E-MTB highlights from Cyclingworld: Exciting e-bikes from the trade fair

Many manufacturers have been trying their hand at motorised mountain bikes for years. With ever new motor systems, innovative design concepts and unstoppable technical progress, the market for e-MTBs continues to grow. We wanted to get our own impression of the hottest new products and kept our eyes peeled for exciting e-bikes at the Cyclingworld trade fair in Düsseldorf. You can find a summary of our highlights in this article.

1st Instinctiv Ocelot 135 - Maxon Air S

Is this really an E-MTB? Hard to believe with such a slim silhouette. A real e-bike highlight at Cyclingworld: the Instinctiv Ocelot 135 with Maxon Air S motor. This little powerhouse is said to deliver 90 Newton metres of torque at a weight of just two kilos. The unobtrusive drive system is hardly noticeable on the Dutch bike with its unorthodox suspension travel combination of 160/135 millimetres.

2nd Aventon Current - Ultro X / Gobao

With the new Current EXP, Aventon proves that they can also do E-MTB. The Americans have just signed MTB veteran and good-humoured bear Brett Tippie. The E-All-Mountain is powered by its own motor, which was developed in collaboration with Gobao. 150/140 millimetres of travel and 800 watt hours are available.

3rd Cube Stereo One 77 C:62 Super TM 600 X - Bosch CX-R

All that glitters is gold: with the Cube AMS Hybrid One77 C:62 Super TM 600X (slim name by the way), the German label goes all out, specifying carbon wheels from Newmen and a Fox Podium Factory Upsidedown suspension fork. The e-MTB with Bosch CX-R is said to weigh 21.6 kilos. At 9999 euros, it is the most expensive bike in the entire Cube portfolio >> e.g. at Lucky Bike or Bicycle XXL available.

4th Nukeproof - Sram Powertrain AXS

Despite having many fans, the British label briefly disappeared from the scene due to financial difficulties. Now Nukeproof is back with exciting bikes. These include the Megawatt e-bike with SRAM AXS Powertrain motor and Mullet tyres. The Carbon Pro version on show at the Cyclingworld trade fair costs 8499 euros.

5th Nicolai S 16 MGU - Pinion MGU

Low-maintenance ballerbude: The Nicolai S16 MGU not only comes with a drive belt and motor-gearbox unit, but now also with larger battery options for up to 1060 watt hours of energy storage. 12 gears, a powerful Pinion motor and 160 millimetres of suspension travel get the E-Enduro up and down everywhere.

6th Specialized Levo R - Specialized 3.1

Specialized exhibited the brand new Levo R at Cyclingworld in Düsseldorf. A full-power e-bike with reduced suspension travel and weight. 140/130 millimetres of travel are available, and the bike should weigh in at 21.3 kilos. The S-Works version of the new sporty E-MTB costs 13,999 euros >> available here.

7. e-MTBs up to 32 inches

MiTech presented an e-bike with the new wheel size and Pinion MGU drive system at Cyclingworld. The bike could even be test ridden and purchased. Alutech presented the E-Pelmo 32 with Gobao motor and Mega-Mullet setup. 32-inch front wheel and 27.5-inch rear wheel: Is this the future of E-Fullys with lots of suspension travel?

Conclusion

The e-bike industry's drive for innovation and sales is inexhaustible. Motor systems, battery capacity, packaging: In the growing market for e-mountainbikes, it's easy for customers to lose track. It's a good thing that there are trade fairs like Cyclingworld where you can try out most of the systems for yourself and talk to the manufacturers. - Jan Timmermann, BIKE editor

>> You can read all the news from the Cyclingworld trade fair in our live blog.

>> All information about the Specialized Levo R can be found in this article.

>> Rising Star: The Aventon Current in the BIKE Check.