Sexy time, good times, shred time, buddy time or time-out? Whatever it is, treat yourself. This is exactly what we’ve been doing recently. Having finally cleared the monumental workload of testing the 25 hottest eMTBs for 2020, we decided to hell with it. Time to do exactly what eMTBs were made for: live life to the fullest.
The highlights
- The best 2020 eMTBs under € 5,500
- The eMTB Light concept – a new type of (E-)mountain bike?
- Lisbon: E-MOUNTAINBIKE City Escape powered by Haibike
- The top 10 dream eMTB destinations
- How does your eMTB’s lithium ion-battery work?
Of course, we first made sure that this issue wasn’t short of captivating stories, know-how, inspiration and an interesting group test. You could accuse us, fairly justifiably, of being workaholics, but we want to drive the nail home on the best stories, discover the newest technology and keep our finger on the pulse of the latest developments. It’s just too pressing, even when the working day should be over. Sounds cheesy, but this is the price of genuine passion for the work you do.
After our huge group test with 25 of the most promising new eMTBs for 2020 in E-MOUNTAINBIKE Issue #019, we asked ourselves: which is the best eMTB for less than € 5.500? We’ve also taken a closer look at the emerging eMTB Light category. Our latest E-MOUNTAINBIKE City Escape powered by Haibike took us to Lisbon and together with our art director Julian Lemme, we explored a lesser-known side of this current must-visit city. Included: quality time with Julian’s dad, girlfriend, trail dog Bonnie, and local Joao Mourao from WeRide. Other stories of note include visits to chemistry labs, Tuscany, South Africa and the Franconian bastion of beer, Forchheim, Germany.
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All the bikes in this issue
CENTURION No Pogo E R2600i | CUBE Stereo Hybrid 140 HPC | Haibike XDURO AllMtn 3.0 | Moustache Samedi 29 Game 4 | RADON RENDER 10.0 | SCOTT Genius eRide 920 | Specialized Kenevo Comp | Specialized Levo SL | Specialized S-Works Stumpjumper SRAM AXS 29 | Specialized S-Works Turbo Levo | Trek Rail 7
What to expect in this issue
How much should you budget for a good eMTB? After lining up 25 of the best eMTBs in our big 2020 high-end eMTB group test in our last issue, we’ve picked out eight of the most exciting bikes under € 5,500 to compare. What should you look out for when buying an eMTB on a budget? Where will you have to compromise? And, finally, which is the best eMTB under € 5,500?
Unavoidable happiness on the trail, a whole new riding experience and one burning question: is it even an eMTB? What underpins the eMTB Light concept and why are bikes with little support so revolutionary? Read on to find out more.
Hardly a day goes by without news about battery technology for e-mobility. Lithium-ion batteries are still the battery of choice for mobile devices, including eMTBs. Read on to find out why this is the case and why battery chemistry is top secret. You don’t need a chemistry degree for a basic understanding of how the battery on your ebike works
For many years, we just had bikes. Perhaps you called them bicycles or cycles, but whichever description you preferred, the meaning was the same – two wheels, pedals, a drivetrain and a saddle.. Life was simple. So, why have things changed?
Each E-MOUNTAINBIKE City Escape guide inspires in its own unique way. Get to know a new side of global cities, meet interesting locals and pick up the best insider tips, from the local lingo, the dos and don’ts, to the must-visit cafes, bars, restaurants, and bike shops. Naturally, GPX files of selected routes are included. In each City Escape, we also present the bikes that we used for exploring the city and its surroundings.
YT Industries, currently one of the world’s most popular bike brands, commands you to “Live Uncaged.” We rode bikes, drank beer and lifted weights with founder and CEO Markus Flossmann, to take a look behind the scenes and understand what’s behind the brand’s guiding principle.
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