Our personal vision is clear: we want to get more people on bikes and with that, make positive change in society – for more fun, safety, fitness, quality of life and good times. In the second part of our New Generation series, we take a closer look at off-road cargo bikes, eSUVs, connectivity and software solutions as well as eMTBs for kids. In part 1 of the series, we presented our E-MOUNTAINBIKE Theory of Evolution, which provides context for several articles in this second part, as well as offering new perspectives and broadening horizons. You can find it in issue #021, which you can download, just like the latest release, through our app.
In addition, we have a group test of four exciting E-trekking hardtails and tell you more about for whom a trekking ebike might be a suitable alternative to an eMTB. Do you know how to crash and avoid getting injured? Which innovations, trends or developments exist to protect your eMTB against theft? For all those who want to get out on the trails, our individual reviews of the SCOTT Genius eRide 900 Tuned and FOCUS JAM² 6.9 NINE 2021 could be of interest.
The highlights of this issue
- Four exciting E-trekking hardtails on test
- eSUVs – eMTBs as the new status symbol
- The potential of off-road cargo bikes
- Theft protection 2.0 – Connectivity for your ebike
- How to crash
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If you’re looking for even more to get your teeth into, we can only recommend our recently released, over 250 page thick Annual Print Edition. Inside, you’ll find everything you need to know, including buying advice, tests and reviews of 35 bikes as well as several exclusive stories like our big motor test, that is only available to read in the Print Edition.
The bikes in this issue
Ben-E-Bike TWENTYFOUR-SIX E-POWER FS | Canyon Pathlite:ON 8.0 | CENTURION Backfire Fit E R811i DualBatt EQ | FOCUS JAM² 6.9 NINE| Haibike FLYON XDURO AllMtn 10.0 | Kalkhoff Entice 7.B Excite | NICOLAI G1 EBOXX E14 | Riese & Müller Load 60 Rohloff | Riese & Müller Supercharger2 GT Touring GX | Riese & Müller Superdelite GT Touring GX | SCOTT Genius eRIDE 900 Tuned | Urban Arrow Family Performance CX Disc ZEE 500 W | Woom UP 6
What can you discover in this issue?
Are you looking for an easy-going bike for long, relaxed rides, off-road commuting or a pack mule for everyday life that doesn’t shy away from unpaved paths? Then a modern trekking ebike could be just the thing! We tested four of the hottest E-trekking hardtails of 2020 and tell you what to look for.
Separation hurts. But sometimes, it can also be refreshing, even needed. It’s for the best, they say. When editor-in-chief of E-MOUNTAINBIKE, Robin, handed over the keys of his beloved Jeep in return for a rather special cargo bike, it was the beginning of a new chapter. Here’s his story of the Riese & Müller Load 60 Rohloff.
Big, brash, extravagant and controversial. SUVs are a common sight in big cities and wealthy suburbs. Lending a sense of superiority, safety and prestige to their owners, all-terrain 4x4s have been domesticated by urban dwellers. Is the same happening to eMTBs?
‘SH¡T… where’s my bike?” Let’s be honest, bike theft is still a major issue. But how can you prevent your two-wheeled darling from disappearing and, in the worst-case scenario, what can you actively do to get it back given the current (and utterly ridiculous) clearance rate of 10% for thefts? Moreover, in the event of an accident, who calls for help if you’re knocked unconscious?
Boom! You’re a parent, well there’s a little more to it than that, but you know what we mean. It’s not easy transitioning from carefree adventurers, with all the time in the world, to sleep-deprived baggage handlers who need at least two hours notice just to leave the house. We tell ourselves that we won’t lose track of the things we used to love, but it’s easy to slip into the ebb and flow of family life. Being a parent is tough, being a cycling parent is even tougher.
Crashes are part and parcel of riding. It’s a matter of ‘when’, not ‘if’. However, with the right knowledge and practice, you can drastically reduce the chances of injury. This guide will give you the knowledge you need to make your next crash safer. And who knows, it might end up looking hella cool on video too…
The 2020 FOCUS JAM² NINE already convinced us with its great handling, but it had a few weaknesses regarding its spec. Focus promise to have addressed this, presenting their latest eMTB with a new, proprietary C.I.S. stem and sensible componentry. Can the JAM² 6.9 NINE deliver?
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