EMTBing has become the latest hype and part of pop culture. The bike now represents everything from sports equipment, to mobility solution and symbol of prestige. For the products of the future, new approaches and clear visions are needed! We want to influence, experience and shape the next generation of eMTBs together with you. Ready? Let’s go!
Admittedly, the demands placed on eMTBs have increased rapidly. Performing on the trails is no longer enough because eMTBing is entering all areas of life and has become a popular sport. The times when the target market consisted of a homogeneous target group of bikers are over. The bike industry and community are changing just as quickly as eMTBs themselves and this requires a new understanding and new approaches. For the industry, but also us, it requires a rethink and the courage to go new ways. In this issue, you will not only learn what is needed for a better future but also what the bike industry and community can learn from Baywatch, the new Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo and surfers.
The highlights of this issue
- The best ebike for trekking – Are eMTBs the better trekking bikes? – 8 models in review
- Ready for a better future? How the bike sector and community are changing and how we are helping to shape them
- E-MOUNTAINBIKE City Escape Frankfurt powered by Haibike
- From cycling to eMTBing – A skills course for more fun and safety on the trail
- Just in case – Our guide to first aid
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All the bikes in this issue
Centurion Country R2600i | Flyer Goroc3 6.50 | Greyp T5.2 | Haibike AllMtn SE | Haibike Trekking 9| Kalkhoff Entice 5.B Advanced+ | MERIDA eOne-Forty EQ | Niner RLT e9 RDO | Riese & Müller Homage Gt Touring | 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:
(Trekking) rides, weekend trips and touring by ebike are more popular than ever, but the classic trekking (e)bike as we’ve known it for years, is dead. The good news is that a new generation of eMTBs is not only ready to take their place but also promises to be a lot more capable! In this group test, we compared four different concepts and eight ebikes to tell you what really matters and which is the best ebike for touring!
The bike industry and the community are evolving rapidly, asking for a new approach and identity shift as well as laying fertile ground for growth and further development. Bring it on, we say. As E-MOUNTAINBIKE Magazine, we’ve developed a vision for facing the opportunities and challenges of the future head-on. Are you ready for the ride?
For our latest E-MOUNTAINBIKE City Escape powered by Haibike, we went to Germany’s financial capital, Frankfurt, to see whether it’s just about the money or if you can find trails, interesting people and culture too.
Ever tried speed dating? Felt that familiar tingle of excitement that comes from having no idea what to expect? Are you going to hit it off? What happens if you don’t? Can you walk out? Nope, not today – definitely, not today. I’m strapped to a chair. The deafening noise makes any attempt to converse futile. Speed dating, what are you doing to me?
What’s great about biking is that it’s one of those skills you learn once and know how to do for your entire life. With this mindset, a lot of eMTB newbies set off to explore their local trails thinking that anyone who can ride a bike can also shred the trails. However, we found out why it’s so important and useful to attend a course and master the correct techniques. Can professional help make riding safer and more fun? We’re here to tell you whom an eMTB course is for and what you can learn.
Crashing is a part of our sport! While it usually ends well, crashing can end up turning into a serious emergency. If it’s suddenly up to you to help a friend or stranger, a lack of knowledge, dangerous half-truths and long-forgotten first aid courses only aggravate things. Our must-read guide to first aid shows you what to do so you don’t have to bury your head in the sand.
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