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.
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
