Electric Mountain Bike – Buying Guide

Even though they are not actually E-MTBs, off-road capable electric gravel bikes have become very popular in recent years. They are a cross between road bike and mountain bike and range from tarmac to light off-road use. Gravel bikes have a drop bar – similar to a road bike handlebar. Cross bikes of this type can be recognized by their straight handlebars. Despite the lack of suspension, the special tires will smooth out quite a lot on unpaved roads. 

Your perfect ride if you:

• want to ride longer distances in a sporty and ambitious way
• like to tackle moderate off-road sections in a purist way
• Looking for maximum efficiency in terms of acceleration

The hardtail is the archetype of the mountain bike and still cutting-edge. You can identify it by the non-suspended, but clearly designed for off-road use frame and the suspension fork on the front wheel. The so-called riser handlebars allow easy weight shifting and wide knobby tires provide grip and damping. As a result, the installed technology is usually less extensive, which means that the prices are in the low to mid- range.

Your fun machine if you:

• enjoy versatile ridingon roads, forest paths and flowing trails
• prefer low-maintenance technology
• are also looking for a lot of acceleration in the uphill

The bike for fun-oriented touring mountain bike riders. This breed combines comfort and low weight, making it easy to have fun off-road. For maximum trail versatility and comfort, these electric bikes feature full suspension paired with wide and robust off-road tires. Practical gimmicks such as height-adjustable seatposts, together with the frame design, the suspension, the battery and, of course, a high-wattage motor, ensure that you can ride the trails uphill almost as fast as downhill.

Your perfect choice if you:

• are looking for an electric mountain bike for longer off-road rides
• appreciate a particularly wide range of applications
• do not want to miss riding comfort on more demanding trails

With up to 180 millimeters of suspension travel front and rear, extra-stable tires and an all-round geometry, an E-Enduro bike is literally the ultimate solution for hard terrain! They are a bit heavier, but thanks to motor assistance, you can easily keep up with lighter conventional bikes on the uphill. And in the downhill you can shred like hell thanks to dropper seatpost and biting disc brakes.

With an E-Enduro you ride perfectly if:

• hard shreds in rough terrain and in the park are your favorite playground
• you want to ride effortlessly up the mountain and fly downhill
• value stability and safety

The all-mountain electric bike is designed for riders who are looking for an MTB adventure and are not afraid to ride in challenging terrain. With a longer battery range and more powerful assistance than conventional e-bikes, riders can climb higher peaks and cover longer distances in the mountains on an all-mountain pedelec. Full suspension, dropper post and grippy tires are of course included.

An all-mountain electric bike is the best choice if:

• you want to climb steep mountain-uphills with support and fly downhill on natural trails
• the balance between performance, comfort and durability is important to you
• the mountains are your favourite MTB terrain