Electric MTB UK news covers the latest launches, motor updates, industry developments and UK-relevant stories in electric mountain biking. The aim isn’t to chase every rumour; it’s to track the changes that actually affect riders — from new e-MTB models and system updates through to pricing shifts, recalls and regulation stories that create confusion around what is (and isn’t) a legal electric bike.
DT Swiss Degrees of Freedom: why Reserve wheel buyers should care (especially on eMTBs)
Pedal kickback is one of those MTB topics that sounds abstract until you feel it. On rough trails, big compressions and square-edge hits can tug the chain, rotate the cranks, and make the drivetrain feel…
Bosch Flow app “mark eBike as stolen” feature: what it means for UK eMTB riders
eMTB theft in the UK is not just about the bike disappearing. It is the knock-on effect: insurance claims, downtime, the difficulty of proving ownership, and the reality that high-value electric mountain bikes can be…
Fox Podium mudguard finally arrives — a dedicated high-mount mudguard for Fox’s inverted Podium fork
Fox has released an official Fox Podium mudguard designed specifically for the Fox Podium inverted fork, filling a gap that has been repeatedly highlighted since the Podium fork launched. If you ride year-round in the…
Michelin launches Wild Enduro Performance and E-Wild Performance tyres for enduro and eMTB riders
Michelin has expanded its mountain bike tyre range with two new “Performance” line families: Wild Enduro Performance and Michelin E-Wild Performance eMTB tyres. For UK eMTB riders, this is the kind of launch that can…
Canyon’s Spectral:ON and Torque:ON return with a new 800Wh battery after safety concerns
Canyon has put its Spectral:ON and Torque:ON electric mountain bikes back on sale, confirming that both full-power eMTBs now ship with a new 800Wh battery. For UK eMTB riders, this is meaningful news for two…
Mondraker Scree: a full-power trail eMTB built for proper UK riding, not just bike-park laps
The new Mondraker Scree is a clear statement that “full-power” doesn’t have to mean “full-on enduro.” This is a trail-first eMTB designed to fit the rides most people actually do: after-work loops, trail-centre mileage, natural bridleway linking, and long…
E-Bike Positive moves into BA and ACT stewardship as UK cycling trade doubles down on safe, UK-legal e-bikes
From Thursday 1 January 2026, the E-Bike Positive campaign has moved into joint guardianship of the Bicycle Association (BA) and the Association of Cycle Traders (ACT). That change might sound administrative, but it is actually…
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…
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…
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…
