Danny MacAskill’s Endless Light takes his eMTB riding to the granite landscape around Narvik in Norway. The new film, presented by Bosch eBike Systems, follows a summer trip built around the region’s long daylight hours rather than a race result or a new-bike launch.
MacAskill says the trip fulfilled a longstanding ambition to ride Norway’s granite slabs. He travelled with friends to film under the midnight sun, using a Santa Cruz Vala CC with a Bosch Performance Line CX motor. The full film is available on MacAskill’s official YouTube channel.
What Endless Light says about eMTB riding
The interesting eMTB angle is exploration. In his description of the trip, MacAskill credits motor assistance with allowing the group to cover and explore more ground. That is a different proposition from buying the biggest torque figure: assistance can make the journey between technical sections part of the riding, rather than simply a means of reaching another descent.
It is also worth separating the film from a buying verdict. This is a Bosch-supported riding project, not an independent comparison of motors or a test of battery range. MacAskill’s choice of bike does not establish that another rider needs the same equipment, and the film should not be read as a route guide or confirmation of access rights.
The bike and motor context
The Vala sits in the full-suspension eMTB category, while the Performance Line CX is part of Bosch’s full-power motor family. Our Bosch eMTB buyer’s guide explains how to compare complete bikes using the system; our full-suspension eMTB guide puts that choice alongside other motor platforms.
For UK riders, the useful takeaway is not to imitate a professional filming trip. It is to think about what assistance adds to your own riding: another climb, a longer link between trails, or more energy for the technical sections you enjoy. Terrain, access, battery planning and riding within your ability still matter, whatever motor is beneath you.
There is also an official Endless Light behind-the-scenes film for anyone interested in the filming trip. Together, the two videos offer a timely change of perspective from launch specifications and race results.