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Smith launches Syncline performance sunglasses with broad coverage for mountain bikers
Smith has launched the new Syncline, a performance sunglass designed to give riders a goggle-like level of coverage in a lighter, more open format. For mountain bikers, that makes it a notable addition to the growing category of large-lens eyewear aimed at riders who want more protection from glare, spray and trail debris without committing…
Mondraker Zendit raises bigger question: is Avinox now the brand’s future for performance e-MTBs?
The Mondraker Zendit arrives as more than just another bike launch. On paper, it is a new full-power enduro e-MTB with a carbon frame, 165mm of rear travel, a 170mm fork and the now headline-grabbing Avinox motor system. In practice, though, the Mondraker Zendit feels like a much bigger statement than that. This is a…
FOX updates FLOAT X and DHX shocks for modern trail and e-MTB riding
FOX has unveiled a major update to its trail and all-mountain rear shocks, with the latest FLOAT X, DHX and their Live Valve Neo variants all receiving internal changes aimed at boosting sensitivity, support and rear-wheel grip. The announcement, published by Silverfish UK, centres on FOX bringing more of its X2-level suspension feel into lighter,…
UK e-MTB market growth helps power cycling industry recovery in 2025
The latest industry data suggests the UK cycling trade is moving back in the right direction, and for Electric MTB UK readers there is one detail that stands out more than most: UK e-MTB market growth is playing a meaningful part in that recovery. According to the Bicycle Association, the overall UK cycling market returned…
Peaty’s Holeshot Fast Flow Valve launched with eMTB-friendly airflow and Bosch-specific MX option
Peaty’s has launched the Peaty’s Holeshot Fast Flow Valve, a new tubeless valve that looks particularly relevant for electric mountain bike riders who want faster inflation, less sealant clogging and fewer workshop headaches. According to the company, the new valve has been developed over two years and through more than 27 design iterations, with the…
Lapierre Overvolt AM CF launched with Bosch CX power and 170mm travel for all-mountain and enduro riding
Lapierre has added a new carbon option to its e-MTB line-up with the Lapierre Overvolt AM CF, an all-mountain bike that leans heavily into enduro intent. It arrives in a market that is increasingly split between lightweight assist bikes and full-power machines, but Lapierre’s angle is clear. This is a full-power, big-travel carbon e-MTB that…
Thömus Oberrider launched with Avinox power and a high-pivot chassis
The Thömus Oberrider is the latest premium eMTB to launch around the Avinox Drive System, and it is an important sign that the platform is moving beyond early-adopter curiosity into mainstream brand uptake. Rather than hanging the entire story on motor numbers, Thömus is pitching the Thömus Oberrider as a proper trail-and-enduro chassis with meaningful…
Haibike AllMtn CF 11 TRN/IQ: Pinion MGU gearbox power lands in a 160mm mullet eMTB for 2026
Gearbox eMTBs are no longer a side-quest. The Haibike AllMtn CF 11 TRN/IQ is one of the clearest 2026 examples of the direction the market is heading, using the Pinion E1.12 Motor Gearbox Unit to replace the usual motor-and-derailleur drivetrain with a sealed motor-gearbox system. For UK riders who ride through grit, mud and winter…
Specialized Turbo Levo R vs older Levos: how the Levo 4 firmware upgrade changes the buying decision
Specialized has made the Turbo Levo family more complicated, and for once that is good news for riders. With the Specialized Turbo Levo 4 firmware update now boosting output via the app, and the Specialized Turbo Levo R launch pitching a sharper-handling full-power option, UK buyers now have a real question to answer: do you…
Atherton S.170E presale update: Batch 3 is live, with June to July 2026 delivery window
Atherton Bikes has moved the Atherton S.170E story on in a way that actually matters for UK buyers. If you have been watching the presale and hoping to jump in late, the key detail is simple: batches 1 and 2 are sold out, and Atherton is now taking pre-orders for batch 3, with deliveries planned…