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Basic e-MTB suspension setup: sag, rebound and tyre pressures (UK guide)
A good electric mountain bike doesn’t just come down to motor choice and battery size. Setup matters — a lot. Because e-MTBs are heavier and often ridden for longer, small setup errors can turn into big problems: harshness on repeated hits, vague steering on wet roots, rear-end wallow on climbs, or a bike that feels…
UK e-MTB law explained: when is an e-bike not an e-bike?
Electric mountain bikes sit in a slightly odd place in UK law. A legal e-MTB is treated much like a normal pedal cycle, which is why you can ride one in cycle lanes, store it at home without paperwork, and generally get on with life. But the moment a bike steps outside the legal definition…
What is an e-MTB? Hardtail vs full-suspension vs trekking explained
An e-MTB (electric mountain bike) is, at its core, a mountain bike with an electric motor that adds assistance when you pedal. That assistance doesn’t replace riding skill or magically erase steep climbs, but it can change what your ride looks like: longer loops, more laps, bigger days out, and the ability to keep a…
Mondraker reveals the 2026 Level: Bosch Gen 5 power, mullet wheels and an 800Wh removable battery
Mondraker has unveiled the latest version of its long-travel Level eMTB for 2026, and it’s a proper platform update rather than a routine spec refresh. The new Level pairs Bosch’s Performance Line CX Gen 5 motor with an 800Wh removable battery, switches to a mullet wheel setup (29in front / 27.5in rear) and keeps the…
Canyon Pathlite:ON SUV range launched with TRP Bosch automatic shifting and touring-ready kit
Canyon has launched the Canyon Pathlite:ON SUV range, expanding its e-bike line-up with a platform designed to sit squarely between a practical commuter and a capable electric touring bike. The new Canyon Pathlite:ON SUV models are aimed at riders who want one trekking-style e-bike to cover the weekly routine and longer mileage at the weekend,…
Specialized adds Turbo Levo 4 Alloy builds, cutting the entry price in the UK
Specialized has broadened the Turbo Levo 4 range with two alloy-framed models designed to bring the platform’s entry price down in the UK. The Turbo Levo 4 Alloy is listed at £5,199, while the Turbo Levo 4 Comp Alloy comes in at £5,999. The headline here isn’t that Specialized has “made a cheaper Levo” —…
Bosch Performance Line CX gets a performance upgrade: up to 750W and 100Nm (via Flow app)
Bosch eBike Systems has announced an update that allows riders to increase the Performance Line CX’s output via a software upgrade in the eBike Flow app. The headline numbers are attention-grabbing: Bosch says maximum power can be raised from 600W to 750W, torque from 85Nm to 100Nm, with maximum support up to 400%. Crucially, it’s…
OPSS repeats warning: stop using UPP U004 and U004-1 e-bike batteries
OPSS has issued a repeat warning telling consumers to stop using specific UPP (Unit Pack Power) e-bike battery models after continued safety concerns. The warning singles out UPP models U004 and U004-1 and links them to multiple serious fires. OPSS says it previously issued a warning and took action in early 2024 to require online…
US safety regulator warns riders to stop using UPP e-bike batteries, citing fire risk
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a public warning urging consumers to immediately stop using Unit Pack Power (UPP) e-bike batteries with model numbers U004 and U004-1 due to fire and burn hazards. While the notice is US-focused, it’s relevant for UK riders because the same UPP models have been discussed in…
OPSS takes enforcement action over dangerous UPP e-bike batteries
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has taken enforcement action against a brand of e-bike battery sold under the name UPP (Unit Pack Power), warning consumers not to use it following links to multiple fires across England. According to OPSS, online marketplaces acting as distributors were issued formal notices requiring the product to…
UK Government issues five-step safety message for e-bikes and e-scooters
The UK Government has published a safety message aimed at reducing the risk of fires involving e-bikes and e-scooters while charging. It’s primarily aimed at everyday users, but it’s relevant reading for e-mountain bike owners too — especially anyone using a second-hand e-bike, a conversion kit, or a replacement battery and charger bought separately. The…
