Mountain Bikes

Yamaha has been making ebikes since 1993, but didn't launch its first dual-suspension eMTB until mid-2020. Now the company has added a couple of new models to the premium YDX-Moro range, each powered by its latest "game-changing power plant."

After catering to most ebike riders with the e-Omnia range last year, veteran Italian marque Bianchi is repeating the formula with five new e-Vertic models for riders looking to tackle "the most adrenalin-soaked trails to the mean streets of town."

Frey Bike recently announced a new series of pedal-assist mountain bikes aimed at finding the perfect balance between high-end specs and an affordable price tag. The first ebikes in the range are the full-suspension Neo and Neo Pro.

Although rough-n-ready no-foolin'-around mountain bikes usually aren't equipped with racks or baskets, there are times when riders need to carry a little something with them. The Canadian-designed Haf-Clip was created with such situations in mind.

Pivot Cycles has now added a new Shuttle eMTB family member in the lightweight shape of the SL, which features a full carbon frame and compact Fazua motor to create a ride that's "smooth, stealthy and as nimble as any unassisted trail bike."

Indonesia-based mountain bike maker Patrol recently added a new pedal-assist member to its model family, which boasts a full carbon fiber frame, the latest Shimano Steps motor and full suspension with generous trail-soaking travel.

Instead of piling on extreme eMTB power for its 2023 Fuel EXe trail bikes, Trek has focused on offering more natural assisted-riding courtesy of a compact and light – and super quiet – mid-mount motor and slim downtube battery combination.

Last November we first heard about the radical Supre Drive mountain bike drivetrain, invented by Canadian mechanical engineer Cedric Eveleigh. Now, just eight months later, it's found its way onto Nicolai Bicycles' Nucleon 16 enduro bike.

While there's no denying that having a rear shock can improve the mountain biking experience, it does add weight and complexity. The Rampage Innova cross-country bike offers an alternative, in the form of a simplified leaf-spring rear suspension.

With previous dalliances in the realms of commuter biking, cargo sleds and even treehouses, Polestar is looking to shape lifestyles beyond the world of electric sedans and SUVs. A newly introduced mountain bike is the latest eye-catching example.

Following the success of its Indiegogo campaign for the novel City Vanture ebike, startup Vanpowers is heading off-road with a capable-looking fat-tire eMTB named Gazelle, with up to 28 mph of pedal assist on offer and 70 miles of per-charge range.

It's not uncommon for even relatively lightweight full-suspension electric mountain bikes to tip the scales at about 20 kg (45 lb). The Lightrider E Ultimate, however, is claimed to come in at under 15 kg (33 lb) – making it the lightest of its kind.