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UK eMTB enduro 2026: key dates now confirmed for Ard Rock, Pedalhounds and the National Championships
If you want your 2026 riding season to have shape—and you want your training rides to feel like they are building towards something—January is the moment to lock in dates. The UK eMTB enduro 2026 calendar is already taking form, with major events publishing confirmed weekends and series organisers posting full round schedules. For riders,…
Crossworx PACE290: new full-power enduro eMTB targets hard riding with Bosch CX
Crossworx has launched the Crossworx PACE290, a new full-power enduro eMTB built around 29in wheels, long-travel suspension and Bosch’s latest Performance Line CX system. It’s positioned as a steep-and-rough, ride-it-hard machine rather than a mellow trail all-rounder. What the Crossworx PACE290 is, in plain English The Crossworx PACE290 is a long-travel, full-power eMTB aimed at…
SRAM MGU patent: an integrated 12-speed motor-gearbox could make the derailleur optional on future eMTBs
The SRAM MGU patent has become one of the most talked-about eMTB tech stories heading into 2026 because it hints at a future where shifting is moved away from a vulnerable rear derailleur and into a sealed, integrated system around the motor. For UK eMTB riders, that matters for a simple reason: drivetrains live a…
Five things we’re excited for in 2026: the eMTB changes that should make rides better
Electric mountain bikes have reached an interesting point. Power and range still matter, but the most exciting eMTB trends for 2026 are less about headline numbers and more about how an eMTB behaves as a mountain bike when the trail is steep, wet, rooty, and slow-speed technical — which, realistically, describes a lot of UK…
Bosch hasn’t bought Magura — but it has taken full control of MBPS
Over the past week, a rumour has done the rounds that “Bosch has acquired Magura”. It’s an easy misunderstanding to make because the names are intertwined, but it isn’t what’s actually been announced. What Bosch eBike Systems has done is acquire MAGURA’s remaining 50% stake in the joint venture called MAGURA Bosch Parts & Services…
Thule VeloSpace 3 bike rack launched for e-MTB riders
Electric mountain bikes are heavier, longer and yet more capable than their acoustic siblings, and that has made choosing the right car rack much more complicated than it was in the days of short-travel analogue trail bikes. Higher system weights, longer wheelbases and wider handlebars all put extra demands on a towbar-mounted bike rack, especially…
Canyon debuts five-star rated Deflectr MTB helmet
Canyon has launched its first mountain bike helmet, the Canyon Deflectr MTB helmet, aiming it squarely at trail riders who want a modern half-shell lid with a clear focus on impact protection, comfort and ventilation. The headline claim is a strong one: Canyon says the Deflectr arrives with Virginia Tech’s five-star safety rating and is…
How to choose the right e-MTB size
Getting the right size electric mountain bike matters more than most people expect, and not just for comfort. A well-sized e-MTB is easier to control on steep descents, more predictable on slippery climbs, less tiring over long rides, and generally feels like it’s working with you rather than against you. Get sizing wrong and even…
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…
