Tech & Advice

The latest tech and advice published on Electric Mountain Bike UK

eMTB motor overrun explained: why power continues after you stop pedalling
eMTB motor overrun is the brief continuation of assistance after the rider reduces or stops meaningful pressure on the pedals. On a modern electric mountain bike it can help the rear wheel roll over a root, rock step or ledge when the cranks cannot complete another clean turn, but it can also surprise riders who…
Can You Charge an eMTB From a Portable Power Station?
Yes, you can charge an eMTB from a portable power station, but there are a few important things to understand before you rely on one for a weekend away. A portable power station can be genuinely useful for electric mountain bike riders, especially if you are camping, staying in a van, riding somewhere without easy…
How to secure an eMTB at home, in a van and at the trail centre
Knowing how to secure an eMTB properly is one of the most important parts of electric mountain bike ownership. A good eMTB is expensive, desirable and difficult to replace quickly. It may have a high-value motor system, large battery, premium suspension, upgraded tyres, better brakes and riding kit stored nearby. That makes it attractive to…
Do you need eMTB insurance in the UK?
eMTB insurance UK cover is not a legal requirement for most road-legal electric mountain bikes, but it can be a very sensible thing to consider. A proper eMTB can cost anywhere from £3,000 to £8,000 or more, which makes it one of the most expensive things many riders own after their car. Add in the…
What should you upgrade first on an eMTB?
Knowing what to upgrade first on an eMTB can save a lot of money. Electric mountain bikes are expensive to buy, but they can also tempt riders into spending even more on eMTB upgrades before they have worked out what the bike actually needs. New bars, shiny wheels, wireless drivetrains and carbon parts all look…
Hardtail vs full-suspension eMTB: which is right for UK trails?
Choosing between a hardtail vs full-suspension eMTB is one of the most important decisions you will make when buying an electric mountain bike. It affects price, comfort, maintenance, control, battery range, climbing grip and how confident the bike feels when the trail gets rough. A hardtail eMTB has front suspension but no rear shock. It…
Do you need an 800Wh eMTB battery?
An 800Wh eMTB battery sounds like the obvious choice if you are buying a modern electric mountain bike. More battery means more range, less anxiety and more time on the trails, which is exactly what most eMTB riders want. With full-power motors getting stronger and bikes such as the latest Specialized Turbo Levo moving to…
Best eMTB motor for UK riding: Bosch, Shimano, Specialized, DJI, TQ, Fazua and Yamaha explained
Choosing the best eMTB motor is not as simple as picking the one with the biggest torque number. That might look good on a specification sheet, but UK riding is rarely that straightforward. A good electric mountain bike motor needs to climb steep fire roads, find grip on wet roots, manage muddy technical sections, feel…
Lightweight eMTB vs full-power eMTB: which should you buy?
The choice between a lightweight eMTB vs full-power eMTB is one of the biggest decisions in electric mountain biking. It affects how the bike climbs, descends, corners, jumps, carries speed, uses battery and feels after three hours on wet UK trails. It also affects the type of rider the bike suits, because a lightweight eMTB…
eMTB tyre pressure guide: how much PSI should you run on UK trails?
Getting eMTB tyre pressure right can transform how an electric mountain bike feels on the trail. Too much pressure and the bike can feel harsh, nervous and short on grip, especially across wet roots, loose rock and muddy off-camber sections. Too little pressure and the tyre can squirm in corners, dent the rim, burp sealant…