After its launch in April 2022, the FAZUA Ride 60 motor suffered from teething issues, which resulted in problems with several of our test bikes. A few weeks ago, we had the opportunity to test the updated Ride 60 system in Riva del Garda for the first time, so we can show you how to carry out the update yourself. Here are our refreshed thoughts on FAZUA’s light motor and our first riding impressions, which hopefully provide some clarity! FAZUA Ride 60 | 1.96 kg (Motor) 2.3 kg (Battery, removable) | Manufacturer’s-websiteHow to – Updating your FAZUA Ride 60 motor The new FAZUA Ride 60 motor Th ..read more

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 Haibike AllMtn 10. This readers survey helps us to discover who our readers are, what gear they use and what they care about. Your feedback will influence the direction of our magazine and helps us to make the E-MOUNTAINBIKE Magazine even better. It also helps the industry build better bikes. Of course, we won’t pass on your per ..read more

Is this the one helmet for everything? With the new Vanguard Core Edition, Bluegrass are introducing a new lightweight full face helmet that only weighs 790g. Despite the moderate weight, it’s supposed to offer enough protection for rowdy DH laps, while at the same time ensuring excellent ventilation for tough enduro stages. We put it to the test on the scenic trails around Lake Como. Bluegrass Vanguard Core Edition | 790 g in size L | € 330 | Manufacturer’s Website Bluegrass is an Italian manufacturer that produces helmets, protectors and gloves for gravity-oriented mountain biking. The brand ..read more

What service! The Zéfal Bike Taxi is a tow rope for one bike to pull another. With its easy assembly and handling, it promises to take you and your kids to destinations that would otherwise be too exhausting for the young shredders to reach. We put it to the test to find out how Zéfal implemented this idea and what you need to consider. Zéfal Bike Taxi | Price € 49.95 | Weight 147 g | Manufacturer`s website Many will be familiar with this situation: You want to go on a bike trip with your family, but the kids just aren’t fit enough or you’re the only one aboard an eMTB and want to help them ge ..read more

When did you last impress yourself by pushing your limits? When was the last time you felt the satisfaction of doing something for the first time? What about the last time you were giddy with nerves ahead of something new? Whenever it was, you’re probably due another rush. The latest issue is available now in our free magazine app. If you haven’t installed our app yet, now’s your chance to download it for free in the App Store (iPhone/iPad) or in the Play Store (Android smartphones & tablets). Even when it feels like everything is going smoothly, you can get thrown off your line at a ..read more

Ever feel like a dark cloud has swept in and clouded your mood? Whether it’s for a matter of days or longer, you don’t want it to last. But when helpfully titled books and well-intentioned conversations with friends don’t help, we’ve got the perfect panacea: your bike. Spin the pedals and leave your negativity in the dust. Why am I feeling anxious about where my life is? Am I giving enough to my relationships? Why is everyone else at the beach or out riding while I’m chained to my computer screen waiting for… well, for what? Are next week’s meetings sorted or am I stuck there sticking loose t ..read more

Characteristics: Design unbalanced / coherent As you know, we all have different tastes, and we’re very happy to debate about them over lunch . But while we might not all agree on the paint job and colour, good eMTB design language is based on clear, objective principles: are the lines and proportions balanced and aesthetically pleasing? Does it have visual and functional accents? Have the motor and its components been integrated sensibly and seamlessly? User friendliness cumbersome / clever Our evaluation of user friendliness includes many aspects of handling the eMTB when we’re not on the tr ..read more

Not only does Canyon have a massive bike portfolio, but also a racing team in most mountain bike disciplines. With the new € 7,199 Strive:ON CFR, the German mail order brand has just launched an electric enduro racer with a Bosch motor. Is it just fast between the tapes, or can it also convince as a capable all-rounder? Canyon Strive:ON CFR | Bosch Performance Line CX/750 Wh | 170/160 mm (f/r) 24.3 kg in size M | € 7,199 | Manufacturer’s Website Although Canyon’s portfolio is massive, there was a critical gap in their eMTB line-up for quite a while. The Spectral:ON, which was introduced last y ..read more

The new Specialized Turbo Levo SL 2023 is supposed to be more powerful, more capable and even more fun than its predecessor. The latest iteration of the SL dynasty rolls into the new season with a more powerful motor, more travel and, above all, with one clear intention: snatching the “ultimate trail bike” title away from its analogue counterpart. The bar’s set high! Specialized S-Works Turbo Levo SL 2023 | Specialized Turbo SL 1.2/320 Wh | 160/150 mm (f/r) 17.7 kg in size S5 | € 14,000 | Manufacturer’s website Back in February 2020, the Californian bike colossus caused a sensation with the la ..read more

Helicopters, supercars and bikes – situated between France and Spain, sits the small bike brand Forestal, who have dedicated themselves to the development of high-tech ebikes. We visited the exotic and extravagant bike brand and had a look behind the scenes for you. Ever since its foundation, the brand from Andorra and the legendary story of the company’s origins involving a Belarusian investor have been surrounded by mystique. A lot was announced, but for a long time no products were available. Malicious tongues claim that Forestal do not even exist. We had the opportunity to test the Siryon ..read more