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"Bosch’s energy dense battery is the key to unlocking the magic" – why Marin’s new Alpine Trail E doesn't have an Avinox motor
Marin launches new Alpine Trail E enduro eMTB with Bosch Performance Line CX motor

Megamo releases turbocharged e-gravel bike, powered by 1,300W Avinox M2S motor
Another bike from Megamo with massive power and torque, but is it too much for gravel?
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Megamo's new e-road bike is the first with Avinox's turbo-charged M2S motor, but do road riders really need 1,500W peak power?
Punchy DJI motor system comes to road bikes

Review | Wahoo's Elemnt Trackr Radar is a solid-performing radar light, but it suffers from blind spots
Wahoo's debut radar light is a decent offering, but it doesn't match the market leaders

“We listened to how people were using their ebikes” – British brand Temple releases cheaper Electric II with lower-torque motor
Electric II ebike comes with 45Nm Bafang rear hub motor and 360Wh Samsung battery

I’m a pro bike mechanic and these 5 common maintenance mistakes can wreck your bike
From contaminated rotors to dirty chains, these are the easiest things your should avoid doing when working on your bike in order to have a better time when out riding.

Review | Garmin's Varia RearVue 820 is by far the best radar you can buy, but you'll need a recent Garmin GPS to get the best out of it
The RearVue 820 incorporates new tech that elevates it far beyond everything else on the market

Your tech questions answered | Why aren't gearboxes for bikes more popular?
Gearboxes are available for a variety of bikes, including eMTBs, but why are they far less widespread than the ubiquitous cassette and derailleur?

Review | Lezyne's Radar Drive Rear is excellent and you can throw in a front light for the same price as Garmin's RearVue 820
A clever approach at a compelling price means there's a lot to like about Lezyne's rear radar

How eMTBs changed mountain biking forever – 10 years of ebike evolution
How today's faster, smarter and more complex eMTBs compare to the class of 2016

Warren Rossiter | In the market for a new bike light? You should buy one of these high-tech devices instead
Providing an early warning of approaching vehicles on narrow rural roads is where I’ve found radars most helpful

Whyte releases carbon eMTB with Avinox M2S motor – plus two budget-friendly aluminium MTBs
Aluminium trail bike, big-hitting aluminium enduro bike and carbon 29er eMTB unveiled

Review | BBB Signal Radar BLS-251 is a prominent and powerful rear light but radar performance falls short
A well-priced contender with a difference

After going into administration, YT returns with flagship Decoy eMTB range featuring powerful Avinox M2S motor
YT launches Decoy X Core 1 with 150Nm torque and 1,300W power from Avinox motor

'Innovation shouldn’t be constrained by arbitrary power limits' – Avinox argues high-power motors are not a threat to eMTB industry
Avinox argues for no motor power cap saying "power is often misunderstood"

"Worry less and ride more": New bike theft tracker shows you where is safe to leave your bike in real time
Litelok's new Theft Intelligence feature enables cyclists, along with motorcyclists and scooter riders, to explore where thefts are occurring in real-time through continuously updated data

Should ebike motor power be capped? See the results of our readers' poll and Avinox's response
The results from our recent poll on ebike peak power are in

China's 'largest' groupset manufacturer is challenging mainstream brands – here's everything you need to know
All L-Twoo's electronic and mechanical groupset options for road, gravel and MTB riders and how to buy

“We must refocus”: Porsche closes Fazua ebike motor brand as the car company's electric bike subsidiary ends
The change could also impact people with Fazua electric bike motors, but further information "will be announced shortly"

Robin Weaver | The Avinox M2S motor has too much power – I just don’t need it
It’s the best motor on the market but not because of the power

Avinox is taking over – here are 20 bikes you can buy with its incredible new M2 and M2S motors
We've rounded up the pick of the eMTBs with DJI's latest Avinox motors

Reader poll | Avinox's 1,500W motor has sent shockwaves through the industry – is it time to cap ebike power?
Have your say on whether electric bikes' peak power should be limited

"Persistently challenging and increasingly volatile market conditions" – premium ebike brand withdraws from US market despite tariff relief
Riese and Müller set to exit the US market from July
