting key data, but also with some unexpected features. We had the exclusive opportunity to test the new motor system to find out what it’s capable of, and what it has in common with a can of coke.

Read in German: https://ebike-mtb.com/zf-bike-eco-system-2025-test/

Read in English: https://ebike-mtb.com/en/zf-bike-eco-system-2025-review/

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How much money do you actually have to spend to get a decent e-mountainbike? Is it really necessary to fork out € 10,000 or more to get good performance? And what do you need to look out for when buying a more affordable eMTB? We tested 5 eMTBs under € 7,000 for you and gained some very exciting insights.

Read in German: https://ebike-mtb.com/e-mtb-test/

Read in English: https://ebike-mtb.com/en/e-mtb-test/
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With the No Pogo SL R8000i, CENTURION killed two birds with one stone. Not only is it the German manufacturer’s very first light eMTB, but also their first full-susser with a full carbon frame. The No Pogo SL R8000i generates 150/145 mm of travel (f/r) and comes equipped with a Bosch Performance Line SX motor, which makes it an appealing option for sporty riders. But how did it fare in our group test?

Read in German: https://ebike-mtb.com/centurion-no-pogo-sl-r8000i-2024-test/

Read in English: https://ebike-mtb.com/en/centurion-no-pogo-sl-r8000i-2024-review/

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Who actually needs this? Surprisingly, quite a few! NEWMEN present the Handlebar Advanced 318.25 VGS, a carbon handlebar with adjustable width. Is this the pinnacle of customisation in the bike industry, or have NEWMEN overengineered the usually simple mountain bike handlebar? Read on to find out.

German: https://ebike-mtb.com/newmen-handlebar-advanced-318-25-vgs-lenker-im-test/
English: https://ebike-mtb.com/en/newmen-handlebar-advanced-318-25-vgs-in-review/

How good do you have to be at riding motocross to get your own ebike pro model? The answer is Ken Roczen! The German motorcycle racer has his very own signature ebike, the Canyon Torque:ON CF, which comes with a cool motocross look, tons of travel and a revised Shimano EP8 motor, which draws its power from a massive 900 Wh battery.⁠
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English version: https://ebike-mtb.com/en/canyon-torqueon-cf-roczen-2024-review/

German version: https://ebike-mtb.com/canyon-torqueon-cf-roczen-2024-test/
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Norco really kept us on our toes! Although the new Fluid VLT light eMTB was unveiled last year, there weren’t any rideable specimens to get hold of until now. However, finally we got our hands on one of the first test bikes, and the concept is promising: Bosch SX motor, mullet wheel setup and 140/130 mm of travel. But is the Norco worth its eye watering € 12,999 price tag (and the long wait)?

Come by to read the english story:
https://ebike-mtb.com/en/norco-fluid-vlt-c1-2024-test/

or the full german review:
https://ebike-mtb.com/norco-fluid-vlt-c1-2024-test/

With the new Charger 3.1 damper, are giving their fork portfolio a promising update. The aim is to improve both the fork’s control and response. Alongside the new damper, the American component colossus has also released a wide range of upgrade and tuning kits and a electric red ZEB 🤘🏽

Follow the links for all the details, and our first riding impressions.

GER: https://ebike-mtb.com/rockshox-2025-gabel-charger-test/

INT: https://ebike-mtb.com/en/rockshox-2025-fork-charger-review/

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The uvex Renegade MIPS is a German made trail helmet aiming to combine striking design with maximum safety. According to uvex, it’s light, well-ventilated, and extremely high-quality. And it promises to look cool too. Can it strike the perfect balance?

LINK GER: https://ebike-mtb.com/uvex-renegade-mips-test/
LINK INT: https://ebike-mtb.com/en/uvex-renegade-mips-test/

BULLS have finally joined the light eMTB game with the SONIC EVO AM SX-I. In our 2024 e-mountainbike group test, it takes on the competition with a Bosch Performance Line SX motor, 29” wheels and 140/130 mm of travel. The SONIC EVO AM SX-I is aimed primarily at sporty riders with a penchant for trail riding. How did the German lightweight fare against the other 26 competitors in our 2024 comparison test?

LINK INT: https://ebike-mtb.com/en/bulls-sonic-evo-am-sx-i-2024-review/
LINK GER: https://ebike-mtb.com/bulls-sonic-evo-am-sx-i-2024-test/

After a hard day at the office, our home trails transpose our body and soul into a parallel universe, where nothing matters except your heartbeat, bike and the sweet scent of petrichor. Yes, we love our home trails! But where do they come from and why are they in danger? Read our story to find out what the rider community can do to preserve them.

Hit the links to read the full story:

English: https://ebike-mtb.com/en/trail-building/

German: https://ebike-mtb.com/trailbau/

Where do most bike components come from? How and in what conditions are they manufactured? MAG41 founder Max and his dad Manne went on an industry tour to Taiwan, which is the manufacturing heartland of the modern bike industry. First stop: one of the biggest dropper post manufacturers in the country, LIMOTEC.

Red the full article in english:
https://ebike-mtb.com/en/limotec-factory-visit/
or german:
https://ebike-mtb.com/limotec-hausbesuch/

For many years, there was a crucial gap in Canyon’s ebike portfolio. What was missing? An electric version of the Strive, the German manufacturer’s enduro bruiser. The Strive:ON finally bridges this gap with its generous 170/160 mm of travel and powerful Bosch CX Race motor.⁠
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English version: https://ebike-mtb.com/en/canyon-striveon-cfr-ltd-2024-review/

German version: https://ebike-mtb.com/canyon-striveon-cfr-ltd-2024-test/
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With the HIP BELT double, FIDLOCK aim to combine large storage space, comfort and waterproof protection. We put the hip belt through its paces on trails, roads, eMTBs and gravel bikes. Bring on the water!

German: https://ebike-mtb.com/fidlock-hip-belt-double-test/
English: https://ebike-mtb.com/en/fidlock-hip-belt-double-test/

SCOR 6080 Z 2025 on test – Rowdy eMTB bruiser as a shuttle replacement?

Bike park vibes for everyone and everywhere? With its massive 190/180 mm of travel (front/rear), Bosch Performance Line CX motor and 750 Wh battery, the new SCOR 6080 Z wants to be the ultimate lift replacement and/or shuttling device for remote areas without uplifts. We tested the SCOR 6080 Z to see how it fares on the trail and test whether the concept even makes sense.

Read in German: https://ebike-mtb.com/scor-6080-z-2025-test/

Read in English: https://ebike-mtb.com/en/scor-6080-z-2025-test/

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At first glance, the BULLS VUCA EVO AM 2 looks like a rowdy downhill machine. BULLS, however, categorise it as a versatile all-rounder for a wide range of riding situations, from fast paced post-work laps to epic multi-day tours. How did it stack up against the competition in our huge 2024 eMTB group test?

Link INT: https://ebike-mtb.com/en/bulls-vuca-evo-am-2-2024-review/
LINK GER: https://ebike-mtb.com/bulls-vuca-evo-am-2-2024-test/

Where has the time gone (again)? Just a little while ago, the day seemed endless and now it's drawing to a close. And yet, we would love to have more room to squeeze in the finer things in life. But time can't be stopped, can it? To find out, we strapped the new MONDRAKER DUNE onto an old Land Rover Defender and headed west.

English: https://ebike-mtb.com/en/the-art-of-enjoying-the-moment/
German: https://ebike-mtb.com/die-kunst-den-au…ick-zu-geniessen/

You brake, you lose! But if you brake later, you’ll ride faster for longer. Either way, a mountain bike without good brakes is a death trap. The fact is: with bikes becoming increasingly capable, we’re encouraged to push our boundaries and look for tougher trails. As a result, we inevitably get faster, and the brakes have to keep up with that! We pitted 14 of the hottest (no pun intended) brakes against each other to find out which one does the job best.

German: https://ebike-mtb.com/die-beste-mtb-scheibenbremse/
English: https://ebike-mtb.com/en/best-mtb-disc-brake-can-buy/

Your opinion counts! We want to get to know you guys better. We want to find out what makes you stoked, what keeps you riding and what we can do to make E-MOUNTAINBIKE even better. Everyone who participates in the survey will be automatically entered into a draw for a GIANT Trance X Advanced E+ Elite 0 V2.

Follow the link below and complete the survey!

German: https://ebike-mtb.com/leserumfrage-2024/

English: https://ebike-mtb.com/en/reader-survey-2024/

The Busch + Müller LEVAL curve light is a new addition to the German bike light manufacturer’s range, designed to improve illumination, especially on dark roads and paths, for just under 100 euros. Dive into our review to find out if the curve light impressed us in our test.

Link GER: https://ebike-mtb.com/busch-mueller-leval-kurvenlicht-test/
Link INT: https://ebike-mtb.com/en/busch-mueller-leval-curve-light-test/

Like to keep all your information right at your fingertips? We might just have the answer. SP Connect are known for their versatile, smartly integrated phone mounts. We’ve been testing their latest power couple, the Phone Case SPC+ and Wireless Powerbank SPC+, to see if they can keep it together on the trails.

English: https://ebike-mtb.com/en/the-lab-sp-connect-mobile-phone-mount
German: https://ebike-mtb.com/the-lab-sp-connect-handyhalterung/

Breathe in. Breathe out - the new E-MOUNTAINBIKE issue #037 is here!

- The best e-mountainbike of 2024 under € 7,000 – 5 eMTBs in comparison
- Bikes in the home – Banksy for bikers or pure pragmatism?
- Support your local trail – Trails don't grow overnight
- Rheumatoid arthritis & Gout? – Eat more of the good stuff!
Excited? These (and many more) stories are just a few clicks away.

If you've already installed our free app, simply open it and download the latest issue right now. If not, follow the link in our bio to download our free app and then download the latest issue in the app. All you've got to do then is sit back and enjoy (ideally with a cold beer or a delicious cup of coffee)!
ENG: https://ebike-mtb.com/en/breathe-in-breathe-out-the-new-issue-037-is-here/
GER: https://ebike-mtb.com/breathe-in-breathe-out-die-e-mountainbike-ausgabe-037-ist-da/
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What’s the connection between design classics by the likes of Vitra, Knoll, and USM, and bikes? Why should every well-furnished home have at least one bike on a stand or wall mount? And what’s even more exhilarating than spending the whole day on a bike? We commandeered one of Germany’s finest furniture stores, arranged some wickedly expensive furniture, and drilled holes in every other wall. Dive into our ultimate guide to integrating bikes into your home decor!

English: https://ebike-mtb.com/en/bike-wall-mount-bike-stand/
German: https://ebike-mtb.com/fahrrad-wandhalterung-bike-stands-designobjekt-in-der-wohnung

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The 2024 Decathlon E-Feel promises to be a premium eMTB with plenty of trail performance. Despite top-end components, it should come at a low price too, as would be expected from
Can the French brand make the leap into the eMTB scene and offer a viable alternative to the big players?

DE: https://ebike-mtb.com/decathlon-e-feel-2024-test/
EN: https://ebike-mtb.com/en/decathlon-e-feel-2024-test/

Multiple Italian eMTB enduro champion Andrea Garibbo secured the national title again in 2023. He crossed the line on a Haibike AllMtn CF SE, which he has also used in countless international pro events. We took a closer look at Andrea's team bike and asked him about his settings and personal tweaks.

German: https://ebike-mtb.com/bike-check-haibike-andrea-garibbo/
English: https://ebike-mtb.com/en/bike-check-haibike-andrea-garibbo/

“If you wake up feeling no pain, you know you’re dead.” This is something you can hear the older generation say. But it might just as well apply to us, mountain bikers. It feels like there’s always something tearing or popping in your body. But where do these aches and pains come from, and how can we alleviate them? Join us on a quick tour through our editorial hospital.

German: https://ebike-mtb.com/evil-knievel/
English: https://ebike-mtb.com/en/evil-kneevel/

With the new FLYER Uproc SL:X, the Swiss bike manufacturer takes the plunge into the light eMTB segment. The Uproc SL:X introduces itself to the world with some promising stats: 130 mm of travel (f/r), 29" wheels and a Bosch Performance Line SX motor paired with a 400 Wh battery. FLYER’s very first light eMTB wants to impress above all with a natural ride feeling – but how does it fare in real life?

Read in German: https://ebike-mtb.com/flyer-uproc-sl-x-2025-test/

Read in English: https://ebike-mtb.com/en/flyer-uproc-sl-x-2025-test/

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More power, more range and more travel! The new Rise 2025 has been redesigned from the ground up, and it’s something of a revolution rather than evolution. However, Obea’s eMTB all-rounder doesn’t just look promising on paper, with plenty of new features. We’ve already put the new Rise through the wringer for you to find out what it’s capable of!

Follow the links to read the full review:
GER: https://ebike-mtb.com/orbea-rise-2025-test/
INT: https://ebike-mtb.com/en/orbea-rise-2025-test

Just hop on and have fun! According to the German manufacturer, the ROSE BONERO Plus eMTB hardtail was made to do just that – and much more. The TQ-HPR50 motor and 360 Wh battery should provide an additional breeze of artificial tailwind while you’re having a blast. With 29" wheels and 140 mm suspension travel, the BONERO Plus hardtail has trail fun written all over it. We took it for a spin to see what it’s like.

Read in German: https://ebike-mtb.com/rose-bonero-plus-test/

Read in English: https://ebike-mtb.com/en/rose-bonero-plus-review/

# biketest

The number of us female riders is growing! What role do light eMTBs play in this, and are they – intentionally or not – the perfect bikes for women? Amongst the hills of prejudice and curves of reality, I explore the world of light eMTBs through an unbiased women’s perspective.

German: https://ebike-mtb.com/light-e-mtbs-frauen/
English: https://ebike-mtb.com/en/light-e-mtbs-women/