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Propain Sresh SL launched: TQ HPR60 power and modular batteries for a proper lightweight eMTB
The Propain Sresh SL is Propain’s clearest statement yet on where lightweight eMTBs are heading. Rather than chasing full-power numbers, the Propain Sresh SL is built around the new TQ HPR60 drive unit and a modular battery setup that lets you choose between a lighter, more agile ride feel or a bigger range for longer…
CrossWorx PACE290 800Wh battery upgrade brings a retrofit kit for existing owners
CrossWorx has added a new headline option to its full-power PACE290 platform, and it is useful for existing buyers as well. The CrossWorx PACE290 800Wh battery upgrade is positioned as a straightforward retrofit for riders who already own the bike with the 600Wh pack, giving existing PACE290 owners a factory route to higher capacity without…
Norco Sight VLT TQ launched with TQ HPR60 motor and high-pivot all-mountain intent
Norco has added a new mid-power option to its all-mountain line-up with the Norco Sight VLT TQ, a carbon eMTB built around the TQ HPR60 drive system and a 580Wh battery. The headline pitch is ride feel first: Norco is positioning the Norco Sight VLT TQ as a bike you actively ride and place on…
Avinox warns against third-party range extenders, and the wording is unusually blunt
Range extenders are having a moment in the eMTB world, largely because riders want flexibility. Sometimes you want the lightest possible bike for a one-hour blast after work. Other times, you want maximum capacity for a long day that mixes climbs, trail centre laps, and a cold ride back to the car. A range extender,…
Specialized Turbo Levo 4 gets an over-the-air firmware update with more power and torque
Specialized is leaning hard into software as a performance lever, and the Turbo Levo 4 is now the clearest example of how that can play out in the real world. A Specialized Turbo Levo 4 firmware update positioned as a genuine performance boost, not a minor bug fix. In practical terms, the published Levo 4…
Avinox M2 motor rumours: what we know so far, and what UK eMTB riders should actually watch in 2026
If you have been following the Avinox story over the last 12 to 18 months, the interesting bit is no longer “can it make big numbers?” The question is whether Avinox can turn a disruptive motor into a mature, buyable, serviceable eMTB ecosystem in the UK across multiple bike brands, without the ownership headaches that…
Muc-Off launches the Foam Sprayer: snow-foam cleaning without a pressure washer
Muc-Off has launched a new Muc-Off Foam Sprayer, developed in collaboration with IK Sprayers, with a clear aim: make thick, clinging snow-foam cleaning possible even if you do not own a pressure washer. For many UK eMTB riders, that is not a niche idea. Winter riding creates grime that is hard to remove quickly. If…
Merida ETMO range launches as Merida’s most affordable full-power Bosch eMTB line
Merida has launched the Merida ETMO, a new aluminium full-suspension eMTB range designed to offer a more realistic entry point for riders who want proper trail capability without paying flagship prices. The big story is not that Merida has made a “cheap eMTB”. The ETMO is positioned as a full-power Bosch platform with modern geometry,…
Pinion MGU and FIT integration, why gearbox drives are becoming a real eMTB option
For years, gearbox eMTBs were the sort of thing you read about, admired, then ignored because the mainstream options were simpler and easier to service. That is changing, and the Pinion Motor.Gearbox.Unit (MGU) is at the centre of it. The “why now?” is straightforward: modern eMTBs put a huge load through drivetrains, UK riding is…
TQ HPR60 motor, batteries and display updates for lightweight eMTBs in 2026
Lightweight eMTBs have moved from a niche idea to a genuine category, and the TQ HPR60 is one of the main reasons. It sits in that “low weight, high feel” space that UK riders keep asking for: enough assistance to make long climbs and big days realistic, without turning the bike into a full-power bruiser…
FAST DC3 compression kit for RockShox ZEB, an upgrade route for mid-tier eMTB forks
A lot of eMTBs land in a familiar place on spec. The frame and motor are strong; the wheels and tyres are decent. However, the fork is mid-tier and works fine until you push harder, ride steeper terrain, or simply ride faster because the motor makes it easy to get back to the top. That…
Where can you ride an eMTB in Forestry England forests?
A lot of UK eMTB riders ask a version of the same question every winter and spring: “Can I ride my eMTB in Forestry England forests?” It comes up because Forestry England manages some of the most popular riding venues in the country, from waymarked family routes and gravel loops through to proper trail-centre style…
