Oberrider 2026

The Thömus Oberrider 2026 is a Swiss carbon high-pivot eMTB built around the DJI Avinox M2S motor, configured to order from Thömus' workshop in Oberried with rider-selected suspension, brakes, wheels and cockpit. Headline numbers: 150 Nm of torque, 1,500 W manufacturer-claimed peak, 800 Wh non-removable DJI Avinox FP800 battery, 170 mm of travel front and rear (170/170 ST) or 150/140 mm (SL), a 64.5 degree head angle, 19.9 kg claimed (sub-20 kg in lightest spec) and a £5,169 base. There are only three quotes on file but the platform context is well-established.

Drive system and range. The DJI Avinox M2S delivers 150 Nm of torque and a 1,500 W manufacturer-claimed peak at a class-leading 2.63 kg, currently among the most powerful mainstream eMTB motors. The 800 Wh battery is non-removable, integrated through the down tube — a trade-off Thömus has made to preserve frame stiffness and the high-pivot kinematics. On a 19.9 kg chassis (lightest spec), real-world range will outperform heavier full-power rivals on equivalent terrain, with the M2S' power-to-weight ratio offering an unusually lively character for a 170 mm enduro. As of April 2026 the M2S is in use across 60-plus brands, so service network continues to broaden.

Geometry and handling. The Oberrider runs four physical sizes (S, M, L, XL) with eight effective configurations, with reach spanning 440 mm to 509 mm. The 64.5 degree head angle is fixed but four-position adjustable in 10 mm increments via the modular headset programme, and the bike is 27.5-inch or 29-inch mullet-capable via flip-chip. The 435 to 436 mm chainstay is genuinely short for the segment, which biases the bike towards lively, playful handling. The modular SL (150/140 mm) versus ST (170/170 mm) rear-end option is a meaningful differentiator — buyers can spec the same chassis for trail or full enduro use. The high-pivot suspension with idler pulley reduces pedal kickback and improves rear-wheel terrain tracking on big-hit terrain.

Build and value. Three trims are on file: the base (£5,169), the SL and the ST. The headline feature is the configurator-driven custom-build programme — Thömus is a workshop in Oberried, Switzerland, with bikes hand-finished to order. Pricing scales with components and the modular rear-end choice. The £5,169 base is exceptional value for a hand-built Swiss carbon high-pivot eMTB with the DJI Avinox M2S motor.

Community-verified strengths. First, configurator depth: Thömus offers a genuinely modular platform with rear-end travel, wheel size, and component customisation, which is rare at this price point. Second, the M2S motor's class-leading power-to-weight ratio paired with a sub-20 kg lightest spec.

Caveats and known gripes. First, the 800 Wh battery is non-removable — for owners without dedicated indoor charging space or who want to quick-swap packs at the trailhead, this is a real friction point. Second, the Swiss dealer footprint is limited outside Switzerland, with corresponding UK warranty and service constraints to investigate before ordering. Third, the high-pivot idler pulley introduces a service item that other suspension layouts do not need (cleaning, bearing replacement, mud-clearance) — a known characteristic of all high-pivot designs, not unique to Thömus.

Verdict. The Thömus Oberrider 2026 suits the rider who wants a Swiss-built configurable carbon high-pivot eMTB with the DJI Avinox M2S motor, modular rear-end travel options (150/140 SL or 170/170 ST), and sub-20 kg lightest spec, and who can absorb the non-removable battery trade-off and limited UK dealer presence. Less suitable for buyers who need a major-brand UK service network, the largest practical removable battery, or who avoid high-pivot idler maintenance overhead. Production status: current.