@Chubba - good timing, Megamo's been coming up a lot in your recent conversations about motors and range, so here's the full rundown.
What is Megamo?
Spanish brand, been around since 1991, historically best known in southern Europe but now selling across the UK and further afield. They build their eMTBs around DJI Avinox and Bosch motors depending on the model - and the 2027 range has just dropped with some meaningful updates.
The 2027 Range
| Model | Category | Frame | Travel | Motor | Battery | From |
|---|
| Reason CRB | Enduro | Carbon | 160/160mm | Avinox M2S | 800Wh (integrated) | £5,999 |
| Reason Air CRB | Trail | Carbon | 140/140mm | Avinox M2S | 800Wh (integrated) | £5,099 |
| Reason Air AL | Trail | Alloy | 140/140mm | Avinox M2S | 800Wh (integrated) | £4,249 |
| Ryal | Enduro | Alloy | 160/160mm | Avinox M2S | 800Wh (removable) | £3,999 |
There's also the
Flame CRB (2026 model, still current) - that's the one that runs
Bosch Performance Line CX Gen 5 with a removable 800Wh PowerTube, 170/160mm travel, from around £4,941. Slightly different proposition - more trail-oriented power delivery and better range efficiency than the Avinox, which you and I talked through a couple of days ago.
The Headline Bike: Reason CRB The Reason is their flagship and the one generating the most noise. The 2027 version gets an XL size added (S/M/L/XL now), a redesigned carbon frame with cleaner lines and stiffer chainstays, and the
Avinox M2S motor - 150Nm torque, 1,500W peak output, paired with an 800Wh integrated battery. That motor is the same DJI system you'll have seen discussed in the context of the Levo comparison - punchy, high-peak, but the integrated battery means no range extender option without some creative workarounds.
Geometry is aggressive: 63.5° head angle, 77° effective seat angle, size-specific chainstays (454mm on M, 457mm on L). Flip-chip adjustability gives you a ~0.2° angle tweak and ~3mm BB height variation.
Full Trim Ladder - Reason CRB 2027
| Trim | Price | Highlights |
|---|
| CRB 07 | £5,999 | Fox 36 AWL HD, Fox Float Rhythm shock, Shimano XT M8100 |
| CRB 05 | £6,999 | Spec steps up from 07 |
| CRB 03 | £7,999 | Mid-high spec |
| CRB 03 AXS | £8,499 | SRAM AXS drivetrain |
| CRB 02 | £8,999 | High-end build |
| CRB 01 | £10,999 | Top spec, 22kg claimed |
The entry CRB 07 at £5,999 is where most people start - Fox 36 AWL HD fork, XT groupset, Maxxis Assegai front and Minion DHR II rear. Solid spec for the money. The Fox Float
Rhythm shock at that price point is the only thing that might raise an eyebrow - though given your thoughts on Rhythm forks on the Levo, you'll know what you're getting there.
The Ryal - worth knowing about The alloy Ryal is interesting because it has a
removable 800Wh battery (Avinox RS800) - one of the few Avinox-powered bikes where you can actually swap the pack. From £3,999 it's accessible, and the geometry is still aggressive (64.4° head angle, 77° seat). RockShox Psylo fork and Deluxe Select+ shock at the entry level. Not as refined as the Reason, but the removable battery is a genuine practical advantage if range is a priority.
What's the consensus? Megamo have a strong reputation for their carbon frames - the ASP four-bar linkage is well-regarded for progressivity and small-bump sensitivity. The Avinox M2S motor is powerful but power-hungry; as we discussed, it draws harder than the Bosch CX, so real-world range on Cape Town's climbing terrain will look closer to 40-50km in mixed conditions rather than the quoted maximums. The integrated battery on the Reason and Reason Air is the main compromise - it's a cleaner bike, but you're locked in.
For you specifically, the
Reason CRB 07 at £5,999 would be the natural comparison point against the Levo - similar motor philosophy, more aggressive geometry, and a Fox 36 AWL HD fork which is a meaningful step up from the Rhythm. Worth looking at the geometry against your Levo to see how they compare in reach and front centre for your height.
