Which products make you go weak in the knees? Which components are no-brainers, whether it’s for a race-day setup or a casual evening ride? And which brand can’t you pass up when you’re shopping? Once again, our big reader survey delivers some clear answers for 2025. With 15.498 votes from around the world, the message is loud and clear: some legends are here to stay, while a few surprises have suddenly climbed to the top. Cue the spotlight, here come the Best eMTB Brands of 2025!
The best eMTB brand of 2025
The best eMTB brands of 2025 in detail
How are the results determined? It’s simple: in our reader survey, we asked which brand you think builds the best bikes and which one tops your shopping list. As a global magazine, we took the opportunity to analyse the feedback from our German-speaking and international readers separately – and uncovered some truly fascinating differences along the way.
Your next eMTB
Best eMTB Brand of 2025: Components & Accessories
Even the most powerful eMTB can be slowed down by its weakest component – and with a bit of bad luck, that might even be the brakes. Whoa, talk about irony, right?! Anyway, we wanted to know: which brands do you think are currently making the best components out there? To find out, we crunched the numbers from both our German-speaking and international readers. Sometimes the results showed perfect agreement, at other times there were clear differences between markets, however.
You voted, we listened – these were your Best eMTB Brands of 2025! Didn’t see your favourite brand on the list? No worries. Next year’s your chance to shake things up. Stay tuned!
Words & Photos: Jonny Grapentin
About the Author
Jonny Grapentin
Jonny Grapentin is an editor at 41 Publishing for E-MOUNTAINBIKE and DOWNTOWN. His background as a publisher in digital education explains his didactically grounded approach. He is responsible for "The MIRROR" column, focusing on development logic and the long-term relevance of products beyond launch cycles. His expertise lies in evaluating technological innovation and everyday utility, which he demonstrates in his numerous product tests. Whether it’s kids' bikes, pizza ovens, or espresso machines, he consistently tests innovations for real-world value, and critically questions market trends.
