A newcomer on the scene, young upstart Forestal is aiming to mix it up with the best electric mountain bikes on the market. And in this test we take a…
Electric bikes
Specialized S-Works Turbo Levo SL review
When Specialized launched the Levo SL back in 2020, it was going where no mountain bike brand had ever gone before. And while it wasn’t really a moonshot, it was…
Scott Lumen eRide 900 SL first ride review
There’s a new e-bike in town. It defines a whole new category, boasts a benchmark super low weight, and is designed to tempt e-bike naysayers with the promise of extra…
Whyte E-180 Works MX with Bosch CX Race motor first ride review
The new range-topping Whyte E-180 Worx MX Super Enduro electric mountain bike is one of the first bikes to incorporate the new strictly limited Bosch CX Race motor. Designed for…
Specialized S-Works Turbo Kenevo SL review
The Specialized S-Works Turbo Kenevo SL works its magic in many different ways, but at the root of them all is its superb blend of stability and agility.
Forestal Siryon Diode 29 eMTB review
While there’s a long line of brands promising lightweight, mid-powered e-bikes, Forestal has already delivered not one, but two models, both with 29in wheels. There’s the 150mm travel Cyon for…
Ghost E-Riot Trail Pro electric mountain bike first ride review
Ghost recently revamped its assisted range with the aim of competing with the best electric mountain bikes on the market. And while you can still buy the excellent Hybride ASX…
Canyon Spectral:ON CFR e-bike first ride review
The new Canyon Spectral:ON CFR is a 155mm-travel eMTB with MX wheels, powered by a Shimano EP8 motor. It’s longer and lighter with more battery capacity than previous models, not…
Moustache Samedi Game 11 e-bike first ride review
The competitively-priced Moustache Samedi Game 11 from the French e-bike specialists is an enduro-ready eMTB with a large capacity 750Wh battery for riding further, longer and faster, plus 29er wheels…
Santa Cruz Heckler first ride review
The original Santa Cruz Heckler didn’t set the world alight: with updated geometry, bigger wheels and a larger capacity battery, Santa Cruz aims to take on the best electric mountain…
Haibike AllMtn 6 e-bike longterm review: A year of trail abuse
The e-bike specialist has specced its Haibike AllMtn 6 all-mountain model with Yamaha’s latest PW-X2 motor complete with InTube 600Wh battery.
Scott Patron eRide 900 Tuned first ride review
Scott’s futuristic new Patron eRide aims to be one of the best electric bikes on the market, and comes packed with features, such a remote lockout, hidden shock and optimised…
Yeti 160E T1 first ride review
Long-awaited Yeti 160E T1 e-bike is built to race with a complex six-bar linkage that claims to bring efficiency and composure on the roughest descents.
YT Industries Decoy MX Core 4 e-bike review
There are still two versions of the Decoy, where the mixed wheel size option now carries the MX tag and still boasts 170/165mm travel.
Nukeproof Megawatt 297 Factory (2021) review
Designed around the compact Shimano EP8 motor, the aptly named Nukeproof Megawatt shares a strikingly similar profile with the acoustic version.
Whyte E-180 RS V3: first ride review
The Whyte E-180 RS V3 is self-shuttling gravity enduro machine with 170mm travel out back, paired with a 180mm fork and the Bosch system.
Mondraker Crafty Carbon XR MIND: first ride review
Mondraker Crafty Carbon XR with built-in MIND suspension data acquisition. Yep, integrated data-logging comes to mountain biking courtesy of Mondraker.
Scott Contessa Strike eRide 910 e-bike review
Scott Contessa Strike eRide 910 is one of two Contessa e-bikes that share the same frame with Scott's unisex models, with sizes limited to S, M and L.
Liv Intrigue X E+ 1 e-bike review
Liv, the women's division at Giant, offers a comprehensive range of women's bikes including three Liv Intrigue X E+ e-bikes, named simply the 1, 2 and 3.
Specialized Turbo Levo SL Expert C electric mountain bike review
The Specialized Turbo Levo SL Expert C gets its own Fact m11 carbon frame that builds into an impressive 18.57kg (40.94lb) complete bike.