Tech & Advice

The latest tech and advice published on Electric Mountain Bike UK

How to clean an eMTB properly without damaging the motor or battery
Learning how to clean an eMTB properly matters more than many riders realise. An electric mountain bike is built to get wet, muddy and dragged through filthy winter conditions, but that does not mean every part of it should be blasted with water after a ride. The frame, tyres, drivetrain and suspension can usually handle…
eMTB drivetrain wear explained: why electric mountain bikes eat chains and cassettes
eMTB drivetrain wear can feel brutal if you are coming from a normal mountain bike. One minute the bike is shifting cleanly, the next the chain is skipping under power, the cassette looks hooked, and the bill for a chain, cassette and chainring is far larger than expected. It is one of the hidden costs…
How the Ford Ranger PHEV Helps Keep Your eMTB Charged on Every Adventure
Electric mountain bikes have changed what a proper ride day can look like. Bigger climbs, longer loops, repeated descents and weekend trips to trail centres are all more achievable when you have assistance on your side. The bikes themselves are more capable than ever too, with many of the machines in our best eMTB 2026…
Why tyre casing matters on eMTBs: the overlooked upgrade that changes ride feel
Why tyre casing matters on eMTBs is something many riders only fully understand after experiencing repeated punctures, vague cornering or unstable handling on rough trails. Tyre tread patterns usually get most of the attention when riders choose new rubber, but the casing underneath the tread has a huge impact on how an electric mountain bike…
Best tyres for UK eMTB riding: grip, casing and puncture protection explained
Choosing the best tyres for UK eMTB riding can completely change how an electric mountain bike feels on the trail. Tyres influence grip, braking, climbing traction, comfort, rolling speed and puncture resistance more than almost any other component on an eMTB, yet many riders still underestimate how important the right tyre setup can be once…
Why eMTBs wear brake pads faster: the hidden cost of electric mountain bikes
Why eMTBs wear brake pads faster is something many riders only discover after a few months of ownership. Modern electric mountain bikes are heavier, faster and capable of covering far more ground than traditional mountain bikes, which means components experience significantly more strain during everyday riding. While tyres, chains and drivetrains often get most of…
Best brake rotor sizes for eMTBs: are bigger rotors really worth it?
Choosing the best brake rotor sizes for eMTBs has become far more important as modern electric mountain bikes continue getting heavier, faster and more capable. A few years ago, 180mm rotors were considered more than enough for most trail riding, but today many full-power eMTBs arrive with 200mm or even 220mm rotors fitted as standard.…
Do eMTBs need more powerful brakes? Why braking matters more on an electric mountain bike
Electric mountain bikes have transformed modern trail riding. Riders are climbing further, descending more often and covering significantly more ground than they would on a traditional mountain bike. But while most conversations around eMTBs focus on motors, batteries and range, one of the most important components on the entire bike is often overlooked: the brakes.…
Make your rides more epic with GoPro MISSION 1, but is it the right camera for eMTB riders?
GoPro MISSION 1 looks like one of the most interesting camera launches the brand has made in years. Rather than simply refreshing the usual Hero formula, GoPro is pushing further into creator territory with a new MISSION 1 line built around a 1-inch sensor, a new GP3 processor and a clear focus on image quality,…
Which bikes have an Avinox motor? Every eMTB we know so far
The Avinox motor is no longer just an Amflow talking point. With the launch of the new Avinox M2S motor and Avinox M2, the system is now appearing in a growing number of electric mountain bikes, and that makes one question much more important for riders and buyers alike: which bikes actually have an Avinox…