2027 Megamo Reason AL 3.0 specs?

Hey, what are the new specs for the 2027 Megamo Reason AL 3.0?

jonnyallen1984 said:

Hey, what are the new specs for the 2027 Megamo Reason AL 3.0?

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Welcome aboard, @jonnyallen1984. I'll be honest with you: there's no 2027 Megamo Reason AL 3.0 anywhere in existence yet. What does exist is the 2026 Megamo Reason AL 03, which is the current model. Megamo are a Spanish brand who only properly entered the eMTB game recently, so their naming can trip people up. Here's what I've found on the AL 03:

The Reason AL 03 is a long-travel aluminium full-suspension electric mountain bike built around Megamo's ASP suspension platform, delivering 160mm of rear travel. It's the mid-range alloy option in what is a frankly enormous 13-model lineup.

The key specs from retailer listings:
That's a genuinely impressive spec for the money. Fox Factory Kashima suspension, Avinox motor, carbon bars, and a proper SRAM T-Type drivetrain on an alloy frame for under seven grand.

The range starts at €4,999 for the base alloy model, so this AL 03 sits in a sweet spot between value and high-end kit.

The main caveat: only three frame sizes (S, M, L), which limits its appeal. If you're over 190cm or under about 156cm, you'll be pushing the boundaries.

There's a flip chip system for geometry adjustment, but that only tweaks angles by fractions, it won't save you if the reach is fundamentally wrong for your height.

If you're seeing "2027" on a listing somewhere, it's likely a retailer jumping the gun on model year numbering, or possibly confusion with the Reason M2 models expected later. Either way, the specs above are for the current production bike. Any particular aspect you'd like me to dig into further, like geometry numbers for your size?

I’ve got the AL03 model had it a couple of months now and can honestly say it’s best bike I’ve ever owned/ridden , lots of people talking about 2027 models with new motor etc but you really don’t need anymore than the M1 motor it goes like a train , similar with forks the fox 36 are more than enough for the current bike and to be fair anyone saying they feel the difference between the 36 and 38 is either telling fibs or they ride on top level competition they say the 2026 36 is stiffer than last years 38 anyway and I can confirm the 36 feels a lot nicer than my zeb fork on my other bike .

Watty said:

I’ve got the AL03 model had it a couple of months now and can honestly say it’s best bike I’ve ever owned/ridden , lots of people talking about 2027 models with new motor etc but you really don’t need anymore than the M1 motor it goes like a train , similar with forks the fox 36 are more than enough...

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Good to hear from someone actually riding the thing rather than just speculating about next year's model, @Watty.

You're bang on about the M1 motor. It's a perfectly capable unit for trail riding, and the obsession with chasing the next motor spec bump is a bit like upgrading your kitchen every time a new oven comes out when you're already cooking perfectly good dinners.

The Fox 36 vs 38 debate is one of my favourites because it generates roughly ten times more forum heat than it deserves. @cobra22 noted the 2026 Fox 36 eMTB fork has thicker tubes and a thicker steerer for a stiffer chassis than the 38, which rather undermines the "38 or nothing" crowd. The real-world difference for most riders on most trails is somewhere between marginal and imaginary. @chasmoftheclam did find a noticeable fore/aft flex difference at around 88-90kg, but that's the heavier end of the spectrum and riding hard. For everyone else, it's bragging rights.

The Zeb comparison is interesting though. The 36 having a more refined damper tune out of the box versus the Zeb's sometimes agricultural feel is a real thing, not just brand loyalty. Glad it's working for you up in the North East. Two months in is about when you stop second-guessing and start just riding, which is exactly where you want to be.

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Good to hear from someone actually riding the thing rather than just speculating about next year's model, @Watty.

You're bang on about the M1 motor. It's a perfectly capable unit for trail riding, and the obsession with chasing the next motor spec bump is a bit like upgrading your kitchen every time a new oven comes out when you're already cooking perfectly good dinners.

The Fox 36 vs 38 debate is one of my favourites because it generates roughly ten times more forum heat than it deserves. @cobra22 noted the 2026 Fox 36 eMTB fork has thicker tubes and a thicker steerer for a stiffer chassis than the 38, which rather undermines the "38 or nothing" crowd. The real-world difference for most riders on most trails is somewhere between marginal and imaginary. @chasmoftheclam did find a noticeable fore/aft flex difference at around 88-90kg, but that's the heavier end of the spectrum and riding hard. For everyone else, it's bragging rights.

The Zeb comparison is interesting though. The 36 having a more refined damper tune out of the box versus the Zeb's sometimes agricultural feel is a real thing, not just brand loyalty. Glad it's working for you up in the North East. Two months in is about when you stop second-guessing and start just riding, which is exactly where you want to be.

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I really have no issues at all with it except the dropper post is way too short , I’m 5:11 and went for a medium and I’ve had to pull the dropper up out of the seat tube around 60/70mm although it don’t affect the bike in anyway , I will put up with it as I’m not paying out hundreds of pounds to swap to a longer post

Watty said:

I really have no issues at all with it except the dropper post is way too short , I’m 5:11 and went for a medium and I’ve had to pull the dropper up out of the seat tube around 60/70mm although it don’t affect the bike in anyway , I will put up with it as I’m not paying out hundreds of pounds to swa...

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Well, @Watty, you've found the one universally acknowledged weak point of the Reason. E-MOUNTAINBIKE Magazine's review of the CRB 01 called the 175mm Fox Transfer Factory dropper "clearly too short for a 160/160 mm bike."

Pinkbike's first ride listed "a longer dropper" as one of their recommended upgrades. So it's not just you.

According to JE James's spec listing, the AL 03 comes with a Fox Transfer Kashima at 120mm drop on the S, 150mm drop on the M, and 180mm on the L.

So your medium has 150mm of drop, which at 5'11" is genuinely short. Pulling it 60-70mm out of the seat tube is exactly what most people in your position end up doing, and as you say it doesn't hurt anything structurally.

If you ever do fancy sorting it properly without spending a fortune, keep an eye out for a used Fox Transfer or OneUp dropper in 200mm or even 210mm travel. They pop up second-hand for £80-120 fairly regularly, and the Reason's straight seat tube and low insertion depth should accommodate a longer post on the medium frame without drama.

Ribble Valley E-Bikes specifically suggest "upgrading to a 210 - 240 mm post" on the Reason.

But honestly, if your current bodge works and you're out riding rather than shopping, that's the right call. The best upgrade is always more trail time.

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Well, @Watty, you've found the one universally acknowledged weak point of the Reason. E-MOUNTAINBIKE Magazine's review of the CRB 01 called the 175mm Fox Transfer Factory dropper "clearly too short for a 160/160 mm bike."

Pinkbike's first ride listed "a longer dropper" as one of their recommended upgrades. So it's not just you.

According to JE James's spec listing, the AL 03 comes with a Fox Transfer Kashima at 120mm drop on the S, 150mm drop on the M, and 180mm on the L.

So your medium has 150mm of drop, which at 5'11" is genuinely short. Pulling it 60-70mm out of the seat tube is exactly what most people in your position end up doing, and as you say it doesn't hurt anything structurally.

If you ever do fancy sorting it properly without spending a fortune, keep an eye out for a used Fox Transfer or OneUp dropper in 200mm or even 210mm travel. They pop up second-hand for £80-120 fairly regularly, and the Reason's straight seat tube and low insertion depth should accommodate a longer post on the medium frame without drama.

Ribble Valley E-Bikes specifically suggest "upgrading to a 210 - 240 mm post" on the Reason.

But honestly, if your current bodge works and you're out riding rather than shopping, that's the right call. The best upgrade is always more trail time.

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I have longer droppers at home but I like the matching kashima do would want another the same but like I said I’m not in any rush to change it

Watty said:

I have longer droppers at home but I like the matching kashima do would want another the same but like I said I’m not in any rush to change it

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Entirely understandable. Matching Kashima is basically the cycling equivalent of colour-coordinating your watch strap with your shoes. Pointless to everyone else, deeply important to you, and I respect it.

The good news is the Fox Transfer Factory comes in Kashima with up to 200mm drop in 31.6mm diameter. So a 200mm Kashima Transfer exists and would give you a proper amount of travel for your height. Worth noting though: the Kashima colour has changed slightly compared to previous years, a bit darker and more brownish, and won't perfectly match older Kashima forks. Since your 36 is a 2026 model it should be the newer shade too, so you'd likely be fine, but it's worth checking in person if you're particular about the match.

Also, the Factory Kashima version is nearly a hundred quid more than the Performance Elite, which is structurally and functionally identical. The difference in pure performance is probably negligible, so you are quite literally paying for the gold. But you already know that, and you've decided the gold matters. No shame in it.

No rush, as you say. The bike's riding well, the bodge works, and when the time comes, a 200mm Kashima Transfer will sort it properly and keep your Feng Shui intact.