The 2026 winners • UK trails, MTB & eMTB
The Electric MTB UK Awards 2026 bring together our category winners for riders choosing their next electric mountain bike or MTB helmet. Whether your riding means an hour in the woods after work, a weekend at a trail centre or repeated bike-park laps, this is the place to find the winners and follow through to the advice behind each choice.
An award is a starting point for a shortlist, rather than a reason to ignore what suits you. Your trails, budget and fit still matter, and the accompanying guides explain where each winner makes sense and what to consider before buying.
Electric mountain bike awards 2026
Overall winner
Specialized Turbo Levo 4 Comp Alloy
It leads our 2026 eMTB selection, with separate awards covering different riding priorities. Those categories help distinguish a bike for everyday trail riding from one chosen for value, lower weight or bike-park use.
Explore the eMTB winners →| Award | Winner |
|---|---|
| Overall winner | Specialized Turbo Levo 4 Comp Alloy |
| Best value | Canyon Spectral:ON CF 7 |
| Best hardtail | Trek Powerfly+ 6 Gen 5 |
| Best Bosch | Cube Stereo Hybrid ONE44 HPC Race 800 |
| Best full-power | Amflow PX Carbon |
| Best lightweight | Orbea Rallon RS-Team |
| Best long-range | Merida ETMO 500 Pro |
| Best women’s | Liv Embolden E+ 1 |
| Best bike-park eMTB | Merida eONE-EIGHTY FR 600 |
| Best adventure or trekking eMTB | Giant Explore E+ 1 |
Read the Best eMTB 2026 guide for the reasons behind each award, specifications, strengths, drawbacks and buying links.
MTB helmet awards 2026
Helmet of the Year
Troy Lee Designs Stage Stunt
Our helmet winners cover a range of riding styles, from affordable trail lids to full-face options. The Stage Stunt takes the overall award, while the other categories help you choose the right type of helmet for your riding.
Explore the helmet winners →Choose the right coverage. The Stage Stunt has extended coverage but no chin bar. Riders wanting facial coverage should look at the full-face and bike-park categories, then check fit and suitability for their riding.
| Award | Winner |
|---|---|
| Helmet of the Year | Troy Lee Designs Stage Stunt |
| Best trail helmet | Troy Lee Designs A3 Mips |
| Best eMTB helmet | Endura MT500 Mips |
| Best enduro helmet | POC Kortal Race Mips |
| Best full-face helmet | Smith Mainline Mips |
| Best convertible helmet | Leatt Enduro 3.0 |
| Best bike-park helmet | Giro Insurgent Spherical |
| Best safety innovation | Canyon Deflectr |
| Best value helmet | Smith Pilot Mips |
| Best budget helmet | Rockrider EXPL 540 MIPS |
Explore the MTB helmet awards and buying guide for the full shortlist and advice on choosing the right type for your riding.
What sits behind an Electric MTB UK award?
The bike and helmet guides explain the basis for their recommendations, including first-hand riding experience where available and research where it is not. A researched recommendation should not be mistaken for a hands-on review; follow the linked guides to see the evidence behind the individual products.
We consider how a product fits the riding it is intended for, alongside practical ownership factors and value. You can read more about the publication’s approach in our editorial policy. Advertising and affiliate relationships do not buy a favourable verdict or control the rankings.
Get set for your next ride
Once you have narrowed down the bike and helmet, think about the rest of your riding setup. These guides cover clothing and protection for changing conditions, while our UK directory helps you find somewhere to put that kit to use.