New here? Pleased to make your acquaintance! This issue is our way of welcoming everyone who’s new to the scene! Great that you’re here! Simultaneously, it’s a wake-up call to the industry to satisfy real requirements with its solutions and for us to listen to you to identify what’s really needed for the future.
Every day, we receive numerous messages from readers who want to know what kind of ebike they should buy for themselves. Often, they are beginners or converts who feel overwhelmed by the myriad genres, choices and models for trekking, touring and trails. We’re convinced that we all benefit from all the new riders on our trails.
Every single article in issue #025 of E-MOUNTAINBIKE delivers in its own unique way and generates a lot of potential for discussion. And that’s a good thing, because we’re not here to convince you about what’s right or wrong. Between performance eMTBs and ebikes for leisure, bulky suspension forks and luggage racks, minimalism and modern features, we want to progress the bike scene together with you. And make sure that the right bikes are developed for the right type of rider and the right application.
The highlights of this issue
- The best eMTB of 2021 for € 5,500 – 7 models tested
- Personal buyer’s guide – This is how you’ll find the right bike for you
- The end of an era – Are eMTBs the better E-trekking bikes?
- Already have an eMTB? – Here’s what’s next: eMTB guide for beginners and experts
- 10 years of Haibike ePerformance – About visions, pioneering spirit and responsibility
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All the bikes in this issue
BiXS LANE EX | Canyon Spectral:ON CF 7 | FEDDZ PFC1 | FOCUS JAM² 6.9 NINE | GASGAS Enduro Cross 11.0 | Haibike AllMtn 4 | Haibike AllMtn SE | HoheAcht Sento Lumo | INFRONT IF-2.1 Fully | MERIDA eONE-FORTY EQ | MERIDA eONE-SIXTY 700 | Propain Ekano AL 29 | Riese & Müller Homage | SCOTT Ransom eRIDE 920 | Trek Powerfly FS 9 Equipped
Are you ready to shape the bike scene together and make E-MOUNTAINBIKE(ing) even better! We want to shape a future with you, our readers, where we can ride even better, more freely and simply more. Find out how you can help us here.
Below we’ve put together a small selection of articles that you’ll find in this issue:
After finding the best eMTB of 2021 in our mega group test of 25 top-end models, we tested 7 of the hottest bikes for € 5,500, to find the best budget eMTB. How much performance do you get in this price bracket? And what compromises do you have to accept?
What are the best ebikes for touring, travelling and everyday use? Your local bike shop will often recommend a trekking bike, but does that make sense? We took a closer look at the concept of E-trekking bikes and contemporary alternatives, and tell you which is the best choice for commuters, touring and leisure riders.
Have an eMTB already? Great! Welcome to our easygoing and occasionally wild bike party! We’ll open the door, hand you a drink and show you what’s what. Then the party can really get started – and a whole life long of fun. Let’s kick it off!
Mind over matter – Is software taking over hardware on ebikes?
In 1964, Pablo Picasso said, “Computers are completely useless. They can only give us answers.” We know now that he was wrong, but what does the future of software and digitalisation for eMTBs look like? We wanted to find out from two pioneers in the business: Mate Rimac, CEO of Greyp Bikes, and Krešimir „Krešo“ Hlede, COO of Greyp.
Haibike are one of the early pioneers of the eMTB world and have transformed from just another bike brand to one of the most recognisable names in the ebike sector. To celebrate their anniversary, we visited Haibike and spoke about the past, present and future.
Work-ride balance – Tips for the home office and a better bike life
Jacket on top, joggers on the bottom: welcome to the home office! What was a relative exception just a few years ago, is now becoming the rule for more and more people. But are you making the most of the opportunities in your home office? We tell you how you can get all your work done and still find the right work-ride balance.
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