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  1. manuwen

    Dengfu E69 Frame - Bafang M820 (lightweight)

    I recently got a datasheet for the Dengfu E69 Frame Kit (for Bafang M820). Designed for 540Wh or 720Wh battery. Seems like a very interesting alternative to the Lightcarbon LCE930 and other lightweight E-Bike builts with the Bafang M820. Has anyone here already ordered the Dengfu E69? If so...
  2. Bosch Performance SX first ride review

    Bosch Performance SX first ride review

    My first factory built emtb was a 2013 Cannondale Tramount 1. That was a hardtail with a Bosch Performance 60 Nm motor and a 400 Wh external battery. And now, 10 years later, it seems we’ve come full circle. The new 55 Nm Bosch Performance SX has about the same torque and battery capacity. But...
  3. 2023 Specialized Levo SL ll – It’s finally here!

    2023 Specialized Levo SL ll – It’s finally here!

    I really enjoyed the old Levo SL. It did feel less capable than many other lightweight emtbs that came after. And I had no problem with that, if you wanted more burly, there’s the Kenevo SL. It appears Specialized have changed this though. Fork travel is up by 10, to 160 mm while rear travel is...
  4. The 2023 Transition Relay details are out

    The 2023 Transition Relay details are out

    Transition just released the info on the new lightweight Relay. They say the bike will hit the market late March 2023. Check out the Transition video for a look at the details, or keep reading below. So many choices We get to choose between carbon and alloy frames, and there are 5 build kits...
  5. First look at the 2023 Orbea Rise M20 and the new motor+app

    First look at the 2023 Orbea Rise M20 and the new motor+app

    At first glance, the new carbon Orbea Rise doesn't look new. The frame looks the same and it still comes with a 360 Wh battery. I take a closer look at the bike, a very close look at the motor and a quick glimpse at the app in this video. Check it out or keep reading below. A good amount of...
  6. Am I a fat guy?

    Am I a fat guy?

    That’s what Zimmerframe on the emtbforums forum asked me. Am I a fat guy? Why would he ask me that? I thought the answer was obvious!? But it turns out it isn’t. So many lightweight emtbs have been launched lately. Are they better than the full fat emtbs? What do I prefer? Am I a full fat or...
  7. The 2023 Orbea Rise gets a refresh - new batteries and motors

    The 2023 Orbea Rise gets a refresh - new batteries and motors

    We rode the Orbea Rise M10 and H30 a lot for 2023. The H-series with the aluminium frame was new for the 2022 season, and it got some upgrades over the older carbon M-series. Watch our videos to see what's changed, or keep reading below. Bigger and smaller battery The aluminium frame...
  8. 6 lightweight emtbs tested and compared!

    6 lightweight emtbs tested and compared!

    The last couple of months have been all about the lightweight emtbs. I haven’t been keeping count, but, it seems more lightweight emtbs have been released than full-fat emtbs. Looking back at the bikes I’ve reviewed, 5 out the last 6 bikes are lightweights. These bikes are called Superlight, or...
  9. The Focus Jam2 SL – a return to its roots!

    The Focus Jam2 SL – a return to its roots!

    Did you know the SL bikes date back to 2018? The old Focus Jam2 C SL was a 150mm travel bike with a smaller battery and carbon frame. Surely this was the direction emtbs would take? But no! Later versions of the Jam2 came with big detachable batteries and increased weight. Thankfully, the Focus...
  10. Test ride: Lightweight 2022 Rotwild R.X375

    Test ride: Lightweight 2022 Rotwild R.X375

    Our trip starts from a small parkinglot in Gol of Norway. We were heading for the highest peak of the Gol district. At 1.296 meters above sea level. The autumn colors were just starting to show, on this day early in September. Even though temperatures never rose above 10*C, riding conditions...
  11. Jahbak

    Build for bikepacking?

    I want to build essentially a bikepacking mountain bike for cross country touring. With the primary use of the motor being to offset the weight of cargo needed for long remote trips, mostly for assistance climbing. Ideally I'd be using my own energy to push myself around most of the time, but I...
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