Lightrider E2 2025

The Thömus Lightrider E2 2025 is the Swiss brand's flagship lightweight carbon eMTB, built around the Shimano EP801 motor (85 Nm, 250 W rated, 600 W peak, 2.7 kg) and a 726 Wh removable battery. Travel is 150 mm front and rear, head angle 65.5°, and Thömus quotes a 21.8 kg claimed weight across four sizes (S/M/L/XL). UK pricing opens at £8,999. There's minimal community footprint on this exact model on the forum — Thömus is a Swiss specialist with a strong domestic following and limited UK presence — but the brand has built a serious reputation for handcrafted Swiss carbon frames since the 1990s and the Lightrider line is well-regarded in alpine markets.

Drive system and range. The Shimano EP801 produces 85 Nm of torque and 600 W peak power. While now mid-pack against the Bosch CX Gen 5 (120 Nm) and DJI Avinox M2S (150 Nm) on raw figures, the EP801 has been refined through firmware updates and remains a smooth, quiet and proven motor. The 726 Wh battery is generously sized for a lightweight platform — substantially more than the typical 400-540 Wh found on rivals like the Fantic Rampage or Instinctiv Ocelot. Expect 1,100-1,500 m of climbing per charge depending on terrain and assist mode. The pack is removable for easy off-bike charging. E-Tube Project app integration provides ride mode customisation, ride data and firmware updates.

Geometry and handling. A 65.5° head angle is squarely modern-trail and a touch steeper than the most aggressive lightweight eMTBs but well-judged for the bike's all-rounder intent. Reach progresses S 415 mm, M 445 mm, L 475 mm, XL 500 mm — a generous 25-30 mm step between sizes with proper modern sizing. Chainstays grow from 453 mm on the smaller frames to 455 mm on L and XL — a small step but reflects Thömus's attention to weight distribution across sizes. The geometry suits Alpine trail use rather than aggressive UK enduro hammering, which fits the bike's Swiss-engineered all-day-pedalling philosophy.

Build and value. The £8,999 base trim is premium money. Expect Fox 36 Factory Kashima or Fox 36 Performance Elite forks, Fox Float X or Float DPS Performance shocks, Shimano XT/SLX 12-speed drivetrain and four-piston hydraulic brakes. Thömus offers customisation through its Swiss factory, including paint and finish options, and the brand's heritage in handcrafted frame production shows in the quality of construction. As a small-volume Swiss brand, the Lightrider E2 also commands the kind of premium that boutique brands like Pole, Crestline or Instinctiv enjoy — buyers pay for engineering and provenance rather than mass-production scale.

Caveats and known gripes. Thömus's UK and US dealer footprint is thin — the brand is strongest in Switzerland, Germany and Austria. Buyers outside DACH need to confirm warranty and service paths before purchase. The £8,999 price is hard to justify against newer Avinox-equipped rivals like the Crussis E-Full 12 (£5,060) or MMR Lyth (£5,999) which offer carbon construction, larger batteries and more powerful motors at substantially less money. The Shimano EP801's 85 Nm is now mid-pack against the latest Bosch/DJI motors. Community ownership data is minimal, so long-term reliability evidence is thin. The 65.5° head angle is conservative — riders chasing modern slack-and-long geometry will look elsewhere. Thömus's distinctive aesthetics (yellow Swiss colourway is the brand signature) aren't for everyone.

Verdict. The Lightrider E2 is for the rider who values Swiss-engineered carbon provenance, handcrafted Thömus heritage and a balanced 150/150 mm lightweight trail platform with a class-leading 726 Wh battery. It suits Alpine and DACH-based buyers willing to pay a premium for boutique build quality and Thömus's domestic service network. It is not for value-focused buyers, riders chasing the latest 100+ Nm motors, those outside the Swiss dealer footprint, or anyone who wants the most aggressive trail geometry available. Production status is current and the bike continues into 2026.