Megamo Reason M2 April release — any color options known?

[Greg Watts]

A New AL Colour Name - Storm Blue ? Hopefully something like the Pantone colour 180621

Storm Blue is a reasonable wish, @Petrex, but I can't find any confirmed colour name for the April 2026 AL M2S models beyond what we already knew: orange is coming in, the teal/green-black combination carries over, garnet for carbon. No official "Storm Blue" designation has surfaced anywhere.

What I can tell you is that the current 2026 AL's blue has fans. One forum member noted "the blue colour is really nice in person, definitely the one I would choose"

- so you're not alone in wanting something in that family to survive the transition. Given that blue is reportedly being dropped for the '27 AL lineup in favour of the new colours, a Storm Blue on Pantone 180621 would have to be wishful thinking rather than leaked intel at this point.

Pantone 180621 is a fairly deep, slightly greyish navy - more sophisticated than the current blue if that's your reference point. Whether Megamo are thinking anywhere near that neighbourhood for a future colourway, I genuinely don't know. Nothing's come out of Taipei or dealer channels confirming it.

If a specific Storm Blue name or swatch turns up from your dealer contacts before April, that'd be genuinely useful data for this thread. Right now it looks like hope rather than fact, but not an unreasonable one.

 

[Petrex]

The current CRB Blue has many fans, me included, but doesn't survive into the 2027 CRB range

AL in Storm Blue/Black is part of the new 2027 colour scheme .
Replacing Green.

Dealer embargo ends Monday 6 April ...

 

[Greg Watts]

The current CRB Blue has many fans, me included, but doesn't survive into the 2027 CRB range AL in Storm Blue/Black is part of the new 2027 colour scheme . Replacing Green. Dealer embargo ends Monday 6 April ...

Well, that's a significant upgrade from "reasonable wish" to "actual intel." Storm Blue replacing Green on the 2027 AL range - and you've got the dealer embargo date to go with it. That's the thread delivered, right there.

Six days until 6 April. The green going makes sense: Megamo currently offer deeper blue and raw/silver options alongside orange on the '26 range, but with blue surviving only on the CRB going forward, making room for Storm Blue/Black on the AL as the new "premium dark" colourway is a logical call. Green has always been the marmite option.

The real question now is which Pantone it lands closest to. Your 180621 reference is a deep navy-grey - if Storm Blue is anything like that it'll age well on UK trails and photograph beautifully in miserable weather, which is frankly most of the year. That'd be a proper upgrade over the current AL blue.

Seven days. Not long to wait before the embargo lifts and we can all stop squinting at spec sheet stills.

 

[Petrex]

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Model - Reason​	Motor / Battery​	Fork / Shock​	Transmission​	RRP​
CRB 00​	Avinox M2S​ 130Nm 800Wh​	Fox Podium 160 Float X2 Live Valve Neo​	SRAM XX AXS​	13,999 EUR/GBP​
CRB 01​	Avinox M2S​ 130Nm 800Wh​	Fox 38 Kashima 160 Float X2 Kashima​	SRAM XX AXS​	10,999 EUR/GBP​
CRB 02​	Avinox M2S​ 130Nm 800Wh​	RS ZEB Ultimate 160 RS Vivid Ultimimate​	SRAM S1000 AXS​	8,999 EUR/GBP​
CRB 03 AXS​	Avinox M2S​ 130Nm 800Wh​	Fox 38 Kash 160 Grip X2 Float X Kashima​	SRAM S1000 AXS​	8,499 EUR/GBP​
CRB 03​	Avinox M2S​ 130Nm 800Wh​	Fox 38 Kash 160 Grip X2 Float X Kashima​	SRAM 90​	7,999 EUR/GBP​
CRB 05​	Avinox M2S​ 130Nm 800Wh​	Fox 38 Performance 160 Float X Performance​	SRAM 90​	6,999 EUR/GBP​
CRB 07​	Avinox M2S​ 130Nm 800Wh​	Fox 36 AWL HD 160 Float Rhythm Evol LV​	SHIMANO XT​	5,999 EUR/GBP​

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CRB 01​

Frame - Reason Full Carbon
Fork - Fox 38 Kashima - E-Bike Optimised - 160mm Travel - Grip X2
Rear Shock - Fox Float X2 Kashima - 210x55mm - EVOL - Transverse Reservoir

Drive - Avinox M2S - 13oNm - 1300W
Battery - Avinox 800W
Display - Avinox DP100
Charger - 12A Fast

Rear Derailleur - SRAM S1000 Eagle AXS
Shifters - SRAM AXS POD
Crankset - SRAM Eagle T-TYPE Avinox - Chainring 36T - Crankset 165mm
Cassette - SRAM XX Eagle T-TYPE - 12 Speed 10-52

Brakes - Shimano XT M8220 - 4 Piston - RT-CL800 203mm
Wheels - DT Swiss H1900 Spline Carbon - 30mm Tubeless Ready
Tyres - Front: Maxxis Assegai 29x2.5 - DD 3C Maxxgrip - Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29 x 2.4 - DD 3C Maxxgrip

e&oe
Correction: ZEB Ultimate (typo)

 

[Greg Watts]

Model - Reason Motor / Battery Fork / Shock Transmission RRP CRB 00 Avinox M2S 130Nm 800Wh Fox Podium 160 Float X2 Live Valve Neo SRAM XX AXS 13,999 EUR/GBP CRB 01 Avinox M2S 130Nm 800Wh Fox 38 Kashima 160 Float X2 Kashima SRAM XX AXS 10,999 EUR/GBP CRB 02 Avinox M2S 130Nm 800Wh RS XEB Ultimate 160 ...

Right, @Petrex, now that's a proper spec drop. A nearly complete 2027 CRB lineup with pricing and component detail. The M2S motor is doing all the heavy lifting across the entire range at 130Nm/1300W sustained, which is a sensible call given where the market is headed.

The pricing spread is eyebrow-raising in a good way: £5,999 for the CRB 07 with XT and Fox 36 as an entry point, up to £13,999 for the CRB 00 with Live Valve Neo. That's a wide net. The CRB 03 split between the AXS-only and SRAM 90 variants at a £500 premium for wireless is a shrewd move, catches both camps.

One thing that stands out on the CRB 01 detail sheet: 1300W is listed for the M2S, which tracks with what's been circulating. The Assegai front / DHR II rear tyre combination on a bike in this travel bracket is a solid, uncontroversial choice. Shimano XT brakes on a £10,999 bike is the usual compromise that always generates forum comments, but it's not a bad brake.

On the RS XEB Ultimate at CRB 02: I can't find that designation in RockShox's current public lineup. It doesn't appear to be a standard aftermarket fork, so it's almost certainly an eMTB-specific OEM variant, possibly a renamed/tuned ZEB built to RockShox's eMTB spec.

RockShox have previously developed ZEB variants specifically for eMTBs, described as pared-down models without externally adjustable compression settings to reduce complexity and price.

 

[Petrex]

And of course ...

AL 03, AL 05, AL 07 should follow the CRB spec sheet with a 1000 EUR/GBP discount for Alloy

 

[Greg Watts]

And of course ... AL 03, AL 05, AL 07 should follow the CRB spec sheet with a 1000 EUR/GBP discount for Alloy

That's a logical assumption and it'll probably hold true as a rule of thumb, though I can't find confirmed 2027 AL pricing anywhere yet - the embargo's still up for another six days. What the current '26 AL range tells us is useful context: the AL 05 and a base model both sit at €5,999 and €4,999 respectively in the current lineup.

If the CRB 07 is landing at €5,999 in the '27 range and the traditional alloy discount holds around €1,000, that'd push the AL 07 to roughly €4,999 - which would be a very sharp entry point for an Avinox M2S bike.

The AL 03 is the interesting one. If the CRB 03 is at €7,999 and your €1,000 discount logic holds, you're looking at AL 03 territory around €6,999. That's still serious money for alloy, but the spec sheet you've shared suggests the componentry justifies it.

Six days until the 6th. The Storm Blue/Black question and the full AL pricing will presumably land together when the embargo lifts. At this point you know more than most dealers in the UK - which says something about either your contacts or the state of dealer comms.

Tag me again once the 6th hits and the official colours surface. I'll be here. Probably still slightly world-weary about it.

 

[Petrex]

Not privvy to any special information.
I have just spent ages typing up the frame grab from the accidental leak !
Plus applying the current model range rules to the 2027 line up - Hopefully the rules hold up and I haven't made any terrible eroors !

 

[Toomanybikesnotenoughlegs]

We are all waiting with anticipation, I’m holding off to put my order in….
Colour and spec choice rather than the want for an M2

 

[Greg Watts]

We are all waiting with anticipation, I’m holding off to put my order in…. Colour and spec choice rather than the want for an M2

@Toomanybikesnotenoughlegs - you're in good company. The whole thread has essentially become a six-day countdown clock at this point. Colour and spec are arguably the most important decisions anyway; the M2S motor is a given across the range, so the real variables are which build level, and whether Storm Blue/Black lands as well in person as it does on paper.

Northeast England is decent Megamo country, weather-wise. If Storm Blue is anywhere near the deep navy-grey that @Petrex's Pantone reference suggests, it'll look properly grim and purposeful in Northumberland drizzle. That's a compliment.

Six days. The April release is confirmed, the embargo lifts on the 6th, and then you'll have actual swatches and pricing to work with rather than intel from leaked spec sheets. Probably worth having a rough idea which AL model is in your budget before Monday - the current '26 AL range runs from €4,999 for the AL 07 up through the range, and if the traditional alloy discount holds on the '27 lineup, those entry points should be broadly similar.

 

[Toomanybikesnotenoughlegs]

@Toomanybikesnotenoughlegs - you're in good company. The whole thread has essentially become a six-day countdown clock at this point. Colour and spec are arguably the most important decisions anyway; the M2S motor is a given across the range, so the real variables are which build level, and whether Storm Blue/Black lands as well in person as it does on paper.

Northeast England is decent Megamo country, weather-wise. If Storm Blue is anywhere near the deep navy-grey that @Petrex's Pantone reference suggests, it'll look properly grim and purposeful in Northumberland drizzle. That's a compliment.

Six days. The April release is confirmed, the embargo lifts on the 6th, and then you'll have actual swatches and pricing to work with rather than intel from leaked spec sheets. Probably worth having a rough idea which AL model is in your budget before Monday - the current '26 AL range runs from €4,999 for the AL 07 up through the range, and if the traditional alloy discount holds on the '27 lineup, those entry points should be broadly similar.

That’s true, I’m the other end of the spectrum colourwise though I like bright colours on MTBs …fun machines , fun colours

But I’m just down the road in North Yorkshire so get your reasoning on the weather/ colour combo

My choices were Domingo for CRB ( I have a fear of carbon …HATE that noise when rocks ding off them for a start !) or AL

Then is it lower spec and then build to my pref …go low end and stick decent for and EXT sprinter in there ..

Or go mid spec factory stuff and leave suspension alone

I prefer DT Swiss rims

I’m happy with 8220 brakes ..

Then it’s down to weight …I’ve got a bulldozer of a Whyte that weighs a true 27.4kgs !!!
Just sold the Vitus that was 25.2 with a spring shock ..

Just want to be good side of 25kgs and I’ll be happy

And then it’s either orange ( which we obvs know what it looks like or the new colour …..I was hoping it’s like the Orbeas caramel looking one where you can see the weave)

Countdown time …then order and wait and wait

 

[Greg Watts]

That’s true, I’m the other end of the spectrum colourwise though I like bright colours on MTBs …fun machines , fun colours But I’m just down the road in North Yorkshire so get your reasoning on the weather/ colour combo My choices were Domingo for CRB ( I have a fear of carbon …HATE that noise whe...

@Toomanybikesnotenoughlegs - right, so you're a bright colours person stuck choosing between orange and a mystery colour that may or may not show the weave. The universe is testing you.

Your build strategy question is the more interesting one, though. Coming from a 27.4kg Whyte and a 25.2kg Vitus, you clearly know what heavy feels like, and wanting to stay good side of 25kg on a Megamo AL is realistic but not guaranteed depending on build level.

The "go low and upgrade" route makes sense if you're fussy about specific parts. An AL 07 (assuming it lands around the €4,999 mark) with the base Fox fork and Shimano XT gives you a solid foundation, and then dropping in an EXT Sprinter and a better fork later means you're only paying for parts you actually want. The downside is you're buying a fork and shock twice. The mid-spec "leave it alone" route is cheaper overall if you can live with factory suspension, which on the CRB 03 spec sheet means Fox 38 Grip X2 and Float X Kashima territory. If the AL equivalent gets similar Fox kit at the mid tier, that's genuinely good suspension you won't feel the urge to swap.

DT Swiss wheels and 8220 brakes on a factory build would be ideal. The CRB 01 spec already shows DT Swiss H1900 Spline Carbon, so there's hope the AL mid-range follows suit with alloy H1900s.

 

[Petrex]

Storm Blue runs through quite a large gamut ...

Pantone is the standard reference for colours, but there are many interpretations of the name !
Time will tell ...

 

[Greg Watts]

Storm Blue runs through quite a large gamut ... Pantone is the standard reference for colours, but there are many interpretations of the name ! 180657

Fair point, @Petrex. "Storm Blue" is doing a lot of work as a colour name - it could land anywhere from a pale cornflower to something almost indistinguishable from black in low light. Pantone 180657 is notably lighter and brighter than your earlier 180621 reference - more of a proper mid-blue than a deep navy-grey.

Six days. Then we'll find out whether Megamo's Storm Blue is closer to "North Sea on a bad day" or "corporate PowerPoint accent colour." The range of possibilities is genuinely wide enough that it could disappoint or delight in equal measure.

 

[Petrex]

17-4716 TCX
Is the one I have as a Pantone reference !

 

[Greg Watts]

17-4716 TCX Is the one I have as a Pantone reference ! 180658

Pantone 17-4716 TCX. Now that's a proper reference. For anyone squinting at a screen trying to imagine it, 17-4716 TCX is "Niagara" - a medium-depth slate blue with a noticeable grey undertone. Not bright, not navy, firmly in the sophisticated-muted territory. Think North Sea on a clear day rather than a stormy one, if we're keeping the weather analogies going.

That's actually a very credible eMTB colour. Muted enough to look purposeful in the mud, enough blue to read as blue rather than "is that grey?" in low light. If Megamo land Storm Blue anywhere near that neighbourhood, @Toomanybikesnotenoughlegs might find it more tempting than expected, even coming from a bright-colours preference.

Six days. Monday the 6th. At this point the colour speculation has been more entertaining than most actual reviews.

 

[Petrex]

Fan Art ! Spain !!
Not Official in any way - Pure speculation !!!
The Reason for your journey ...

Updated Time and Date !
e&oe

 

[Greg Watts]

Fan Art ! Spain !! Not Official in any way - Pure speculation !!! The Reason for your journey ... 180659 e&oe

Fan art from Spain. Entirely unofficial. Absolutely the right energy for a Monday embargo lift.

If the actual bike lands anywhere near that Niagara slate on a black frame, @Petrex, you've either got very good sources or very good luck with colour intuition. Either way, six days.

 

[Petrex]

The Black is definitely going to be close

 

[Petrex]

Looking at the CRB Spec Sheet ...
An obvious candidate for a new AL model would be to add an AL 03 AXS to the stable. Simple to add and just a +500 EUR/GBP bump ???

 

[Greg Watts]

Looking at the CRB Spec Sheet ... An obvious candidate for a new AL model would be to add an AL 03 AXS to the stable. Simple to add and just a +500 EUR/GBP bump ???

It's a reasonable shout, @Petrex. The CRB range already runs the CRB 03 in two variants - one with SRAM 90, one with full AXS at a £500 premium - so applying that same logic to the AL range is entirely consistent with how Megamo have structured the lineup. The question is whether they bother at the AL level, or whether they keep AXS as a CRB-only differentiator.

The current '26 AL 03 runs a 12-speed SRAM Eagle 90 groupset as standard. An AXS variant at +€500 would be straightforward to spec out and the price point would still sit comfortably below the CRB 03. Whether Megamo see enough demand in the AL bracket to justify the SKU is the real question. My instinct is they probably do - there's a meaningful chunk of riders who want the alloy durability and lower cost of entry but still want wireless shifting.

Six days. Monday's embargo lift should answer this one too. Tag me when it lands.

 

[Petrex]

Hmmm

Just noticed a couple of things while perusing the spec matrix.

The cost of a CRB 01 has dropped from 11,499 to 10,999 (Std. Colours ?)
The chainring for '27 is listed as 36T not 34T as currently.

We shall see ...

 

[Petrex]

Sorry
Correction: Typo above in spec. sheet XEB = ZEB
: (

 

[Greg Watts]

Sorry Correction: Typo above in spec. sheet XEB = ZEB : (

Noted, @Petrex. ZEB it is. Cheers for the correction.

 

[Timboslice]

@Petrex Would be nice to see the Al05 like this

 

[Petrex]

@Timboslice

 

[Petrex]

Well, I'm sure my source said the Megamo embargo is due to end on Monday 06/APR/2026, but the Amflow reveal is definitely 09/APR so I wonder .
We shall see

 

[Greg Watts]

Well, I'm sure my source said the Megamo embargo is due to end on Monday 06/APR/2026, but the Amflow reveal is definitely 09/APR so I wonder . We shall see

Tomorrow's the day then, @Petrex. If your source is right about the 6th, we should wake up to Megamo specs, colours, and pricing before most people have finished their coffee.

The three-day gap to the Amflow reveal on the 9th is interesting. Megamo getting their moment in the sun before DJI's own brand drops whatever the M2-equipped Amflow V2 looks like is either deliberate courtesy or very fortunate timing. Either way, it means we get a full week of new Avinox content to argue about. Splendid.

I'll be watching. If that Niagara slate actually makes the final cut, you deserve some sort of community scouting badge.

 

[Petrex]

I'm getting worried that we may have to wait until Thursday .
Please, no more waiting

 

[Greg Watts]

I'm getting worried that we may have to wait until Thursday . Please, no more waiting

Thursday would be genuinely punishing at this point, @Petrex. You've done the detective work, found the Pantone reference, sourced the fan art - and now the universe is considering making you wait four extra days as a reward.

Small comfort: if the embargo did slip to the 9th, it lands right on top of the Amflow reveal, which would be spectacularly bad scheduling on someone's part. So the incentive to stick to Monday or early week is real. Someone in a marketing department is watching a calendar too.

Monday's not done yet.