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FEZZARI TIMP PEAK ELECTRIC MOUNTAIN BIKE REVIEW – UNLOCKING THE BALANCE BETWEEN STABILITY AND…

For the shuttle guru who doesn’t enjoy the climb.

We feel Fezzari has unlocked the balance between stability and agility with the Timp Peak and it’s inspiring.
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ROCKY MOUNTAIN INSTINCT POWERPLAY ELECTRIC MOUNTAIN BIKE REVIEW

The power to play more

The question on test riders’ minds was, “Would it bring the magic that we felt last year?” In many ways it did, but for some it fell short.
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ASK MBA: SHOULD I UPGRADE MY CHEAP ELECTRIC BIKE?

MONEY DOESN’T EQUAL QUALITY

Sadly, lots of money doesn’t always equal a well-built bike.
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YAMAHA ANNOUNCES NEW ONLINE EBIKE BUYING PROGRAM

Buying a Yamaha ebike just got easier.

Yamaha Bicycles, celebrating its 30th anniversary as a pioneering leader in e-bikes, is announcing the launch of an all-new e-commerce platform in partnership with their large network of high-quality dealers.
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INTENSE TAZER MX ELECTRIC MOUNTAIN BIKE REVIEW – MOTO INSPIRATION

Throttle not included

While most brands shy away from the “motorcycle” inspiration and label with their ebikes, Intense embraces it to target the two-wheeled motorsports market.
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FIRST LOOK: VITUS E-MYTHIQUE LT ELECTRIC MOUNTAIN BIKE

Affordable electric enduro unicorn

It’s a long travel (170mm/160mm) and mixed-wheel variation of the Mythique, the E-Mythique incorporates learnings from our current E-Sommet range to create an eMTB that is ready to ride everything that is expected of a modern enduro e-bike.
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FIRST RIDE REVIEW: PIVOT’S ALL NEW BOSCH POWERED SHUTTLE AM ELECTRIC MOUNTAIN BIKE

The all arounder that surprised us.

Pivot completely redesigned the Shuttle AM into what might just be the best e-bike in their line.
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THE TEN BEST ALL AROUND ELECTRIC MOUNTAIN BIKES OF 2023

All the power, all the suspension, all the range.

Powerful motors and big batteries make even the steepest, ugliest climbs achievable.
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FIRST LOOK: NUKEPROOF’S UPDATED MEGAWATT ELECTRIC ENDURO MOUNTAIN BIKE

All the travel, all the power.

In its latest iteration, the Megawatt has received a handful of noteworthy upgrades, desidned to further enhance its performance and capabilities.
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THE TEN BEST LIGHTWEIGHT ELECTRIC MOUNTAIN BIKES OF 2023

When less is more

The lightweight electric mountain bike is an exciting and quickly evolving category that is designed to ride, handle and feel like a regular mountain bike.
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FIRST RIDE: THE ALL-NEW GIANT TRANCE ADVANCED E+ – THE MOST POWERFUL LIGHT E-MTB YET?

Giant has gone to the Next Level with their new battery technology

Giant invited MBA’s wrecking crew to the introduction of its all-new Trance X Advanced E+, a lightweight trail eMTB with full power capabilities.
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FIRST RIDE IMPRESSIONS: FEZZARI TIMP PEAK EMTB

An ebike with an analogue feel

Since Fezzari's first EMTB, the Wire released in 2019, they haven't done too much in the way of the electric mountain bikes. That fact didn't seem to bother them in the slightest as they've taken their time to develop a new ebike. The…
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FIRST LOOK: CRESTLINE RS 50/75 EEB and RS 75/50 EEB

Crestline is doing it again with the release of their new RS 50/75 and RS 75/50 EEB ebikes.

Crestline Bikes was founded by a couple of Southern California friends in 2020 who subsequently released the RS 205 VHP DH bike as their flagship bike. It was unlike anything we'd ever seen in the industry and instantly made waves. Well,…
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ADVANCED ELECTRIC BIKE RIDING TECHNIQUES: USING THE REAR BRAKE TO CONTROL HIGH POWER MODES

How to use the rear brake to modulate high power modes in tricky situations

One of the most commonly used advanced skills is using the rear brake to modulate power delivery instead of choosing a lower power-assist mode.
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FIRST LOOK: BMC FOURSTROKE AMP LT EBIKE

BMC's Fourstroke AMP LT; a mid-power short-travel ebike

BMC has just introduced the new Fourstroke AMP LT family of ebikes featuring something new but kinda familiar.
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FIRST LOOK: EVIL EPOCALYPSE EBIKE

Evil unleashes the Epocalypse, their first ebike

Introducing the Evil Epocalypse, an ebike capable of tackling the downhills with as much aggression as the bike it's designed from, the Wreckoning.
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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR ELECTRIC MOUNTAIN BIKE BATTERY

It’s what’s on the inside that really matters

Although these batteries are considered safe in most regards, there are things that every eMTB rider needs to be aware of.
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THE PROS AND CONS OF BUYING AN ELECTRIC MOUNTAIN BIKE

Like anything, there are pros and cons to going “e” that must be considered before you buy an electric mountain bike.
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ZAP’S COLUMN: THE GREAT EMTB DEBATE

“How can it be the ‘only’ way when I’ve ridden up there for 30 years without a motor?”
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FIRST LOOK: SANTA CRUZ HECKLER eMTB

The redesigned Heckler comes with more range and options than ever

One of the oldest model names in Santa Cruz’s line, the Heckler, was reintroduced as the brand’s first eMTB two years ago.
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MBA LONG TERM TEST: NORCO SIGHT VLT C1

One of the most versatile e-mountain bikes we’ve tested

The Canadian brand Norco brought the heat for 2022 with its updated VLT line of e-mountain bikes. Norco will offer a shorter-travel, trail-style Fluid VLT; an enduro, heavy-hitting Range VLT; and the Sight VLT. Norco offered Mountain Bike…
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