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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
Peaty’s Monarch Grips now include colour matched lockrings as standard
Peaty’s has updated its Monarch Grips to ship with colour-matched lockrings as standard, replacing the previous black single-sided lockring. It is a small spec tweak, but it’s the kind of finishing detail riders notice immediately,…
Shimano’s refreshed EP motors and new Deore XT Di2 shift the focus to smarter eMTB drivetrains
Shimano has rolled out a linked update that matters more to eMTB riders than a normal groupset launch. Alongside a refreshed EP motor platform, the brand has introduced a new Deore XT Di2 ecosystem designed…
