{"id":36104,"date":"2022-04-20T18:00:59","date_gmt":"2022-04-20T16:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=670493"},"modified":"2022-04-20T18:14:27","modified_gmt":"2022-04-20T16:14:27","slug":"what-is-the-best-electric-mountain-bike-motor-in-2022-shimano-vs-bosch-vs-brose-vs-yamaha","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/what-is-the-best-electric-mountain-bike-motor-in-2022-shimano-vs-bosch-vs-brose-vs-yamaha\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the best electric mountain bike motor in 2022? Shimano vs Bosch vs Brose vs Yamaha"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Alex Evans\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Wednesday, 20 April 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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The motor fitted to an electric mountain bike<\/a> can make a significant impact on how it rides and, with more motors and eMTBs available than ever in this burgeoning bike category, deciding on the best option can be bewildering.<\/p>\n

In fact, \u2018which electric mountain bike motor is best?\u2019 is a question we get asked regularly at BikeRadar.<\/p>\n\n<p>Of course, the answer isn\u2019t clear-cut but, having headed up the new electric mountain bike category in our annual Bike of the Year test (dropping in May), I\u2019ve been testing motors from all the leading brands.<\/p>\n<p>This article will shed light on where each motor from the four main manufacturers (Bosch, Brose\/Specialized, Shimano, Yamaha\/Specialized) performs best \u2013 and where they falter.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s a lot to cover, so strap yourself in for the full deep-dive into electric mountain bike motors \u2013 or use the links below to skip to the sections you need. I\u2019ve also included a glossary of the key eMTB motor terminology at the end of the article.<\/p>\n<ul><li><a href=\""#motoroptions"\">What motor options are available?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\""#specifications"\">Specifications compared<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\""#power"\">Performance \u2013 power<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\""#control"\">Performance \u2013 control<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\""#efficiency"\">Performance \u2013 efficiency<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\""#noise"\">Performance \u2013 noise<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\""#livingwitheachmotor"\">Performance \u2013 living with each motor<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\""#whichmotorisbest"\">Which eMTB motor is best?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\""#glossary"\">Glossary \u2013 eMTB motor terminology<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 id=\""motoroptions"\">Electric mountain bike motors \u2013 what options are there?<\/h2>\n<p\/><div class=\""im-gallery\" im-gallery--slideshow=\"\"> <i class=\""icon-loading"\" data-grunticon-embed=\"\"\/> <div class=\""standard-grid\" thumbnails--show=\"\"> <div class=\""row\" no-gutters=\"\"> <div class=\""col-lg-12\" col-md-12=\"\" col-12=\"\" style=\""display:\" none=\"\"> <figure><div class=\""image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Brose-Drive-S-Mag-motor-ac60681.jpg?quality=90&resize=160%2C208,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"\/><source media=\""(max-width:\" srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Brose-Drive-S-Mag-motor-ac60681.jpg?quality=90&resize=190%2C247,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"\/><source media=\""(max-width:\" srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Brose-Drive-S-Mag-motor-ac60681.jpg?quality=90&resize=215%2C279,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"\/><source media=\""(max-width:\" srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Brose-Drive-S-Mag-motor-ac60681.jpg?quality=90&resize=295%2C383,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"\/><source media=\""(max-width:\" srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Brose-Drive-S-Mag-motor-ac60681.jpg?quality=90&resize=136%2C176,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"\/><source media=\""(min-width:\" srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Brose-Drive-S-Mag-motor-ac60681.jpg?quality=90&resize=155%2C201,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\""wp-image-671381\" size-portrait_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-gallery-grid-src-image=\"\" src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Brose-Drive-S-Mag-motor-ac60681.jpg?quality=90&resize=556%2C723"\" width=\""556"\" height=\""723"\" data-crop-width=\"""\" data-crop-height=\"""\" alt=\""Brose\" drive=\"\" s=\"\" mag=\"\" electric=\"\" mountain=\"\" bike=\"\" motor=\"\" title=\""Brose\" style=\""width:\" auto=\"\" height:=\"\"\/><\/picture><\/div> <figcaption style=\""display:none;"\"><div class=\""caption-hold"\"> <figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\">The Brose Driver S Mag motor is mostly fitted to Specialized bikes.<\/span> <\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Andy Lloyd \/ Our Media<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><meta class=\""js-lightbox-thumbnail-picture"\" data-sources=\"'[{"type":"image\\\/jpeg","media":"","srcset":"https:\\\/\\\/images.immediate.co.uk\\\/production\\\/volatile\\\/sites\\\/21\\\/2022\\\/04\\\/Brose-Drive-S-Mag-motor-ac60681.jpg?quality=90&resize=500%2C333,\" https:=\"\" data-class=\""wp-image-671381\" size-full=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--full=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" lightbox-thumbnail-picture=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Brose-Drive-S-Mag-motor-ac60681.jpg?quality=90&resize=500%2C333"\" data-width=\""500"\" data-height=\""333"\" data-crop-width=\"""\" data-crop-height=\"""\" data-alt=\""Brose\" drive=\"\" s=\"\" mag=\"\" electric=\"\" mountain=\"\" bike=\"\" motor=\"\" data-title=\""Brose\" data-style=\""width:\" auto=\"\" height:=\"\"\/><meta class=\""js-lightbox-grid-thumbnail-picture"\" data-sources=\"'[{"type":"image\\\/jpeg","media":"","srcset":"https:\\\/\\\/images.immediate.co.uk\\\/production\\\/volatile\\\/sites\\\/21\\\/2022\\\/04\\\/Brose-Drive-S-Mag-motor-ac60681.jpg?quality=90&resize=160%2C160,\" https:=\"\" data-class=\""wp-image-671381\" size-square_image=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" lightbox-grid-thumbnail-picture=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Brose-Drive-S-Mag-motor-ac60681.jpg?quality=90&resize=100%2C100"\" data-width=\""100"\" data-height=\""100"\" data-crop-width=\"""\" data-crop-height=\"""\" data-alt=\""Brose\" drive=\"\" s=\"\" mag=\"\" electric=\"\" mountain=\"\" bike=\"\" motor=\"\" data-title=\""Brose\" data-style=\""width:\" auto=\"\" height:=\"\"\/><meta class=\""js-lightbox-slider-picture"\" data-sources=\"'[{"type":"image\\\/jpeg","media":"(max-width:\" https:=\"\" data-class=\""wp-image-671381\" size-full=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--full=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" lightbox-slider-picture=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Brose-Drive-S-Mag-motor-ac60681.jpg?quality=90&resize=960%2C640"\" data-width=\""960"\" data-height=\""640"\" data-crop-width=\"""\" data-crop-height=\"""\" data-alt=\""Brose\" drive=\"\" s=\"\" mag=\"\" electric=\"\" mountain=\"\" bike=\"\" motor=\"\" data-title=\""Brose\" data-style=\""width:\" auto=\"\" height:=\"\"\/><meta class=\""js-embedded-slideshow-slider-picture"\" data-sources=\"'[{"type":"image\\\/jpeg","media":"(max-width:\" https:=\"\" data-class=\""wp-image-671381\" size-full=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--full=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" embedded-slideshow-slider-picture=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Brose-Drive-S-Mag-motor-ac60681.jpg?quality=90&resize=960%2C640"\" data-width=\""960"\" data-height=\""640"\" data-crop-width=\"""\" data-crop-height=\"""\" data-alt=\""Brose\" drive=\"\" s=\"\" mag=\"\" electric=\"\" mountain=\"\" bike=\"\" motor=\"\" data-title=\""Brose\" data-style=\""width:\" auto=\"\" height:=\"\"\/><\/div> <div class=\""col-lg-12\" col-md-12=\"\" col-12=\"\" style=\""display:\" none=\"\"> <figure><div class=\""image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/07\/Thok-TK01-R-enduro-electric-mountain-bike-16-99ea77f.jpg?quality=90&resize=160%2C208,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"\/><source media=\""(max-width:\" srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/07\/Thok-TK01-R-enduro-electric-mountain-bike-16-99ea77f.jpg?quality=90&resize=190%2C247,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"\/><source media=\""(max-width:\" srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/07\/Thok-TK01-R-enduro-electric-mountain-bike-16-99ea77f.jpg?quality=90&resize=215%2C279,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"\/><source media=\""(max-width:\" srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/07\/Thok-TK01-R-enduro-electric-mountain-bike-16-99ea77f.jpg?quality=90&resize=295%2C383,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"\/><source media=\""(max-width:\" srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/07\/Thok-TK01-R-enduro-electric-mountain-bike-16-99ea77f.jpg?quality=90&resize=136%2C176,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"\/><source media=\""(min-width:\" srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/07\/Thok-TK01-R-enduro-electric-mountain-bike-16-99ea77f.jpg?quality=90&resize=155%2C201,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\""wp-image-637566\" size-portrait_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-gallery-grid-src-image=\"\" src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/07\/Thok-TK01-R-enduro-electric-mountain-bike-16-99ea77f.jpg?quality=90&resize=556%2C723"\" width=\""556"\" height=\""723"\" data-crop-width=\"""\" data-crop-height=\"""\" alt=\""Thok\" tk01=\"\" r=\"\" enduro=\"\" electric=\"\" mountain=\"\" bike=\"\" title=\""Thok\" bike-16=\"\" style=\""width:\" auto=\"\" height:=\"\"\/><\/picture><\/div> <figcaption style=\""display:none;"\"><div class=\""caption-hold"\"> <figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\">Shimano\u2019s EP8 motor performs well.<\/span> <\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Ian Linton \/ Immediate Media<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><meta class=\""js-lightbox-thumbnail-picture"\" data-sources=\"'[{"type":"image\\\/jpeg","media":"","srcset":"https:\\\/\\\/images.immediate.co.uk\\\/production\\\/volatile\\\/sites\\\/21\\\/2021\\\/07\\\/Thok-TK01-R-enduro-electric-mountain-bike-16-99ea77f.jpg?quality=90&resize=500%2C334,\" https:=\"\" data-class=\""wp-image-637566\" size-full=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--full=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" lightbox-thumbnail-picture=\"\" 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data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/07\/Thok-TK01-R-enduro-electric-mountain-bike-16-99ea77f.jpg?quality=90&resize=100%2C100"\" data-width=\""100"\" data-height=\""100"\" data-crop-width=\"""\" data-crop-height=\"""\" data-alt=\""Thok\" tk01=\"\" r=\"\" enduro=\"\" electric=\"\" mountain=\"\" bike=\"\" data-title=\""Thok\" bike-16=\"\" data-style=\""width:\" auto=\"\" height:=\"\"\/><meta class=\""js-lightbox-slider-picture"\" data-sources=\"'[{"type":"image\\\/jpeg","media":"(max-width:\" https:=\"\" data-class=\""wp-image-637566\" size-full=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--full=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" lightbox-slider-picture=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/07\/Thok-TK01-R-enduro-electric-mountain-bike-16-99ea77f.jpg?quality=90&resize=960%2C640"\" data-width=\""960"\" data-height=\""640"\" data-crop-width=\"""\" data-crop-height=\"""\" data-alt=\""Thok\" tk01=\"\" r=\"\" enduro=\"\" electric=\"\" mountain=\"\" bike=\"\" data-title=\""Thok\" bike-16=\"\" data-style=\""width:\" auto=\"\" height:=\"\"\/><meta class=\""js-embedded-slideshow-slider-picture"\" data-sources=\"'[{"type":"image\\\/jpeg","media":"(max-width:\" https:=\"\" data-class=\""wp-image-637566\" size-full=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--full=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" embedded-slideshow-slider-picture=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/07\/Thok-TK01-R-enduro-electric-mountain-bike-16-99ea77f.jpg?quality=90&resize=960%2C640"\" data-width=\""960"\" data-height=\""640"\" data-crop-width=\"""\" data-crop-height=\"""\" data-alt=\""Thok\" tk01=\"\" r=\"\" enduro=\"\" electric=\"\" mountain=\"\" bike=\"\" data-title=\""Thok\" bike-16=\"\" data-style=\""width:\" auto=\"\" height:=\"\"\/><\/div> <div class=\""col-lg-12\" col-md-12=\"\" col-12=\"\" style=\""display:\" none=\"\"> <figure><div class=\""image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/08\/SyncDrive-Pro-motor-829473a.jpg?quality=90&resize=160%2C208,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"\/><source media=\""(max-width:\" srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/08\/SyncDrive-Pro-motor-829473a.jpg?quality=90&resize=190%2C247,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"\/><source media=\""(max-width:\" srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/08\/SyncDrive-Pro-motor-829473a.jpg?quality=90&resize=215%2C279,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"\/><source media=\""(max-width:\" srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/08\/SyncDrive-Pro-motor-829473a.jpg?quality=90&resize=295%2C383,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"\/><source media=\""(max-width:\" srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/08\/SyncDrive-Pro-motor-829473a.jpg?quality=90&resize=136%2C176,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"\/><source media=\""(min-width:\" srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/08\/SyncDrive-Pro-motor-829473a.jpg?quality=90&resize=155%2C201,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\""wp-image-640495\" size-portrait_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-gallery-grid-src-image=\"\" src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/08\/SyncDrive-Pro-motor-829473a.jpg?quality=90&resize=556%2C723"\" width=\""556"\" height=\""723"\" data-crop-width=\"""\" data-crop-height=\"""\" alt=\""SyncDrive\" pro=\"\" motor=\"\" title=\""SyncDrive\" style=\""width:\" auto=\"\" height:=\"\"\/><\/picture><\/div> <figcaption style=\""display:none;"\"><div class=\""caption-hold"\"> <figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\">The SyncDrive Pro motor offers more power than the previous generation.<\/span> <\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Giant<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><meta class=\""js-lightbox-thumbnail-picture"\" data-sources=\"'[{"type":"image\\\/jpeg","media":"","srcset":"https:\\\/\\\/images.immediate.co.uk\\\/production\\\/volatile\\\/sites\\\/21\\\/2021\\\/08\\\/SyncDrive-Pro-motor-829473a.jpg?quality=90&resize=500%2C333,\" https:=\"\" data-class=\""wp-image-640495\" size-full=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--full=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" lightbox-thumbnail-picture=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/08\/SyncDrive-Pro-motor-829473a.jpg?quality=90&resize=500%2C333"\" data-width=\""500"\" data-height=\""333"\" data-crop-width=\"""\" data-crop-height=\"""\" data-alt=\""SyncDrive\" pro=\"\" motor=\"\" data-title=\""SyncDrive\" data-style=\""width:\" auto=\"\" height:=\"\"\/><meta class=\""js-lightbox-grid-thumbnail-picture"\" data-sources=\"'[{"type":"image\\\/jpeg","media":"","srcset":"https:\\\/\\\/images.immediate.co.uk\\\/production\\\/volatile\\\/sites\\\/21\\\/2021\\\/08\\\/SyncDrive-Pro-motor-829473a.jpg?quality=90&resize=160%2C160,\" https:=\"\" data-class=\""wp-image-640495\" size-square_image=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" lightbox-grid-thumbnail-picture=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/08\/SyncDrive-Pro-motor-829473a.jpg?quality=90&resize=100%2C100"\" data-width=\""100"\" data-height=\""100"\" data-crop-width=\"""\" data-crop-height=\"""\" data-alt=\""SyncDrive\" pro=\"\" motor=\"\" data-title=\""SyncDrive\" data-style=\""width:\" auto=\"\" height:=\"\"\/><meta class=\""js-lightbox-slider-picture"\" data-sources=\"'[{"type":"image\\\/jpeg","media":"(max-width:\" https:=\"\" data-class=\""wp-image-640495\" size-full=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--full=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" lightbox-slider-picture=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/08\/SyncDrive-Pro-motor-829473a.jpg?quality=90&resize=960%2C640"\" data-width=\""960"\" data-height=\""640"\" data-crop-width=\"""\" data-crop-height=\"""\" data-alt=\""SyncDrive\" pro=\"\" motor=\"\" data-title=\""SyncDrive\" data-style=\""width:\" auto=\"\" height:=\"\"\/><meta class=\""js-embedded-slideshow-slider-picture"\" data-sources=\"'[{"type":"image\\\/jpeg","media":"(max-width:\" https:=\"\" data-class=\""wp-image-640495\" size-full=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--full=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" embedded-slideshow-slider-picture=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/08\/SyncDrive-Pro-motor-829473a.jpg?quality=90&resize=960%2C640"\" data-width=\""960"\" data-height=\""640"\" data-crop-width=\"""\" data-crop-height=\"""\" data-alt=\""SyncDrive\" pro=\"\" motor=\"\" data-title=\""SyncDrive\" data-style=\""width:\" auto=\"\" height:=\"\"\/><\/div> <div class=\""col-lg-12\" col-md-12=\"\" col-12=\"\" style=\""display:\" none=\"\"> <figure><div class=\""image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/04\/Scott-Ransom-eRIDE-910-02-d0fe104.jpg?quality=90&resize=160%2C208,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"\/><source media=\""(max-width:\" srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/04\/Scott-Ransom-eRIDE-910-02-d0fe104.jpg?quality=90&resize=190%2C247,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"\/><source media=\""(max-width:\" srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/04\/Scott-Ransom-eRIDE-910-02-d0fe104.jpg?quality=90&resize=215%2C279,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"\/><source media=\""(max-width:\" srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/04\/Scott-Ransom-eRIDE-910-02-d0fe104.jpg?quality=90&resize=295%2C383,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"\/><source media=\""(max-width:\" srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/04\/Scott-Ransom-eRIDE-910-02-d0fe104.jpg?quality=90&resize=136%2C176,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"\/><source media=\""(min-width:\" srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/04\/Scott-Ransom-eRIDE-910-02-d0fe104.jpg?quality=90&resize=155%2C201,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\""wp-image-625169\" size-portrait_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-gallery-grid-src-image=\"\" src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/04\/Scott-Ransom-eRIDE-910-02-d0fe104.jpg?quality=90&resize=411%2C534"\" width=\""556"\" height=\""723"\" data-crop-width=\"""\" data-crop-height=\"""\" alt=\""Bosch\u2019s\" gen4=\"\" motor=\"\" on=\"\" the=\"\" scott=\"\" ransom=\"\" eride=\"\" full=\"\" suspension=\"\" mountain=\"\" ebike=\"\" title=\""Scott\" style=\""width:\" auto=\"\" height:=\"\"\/><\/picture><\/div> <figcaption style=\""display:none;"\"><div class=\""caption-hold"\"> <figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\">Bosch\u2019s Gen4 motor delivers ample assistance on the climbs.<\/span> <\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Andy Lloyd \/ Immediate Media<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><meta class=\""js-lightbox-thumbnail-picture"\" data-sources=\"'[{"type":"image\\\/jpeg","media":"","srcset":"https:\\\/\\\/images.immediate.co.uk\\\/production\\\/volatile\\\/sites\\\/21\\\/2021\\\/04\\\/Scott-Ransom-eRIDE-910-02-d0fe104.jpg?quality=90&resize=500%2C334","srcsetWebP":"https:\\\/\\\/images.immediate.co.uk\\\/production\\\/volatile\\\/sites\\\/21\\\/2021\\\/04\\\/Scott-Ransom-eRIDE-910-02-d0fe104.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=500%2C334"}]'\" data-class=\""wp-image-625169\" size-full=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--full=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" lightbox-thumbnail-picture=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/04\/Scott-Ransom-eRIDE-910-02-d0fe104.jpg?quality=90&resize=500%2C334"\" data-width=\""500"\" data-height=\""333"\" data-crop-width=\"""\" data-crop-height=\"""\" data-alt=\""Bosch\u2019s\" gen4=\"\" motor=\"\" on=\"\" the=\"\" scott=\"\" ransom=\"\" eride=\"\" full=\"\" suspension=\"\" mountain=\"\" ebike=\"\" data-title=\""Scott\" data-style=\""width:\" auto=\"\" height:=\"\"\/><meta class=\""js-lightbox-grid-thumbnail-picture"\" data-sources=\"'[{"type":"image\\\/jpeg","media":"","srcset":"https:\\\/\\\/images.immediate.co.uk\\\/production\\\/volatile\\\/sites\\\/21\\\/2021\\\/04\\\/Scott-Ransom-eRIDE-910-02-d0fe104.jpg?quality=90&resize=160%2C160,\" https:=\"\" data-class=\""wp-image-625169\" size-square_image=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" lightbox-grid-thumbnail-picture=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/04\/Scott-Ransom-eRIDE-910-02-d0fe104.jpg?quality=90&resize=100%2C100"\" data-width=\""100"\" data-height=\""100"\" data-crop-width=\"""\" data-crop-height=\"""\" data-alt=\""Bosch\u2019s\" gen4=\"\" motor=\"\" on=\"\" the=\"\" scott=\"\" ransom=\"\" eride=\"\" full=\"\" suspension=\"\" mountain=\"\" ebike=\"\" data-title=\""Scott\" data-style=\""width:\" auto=\"\" height:=\"\"\/><meta class=\""js-lightbox-slider-picture"\" data-sources=\"'[{"type":"image\\\/jpeg","media":"(max-width:\" https:=\"\" data-class=\""wp-image-625169\" size-full=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--full=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" lightbox-slider-picture=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/04\/Scott-Ransom-eRIDE-910-02-d0fe104.jpg?quality=90&resize=800%2C534"\" data-width=\""800"\" data-height=\""533"\" data-crop-width=\"""\" data-crop-height=\"""\" data-alt=\""Bosch\u2019s\" gen4=\"\" motor=\"\" on=\"\" the=\"\" scott=\"\" ransom=\"\" eride=\"\" full=\"\" suspension=\"\" mountain=\"\" ebike=\"\" data-title=\""Scott\" data-style=\""width:\" auto=\"\" height:=\"\"\/><meta class=\""js-embedded-slideshow-slider-picture"\" data-sources=\"'[{"type":"image\\\/jpeg","media":"(max-width:\" https:=\"\" data-class=\""wp-image-625169\" size-full=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--full=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" embedded-slideshow-slider-picture=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/04\/Scott-Ransom-eRIDE-910-02-d0fe104.jpg?quality=90&resize=800%2C534"\" data-width=\""800"\" data-height=\""533"\" data-crop-width=\"""\" data-crop-height=\"""\" data-alt=\""Bosch\u2019s\" gen4=\"\" motor=\"\" on=\"\" the=\"\" scott=\"\" ransom=\"\" eride=\"\" full=\"\" suspension=\"\" mountain=\"\" ebike=\"\" data-title=\""Scott\" data-style=\""width:\" auto=\"\" height:=\"\"\/><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nBroadly speaking, there are currently two main categories of ebike motor.\n<p>Full-fat electric bikes typically use a high-power motor with between 70Nm and 100Nm of torque and are powered by high-capacity batteries with from 504Wh to 1,000Wh of energy.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve focused my test on the four motor brands typically specced on most full-fat electric mountain bikes: Shimano, Bosch, Brose and Yamaha.<\/p>\n<p>First is the <a href=\""https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/news\/shimano-du-ep800-motor\/"\">Shimano EP8 motor<\/a>, officially the DU-EP800, fitted to a host of bikes from brands including Santa Cruz, Yeti, Marin, YT Industries and Nukeproof.<\/p>\n<p>Next is Bosch\u2019s Performance Line CX, fitted to bikes from the likes of Mondraker, Trek, Whyte and Scott.<\/p>\n<p>Then there\u2019s Brose\u2019s Drive S Mag, also known as Specialized\u2019s Turbo Full Power System 2.2 Motor. This system is fitted to Specialized\u2019s most powerful ebikes, as well as models from German brand Rotwild and Spanish brand BH Bikes.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, we\u2019ve got the Giant and Yamaha-developed SyncDrive Pro, also known as the PW-X3. Most commonly fitted to Giant bikes, it\u2019s also available on some Haibike and Raymon models.<\/p>\n<div class=\""image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Marin-Alpine-Trail-E2-37-69e454b.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Marin-Alpine-Trail-E2-37-69e454b.jpg?quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Marin-Alpine-Trail-E2-37-69e454b.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Marin-Alpine-Trail-E2-37-69e454b.jpg?quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Marin-Alpine-Trail-E2-37-69e454b.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Marin-Alpine-Trail-E2-37-69e454b.jpg?quality=90&resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Marin-Alpine-Trail-E2-37-69e454b.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Marin-Alpine-Trail-E2-37-69e454b.jpg?quality=90&resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Marin-Alpine-Trail-E2-37-69e454b.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Marin-Alpine-Trail-E2-37-69e454b.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Marin-Alpine-Trail-E2-37-69e454b.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Marin-Alpine-Trail-E2-37-69e454b.jpg?quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Marin-Alpine-Trail-E2-37-69e454b.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Marin-Alpine-Trail-E2-37-69e454b.jpg?quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><img class=\""wp-image-606813\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Marin-Alpine-Trail-E2-37-69e454b.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413"\" width=\""620"\" height=\""413"\" alt=\"""\" title=\"""\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\""caption-hold"\"><figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\"><i class=\""icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> Although the Alpine Trail E2 uses Shimano\u2019s EP8 motor, the lower-spec E1 is fitted with the E7000 system.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Andy Lloyd \/ Marin Bikes<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>While I\u2019ll focus on these models, this isn\u2019t an exhaustive list of ebike motors.<\/p>\n<p>A number of lightweight options exist, found on bikes where, unsurprisingly, there\u2019s more focus on reducing weight, and less on all-out electric grunt.<\/p>\n<p>Lightweight ebikes use smaller, less powerful motors delivering as little as 30Nm of torque but up to 60Nm. They\u2019re usually fitted with lower-capacity batteries that are generally smaller than 500Wh. Bike weights are typically between 13.5kg and 20kg depending on exact specifications.<\/p>\n<p>Here, Fazua\u2019s modular Evation motor, fitted to bikes from Kinesis and Lapierre, goes head-to-head with Specialized\u2019s Mahle-made SL motor, found on the American brand\u2019s Turbo Kenevo SL and Turbo Levo SL bikes.<\/p>\n<div class=\""image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Specialized-Kenevo-SL-motor-65d7f5a.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Specialized-Kenevo-SL-motor-65d7f5a.jpg?quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Specialized-Kenevo-SL-motor-65d7f5a.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Specialized-Kenevo-SL-motor-65d7f5a.jpg?quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Specialized-Kenevo-SL-motor-65d7f5a.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Specialized-Kenevo-SL-motor-65d7f5a.jpg?quality=90&resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Specialized-Kenevo-SL-motor-65d7f5a.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Specialized-Kenevo-SL-motor-65d7f5a.jpg?quality=90&resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Specialized-Kenevo-SL-motor-65d7f5a.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Specialized-Kenevo-SL-motor-65d7f5a.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Specialized-Kenevo-SL-motor-65d7f5a.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Specialized-Kenevo-SL-motor-65d7f5a.jpg?quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Specialized-Kenevo-SL-motor-65d7f5a.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Specialized-Kenevo-SL-motor-65d7f5a.jpg?quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><img class=\""wp-image-629824\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Specialized-Kenevo-SL-motor-65d7f5a.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413"\" width=\""620"\" height=\""413"\" alt=\"""\" title=\"""\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\""caption-hold"\"><figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\"><i class=\""icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> The motor fitted to Specialized\u2019s Kenevo SL is made by Mahle.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Specialized<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>Canadian brand Rocky Mountain\u2019s ebikes are fitted with a full-fat motor called the Dyname drive system, available exclusively on Rocky bikes.<\/p>\n<p>Panasonic also makes motors, and there\u2019s Shimano\u2019s de-tuned EP8 RS found on the <a href=\""https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/news\/2022-orbea-rise-h\/"\">Orbea Rise<\/a> to consider. There are a host of rear-hub motors, too, but these are less relevant for mountain bikes, and are more commonly found on <a href=\""https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-electric-road-bikes\/"\">electric road bikes<\/a> or <a href=\""https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-electric-hybrid-bikes\/"\">electric hybrid bikes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Again, to avoid over complication, I\u2019ve compared the four most common motors you\u2019re most likely to encounter when considering an eMTB purchase.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\""specifications"\">Electric mountain bike motor specifications compared<\/h2>\n<p>Comparing the headline figures from each of the motors in this test is a good way to initially understand how they could feel out on the trail in any given scenario.<\/p>\n<div id=\""footable_parent_670498"\" class=\""footable_parent\" ninja_table_wrapper=\"\" loading_ninja_table=\"\" wp_table_data_press_parent=\"\" semantic_ui=\"\"> <table data-ninja_table_instance=\""ninja_table_instance_0"\" data-footable_id=\""670498"\" data-filter-delay=\""1000"\" aria-label=\""Electric\" mountain=\"\" bike=\"\" motor=\"\" specifications=\"\" table=\"\" sheet1.csv=\"\" id=\""footable_670498"\" data-unique_identifier=\""ninja_table_unique_id_2023660257_670498"\" class=\""\" foo-table=\"\" ninja_footable=\"\" foo_table_670498=\"\" ninja_table_unique_id_2023660257_670498=\"\" ui=\"\" nt_type_legacy_table=\"\" selectable=\"\" celled=\"\" striped=\"\" vertical_centered=\"\" footable-paging-right=\"\" ninja_table_search_disabled=\"\" ninja_table_pro=\"\"><colgroup><col class=\""ninja_column_0\"\/><col class=\""ninja_column_1\"\/><col class=\""ninja_column_2\"\/><col class=\""ninja_column_3\"\/><col class=\""ninja_column_4\"\/><\/colgroup><thead><tr class=\""footable-header"\"><th scope=\""col"\" class=\""ninja_column_0\" ninja_clmn_nm_motor=\"\"\/><th scope=\""col"\" class=\""ninja_column_1\" ninja_clmn_nm_boschperformancelinecx=\"\">Bosch Performance Line CX<\/th><th scope=\""col"\" class=\""ninja_column_2\" ninja_clmn_nm_brosespecializeddrivesmagturbofullpowersystem22=\"\">Brose\/Specialized Drive S Mag\/Turbo Full Power System 2.2<\/th><th scope=\""col"\" class=\""ninja_column_3\" ninja_clmn_nm_shimanoep8=\"\">Shimano EP8<\/th><th scope=\""col"\" class=\""ninja_column_4\" ninja_clmn_nm_yamahagiantpwx3syncdrivepro=\"\">Yamaha\/Giant PW-X3\/SyncDrive Pro<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr data-row_id=\""10476"\" class=\""ninja_table_row_0\" nt_row_id_10476=\"\"><td>Peak power<\/td><td>Undisclosed<\/td><td>565w<\/td><td>500w<\/td><td>Undisclosed<\/td> <\/tr><tr data-row_id=\""10477"\" class=\""ninja_table_row_1\" nt_row_id_10477=\"\"><td>Constant power<\/td><td>250w<\/td><td>250w<\/td><td>250w<\/td><td>250w<\/td> <\/tr><tr data-row_id=\""10478"\" class=\""ninja_table_row_2\" nt_row_id_10478=\"\"><td>Support<\/td><td>340 per cent<\/td><td>410 per cent<\/td><td>400 per cent<\/td><td>400 per cent<\/td> <\/tr><tr data-row_id=\""10479"\" class=\""ninja_table_row_3\" nt_row_id_10479=\"\"><td>Torque<\/td><td>85Nm<\/td><td>90Nm<\/td><td>85Nm<\/td><td>85Nm<\/td> <\/tr><tr data-row_id=\""10480"\" class=\""ninja_table_row_4\" nt_row_id_10480=\"\"><td>Weight<\/td><td>2,900g<\/td><td>2,900g<\/td><td>2,600g<\/td><td>2,750g<\/td> <\/tr><tr data-row_id=\""10481"\" class=\""ninja_table_row_5\" nt_row_id_10481=\"\"><td>Battery capacity<\/td><td>Up to 1,250Wh<\/td><td>Up to 700Wh<\/td><td>Up to 900Wh<\/td><td>Up to 750Wh<\/td> <\/tr><tr data-row_id=\""10482"\" class=\""ninja_table_row_6\" nt_row_id_10482=\"\"><td>Q-factor<\/td><td>175mm<\/td><td>180mm<\/td><td>177mm<\/td><td>169mm<\/td> <\/tr><tr data-row_id=\""10483"\" class=\""ninja_table_row_7\" nt_row_id_10483=\"\"><td>Waterproofing<\/td><td>IP56<\/td><td>IP56<\/td><td>Self-certified ‘fully waterproof’<\/td><td>Undisclosed<\/td> <\/tr><tr data-row_id=\""10484"\" class=\""ninja_table_row_8\" nt_row_id_10484=\"\"><td>Smartphone app<\/td><td>Bosch Flow<\/td><td>Specialized Mission Control<\/td><td>Shimano E-Tube Project<\/td><td>Giant RideControl<\/td> <\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><style type=\""text\/css"\" id=\""ninja_table_custom_css_670498"\"><![CDATA[ #footable_670498 { font-family: inherit; font-size: 14px; } ]]><\/style><\/div> <h3>Torque, power and assistance<\/h3>\n<div class=\""image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/Santa-Cruz-Bullit-CC-X01-RSV-33-56c1c81.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/Santa-Cruz-Bullit-CC-X01-RSV-33-56c1c81.jpg?quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/Santa-Cruz-Bullit-CC-X01-RSV-33-56c1c81.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/Santa-Cruz-Bullit-CC-X01-RSV-33-56c1c81.jpg?quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/Santa-Cruz-Bullit-CC-X01-RSV-33-56c1c81.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/Santa-Cruz-Bullit-CC-X01-RSV-33-56c1c81.jpg?quality=90&resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/Santa-Cruz-Bullit-CC-X01-RSV-33-56c1c81.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/Santa-Cruz-Bullit-CC-X01-RSV-33-56c1c81.jpg?quality=90&resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/Santa-Cruz-Bullit-CC-X01-RSV-33-56c1c81.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/Santa-Cruz-Bullit-CC-X01-RSV-33-56c1c81.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/Santa-Cruz-Bullit-CC-X01-RSV-33-56c1c81.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/Santa-Cruz-Bullit-CC-X01-RSV-33-56c1c81.jpg?quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/Santa-Cruz-Bullit-CC-X01-RSV-33-56c1c81.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/Santa-Cruz-Bullit-CC-X01-RSV-33-56c1c81.jpg?quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><img class=\""wp-image-602199\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/Santa-Cruz-Bullit-CC-X01-RSV-33-56c1c81.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413"\" width=\""620"\" height=\""413"\" alt=\"""\" title=\"""\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\""caption-hold"\"><figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\"><i class=\""icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> Shimano\u2019s DU-EP800 display in the Boost mode.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Ian Linton \/ Immediate Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>Higher torque and watt figures, or maximum support percentage, should equate to a more powerful-feeling motor, helping riders ascend quicker or with less effort.<\/p>\n<p>Shimano\u2019s EP8 is claimed to have 85Nm of torque and provide up to 500w of peak power, and amplifies rider input by up to 400 per cent.<\/p>\n<p>Bosch\u2019s Performance Line CX equals Shimano\u2019s torque, also delivering 85Nm, but only offers 340 per cent support. Bosch wasn\u2019t able to disclose the Performance Line CX\u2019s peak power.<\/p>\n<p>The Yamaha\/Giant PW-X3\/SyncDrive Pro also has 85Nm of torque, matching Shimano\u2019s support ratio at 400 per cent. Continuous power is rated 250w \u2013 the maximum allowed under <a href=\""https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/electric-bike-laws\/"\">ebike laws<\/a> \u2013 but Giant doesn\u2019t quote peak power figures.<\/p>\n<p>The Brose\/Specialized Drive S Mag\/Turbo Full Power System 2.2 Motor boasts 90Nm of torque, beating \u2013 on paper \u2013 the other motors on test. It\u2019s also claimed to offer 410 per cent assistance and 565w of peak power.<\/p>\n<p>If this were just a game of Top Trumps number crunching, the Brose would come out on top. But, as we\u2019ll find out, it\u2019s not as simple as comparing the numbers on a spec sheet.<\/p>\n<h3>What modes do each of the motors have?<\/h3>\n<div class=\""image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Specialized-S-Works-Turbo-Levo-electric-mountain-bike-28-a9a71d0.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=298%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Specialized-S-Works-Turbo-Levo-electric-mountain-bike-28-a9a71d0.jpg?quality=90&resize=298%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Specialized-S-Works-Turbo-Levo-electric-mountain-bike-28-a9a71d0.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Specialized-S-Works-Turbo-Levo-electric-mountain-bike-28-a9a71d0.jpg?quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Specialized-S-Works-Turbo-Levo-electric-mountain-bike-28-a9a71d0.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=403%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Specialized-S-Works-Turbo-Levo-electric-mountain-bike-28-a9a71d0.jpg?quality=90&resize=403%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Specialized-S-Works-Turbo-Levo-electric-mountain-bike-28-a9a71d0.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=553%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Specialized-S-Works-Turbo-Levo-electric-mountain-bike-28-a9a71d0.jpg?quality=90&resize=553%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Specialized-S-Works-Turbo-Levo-electric-mountain-bike-28-a9a71d0.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=619%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Specialized-S-Works-Turbo-Levo-electric-mountain-bike-28-a9a71d0.jpg?quality=90&resize=619%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Specialized-S-Works-Turbo-Levo-electric-mountain-bike-28-a9a71d0.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=406%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Specialized-S-Works-Turbo-Levo-electric-mountain-bike-28-a9a71d0.jpg?quality=90&resize=406%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Specialized-S-Works-Turbo-Levo-electric-mountain-bike-28-a9a71d0.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Specialized-S-Works-Turbo-Levo-electric-mountain-bike-28-a9a71d0.jpg?quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><img class=\""wp-image-631015\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Specialized-S-Works-Turbo-Levo-electric-mountain-bike-28-a9a71d0.jpg?quality=90&resize=619%2C413"\" width=\""620"\" height=\""413"\" alt=\"""\" title=\"""\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\""caption-hold"\"><figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\"><i class=\""icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> Our four ebike motors come pre-programmed with user-selectable modes.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Ian Linton \/ Immediate Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>Each of the motors have pre-programmed modes that the user can switch between when riding. The modes deliver different levels of assistance, usually from low to high.<\/p>\n<p>Shimano\u2019s EP8 has three riding modes: eco, trail and boost, plus a walk mode.<\/p>\n<p>Bosch\u2019s Performance Line CX motor has four stock modes, but depending on which control unit is fitted, the trail mode functions differently. For Purion-equipped bikes it has eco, trail, eMTB and turbo. Kiox 300 bikes have eco, trail+, eMTB and turbo.<\/p>\n<p>Bosch\u2019s eMTB and trail+ modes are reactive to rider input, where torque and power assistance levels are altered on the fly depending on how hard a rider is pedalling.<\/p>\n<p>Specialized bikes have three stock modes \u2013 once again eco, trail and turbo \u2013 but if the bike is fitted with the MasterMind TCU control unit, it\u2019s possible to change assistance levels in 10 per cent increments rather than switching between three predefined modes.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, the Giant motor has five modes: eco, tour, active, sport and power. The active mode functions similarly to Bosch\u2019s trail+ and eMTB modes, where increased rider input increases the amount of motor assistance.<\/p>\n<h3>Battery capacity and run times<\/h3>\n<div class=\""image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/09\/ORBEA_Wild_EBike-04120-a053c1c.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/09\/ORBEA_Wild_EBike-04120-a053c1c.jpg?quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/09\/ORBEA_Wild_EBike-04120-a053c1c.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/09\/ORBEA_Wild_EBike-04120-a053c1c.jpg?quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/09\/ORBEA_Wild_EBike-04120-a053c1c.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/09\/ORBEA_Wild_EBike-04120-a053c1c.jpg?quality=90&resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/09\/ORBEA_Wild_EBike-04120-a053c1c.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/09\/ORBEA_Wild_EBike-04120-a053c1c.jpg?quality=90&resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/09\/ORBEA_Wild_EBike-04120-a053c1c.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/09\/ORBEA_Wild_EBike-04120-a053c1c.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/09\/ORBEA_Wild_EBike-04120-a053c1c.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/09\/ORBEA_Wild_EBike-04120-a053c1c.jpg?quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/09\/ORBEA_Wild_EBike-04120-a053c1c.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/09\/ORBEA_Wild_EBike-04120-a053c1c.jpg?quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><img class=\""wp-image-398032\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/09\/ORBEA_Wild_EBike-04120-a053c1c.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413"\" width=\""620"\" height=\""413"\" alt=\"""\" title=\"""\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\""caption-hold"\"><figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\"><i class=\""icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> Integrated down tube batteries vary in capacity. The more power they store, the heavier and larger they\u2019ll be.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Orbea<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>Claimed run times can vary greatly and are dictated by a huge number of factors \u2013 not only which assistance level is selected or how much capacity a battery has.<\/p>\n<p>Bike and rider weight, tyre compound and pressure, the weather conditions, trail type and smoothness, and how hard a rider is pedalling all influence how long an ebike\u2019s battery can last.<\/p>\n<p>That said, battery capacity is a good general indicator, where larger-capacity batteries will generally provide more range.<\/p>\n<p>The Bosch motor is only compatible with Bosch batteries. The range starts with a 300Wh unit and increases to the headlining 1,250Wh battery. This makes it one of the biggest-capacity batteries.<\/p>\n<div class=\""image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/08\/merida-eone-sixty-10k-downtube-52acd40.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/08\/merida-eone-sixty-10k-downtube-52acd40.jpg?quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/08\/merida-eone-sixty-10k-downtube-52acd40.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/08\/merida-eone-sixty-10k-downtube-52acd40.jpg?quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/08\/merida-eone-sixty-10k-downtube-52acd40.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/08\/merida-eone-sixty-10k-downtube-52acd40.jpg?quality=90&resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/08\/merida-eone-sixty-10k-downtube-52acd40.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/08\/merida-eone-sixty-10k-downtube-52acd40.jpg?quality=90&resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/08\/merida-eone-sixty-10k-downtube-52acd40.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/08\/merida-eone-sixty-10k-downtube-52acd40.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/08\/merida-eone-sixty-10k-downtube-52acd40.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/08\/merida-eone-sixty-10k-downtube-52acd40.jpg?quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/08\/merida-eone-sixty-10k-downtube-52acd40.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/08\/merida-eone-sixty-10k-downtube-52acd40.jpg?quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><img class=\""wp-image-644490\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/08\/merida-eone-sixty-10k-downtube-52acd40.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413"\" width=\""620"\" height=\""413"\" alt=\"""\" title=\"""\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\""caption-hold"\"><figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\"><i class=\""icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> Ebike batteries are usually stored within the bike\u2019s down tube.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Russell Burton \/ Immediate Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>Unlike Bosch, Shimano\u2019s EP8 motor can be paired with third-party batteries. Shimano has its own 504Wh and 630Wh units, too. SL ebikes such as the Orbea Rise use a 360Wh unit, while Norco\u2019s Range VLT with EP8 motor can be paired with a 900Wh battery capacity.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Canyon has developed its own 720Wh and 900Wh batteries for use with the EP8 motor on the <a href=\""https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/news\/2022-canyon-spectral-on\/"\">new Canyon Spectral:On<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Giant\u2019s SyncDrive Pro motor features 625Wh and 750Wh battery capacities, but the Yamaha-branded version of the motor maxes out with a 600Wh capacity.<\/p>\n<p>Specialized\u2019s 2.2 motor is fitted with up to 700Wh capacity batteries, but the Brose version maxes out with a 630Wh unit.<\/p>\n<p>The limiting factor for battery capacity is figuring out how to improve energy densities, where the aim is to fit the more potential energy into the same space without increasing battery size and weight.<\/p>\n<h3>Motor weights<\/h3>\n<div class=\""image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/08\/Shimano-EP8-groupset-13-bbafb1d.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/08\/Shimano-EP8-groupset-13-bbafb1d.jpg?quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/08\/Shimano-EP8-groupset-13-bbafb1d.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/08\/Shimano-EP8-groupset-13-bbafb1d.jpg?quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/08\/Shimano-EP8-groupset-13-bbafb1d.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/08\/Shimano-EP8-groupset-13-bbafb1d.jpg?quality=90&resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/08\/Shimano-EP8-groupset-13-bbafb1d.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/08\/Shimano-EP8-groupset-13-bbafb1d.jpg?quality=90&resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/08\/Shimano-EP8-groupset-13-bbafb1d.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/08\/Shimano-EP8-groupset-13-bbafb1d.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/08\/Shimano-EP8-groupset-13-bbafb1d.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/08\/Shimano-EP8-groupset-13-bbafb1d.jpg?quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/08\/Shimano-EP8-groupset-13-bbafb1d.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/08\/Shimano-EP8-groupset-13-bbafb1d.jpg?quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><img class=\""wp-image-555030\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/08\/Shimano-EP8-groupset-13-bbafb1d.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413"\" width=\""620"\" height=\""413"\" alt=\"""\" title=\"""\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\""caption-hold"\"><figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\"><i class=\""icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> Motor weights vary depending on manufacturer, but the Shimano EP8 is claimed to be the lightest.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Shimano<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>Ever-advancing technology means ebike motors are decreasing in size and weight while offering more power and torque. This is a great thing for riders who are beginning to get the advantages of more power without significant weight penalties.<\/p>\n<p>For our motors, the Shimano EP8 is the lightest, weighing a claimed 2,600g.<\/p>\n<p>Next is the Giant\/Yamaha motor, tipping the scales at a claimed 2,750g.<\/p>\n<p>This is swiftly followed by the Specialized\/Brose unit, weighing a claimed 2,900g.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, Bosch\u2019s Performance Line CX matches the Brose, also weighing a claimed 2,900g.<\/p>\n<p>Given batteries can weigh from 3,150g (Shimano BT-E8035) up to 4,500g (Norco VLT 900Wh) depending on their capacity, the relatively small difference in weight between the Shimano and Bosch motors isn\u2019t a particularly significant factor.<\/p>\n<h3>Displays and controllers<\/h3>\n<div class=\""im-gallery\" im-gallery--slideshow=\"\"> <i class=\""icon-loading"\" data-grunticon-embed=\"\"\/> <div class=\""standard-grid\" thumbnails--show=\"\"> <div class=\""row\" no-gutters=\"\"> <div class=\""col-lg-12\" col-md-12=\"\" col-12=\"\" style=\""display:\" none=\"\"> <figure><div class=\""image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Bosch-Performance-Line-CX-Kiox-300-electric-bike-controller-b6ca070.jpg?quality=90&resize=160%2C208,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"\/><source media=\""(max-width:\" srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Bosch-Performance-Line-CX-Kiox-300-electric-bike-controller-b6ca070.jpg?quality=90&resize=190%2C247,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"\/><source media=\""(max-width:\" srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Bosch-Performance-Line-CX-Kiox-300-electric-bike-controller-b6ca070.jpg?quality=90&resize=215%2C279,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"\/><source media=\""(max-width:\" srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Bosch-Performance-Line-CX-Kiox-300-electric-bike-controller-b6ca070.jpg?quality=90&resize=295%2C383,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"\/><source media=\""(max-width:\" srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Bosch-Performance-Line-CX-Kiox-300-electric-bike-controller-b6ca070.jpg?quality=90&resize=136%2C176,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"\/><source media=\""(min-width:\" srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Bosch-Performance-Line-CX-Kiox-300-electric-bike-controller-b6ca070.jpg?quality=90&resize=155%2C201,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\""wp-image-671386\" size-portrait_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-gallery-grid-src-image=\"\" src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Bosch-Performance-Line-CX-Kiox-300-electric-bike-controller-b6ca070.jpg?quality=90&resize=556%2C723"\" width=\""556"\" height=\""723"\" data-crop-width=\"""\" data-crop-height=\"""\" alt=\""Bosch\" performance=\"\" line=\"\" cx=\"\" kiox=\"\" electric=\"\" bike=\"\" controller=\"\" title=\""Bosch\" style=\""width:\" auto=\"\" height:=\"\"\/><\/picture><\/div> <figcaption style=\""display:none;"\"><div class=\""caption-hold"\"> <figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\">The Kiox 300 controller\u2019s buttons change colour depending on mode and battery charge.<\/span> <\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Andy Lloyd \/ Our Media<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><meta class=\""js-lightbox-thumbnail-picture"\" data-sources=\"'[{"type":"image\\\/jpeg","media":"","srcset":"https:\\\/\\\/images.immediate.co.uk\\\/production\\\/volatile\\\/sites\\\/21\\\/2022\\\/04\\\/Bosch-Performance-Line-CX-Kiox-300-electric-bike-controller-b6ca070.jpg?quality=90&resize=500%2C333,\" https:=\"\" data-class=\""wp-image-671386\" size-full=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--full=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" lightbox-thumbnail-picture=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Bosch-Performance-Line-CX-Kiox-300-electric-bike-controller-b6ca070.jpg?quality=90&resize=500%2C333"\" data-width=\""500"\" data-height=\""333"\" data-crop-width=\"""\" data-crop-height=\"""\" data-alt=\""Bosch\" performance=\"\" line=\"\" cx=\"\" kiox=\"\" electric=\"\" bike=\"\" controller=\"\" data-title=\""Bosch\" data-style=\""width:\" auto=\"\" height:=\"\"\/><meta class=\""js-lightbox-grid-thumbnail-picture"\" data-sources=\"'[{"type":"image\\\/jpeg","media":"","srcset":"https:\\\/\\\/images.immediate.co.uk\\\/production\\\/volatile\\\/sites\\\/21\\\/2022\\\/04\\\/Bosch-Performance-Line-CX-Kiox-300-electric-bike-controller-b6ca070.jpg?quality=90&resize=160%2C160,\" https:=\"\" data-class=\""wp-image-671386\" size-square_image=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" lightbox-grid-thumbnail-picture=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Bosch-Performance-Line-CX-Kiox-300-electric-bike-controller-b6ca070.jpg?quality=90&resize=100%2C100"\" data-width=\""100"\" data-height=\""100"\" data-crop-width=\"""\" data-crop-height=\"""\" data-alt=\""Bosch\" performance=\"\" line=\"\" cx=\"\" kiox=\"\" electric=\"\" bike=\"\" controller=\"\" data-title=\""Bosch\" data-style=\""width:\" auto=\"\" height:=\"\"\/><meta class=\""js-lightbox-slider-picture"\" data-sources=\"'[{"type":"image\\\/jpeg","media":"(max-width:\" https:=\"\" data-class=\""wp-image-671386\" size-full=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--full=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" lightbox-slider-picture=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Bosch-Performance-Line-CX-Kiox-300-electric-bike-controller-b6ca070.jpg?quality=90&resize=960%2C640"\" data-width=\""960"\" data-height=\""640"\" data-crop-width=\"""\" data-crop-height=\"""\" data-alt=\""Bosch\" performance=\"\" line=\"\" cx=\"\" kiox=\"\" electric=\"\" bike=\"\" controller=\"\" data-title=\""Bosch\" data-style=\""width:\" auto=\"\" height:=\"\"\/><meta class=\""js-embedded-slideshow-slider-picture"\" data-sources=\"'[{"type":"image\\\/jpeg","media":"(max-width:\" https:=\"\" data-class=\""wp-image-671386\" size-full=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--full=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" embedded-slideshow-slider-picture=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Bosch-Performance-Line-CX-Kiox-300-electric-bike-controller-b6ca070.jpg?quality=90&resize=960%2C640"\" data-width=\""960"\" data-height=\""640"\" data-crop-width=\"""\" data-crop-height=\"""\" data-alt=\""Bosch\" performance=\"\" line=\"\" cx=\"\" kiox=\"\" electric=\"\" bike=\"\" controller=\"\" data-title=\""Bosch\" data-style=\""width:\" auto=\"\" height:=\"\"\/><\/div> <div class=\""col-lg-12\" col-md-12=\"\" col-12=\"\" style=\""display:\" none=\"\"> <figure><div class=\""image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Bosch-Performance-Line-CX-Kiox-300-electric-bike-display-9bdb061.jpg?quality=90&resize=160%2C208,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"\/><source media=\""(max-width:\" srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Bosch-Performance-Line-CX-Kiox-300-electric-bike-display-9bdb061.jpg?quality=90&resize=190%2C247,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"\/><source media=\""(max-width:\" srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Bosch-Performance-Line-CX-Kiox-300-electric-bike-display-9bdb061.jpg?quality=90&resize=215%2C279,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"\/><source media=\""(max-width:\" srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Bosch-Performance-Line-CX-Kiox-300-electric-bike-display-9bdb061.jpg?quality=90&resize=295%2C383,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"\/><source media=\""(max-width:\" srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Bosch-Performance-Line-CX-Kiox-300-electric-bike-display-9bdb061.jpg?quality=90&resize=136%2C176,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"\/><source media=\""(min-width:\" srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Bosch-Performance-Line-CX-Kiox-300-electric-bike-display-9bdb061.jpg?quality=90&resize=155%2C201,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\""wp-image-671387\" size-portrait_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-gallery-grid-src-image=\"\" src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Bosch-Performance-Line-CX-Kiox-300-electric-bike-display-9bdb061.jpg?quality=90&resize=556%2C723"\" width=\""556"\" height=\""723"\" data-crop-width=\"""\" data-crop-height=\"""\" alt=\""Bosch\" performance=\"\" line=\"\" cx=\"\" kiox=\"\" electric=\"\" bike=\"\" controller=\"\" title=\""Bosch\" display=\"\" style=\""width:\" auto=\"\" height:=\"\"\/><\/picture><\/div> <figcaption style=\""display:none;"\"><div class=\""caption-hold"\"> <figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\">The Kiox 300 display features a colour screen with lots of display options.<\/span> <\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Andy Lloyd \/ Our Media<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><meta class=\""js-lightbox-thumbnail-picture"\" data-sources=\"'[{"type":"image\\\/jpeg","media":"","srcset":"https:\\\/\\\/images.immediate.co.uk\\\/production\\\/volatile\\\/sites\\\/21\\\/2022\\\/04\\\/Bosch-Performance-Line-CX-Kiox-300-electric-bike-display-9bdb061.jpg?quality=90&resize=500%2C333,\" https:=\"\" data-class=\""wp-image-671387\" size-full=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--full=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" lightbox-thumbnail-picture=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Bosch-Performance-Line-CX-Kiox-300-electric-bike-display-9bdb061.jpg?quality=90&resize=500%2C333"\" data-width=\""500"\" data-height=\""333"\" data-crop-width=\"""\" data-crop-height=\"""\" data-alt=\""Bosch\" performance=\"\" line=\"\" cx=\"\" kiox=\"\" electric=\"\" bike=\"\" controller=\"\" data-title=\""Bosch\" display=\"\" data-style=\""width:\" auto=\"\" height:=\"\"\/><meta class=\""js-lightbox-grid-thumbnail-picture"\" data-sources=\"'[{"type":"image\\\/jpeg","media":"","srcset":"https:\\\/\\\/images.immediate.co.uk\\\/production\\\/volatile\\\/sites\\\/21\\\/2022\\\/04\\\/Bosch-Performance-Line-CX-Kiox-300-electric-bike-display-9bdb061.jpg?quality=90&resize=160%2C160,\" https:=\"\" data-class=\""wp-image-671387\" size-square_image=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" lightbox-grid-thumbnail-picture=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Bosch-Performance-Line-CX-Kiox-300-electric-bike-display-9bdb061.jpg?quality=90&resize=100%2C100"\" data-width=\""100"\" data-height=\""100"\" data-crop-width=\"""\" data-crop-height=\"""\" data-alt=\""Bosch\" performance=\"\" line=\"\" cx=\"\" kiox=\"\" electric=\"\" bike=\"\" controller=\"\" data-title=\""Bosch\" display=\"\" data-style=\""width:\" auto=\"\" height:=\"\"\/><meta class=\""js-lightbox-slider-picture"\" data-sources=\"'[{"type":"image\\\/jpeg","media":"(max-width:\" https:=\"\" data-class=\""wp-image-671387\" size-full=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--full=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" lightbox-slider-picture=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Bosch-Performance-Line-CX-Kiox-300-electric-bike-display-9bdb061.jpg?quality=90&resize=960%2C640"\" data-width=\""960"\" data-height=\""640"\" data-crop-width=\"""\" data-crop-height=\"""\" data-alt=\""Bosch\" performance=\"\" line=\"\" cx=\"\" kiox=\"\" electric=\"\" bike=\"\" controller=\"\" data-title=\""Bosch\" display=\"\" data-style=\""width:\" auto=\"\" height:=\"\"\/><meta class=\""js-embedded-slideshow-slider-picture"\" data-sources=\"'[{"type":"image\\\/jpeg","media":"(max-width:\" https:=\"\" data-class=\""wp-image-671387\" size-full=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--full=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" embedded-slideshow-slider-picture=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Bosch-Performance-Line-CX-Kiox-300-electric-bike-display-9bdb061.jpg?quality=90&resize=960%2C640"\" data-width=\""960"\" data-height=\""640"\" data-crop-width=\"""\" data-crop-height=\"""\" data-alt=\""Bosch\" performance=\"\" line=\"\" cx=\"\" kiox=\"\" electric=\"\" bike=\"\" controller=\"\" data-title=\""Bosch\" display=\"\" data-style=\""width:\" auto=\"\" height:=\"\"\/><\/div> <div class=\""col-lg-12\" col-md-12=\"\" col-12=\"\" style=\""display:\" none=\"\"> <figure><div class=\""image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Giant-RideControl-Ergo-3-electric-bike-controller-accbccc.jpg?quality=90&resize=160%2C208,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"\/><source media=\""(max-width:\" srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Giant-RideControl-Ergo-3-electric-bike-controller-accbccc.jpg?quality=90&resize=190%2C247,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"\/><source media=\""(max-width:\" srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Giant-RideControl-Ergo-3-electric-bike-controller-accbccc.jpg?quality=90&resize=215%2C279,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"\/><source media=\""(max-width:\" srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Giant-RideControl-Ergo-3-electric-bike-controller-accbccc.jpg?quality=90&resize=295%2C383,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"\/><source media=\""(max-width:\" srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Giant-RideControl-Ergo-3-electric-bike-controller-accbccc.jpg?quality=90&resize=136%2C176,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"\/><source media=\""(min-width:\" srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Giant-RideControl-Ergo-3-electric-bike-controller-accbccc.jpg?quality=90&resize=155%2C201,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\""wp-image-671388\" size-portrait_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-gallery-grid-src-image=\"\" src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Giant-RideControl-Ergo-3-electric-bike-controller-accbccc.jpg?quality=90&resize=556%2C723"\" width=\""556"\" height=\""723"\" data-crop-width=\"""\" data-crop-height=\"""\" alt=\""Giant\" ridecontrol=\"\" ergo=\"\" electric=\"\" bike=\"\" controller=\"\" title=\""Giant\" style=\""width:\" auto=\"\" height:=\"\"\/><\/picture><\/div> <figcaption style=\""display:none;"\"><div class=\""caption-hold"\"> <figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\">The RideControl Ergo 3 is one of the best, slimmest controllers we\u2019ve used.<\/span> <\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Andy Lloyd \/ Our Media<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><meta class=\""js-lightbox-thumbnail-picture"\" data-sources=\"'[{"type":"image\\\/jpeg","media":"","srcset":"https:\\\/\\\/images.immediate.co.uk\\\/production\\\/volatile\\\/sites\\\/21\\\/2022\\\/04\\\/Giant-RideControl-Ergo-3-electric-bike-controller-accbccc.jpg?quality=90&resize=500%2C333,\" https:=\"\" data-class=\""wp-image-671388\" size-full=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--full=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" lightbox-thumbnail-picture=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Giant-RideControl-Ergo-3-electric-bike-controller-accbccc.jpg?quality=90&resize=500%2C333"\" data-width=\""500"\" data-height=\""333"\" data-crop-width=\"""\" data-crop-height=\"""\" data-alt=\""Giant\" ridecontrol=\"\" ergo=\"\" electric=\"\" bike=\"\" controller=\"\" data-title=\""Giant\" data-style=\""width:\" auto=\"\" height:=\"\"\/><meta class=\""js-lightbox-grid-thumbnail-picture"\" data-sources=\"'[{"type":"image\\\/jpeg","media":"","srcset":"https:\\\/\\\/images.immediate.co.uk\\\/production\\\/volatile\\\/sites\\\/21\\\/2022\\\/04\\\/Giant-RideControl-Ergo-3-electric-bike-controller-accbccc.jpg?quality=90&resize=160%2C160,\" https:=\"\" data-class=\""wp-image-671388\" size-square_image=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" lightbox-grid-thumbnail-picture=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Giant-RideControl-Ergo-3-electric-bike-controller-accbccc.jpg?quality=90&resize=100%2C100"\" data-width=\""100"\" data-height=\""100"\" data-crop-width=\"""\" data-crop-height=\"""\" data-alt=\""Giant\" ridecontrol=\"\" ergo=\"\" electric=\"\" bike=\"\" controller=\"\" data-title=\""Giant\" data-style=\""width:\" auto=\"\" height:=\"\"\/><meta class=\""js-lightbox-slider-picture"\" data-sources=\"'[{"type":"image\\\/jpeg","media":"(max-width:\" https:=\"\" data-class=\""wp-image-671388\" size-full=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--full=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" lightbox-slider-picture=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Giant-RideControl-Ergo-3-electric-bike-controller-accbccc.jpg?quality=90&resize=960%2C640"\" data-width=\""960"\" data-height=\""640"\" data-crop-width=\"""\" data-crop-height=\"""\" data-alt=\""Giant\" ridecontrol=\"\" ergo=\"\" electric=\"\" bike=\"\" controller=\"\" data-title=\""Giant\" data-style=\""width:\" auto=\"\" height:=\"\"\/><meta class=\""js-embedded-slideshow-slider-picture"\" data-sources=\"'[{"type":"image\\\/jpeg","media":"(max-width:\" https:=\"\" data-class=\""wp-image-671388\" size-full=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--full=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" embedded-slideshow-slider-picture=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Giant-RideControl-Ergo-3-electric-bike-controller-accbccc.jpg?quality=90&resize=960%2C640"\" data-width=\""960"\" data-height=\""640"\" data-crop-width=\"""\" data-crop-height=\"""\" data-alt=\""Giant\" ridecontrol=\"\" ergo=\"\" electric=\"\" bike=\"\" controller=\"\" data-title=\""Giant\" data-style=\""width:\" auto=\"\" height:=\"\"\/><\/div> <div class=\""col-lg-12\" col-md-12=\"\" col-12=\"\" style=\""display:\" none=\"\"> <figure><div class=\""image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Giant-RideControl-Go-electric-bike-display-2295a8b.jpg?quality=90&resize=160%2C208,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"\/><source media=\""(max-width:\" srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Giant-RideControl-Go-electric-bike-display-2295a8b.jpg?quality=90&resize=190%2C247,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"\/><source media=\""(max-width:\" srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Giant-RideControl-Go-electric-bike-display-2295a8b.jpg?quality=90&resize=215%2C279,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"\/><source media=\""(max-width:\" srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Giant-RideControl-Go-electric-bike-display-2295a8b.jpg?quality=90&resize=295%2C383,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"\/><source media=\""(max-width:\" srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Giant-RideControl-Go-electric-bike-display-2295a8b.jpg?quality=90&resize=136%2C176,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"\/><source media=\""(min-width:\" srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Giant-RideControl-Go-electric-bike-display-2295a8b.jpg?quality=90&resize=155%2C201,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\""wp-image-671389\" size-portrait_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-gallery-grid-src-image=\"\" src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Giant-RideControl-Go-electric-bike-display-2295a8b.jpg?quality=90&resize=556%2C723"\" width=\""556"\" height=\""723"\" data-crop-width=\"""\" data-crop-height=\"""\" alt=\""Giant\" ridecontrol=\"\" go=\"\" electric=\"\" bike=\"\" display=\"\" title=\""Giant\" style=\""width:\" auto=\"\" height:=\"\"\/><\/picture><\/div> <figcaption style=\""display:none;"\"><div class=\""caption-hold"\"> <figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\">Giant\u2019s RideControl Go display is easy to understand and quick to read.<\/span> <\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Andy Lloyd \/ Our Media<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><meta class=\""js-lightbox-thumbnail-picture"\" data-sources=\"'[{"type":"image\\\/jpeg","media":"","srcset":"https:\\\/\\\/images.immediate.co.uk\\\/production\\\/volatile\\\/sites\\\/21\\\/2022\\\/04\\\/Giant-RideControl-Go-electric-bike-display-2295a8b.jpg?quality=90&resize=500%2C333,\" https:=\"\" data-class=\""wp-image-671389\" size-full=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--full=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" lightbox-thumbnail-picture=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Giant-RideControl-Go-electric-bike-display-2295a8b.jpg?quality=90&resize=500%2C333"\" data-width=\""500"\" data-height=\""333"\" data-crop-width=\"""\" data-crop-height=\"""\" data-alt=\""Giant\" ridecontrol=\"\" go=\"\" electric=\"\" bike=\"\" display=\"\" data-title=\""Giant\" data-style=\""width:\" auto=\"\" height:=\"\"\/><meta class=\""js-lightbox-grid-thumbnail-picture"\" data-sources=\"'[{"type":"image\\\/jpeg","media":"","srcset":"https:\\\/\\\/images.immediate.co.uk\\\/production\\\/volatile\\\/sites\\\/21\\\/2022\\\/04\\\/Giant-RideControl-Go-electric-bike-display-2295a8b.jpg?quality=90&resize=160%2C160,\" https:=\"\" data-class=\""wp-image-671389\" size-square_image=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" lightbox-grid-thumbnail-picture=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Giant-RideControl-Go-electric-bike-display-2295a8b.jpg?quality=90&resize=100%2C100"\" data-width=\""100"\" data-height=\""100"\" data-crop-width=\"""\" data-crop-height=\"""\" data-alt=\""Giant\" ridecontrol=\"\" go=\"\" electric=\"\" bike=\"\" display=\"\" data-title=\""Giant\" data-style=\""width:\" auto=\"\" height:=\"\"\/><meta class=\""js-lightbox-slider-picture"\" data-sources=\"'[{"type":"image\\\/jpeg","media":"(max-width:\" https:=\"\" data-class=\""wp-image-671389\" size-full=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--full=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" lightbox-slider-picture=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Giant-RideControl-Go-electric-bike-display-2295a8b.jpg?quality=90&resize=960%2C640"\" data-width=\""960"\" data-height=\""640"\" data-crop-width=\"""\" data-crop-height=\"""\" data-alt=\""Giant\" ridecontrol=\"\" go=\"\" electric=\"\" bike=\"\" display=\"\" data-title=\""Giant\" data-style=\""width:\" auto=\"\" height:=\"\"\/><meta class=\""js-embedded-slideshow-slider-picture"\" data-sources=\"'[{"type":"image\\\/jpeg","media":"(max-width:\" https:=\"\" data-class=\""wp-image-671389\" size-full=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--full=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" embedded-slideshow-slider-picture=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Giant-RideControl-Go-electric-bike-display-2295a8b.jpg?quality=90&resize=960%2C640"\" data-width=\""960"\" data-height=\""640"\" data-crop-width=\"""\" data-crop-height=\"""\" data-alt=\""Giant\" ridecontrol=\"\" go=\"\" electric=\"\" bike=\"\" display=\"\" data-title=\""Giant\" data-style=\""width:\" auto=\"\" height:=\"\"\/><\/div> <div class=\""col-lg-12\" col-md-12=\"\" col-12=\"\" style=\""display:\" none=\"\"> <figure><div class=\""image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Shimano-EP8-electric-bike-controller-b24d515.jpg?quality=90&resize=160%2C208,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"\/><source media=\""(max-width:\" srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Shimano-EP8-electric-bike-controller-b24d515.jpg?quality=90&resize=190%2C247,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"\/><source media=\""(max-width:\" srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Shimano-EP8-electric-bike-controller-b24d515.jpg?quality=90&resize=215%2C279,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"\/><source media=\""(max-width:\" srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Shimano-EP8-electric-bike-controller-b24d515.jpg?quality=90&resize=295%2C383,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"\/><source media=\""(max-width:\" srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Shimano-EP8-electric-bike-controller-b24d515.jpg?quality=90&resize=136%2C176,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"\/><source media=\""(min-width:\" srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Shimano-EP8-electric-bike-controller-b24d515.jpg?quality=90&resize=155%2C201,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\""wp-image-671390\" size-portrait_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-gallery-grid-src-image=\"\" src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Shimano-EP8-electric-bike-controller-b24d515.jpg?quality=90&resize=556%2C723"\" width=\""556"\" height=\""723"\" data-crop-width=\"""\" data-crop-height=\"""\" alt=\""Shimano\" ep8=\"\" electric=\"\" bike=\"\" controller=\"\" title=\""Shimano\" style=\""width:\" auto=\"\" height:=\"\"\/><\/picture><\/div> <figcaption style=\""display:none;"\"><div class=\""caption-hold"\"> <figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\">The EP8 buttons are simple yet effective.<\/span> <\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Andy Lloyd \/ Our Media<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><meta class=\""js-lightbox-thumbnail-picture"\" data-sources=\"'[{"type":"image\\\/jpeg","media":"","srcset":"https:\\\/\\\/images.immediate.co.uk\\\/production\\\/volatile\\\/sites\\\/21\\\/2022\\\/04\\\/Shimano-EP8-electric-bike-controller-b24d515.jpg?quality=90&resize=500%2C333,\" https:=\"\" data-class=\""wp-image-671390\" size-full=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--full=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" lightbox-thumbnail-picture=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Shimano-EP8-electric-bike-controller-b24d515.jpg?quality=90&resize=500%2C333"\" data-width=\""500"\" data-height=\""333"\" data-crop-width=\"""\" data-crop-height=\"""\" data-alt=\""Shimano\" ep8=\"\" electric=\"\" bike=\"\" controller=\"\" data-title=\""Shimano\" data-style=\""width:\" auto=\"\" height:=\"\"\/><meta class=\""js-lightbox-grid-thumbnail-picture"\" data-sources=\"'[{"type":"image\\\/jpeg","media":"","srcset":"https:\\\/\\\/images.immediate.co.uk\\\/production\\\/volatile\\\/sites\\\/21\\\/2022\\\/04\\\/Shimano-EP8-electric-bike-controller-b24d515.jpg?quality=90&resize=160%2C160,\" https:=\"\" data-class=\""wp-image-671390\" size-square_image=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" lightbox-grid-thumbnail-picture=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Shimano-EP8-electric-bike-controller-b24d515.jpg?quality=90&resize=100%2C100"\" data-width=\""100"\" data-height=\""100"\" data-crop-width=\"""\" data-crop-height=\"""\" data-alt=\""Shimano\" ep8=\"\" electric=\"\" bike=\"\" controller=\"\" data-title=\""Shimano\" data-style=\""width:\" auto=\"\" height:=\"\"\/><meta class=\""js-lightbox-slider-picture"\" data-sources=\"'[{"type":"image\\\/jpeg","media":"(max-width:\" https:=\"\" data-class=\""wp-image-671390\" size-full=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--full=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" lightbox-slider-picture=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Shimano-EP8-electric-bike-controller-b24d515.jpg?quality=90&resize=960%2C640"\" data-width=\""960"\" data-height=\""639"\" data-crop-width=\"""\" data-crop-height=\"""\" data-alt=\""Shimano\" ep8=\"\" electric=\"\" bike=\"\" controller=\"\" data-title=\""Shimano\" data-style=\""width:\" auto=\"\" height:=\"\"\/><meta class=\""js-embedded-slideshow-slider-picture"\" data-sources=\"'[{"type":"image\\\/jpeg","media":"(max-width:\" https:=\"\" data-class=\""wp-image-671390\" size-full=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--full=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" embedded-slideshow-slider-picture=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Shimano-EP8-electric-bike-controller-b24d515.jpg?quality=90&resize=960%2C640"\" data-width=\""960"\" data-height=\""639"\" data-crop-width=\"""\" data-crop-height=\"""\" data-alt=\""Shimano\" ep8=\"\" electric=\"\" bike=\"\" controller=\"\" data-title=\""Shimano\" data-style=\""width:\" auto=\"\" height:=\"\"\/><\/div> <div class=\""col-lg-12\" col-md-12=\"\" col-12=\"\" style=\""display:\" none=\"\"> <figure><div class=\""image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Shimano-EP8-electric-bike-display-2a25276.jpg?quality=90&resize=160%2C208,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"\/><source media=\""(max-width:\" srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Shimano-EP8-electric-bike-display-2a25276.jpg?quality=90&resize=190%2C247,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"\/><source media=\""(max-width:\" srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Shimano-EP8-electric-bike-display-2a25276.jpg?quality=90&resize=215%2C279,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"\/><source media=\""(max-width:\" srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Shimano-EP8-electric-bike-display-2a25276.jpg?quality=90&resize=295%2C383,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"\/><source media=\""(max-width:\" srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Shimano-EP8-electric-bike-display-2a25276.jpg?quality=90&resize=136%2C176,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"\/><source media=\""(min-width:\" srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Shimano-EP8-electric-bike-display-2a25276.jpg?quality=90&resize=155%2C201,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\""wp-image-671391\" size-portrait_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-gallery-grid-src-image=\"\" src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Shimano-EP8-electric-bike-display-2a25276.jpg?quality=90&resize=556%2C723"\" width=\""556"\" height=\""723"\" data-crop-width=\"""\" data-crop-height=\"""\" alt=\""Shimano\" ep8=\"\" electric=\"\" bike=\"\" display=\"\" title=\""Shimano\" style=\""width:\" auto=\"\" height:=\"\"\/><\/picture><\/div> <figcaption style=\""display:none;"\"><div class=\""caption-hold"\"> <figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\">The EP8 colour display is small but packed with features including smartphone connectivity.<\/span> <\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Andy Lloyd \/ Our Media<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><meta class=\""js-lightbox-thumbnail-picture"\" data-sources=\"'[{"type":"image\\\/jpeg","media":"","srcset":"https:\\\/\\\/images.immediate.co.uk\\\/production\\\/volatile\\\/sites\\\/21\\\/2022\\\/04\\\/Shimano-EP8-electric-bike-display-2a25276.jpg?quality=90&resize=500%2C333,\" https:=\"\" data-class=\""wp-image-671391\" size-full=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--full=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" lightbox-thumbnail-picture=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Shimano-EP8-electric-bike-display-2a25276.jpg?quality=90&resize=500%2C333"\" data-width=\""500"\" data-height=\""333"\" data-crop-width=\"""\" data-crop-height=\"""\" data-alt=\""Shimano\" ep8=\"\" electric=\"\" bike=\"\" display=\"\" data-title=\""Shimano\" data-style=\""width:\" auto=\"\" height:=\"\"\/><meta class=\""js-lightbox-grid-thumbnail-picture"\" data-sources=\"'[{"type":"image\\\/jpeg","media":"","srcset":"https:\\\/\\\/images.immediate.co.uk\\\/production\\\/volatile\\\/sites\\\/21\\\/2022\\\/04\\\/Shimano-EP8-electric-bike-display-2a25276.jpg?quality=90&resize=160%2C160,\" https:=\"\" data-class=\""wp-image-671391\" size-square_image=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" lightbox-grid-thumbnail-picture=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Shimano-EP8-electric-bike-display-2a25276.jpg?quality=90&resize=100%2C100"\" data-width=\""100"\" data-height=\""100"\" data-crop-width=\"""\" data-crop-height=\"""\" data-alt=\""Shimano\" ep8=\"\" electric=\"\" bike=\"\" display=\"\" data-title=\""Shimano\" data-style=\""width:\" auto=\"\" height:=\"\"\/><meta class=\""js-lightbox-slider-picture"\" data-sources=\"'[{"type":"image\\\/jpeg","media":"(max-width:\" https:=\"\" data-class=\""wp-image-671391\" size-full=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--full=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" lightbox-slider-picture=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Shimano-EP8-electric-bike-display-2a25276.jpg?quality=90&resize=960%2C640"\" data-width=\""960"\" data-height=\""640"\" data-crop-width=\"""\" data-crop-height=\"""\" data-alt=\""Shimano\" ep8=\"\" electric=\"\" bike=\"\" display=\"\" data-title=\""Shimano\" data-style=\""width:\" auto=\"\" height:=\"\"\/><meta class=\""js-embedded-slideshow-slider-picture"\" data-sources=\"'[{"type":"image\\\/jpeg","media":"(max-width:\" https:=\"\" data-class=\""wp-image-671391\" size-full=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--full=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" embedded-slideshow-slider-picture=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Shimano-EP8-electric-bike-display-2a25276.jpg?quality=90&resize=960%2C640"\" data-width=\""960"\" data-height=\""640"\" data-crop-width=\"""\" data-crop-height=\"""\" data-alt=\""Shimano\" ep8=\"\" electric=\"\" bike=\"\" display=\"\" data-title=\""Shimano\" data-style=\""width:\" auto=\"\" height:=\"\"\/><\/div> <div class=\""col-lg-12\" col-md-12=\"\" col-12=\"\" style=\""display:\" none=\"\"> <figure><div class=\""image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Specialized-Turbo-Control-Unit-electric-mountain-bike-display-ce37d56.jpg?quality=90&resize=160%2C208,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"\/><source media=\""(max-width:\" srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Specialized-Turbo-Control-Unit-electric-mountain-bike-display-ce37d56.jpg?quality=90&resize=190%2C247,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"\/><source media=\""(max-width:\" srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Specialized-Turbo-Control-Unit-electric-mountain-bike-display-ce37d56.jpg?quality=90&resize=215%2C279,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"\/><source media=\""(max-width:\" srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Specialized-Turbo-Control-Unit-electric-mountain-bike-display-ce37d56.jpg?quality=90&resize=295%2C383,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"\/><source media=\""(max-width:\" srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Specialized-Turbo-Control-Unit-electric-mountain-bike-display-ce37d56.jpg?quality=90&resize=136%2C176,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"\/><source media=\""(min-width:\" srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Specialized-Turbo-Control-Unit-electric-mountain-bike-display-ce37d56.jpg?quality=90&resize=155%2C201,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\""wp-image-671392\" size-portrait_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-gallery-grid-src-image=\"\" src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Specialized-Turbo-Control-Unit-electric-mountain-bike-display-ce37d56.jpg?quality=90&resize=556%2C723"\" width=\""556"\" height=\""723"\" data-crop-width=\"""\" data-crop-height=\"""\" alt=\""Specialized\" turbo=\"\" control=\"\" unit=\"\" electric=\"\" mountain=\"\" bike=\"\" display=\"\" title=\""Specialized\" style=\""width:\" auto=\"\" height:=\"\"\/><\/picture><\/div> <figcaption style=\""display:none;"\"><div class=\""caption-hold"\"> <figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\">Specialized\u2019s more basic TCU uses coloured LEDs rather than a dedicated display.<\/span> <\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Andy Lloyd \/ Our Media<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> 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class=\""js-lightbox-grid-thumbnail-picture"\" data-sources=\"'[{"type":"image\\\/jpeg","media":"","srcset":"https:\\\/\\\/images.immediate.co.uk\\\/production\\\/volatile\\\/sites\\\/21\\\/2022\\\/04\\\/Specialized-Turbo-Control-Unit-electric-mountain-bike-display-ce37d56.jpg?quality=90&resize=160%2C160,\" https:=\"\" data-class=\""wp-image-671392\" size-square_image=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" lightbox-grid-thumbnail-picture=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Specialized-Turbo-Control-Unit-electric-mountain-bike-display-ce37d56.jpg?quality=90&resize=100%2C100"\" data-width=\""100"\" data-height=\""100"\" data-crop-width=\"""\" data-crop-height=\"""\" data-alt=\""Specialized\" turbo=\"\" control=\"\" unit=\"\" electric=\"\" mountain=\"\" bike=\"\" display=\"\" data-title=\""Specialized\" data-style=\""width:\" auto=\"\" height:=\"\"\/><meta class=\""js-lightbox-slider-picture"\" data-sources=\"'[{"type":"image\\\/jpeg","media":"(max-width:\" https:=\"\" data-class=\""wp-image-671392\" size-full=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--full=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" lightbox-slider-picture=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Specialized-Turbo-Control-Unit-electric-mountain-bike-display-ce37d56.jpg?quality=90&resize=960%2C640"\" data-width=\""960"\" data-height=\""640"\" data-crop-width=\"""\" data-crop-height=\"""\" data-alt=\""Specialized\" turbo=\"\" control=\"\" unit=\"\" electric=\"\" mountain=\"\" bike=\"\" display=\"\" data-title=\""Specialized\" data-style=\""width:\" auto=\"\" height:=\"\"\/><meta class=\""js-embedded-slideshow-slider-picture"\" data-sources=\"'[{"type":"image\\\/jpeg","media":"(max-width:\" https:=\"\" data-class=\""wp-image-671392\" size-full=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--full=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" 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data-style=\""width:\" auto=\"\" height:=\"\"\/><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div> <p>The Shimano EP8 and Bosch Performance Line CX motors both have bar-mounted displays, while the Giant and Specialized\u2019s displays are built into the bike\u2019s top tube.<\/p>\n<p>The Shimano display has several variants, including ones with monochrome and full-colour displays. Shimano\u2019s controller has two buttons and sits next to either the left-hand or right-hand grips.<\/p>\n<p>Bosch produces a vast range of displays with varying functionality. The most basic is the Purion model, which even lacks smartphone connectivity. At the other end of the scale is the Nyon display that features touchscreen functionality. The model of display dictates which controller is installed.<\/p>\n<p>Giant\u2019s RideControl Go top tube display uses sequential LED lights to indicate remaining battery charge and which mode the bike is in. The redesigned RideControl Ergo 3 controller has three buttons and can be installed on either the left- or right-hand side of the bars, and button functionality is configurable using the app.<\/p>\n<p>The Specialized MasterMind TCU, like the Giant\u2019s display, is mounted to the bike\u2019s top tube. The top-spec version features an in-built colour LCD display with customisable data fields.<\/p>\n<p>The less sophisticated TCU uses LED lights to denote battery charge and selected mode, but both displays use the same four-button bar-mounted controller.<\/p>\n<h3>Apps and mode customisation<\/h3>\n<div class=\""image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/08\/Shimano-EP8-groupset-20-95bf8ce.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/08\/Shimano-EP8-groupset-20-95bf8ce.jpg?quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/08\/Shimano-EP8-groupset-20-95bf8ce.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/08\/Shimano-EP8-groupset-20-95bf8ce.jpg?quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/08\/Shimano-EP8-groupset-20-95bf8ce.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/08\/Shimano-EP8-groupset-20-95bf8ce.jpg?quality=90&resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/08\/Shimano-EP8-groupset-20-95bf8ce.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/08\/Shimano-EP8-groupset-20-95bf8ce.jpg?quality=90&resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/08\/Shimano-EP8-groupset-20-95bf8ce.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/08\/Shimano-EP8-groupset-20-95bf8ce.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/08\/Shimano-EP8-groupset-20-95bf8ce.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/08\/Shimano-EP8-groupset-20-95bf8ce.jpg?quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/08\/Shimano-EP8-groupset-20-95bf8ce.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/08\/Shimano-EP8-groupset-20-95bf8ce.jpg?quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><img class=\""wp-image-555044\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/08\/Shimano-EP8-groupset-20-95bf8ce.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413"\" width=\""620"\" height=\""413"\" alt=\"""\" title=\"""\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\""caption-hold"\"><figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\"><i class=\""icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> Power levels are customisable on the E-Tube app.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Shimano<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>Each of these motor systems comes with its own smartphone app, connected via Bluetooth.<\/p>\n<p>The functionality of the apps differs from brand to brand, with some offering only customisation of assistance levels, and others going deeper by providing detailed ride planning and tracking, with information on whether the bike\u2019s battery has enough power to complete the ride in any given mode.<\/p>\n<p>Shimano\u2019s E-Tube Project app permits mode customisation and can turn your smartphone into a display screen for live ride data, if you\u2019re using a <a href=\""https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-bike-phone-holder\/"\">bike phone mount<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Specialized\u2019s Mission Control app can also be used to tune assistance levels, but goes deeper with ride recording and Smart Control, where the bike\u2019s assistance is automatically tuned as you ride to ensure its battery won\u2019t run flat.<\/p>\n<p>Giant\u2019s RideControl app can also be used to plan and record rides, and tune the motor\u2019s power outputs.<\/p>\n<p>The Bosch Flow app (which is one of multiple Bosch ebike apps, where each one is compatible with different head units and motor systems) can be used to tune motor outputs and plan and track rides.<\/p>\n<h2>Electric mountain bike motor ride impressions<\/h2>\n<div class=\""image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Marin-Alpine-Trail-E2-3-1e972a6.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Marin-Alpine-Trail-E2-3-1e972a6.jpg?quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Marin-Alpine-Trail-E2-3-1e972a6.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Marin-Alpine-Trail-E2-3-1e972a6.jpg?quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Marin-Alpine-Trail-E2-3-1e972a6.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Marin-Alpine-Trail-E2-3-1e972a6.jpg?quality=90&resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Marin-Alpine-Trail-E2-3-1e972a6.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Marin-Alpine-Trail-E2-3-1e972a6.jpg?quality=90&resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Marin-Alpine-Trail-E2-3-1e972a6.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Marin-Alpine-Trail-E2-3-1e972a6.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Marin-Alpine-Trail-E2-3-1e972a6.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Marin-Alpine-Trail-E2-3-1e972a6.jpg?quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Marin-Alpine-Trail-E2-3-1e972a6.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Marin-Alpine-Trail-E2-3-1e972a6.jpg?quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><img class=\""wp-image-606789\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Marin-Alpine-Trail-E2-3-1e972a6.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413"\" width=\""620"\" height=\""413"\" alt=\"""\" title=\"""\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\""caption-hold"\"><figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\"><i class=\""icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> Marin\u2019s Alpine Trail is fitted with Shimano\u2019s EP8 motor.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Andy Lloyd \/ Marin Bikes<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>All these specifications, statistics and details don\u2019t mean much if they don\u2019t translate to performance out on the trail.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve ridden the four motor systems head to head on the same trails to find out how they feel in real-life scenarios, and give you the most accurate impression of their performance.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve focused on their power delivery and how easy it is to control, and what that means when you\u2019re tackling a technical ascent. I\u2019ve also compared how powerful they \u2018feel\u2019, and when they \u2018feel\u2019 as though they\u2019re giving you the most or least assistance.<\/p>\n<p>How noisy they are can be a big issue for some riders, where quieter bikes are usually preferable, so that\u2019s something I\u2019ve also considered through testing.<\/p>\n<p>Other factors, such as ease of use, mode selection and what it\u2019s like living with each system are also key to ebike ownership.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\""power"\">Which ebike motor feels the most powerful?<\/h3>\n<div class=\""image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/Santa-Cruz-Bullit-CC-X01-RSV-35-949d4d5.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/Santa-Cruz-Bullit-CC-X01-RSV-35-949d4d5.jpg?quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/Santa-Cruz-Bullit-CC-X01-RSV-35-949d4d5.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/Santa-Cruz-Bullit-CC-X01-RSV-35-949d4d5.jpg?quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/Santa-Cruz-Bullit-CC-X01-RSV-35-949d4d5.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/Santa-Cruz-Bullit-CC-X01-RSV-35-949d4d5.jpg?quality=90&resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/Santa-Cruz-Bullit-CC-X01-RSV-35-949d4d5.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/Santa-Cruz-Bullit-CC-X01-RSV-35-949d4d5.jpg?quality=90&resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/Santa-Cruz-Bullit-CC-X01-RSV-35-949d4d5.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/Santa-Cruz-Bullit-CC-X01-RSV-35-949d4d5.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/Santa-Cruz-Bullit-CC-X01-RSV-35-949d4d5.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/Santa-Cruz-Bullit-CC-X01-RSV-35-949d4d5.jpg?quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/Santa-Cruz-Bullit-CC-X01-RSV-35-949d4d5.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/Santa-Cruz-Bullit-CC-X01-RSV-35-949d4d5.jpg?quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><img class=\""wp-image-602201\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/Santa-Cruz-Bullit-CC-X01-RSV-35-949d4d5.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413"\" width=\""620"\" height=\""413"\" alt=\"""\" title=\"""\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\""caption-hold"\"><figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\"><i class=\""icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> Even in trail, the EP8 offers maximum torque.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Ian Linton \/ Immediate Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>Bosch\u2019s Performance Line CX feels like the most powerful motor out on the trail, especially in its eMTB and turbo modes. The power it provides is addictive, constant and feels as though it matches and augments rider pedalling inputs with total cohesion.<\/p>\n<p>The harder you pedal, the more the motor works. The support doesn\u2019t tail off (if speeds remain below the power cut-off limit) with increases in cadence or power. You\u2019re never left feeling that you want more assistance that the motor is refusing to provide.<\/p>\n<p>Tackling ascents is a truly pleasurable experience, where a rider can either cruise at a lower speed and put in significantly less effort or pedal with vigour, expending more energy but getting to the top much, much quicker.<\/p>\n<div class=\""image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/04\/Scott-Ransom-eRIDE-910-04-7546cae.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=298%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/04\/Scott-Ransom-eRIDE-910-04-7546cae.jpg?quality=90&resize=298%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/04\/Scott-Ransom-eRIDE-910-04-7546cae.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/04\/Scott-Ransom-eRIDE-910-04-7546cae.jpg?quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/04\/Scott-Ransom-eRIDE-910-04-7546cae.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=403%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/04\/Scott-Ransom-eRIDE-910-04-7546cae.jpg?quality=90&resize=403%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/04\/Scott-Ransom-eRIDE-910-04-7546cae.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=553%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/04\/Scott-Ransom-eRIDE-910-04-7546cae.jpg?quality=90&resize=553%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/04\/Scott-Ransom-eRIDE-910-04-7546cae.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=619%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/04\/Scott-Ransom-eRIDE-910-04-7546cae.jpg?quality=90&resize=619%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/04\/Scott-Ransom-eRIDE-910-04-7546cae.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=406%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/04\/Scott-Ransom-eRIDE-910-04-7546cae.jpg?quality=90&resize=406%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/04\/Scott-Ransom-eRIDE-910-04-7546cae.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/04\/Scott-Ransom-eRIDE-910-04-7546cae.jpg?quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><img class=\""wp-image-625171\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/04\/Scott-Ransom-eRIDE-910-04-7546cae.jpg?quality=90&resize=619%2C413"\" width=\""620"\" height=\""413"\" alt=\"""\" title=\"""\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\""caption-hold"\"><figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\"><i class=\""icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> The Bosch motor fitted to the Ransom eRide has masses of controllable power.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Andy Lloyd \/ Immediate Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>In contrast, the Shimano EP8 feels as if it has less power than the Bosch in its maximum boost mode. At times, it feels as if it throttles back on power, especially when you pedal harder on steeper or faster ascents. This can be a bit frustrating when you\u2019re expecting its assistance to back up the effort you\u2019re putting into the pedals.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s not to say the motor is slow or under-powered, but getting the most from it requires lower pedalling cadences compared to the Bosch motor.<\/p>\n<p>At lower cadences, it has more power and assistance, but as a rider pedals faster or harder, it reduces its assistance on what feels like a sliding scale.<\/p>\n<p>Arguably, the Specialized\/Brose motor has a very distinct optimum support window, on either side of which power can feel a bit low.<\/p>\n<p>In this window, it\u2019s well matched to the Bosch in terms of power despite its headline figures being marginally higher. Each pedal stroke, especially at lower cadences, is harmonised with and augmented by the motor, where more rider input equates to a satisfying boost in assistance.<\/p>\n<div class=\""image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Specialized-S-Works-Turbo-Levo-electric-mountain-bike-44-79a52df.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=298%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Specialized-S-Works-Turbo-Levo-electric-mountain-bike-44-79a52df.jpg?quality=90&resize=298%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Specialized-S-Works-Turbo-Levo-electric-mountain-bike-44-79a52df.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Specialized-S-Works-Turbo-Levo-electric-mountain-bike-44-79a52df.jpg?quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Specialized-S-Works-Turbo-Levo-electric-mountain-bike-44-79a52df.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=403%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Specialized-S-Works-Turbo-Levo-electric-mountain-bike-44-79a52df.jpg?quality=90&resize=403%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Specialized-S-Works-Turbo-Levo-electric-mountain-bike-44-79a52df.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=553%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Specialized-S-Works-Turbo-Levo-electric-mountain-bike-44-79a52df.jpg?quality=90&resize=553%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Specialized-S-Works-Turbo-Levo-electric-mountain-bike-44-79a52df.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=619%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Specialized-S-Works-Turbo-Levo-electric-mountain-bike-44-79a52df.jpg?quality=90&resize=619%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Specialized-S-Works-Turbo-Levo-electric-mountain-bike-44-79a52df.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=406%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Specialized-S-Works-Turbo-Levo-electric-mountain-bike-44-79a52df.jpg?quality=90&resize=406%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Specialized-S-Works-Turbo-Levo-electric-mountain-bike-44-79a52df.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Specialized-S-Works-Turbo-Levo-electric-mountain-bike-44-79a52df.jpg?quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><img class=\""wp-image-631031\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Specialized-S-Works-Turbo-Levo-electric-mountain-bike-44-79a52df.jpg?quality=90&resize=619%2C413"\" width=\""620"\" height=\""413"\" alt=\"""\" title=\"""\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\""caption-hold"\"><figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\"><i class=\""icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> How steep is too steep? This climb pushed the limits of the Turbo Levo.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Ian Linton \/ Immediate Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>Unlike the Bosch, which keeps on providing assistance up to the limit, its power tapers down towards the very top end in a similar way to the Shimano EP8.<\/p>\n<p>The Brose\u2019s support window has been tuned to feel very natural, although a wider assistance window wouldn\u2019t be a bad thing.<\/p>\n<p>In terms of power, the Giant\/Yamaha motor sits between the Shimano and Specialized\/Brose, with plenty of support at lower cadences, and this remains constant as the rider pedals harder.<\/p>\n<div class=\""image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/Santa-Cruz-Bullit-CC-X01-RSV-49-ade88b2.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/Santa-Cruz-Bullit-CC-X01-RSV-49-ade88b2.jpg?quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/Santa-Cruz-Bullit-CC-X01-RSV-49-ade88b2.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/Santa-Cruz-Bullit-CC-X01-RSV-49-ade88b2.jpg?quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/Santa-Cruz-Bullit-CC-X01-RSV-49-ade88b2.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source 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data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/Santa-Cruz-Bullit-CC-X01-RSV-49-ade88b2.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/Santa-Cruz-Bullit-CC-X01-RSV-49-ade88b2.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/Santa-Cruz-Bullit-CC-X01-RSV-49-ade88b2.jpg?quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/Santa-Cruz-Bullit-CC-X01-RSV-49-ade88b2.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/Santa-Cruz-Bullit-CC-X01-RSV-49-ade88b2.jpg?quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><img class=\""wp-image-602216\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/Santa-Cruz-Bullit-CC-X01-RSV-49-ade88b2.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413"\" width=\""620"\" height=\""413"\" alt=\"""\" title=\"""\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\""caption-hold"\"><figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\"><i class=\""icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> Ebikes make once-impossible climbs much more feasible.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Ian Linton \/ Immediate Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>Compared to the Shimano EP8, it doesn\u2019t run out of steam as quickly, but doesn\u2019t quite match the continued assistance of the Bosch system.<\/p>\n<p>On the trail, this makes the Giant motor feel feisty and raring to go, but this isn\u2019t always a good thing where it can be very easy to spin the back wheel.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\""control"\">Which motor feels the easiest to control?<\/h3>\n<div class=\""image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Giant-Reign-E-1-electric-mountain-bike-f16fd95.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Giant-Reign-E-1-electric-mountain-bike-f16fd95.jpg?quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Giant-Reign-E-1-electric-mountain-bike-f16fd95.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Giant-Reign-E-1-electric-mountain-bike-f16fd95.jpg?quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Giant-Reign-E-1-electric-mountain-bike-f16fd95.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Giant-Reign-E-1-electric-mountain-bike-f16fd95.jpg?quality=90&resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Giant-Reign-E-1-electric-mountain-bike-f16fd95.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Giant-Reign-E-1-electric-mountain-bike-f16fd95.jpg?quality=90&resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Giant-Reign-E-1-electric-mountain-bike-f16fd95.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Giant-Reign-E-1-electric-mountain-bike-f16fd95.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Giant-Reign-E-1-electric-mountain-bike-f16fd95.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Giant-Reign-E-1-electric-mountain-bike-f16fd95.jpg?quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Giant-Reign-E-1-electric-mountain-bike-f16fd95.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Giant-Reign-E-1-electric-mountain-bike-f16fd95.jpg?quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><img class=\""wp-image-671399\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Giant-Reign-E-1-electric-mountain-bike-f16fd95.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413"\" width=\""620"\" height=\""413"\" alt=\"""\" title=\"""\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\""caption-hold"\"><figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\"><i class=\""icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> The Giant\/Yamaha motor offered binary assistance.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Andy Lloyd \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>Starting from a standstill, the Giant\/Yamaha motor can feel very binary in its power delivery, where it tends to want to take off quickly, providing full power.<\/p>\n<p>The lack of progressivity can make it feel clunky, where controlling wheelspins on steeper or more technical climbs is tricky. Being able to feed in the power more slowly or progressively is vital, and is something the Giant struggles with.<\/p>\n<p>Power delivery from the Specialized\/Brose unit is much smoother and more progressive on start-up. That means putting the motor\u2019s assistance through the back wheel isn\u2019t a balancing act, and harder, more positive pedal strokes can be made without wheelspin.<\/p>\n<div class=\""image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Specialized-Turbo-Levo-Alloy-Comp-electric-mountain-bike-858245c.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Specialized-Turbo-Levo-Alloy-Comp-electric-mountain-bike-858245c.jpg?quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Specialized-Turbo-Levo-Alloy-Comp-electric-mountain-bike-858245c.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Specialized-Turbo-Levo-Alloy-Comp-electric-mountain-bike-858245c.jpg?quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Specialized-Turbo-Levo-Alloy-Comp-electric-mountain-bike-858245c.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Specialized-Turbo-Levo-Alloy-Comp-electric-mountain-bike-858245c.jpg?quality=90&resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Specialized-Turbo-Levo-Alloy-Comp-electric-mountain-bike-858245c.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Specialized-Turbo-Levo-Alloy-Comp-electric-mountain-bike-858245c.jpg?quality=90&resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Specialized-Turbo-Levo-Alloy-Comp-electric-mountain-bike-858245c.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Specialized-Turbo-Levo-Alloy-Comp-electric-mountain-bike-858245c.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Specialized-Turbo-Levo-Alloy-Comp-electric-mountain-bike-858245c.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Specialized-Turbo-Levo-Alloy-Comp-electric-mountain-bike-858245c.jpg?quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Specialized-Turbo-Levo-Alloy-Comp-electric-mountain-bike-858245c.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Specialized-Turbo-Levo-Alloy-Comp-electric-mountain-bike-858245c.jpg?quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><img class=\""wp-image-671401\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Specialized-Turbo-Levo-Alloy-Comp-electric-mountain-bike-858245c.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413"\" width=\""620"\" height=\""413"\" alt=\"""\" title=\"""\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\""caption-hold"\"><figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\"><i class=\""icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> The Brose motor fitted to Specialized\u2019s Turbo Levo had natural-feeling assistance.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Andy Lloyd \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>This gives the Brose motor a more natural feeling, where rider inputs are seamlessly matched, rather than turned into binary on or off motor outputs. But, as mentioned, it does make it feel a little down on power at very low or high cadences.<\/p>\n<p>Shimano\u2019s EP8 has a similarly natural feeling when you\u2019re already riding, mostly because of its throttled top-end support.<\/p>\n<p>Setting off in turbo mode on steeper or gnarlier ascents can be trickier, with the motor trying to provide a lot of assistance very quickly. If you\u2019re not careful with how hard you pedal, or if you\u2019re not ready for the assistance to start, it\u2019s possible to wheelspin, making controlling the bike more difficult.<\/p>\n<p>Impressively, the Bosch\u2019s power delivery is progressive despite it feeling like the most powerful motor out on the trails. The power increase tapers up, and is matched to how hard a rider pedals regardless of mode. This makes hard starts on steep or technical sections relatively easy.<\/p>\n<div class=\""image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/12\/2022-Yeti-160E-T1-electric-mountain-bike-52-aa33175.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/12\/2022-Yeti-160E-T1-electric-mountain-bike-52-aa33175.jpg?quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/12\/2022-Yeti-160E-T1-electric-mountain-bike-52-aa33175.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/12\/2022-Yeti-160E-T1-electric-mountain-bike-52-aa33175.jpg?quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/12\/2022-Yeti-160E-T1-electric-mountain-bike-52-aa33175.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/12\/2022-Yeti-160E-T1-electric-mountain-bike-52-aa33175.jpg?quality=90&resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/12\/2022-Yeti-160E-T1-electric-mountain-bike-52-aa33175.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/12\/2022-Yeti-160E-T1-electric-mountain-bike-52-aa33175.jpg?quality=90&resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/12\/2022-Yeti-160E-T1-electric-mountain-bike-52-aa33175.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/12\/2022-Yeti-160E-T1-electric-mountain-bike-52-aa33175.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/12\/2022-Yeti-160E-T1-electric-mountain-bike-52-aa33175.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/12\/2022-Yeti-160E-T1-electric-mountain-bike-52-aa33175.jpg?quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/12\/2022-Yeti-160E-T1-electric-mountain-bike-52-aa33175.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/12\/2022-Yeti-160E-T1-electric-mountain-bike-52-aa33175.jpg?quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><img class=\""wp-image-659315\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/12\/2022-Yeti-160E-T1-electric-mountain-bike-52-aa33175.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413"\" width=\""620"\" height=\""413"\" alt=\"""\" title=\"""\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\""caption-hold"\"><figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\"><i class=\""icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> Motor power delivery is key to tackling gnarly climbs.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Andy Lloyd \/ Immediate Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>Massive amounts of low-cadence, easy-to-control grunt augments this further. The Bosch doesn\u2019t need hard pedal strokes to provide assistance, where light pushes of the pedals turn the back wheel slowly but with plenty of torque. It behaves in the same way a low-range gearbox does on an off-road vehicle, improving traction and control massively.<\/p>\n<p>All four of the motors feature overrun, where the motor assistance continues for a short period after a rider has stopped pedalling, but the amount and duration they provide differs.<\/p>\n<p>The Yamaha \u2013\u00a0true to its binary feel \u2013\u00a0is the quickest to cut off on the climbs. This can make tackling tricky uphill sections harder than systems with a longer overrun because there\u2019s more reliance on human power to keep the bike moving.<\/p>\n<div class=\""image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Marin-Alpine-Trail-E2-26-584edec.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Marin-Alpine-Trail-E2-26-584edec.jpg?quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Marin-Alpine-Trail-E2-26-584edec.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Marin-Alpine-Trail-E2-26-584edec.jpg?quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Marin-Alpine-Trail-E2-26-584edec.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Marin-Alpine-Trail-E2-26-584edec.jpg?quality=90&resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Marin-Alpine-Trail-E2-26-584edec.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Marin-Alpine-Trail-E2-26-584edec.jpg?quality=90&resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Marin-Alpine-Trail-E2-26-584edec.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Marin-Alpine-Trail-E2-26-584edec.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Marin-Alpine-Trail-E2-26-584edec.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Marin-Alpine-Trail-E2-26-584edec.jpg?quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Marin-Alpine-Trail-E2-26-584edec.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Marin-Alpine-Trail-E2-26-584edec.jpg?quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><img class=\""wp-image-606805\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Marin-Alpine-Trail-E2-26-584edec.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413"\" width=\""620"\" height=\""413"\" alt=\"""\" title=\"""\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\""caption-hold"\"><figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\"><i class=\""icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> The higher power settings are great fun and either decrease the amount of effort needed to climb or increase speed potential if more effort is exerted.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Andy Lloyd \/ Marin Bikes<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>Specialized\u2019s cut-off is the most gradual in terms of feel, tapering down the power rather than stopping it abruptly. This makes it easy to predict and control.<\/p>\n<p>The Bosch motor also tapers down its power rather than stopping it instantly. This makes it much easier to adjust pedal timing in rocky sections or briefly hop up a step without being left with no assistance.<\/p>\n<p>The Shimano EP8 is quick to cut power at the end of its overrun period, rather than tapering. Depending on the circumstances, though, the length of its overrun is usually enough to maintain motor assistance when it\u2019s needed. Push it too far, however, and you\u2019ll be left without any assistance at all.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\""efficiency"\">Which motor is the most efficient?<\/h3>\n<div class=\""image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/Santa-Cruz-Bullit-CC-X01-RSV-50-fd6b74b.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/Santa-Cruz-Bullit-CC-X01-RSV-50-fd6b74b.jpg?quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/Santa-Cruz-Bullit-CC-X01-RSV-50-fd6b74b.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/Santa-Cruz-Bullit-CC-X01-RSV-50-fd6b74b.jpg?quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/Santa-Cruz-Bullit-CC-X01-RSV-50-fd6b74b.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/Santa-Cruz-Bullit-CC-X01-RSV-50-fd6b74b.jpg?quality=90&resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/Santa-Cruz-Bullit-CC-X01-RSV-50-fd6b74b.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/Santa-Cruz-Bullit-CC-X01-RSV-50-fd6b74b.jpg?quality=90&resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/Santa-Cruz-Bullit-CC-X01-RSV-50-fd6b74b.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/Santa-Cruz-Bullit-CC-X01-RSV-50-fd6b74b.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/Santa-Cruz-Bullit-CC-X01-RSV-50-fd6b74b.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/Santa-Cruz-Bullit-CC-X01-RSV-50-fd6b74b.jpg?quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/Santa-Cruz-Bullit-CC-X01-RSV-50-fd6b74b.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/Santa-Cruz-Bullit-CC-X01-RSV-50-fd6b74b.jpg?quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><img class=\""wp-image-602217\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/Santa-Cruz-Bullit-CC-X01-RSV-50-fd6b74b.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413"\" width=\""620"\" height=\""413"\" alt=\"""\" title=\"""\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\""caption-hold"\"><figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\"><i class=\""icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> The type of terrain has a massive effect on battery life.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Ian Linton \/ Immediate Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>A wide range of factors affect how efficiently a motor uses its battery power, including bike and rider weight, tyre compound and carcass thickness (thicker carcasses or stickier compounds require more power to overcome rolling resistance), trail conditions, the temperature and weather, and how well maintained the bike is.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s worth noting I tested the different motor systems on different bikes from different brands, all with varying specs and components, frame and suspension designs and weights. While this reduces the scientific element of the testing, general efficiency trends have appeared.<\/p>\n<p>Shimano\u2019s EP8 appears to be the most efficient motor where bike weights, tyre compounds and trail or weather conditions had the least effect on battery range.<\/p>\n<div class=\""image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/YT-Decoy-Core-4-electric-mountain-bike-5d5eb5e.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/YT-Decoy-Core-4-electric-mountain-bike-5d5eb5e.jpg?quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/YT-Decoy-Core-4-electric-mountain-bike-5d5eb5e.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/YT-Decoy-Core-4-electric-mountain-bike-5d5eb5e.jpg?quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/YT-Decoy-Core-4-electric-mountain-bike-5d5eb5e.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/YT-Decoy-Core-4-electric-mountain-bike-5d5eb5e.jpg?quality=90&resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/YT-Decoy-Core-4-electric-mountain-bike-5d5eb5e.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/YT-Decoy-Core-4-electric-mountain-bike-5d5eb5e.jpg?quality=90&resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/YT-Decoy-Core-4-electric-mountain-bike-5d5eb5e.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/YT-Decoy-Core-4-electric-mountain-bike-5d5eb5e.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/YT-Decoy-Core-4-electric-mountain-bike-5d5eb5e.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/YT-Decoy-Core-4-electric-mountain-bike-5d5eb5e.jpg?quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/YT-Decoy-Core-4-electric-mountain-bike-5d5eb5e.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/YT-Decoy-Core-4-electric-mountain-bike-5d5eb5e.jpg?quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><img class=\""wp-image-671402\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/YT-Decoy-Core-4-electric-mountain-bike-5d5eb5e.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413"\" width=\""620"\" height=\""413"\" alt=\"""\" title=\"""\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\""caption-hold"\"><figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\"><i class=\""icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> The YT Decoy is fitted with Shimano\u2019s EP8 motor.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Andy Lloyd \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>Although merely an indication of what\u2019s possible, an EP8 motor with a 630Wh battery can deliver over 2,000m of climbing on a single charge in eco.<\/p>\n<p>Specialized\u2019s Brose motor with a bigger 700Wh battery, although slightly less efficient than the EP8, is still impressive. Like the Shimano, at lower assistance levels in excess of 2,000m of ascending is more than feasible.<\/p>\n<p>The Bosch\u2019s battery life was affected by multiple factors. On a Purion-equipped bike with DoubleDown casing, MaxxGrip Maxxis tyres in eco mode, more than 2,000m of climbing was regularly achievable, even in terrible weather conditions.<\/p>\n<p>However, on a Kiox 300 Smart System bike with a larger 750Wh battery, on a bike fitted with DH casing MaxxGrip Maxxis tyres, only 1,700m of ascending was just about attainable.<\/p>\n<div class=\""image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Mondraker-Level-R-electric-mountain-bike-0a6083f.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Mondraker-Level-R-electric-mountain-bike-0a6083f.jpg?quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Mondraker-Level-R-electric-mountain-bike-0a6083f.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Mondraker-Level-R-electric-mountain-bike-0a6083f.jpg?quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Mondraker-Level-R-electric-mountain-bike-0a6083f.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Mondraker-Level-R-electric-mountain-bike-0a6083f.jpg?quality=90&resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Mondraker-Level-R-electric-mountain-bike-0a6083f.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Mondraker-Level-R-electric-mountain-bike-0a6083f.jpg?quality=90&resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Mondraker-Level-R-electric-mountain-bike-0a6083f.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Mondraker-Level-R-electric-mountain-bike-0a6083f.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Mondraker-Level-R-electric-mountain-bike-0a6083f.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Mondraker-Level-R-electric-mountain-bike-0a6083f.jpg?quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Mondraker-Level-R-electric-mountain-bike-0a6083f.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Mondraker-Level-R-electric-mountain-bike-0a6083f.jpg?quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><img class=\""wp-image-671400\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/04\/Mondraker-Level-R-electric-mountain-bike-0a6083f.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413"\" width=\""620"\" height=\""413"\" alt=\"""\" title=\"""\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\""caption-hold"\"><figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\"><i class=\""icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> The Bosch motor, fitted to this Mondraker Level R, had plenty of power but wasn\u2019t as efficient as the competition.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Andy Lloyd \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>Although this is an unscientific comparison, it highlights how different factors alter battery life.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, based on my testing, the Giant\u2019s motor isn\u2019t particularly efficient compared to the other three. It was possible to crack only 1,500m of climbing on a single charge in the lower assistance modes despite its battery being almost identical in size to both the Shimano and Bosch bikes in this test.<\/p>\n<p>Clearly, its eagerness to assist at low cadences is affecting the battery\u2019s range.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\""noise"\">How noisy are the motors?<\/h3>\n<div class=\""image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/04\/Scott-Ransom-eRIDE-910-01-042ed17.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=298%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/04\/Scott-Ransom-eRIDE-910-01-042ed17.jpg?quality=90&resize=298%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/04\/Scott-Ransom-eRIDE-910-01-042ed17.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/04\/Scott-Ransom-eRIDE-910-01-042ed17.jpg?quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/04\/Scott-Ransom-eRIDE-910-01-042ed17.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=403%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/04\/Scott-Ransom-eRIDE-910-01-042ed17.jpg?quality=90&resize=403%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/04\/Scott-Ransom-eRIDE-910-01-042ed17.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=553%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/04\/Scott-Ransom-eRIDE-910-01-042ed17.jpg?quality=90&resize=553%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/04\/Scott-Ransom-eRIDE-910-01-042ed17.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=619%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/04\/Scott-Ransom-eRIDE-910-01-042ed17.jpg?quality=90&resize=619%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/04\/Scott-Ransom-eRIDE-910-01-042ed17.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=406%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/04\/Scott-Ransom-eRIDE-910-01-042ed17.jpg?quality=90&resize=406%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/04\/Scott-Ransom-eRIDE-910-01-042ed17.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/04\/Scott-Ransom-eRIDE-910-01-042ed17.jpg?quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><img class=\""wp-image-625168\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/04\/Scott-Ransom-eRIDE-910-01-042ed17.jpg?quality=90&resize=619%2C413"\" width=\""620"\" height=\""413"\" alt=\"""\" title=\"""\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\""caption-hold"\"><figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\"><i class=\""icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> The Bosch motor is impressively quiet.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Andy Lloyd \/ Immediate Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>Factors such as frame material and design, and motor and battery location play a part in how noisy ebike motors are. Whether that noise is generated by the motor working, or by hitting bumps or coasting is another factor.<\/p>\n<p>The type of noise will affect different people in different ways. Some motors whine, some squeak, while others whirr. When freewheeling downhill, they can thud, rattle and tap.<\/p>\n<p>Arguably, when under load, ebike motors sound like a rafter of turkeys gobbling, and once you\u2019ve made that audible association, it\u2019s hard to unhear it.<\/p>\n<div class=\""image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/12\/2022-Yeti-160E-T1-electric-mountain-bike-1-618f0ad.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/12\/2022-Yeti-160E-T1-electric-mountain-bike-1-618f0ad.jpg?quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/12\/2022-Yeti-160E-T1-electric-mountain-bike-1-618f0ad.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/12\/2022-Yeti-160E-T1-electric-mountain-bike-1-618f0ad.jpg?quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/12\/2022-Yeti-160E-T1-electric-mountain-bike-1-618f0ad.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/12\/2022-Yeti-160E-T1-electric-mountain-bike-1-618f0ad.jpg?quality=90&resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/12\/2022-Yeti-160E-T1-electric-mountain-bike-1-618f0ad.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/12\/2022-Yeti-160E-T1-electric-mountain-bike-1-618f0ad.jpg?quality=90&resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/12\/2022-Yeti-160E-T1-electric-mountain-bike-1-618f0ad.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/12\/2022-Yeti-160E-T1-electric-mountain-bike-1-618f0ad.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/12\/2022-Yeti-160E-T1-electric-mountain-bike-1-618f0ad.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/12\/2022-Yeti-160E-T1-electric-mountain-bike-1-618f0ad.jpg?quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/12\/2022-Yeti-160E-T1-electric-mountain-bike-1-618f0ad.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/12\/2022-Yeti-160E-T1-electric-mountain-bike-1-618f0ad.jpg?quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><img class=\""wp-image-659267\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/12\/2022-Yeti-160E-T1-electric-mountain-bike-1-618f0ad.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413"\" width=\""620"\" height=\""413"\" alt=\"""\" title=\"""\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\""caption-hold"\"><figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\"><i class=\""icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> The Shimano EP8 motor, fitted to bikes such as Yeti\u2019s 160E, suffers from a knocking or rattling noise on the descents.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Andy Lloyd \/ Immediate Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>When climbing, the Shimano EP8 and Yamaha motors have the most obvious whines \u2013 or turkey gobble sound \u2013 that fluctuates with pedalling inputs. The sound they make isn\u2019t particularly loud but the variation in pitch, or turkey gobble, can make both these motors sound louder than they are.<\/p>\n<p>The Bosch makes a more constant whining sound with a higher pitch than the EP8 and Yamaha motors. This sound makes it easier to tune out compared to the Giant and Shimano motors, but it\u2019s arguably marginally louder.<\/p>\n<div class=\""image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/03\/Specialized-Turbo-Levo-electric-mountain-bike-9-a700c4e.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/03\/Specialized-Turbo-Levo-electric-mountain-bike-9-a700c4e.jpg?quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/03\/Specialized-Turbo-Levo-electric-mountain-bike-9-a700c4e.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/03\/Specialized-Turbo-Levo-electric-mountain-bike-9-a700c4e.jpg?quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/03\/Specialized-Turbo-Levo-electric-mountain-bike-9-a700c4e.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/03\/Specialized-Turbo-Levo-electric-mountain-bike-9-a700c4e.jpg?quality=90&resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/03\/Specialized-Turbo-Levo-electric-mountain-bike-9-a700c4e.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/03\/Specialized-Turbo-Levo-electric-mountain-bike-9-a700c4e.jpg?quality=90&resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/03\/Specialized-Turbo-Levo-electric-mountain-bike-9-a700c4e.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/03\/Specialized-Turbo-Levo-electric-mountain-bike-9-a700c4e.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/03\/Specialized-Turbo-Levo-electric-mountain-bike-9-a700c4e.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/03\/Specialized-Turbo-Levo-electric-mountain-bike-9-a700c4e.jpg?quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/03\/Specialized-Turbo-Levo-electric-mountain-bike-9-a700c4e.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/03\/Specialized-Turbo-Levo-electric-mountain-bike-9-a700c4e.jpg?quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><img class=\""wp-image-622935\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/03\/Specialized-Turbo-Levo-electric-mountain-bike-9-a700c4e.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413"\" width=\""620"\" height=\""413"\" alt=\"""\" title=\"""\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\""caption-hold"\"><figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\"><i class=\""icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> Specialized has collaborated with Brose to produce their own bespoke motors.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Specialized<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>The Specialized\/Brose motor has a lower-pitched whine that, like the Bosch, is constant. It\u2019s also quite loud, but because of the more constant pitch, it\u2019s much easier to ignore than the EP8 or Yamaha.<\/p>\n<p>On the descents, the Specialized is the quietest motor. No rattles, knocks or dull thuds \u2013 as the internal freewheel engages or disengages \u2013 were emitted.<\/p>\n<p>The Bosch motor has a dull, defined clunk when freewheeling downhill over rough terrain and is arguably louder than the Brose.<\/p>\n<div class=\""image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Specialized-S-Works-Turbo-Levo-electric-mountain-bike-36-c540875.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=298%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Specialized-S-Works-Turbo-Levo-electric-mountain-bike-36-c540875.jpg?quality=90&resize=298%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Specialized-S-Works-Turbo-Levo-electric-mountain-bike-36-c540875.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Specialized-S-Works-Turbo-Levo-electric-mountain-bike-36-c540875.jpg?quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Specialized-S-Works-Turbo-Levo-electric-mountain-bike-36-c540875.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=403%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Specialized-S-Works-Turbo-Levo-electric-mountain-bike-36-c540875.jpg?quality=90&resize=403%2C269,\" https:=\"\" 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data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Specialized-S-Works-Turbo-Levo-electric-mountain-bike-36-c540875.jpg?quality=90&resize=619%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Specialized-S-Works-Turbo-Levo-electric-mountain-bike-36-c540875.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=406%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Specialized-S-Works-Turbo-Levo-electric-mountain-bike-36-c540875.jpg?quality=90&resize=406%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Specialized-S-Works-Turbo-Levo-electric-mountain-bike-36-c540875.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Specialized-S-Works-Turbo-Levo-electric-mountain-bike-36-c540875.jpg?quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><img class=\""wp-image-631023\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Specialized-S-Works-Turbo-Levo-electric-mountain-bike-36-c540875.jpg?quality=90&resize=619%2C413"\" width=\""620"\" height=\""413"\" alt=\"""\" title=\"""\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\""caption-hold"\"><figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\"><i class=\""icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> No ebike motor is truly silent on the descents, but the Brose comes close.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Ian Linton \/ Immediate Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>The Yamaha\/Giant unit has a tapping, higher-pitch knock. This is more noticeable than the Bosch \u2013 mostly thanks to its pitch \u2013 but can also be felt through the pedals.<\/p>\n<p>Shimano\u2019s EP8 is the loudest and most rattly. This noise is generated from the motor\u2019s own freewheel engaging and disengaging, and can be replicated off the bike by moving the cranks back and forth quickly. The noise can be felt through the bike\u2019s pedals, but once you\u2019ve got used to it, it\u2019s possible to tune out relatively easily.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\""livingwitheachmotor"\">What\u2019s it like living with each motor?<\/h3>\n<div class=\""image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Specialized-S-Works-Turbo-Levo-electric-mountain-bike-31-8d946e4.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=298%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Specialized-S-Works-Turbo-Levo-electric-mountain-bike-31-8d946e4.jpg?quality=90&resize=298%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" 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type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Specialized-S-Works-Turbo-Levo-electric-mountain-bike-31-8d946e4.jpg?quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><img class=\""wp-image-631018\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Specialized-S-Works-Turbo-Levo-electric-mountain-bike-31-8d946e4.jpg?quality=90&resize=619%2C413"\" width=\""620"\" height=\""413"\" alt=\"""\" title=\"""\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\""caption-hold"\"><figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\"><i class=\""icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> The battery-to-motor connector and charging port is double-sealed for good weatherproofing.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Ian Linton \/ Immediate Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>Day-to-day usage and life with each of the motors is similar. Care and maintenance instructions \u2013 such as avoiding submersion in water or cleaning with a pressure washer \u2013 are universally shared, and are good practices to follow with any mountain bike regardless of how it\u2019s powered.<\/p>\n<p>Battery removal after washing to let components dry out depends on each frame\u2019s design, rather than being related to any motor system specifically, where some batteries are easier to remove than others.<\/p>\n<div class=\""image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/Santa-Cruz-Bullit-CC-X01-RSV-31-1a562d2.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/Santa-Cruz-Bullit-CC-X01-RSV-31-1a562d2.jpg?quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/Santa-Cruz-Bullit-CC-X01-RSV-31-1a562d2.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/Santa-Cruz-Bullit-CC-X01-RSV-31-1a562d2.jpg?quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/Santa-Cruz-Bullit-CC-X01-RSV-31-1a562d2.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/Santa-Cruz-Bullit-CC-X01-RSV-31-1a562d2.jpg?quality=90&resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/Santa-Cruz-Bullit-CC-X01-RSV-31-1a562d2.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/Santa-Cruz-Bullit-CC-X01-RSV-31-1a562d2.jpg?quality=90&resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/Santa-Cruz-Bullit-CC-X01-RSV-31-1a562d2.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/Santa-Cruz-Bullit-CC-X01-RSV-31-1a562d2.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/Santa-Cruz-Bullit-CC-X01-RSV-31-1a562d2.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/Santa-Cruz-Bullit-CC-X01-RSV-31-1a562d2.jpg?quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/Santa-Cruz-Bullit-CC-X01-RSV-31-1a562d2.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/Santa-Cruz-Bullit-CC-X01-RSV-31-1a562d2.jpg?quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><img class=\""wp-image-602197\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/Santa-Cruz-Bullit-CC-X01-RSV-31-1a562d2.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413"\" width=\""620"\" height=\""413"\" alt=\"""\" title=\"""\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\""caption-hold"\"><figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\"><i class=\""icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> An accurate battery per cent display would be a welcome feature.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Ian Linton \/ Immediate Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>Care and maintenance aside, one of the most frustrating things about living with certain ebikes is the lack of an accurate battery percentage display. The on-bike Bosch Purion and Shimano EP8 displays, and the Giant and Specialized\u2019s basic TCU LED indicators, all show battery charge in 20 per cent increments.<\/p>\n<p>This makes judging exactly how much battery life you have left trickier than an accurate percentage figure.<\/p>\n<p>Bosch\u2019s Kiox 300 and the Specialized MasterMind TCU display show accurate battery life percentages. This feature is a great addition, and for bikes with smart LCD displays (such as the EP8), maybe a future software update could include this functionality.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\""whichmotorisbest"\">Which is the best electric mountain bike motor?<\/h2>\n<div class=\""image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Marin-Alpine-Trail-E2-63-90f0276.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Marin-Alpine-Trail-E2-63-90f0276.jpg?quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Marin-Alpine-Trail-E2-63-90f0276.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Marin-Alpine-Trail-E2-63-90f0276.jpg?quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Marin-Alpine-Trail-E2-63-90f0276.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Marin-Alpine-Trail-E2-63-90f0276.jpg?quality=90&resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Marin-Alpine-Trail-E2-63-90f0276.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Marin-Alpine-Trail-E2-63-90f0276.jpg?quality=90&resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Marin-Alpine-Trail-E2-63-90f0276.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Marin-Alpine-Trail-E2-63-90f0276.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Marin-Alpine-Trail-E2-63-90f0276.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Marin-Alpine-Trail-E2-63-90f0276.jpg?quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Marin-Alpine-Trail-E2-63-90f0276.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Marin-Alpine-Trail-E2-63-90f0276.jpg?quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><img class=\""wp-image-606826\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Marin-Alpine-Trail-E2-63-90f0276.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413"\" width=\""620"\" height=\""413"\" alt=\"""\" title=\"""\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\""caption-hold"\"><figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\"><i class=\""icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> The EP8 motor balances weight, power and battery life for impressive overall performance.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Andy Lloyd \/ Marin Bikes<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>A vast number of variables and a rider\u2019s individual requirements will influence the answer to this question.<\/p>\n<p>For me, it\u2019s a close call between the Shimano EP8 and Bosch Performance Line CX systems because both motors offer plenty of power and good battery life. You\u2019ll also have the greatest choice of bikes, given Shimano and Bosch motors are most commonly specced.<\/p>\n<p>Although an ebike\u2019s motor and battery are key components, and seriously influence how a bike rides, its suspension design, frame geometry, and the parts fitted to it are also important considerations.<\/p>\n<p>You might have the most powerful, efficient and progressive-feeling ebike motor in the world, but that\u2019s useless if it\u2019s fitted to a bike that\u2019s compromised in other areas.<\/p>\n<div class=\""image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Specialized-S-Works-Turbo-Levo-electric-mountain-bike-9-4b15334.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=298%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" 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data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Specialized-S-Works-Turbo-Levo-electric-mountain-bike-9-4b15334.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=619%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Specialized-S-Works-Turbo-Levo-electric-mountain-bike-9-4b15334.jpg?quality=90&resize=619%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Specialized-S-Works-Turbo-Levo-electric-mountain-bike-9-4b15334.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=406%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Specialized-S-Works-Turbo-Levo-electric-mountain-bike-9-4b15334.jpg?quality=90&resize=406%2C271,\" https:=\"\" 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title=\"""\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\""caption-hold"\"><figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\"><i class=\""icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> The Brose motor is impressive, but isn\u2019t quite as frugal as the EP8.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Ian Linton \/ Immediate Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>By saying that, I\u2019m not suggesting Giant and Specialized bikes are bad. In fact, quite the opposite is true, and I declared the S-Works Turbo Levo the best bike I\u2019ve ever ridden, but as a consumer if you want a Brose or Yamaha motor, you\u2019re limited to a smaller number of bikes that may or may not suit your needs compared to their Shimano or Bosch counterparts.<\/p>\n<p>In a perfect world, I\u2019d meld together the natural-feeling assistance of the Brose, the battery life of the Shimano and the outright power of the Bosch, coupled with Specialized\u2019s discreet MasterMind TCU and Giant\u2019s RideControl Ergo 3 control buttons.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, none of that is possible, and as it currently stands I would personally be looking to buy bikes fitted with Shimano\u2019s EP8.<\/p>\n<hr\/><h2 id=\""glossary"\">Electric mountain bike explainers and terminology<\/h2>\n<p>What are the terms associated with ebikes, and what do they mean? Adding a motor and battery to a bike introduces layers of complication, where additional understanding can be key to getting the right motor for your needs.<\/p>\n<h3>Where are ebike motors fitted?<\/h3>\n<div class=\""image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/08\/Merida-eOne-Sixty-6-17474d4.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/08\/Merida-eOne-Sixty-6-17474d4.jpg?quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/08\/Merida-eOne-Sixty-6-17474d4.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/08\/Merida-eOne-Sixty-6-17474d4.jpg?quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/08\/Merida-eOne-Sixty-6-17474d4.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/08\/Merida-eOne-Sixty-6-17474d4.jpg?quality=90&resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/08\/Merida-eOne-Sixty-6-17474d4.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/08\/Merida-eOne-Sixty-6-17474d4.jpg?quality=90&resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/08\/Merida-eOne-Sixty-6-17474d4.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/08\/Merida-eOne-Sixty-6-17474d4.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/08\/Merida-eOne-Sixty-6-17474d4.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/08\/Merida-eOne-Sixty-6-17474d4.jpg?quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/08\/Merida-eOne-Sixty-6-17474d4.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/08\/Merida-eOne-Sixty-6-17474d4.jpg?quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><img class=\""wp-image-555053\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/08\/Merida-eOne-Sixty-6-17474d4.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413"\" width=\""620"\" height=\""413"\" alt=\"""\" title=\"""\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\""caption-hold"\"><figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\"><i class=\""icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> Most ebike motors are fitted to the down-tube and seat-tube junction.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Russell Burton<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>Electric mountain bike motors are usually fitted to the bike\u2019s main frame at the down-tube and seat-tube junction, replacing the bottom bracket. The motors attach to the frame with large, weight-supporting bolts that mean they can be removed for servicing or repair.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to its main frame location, the motor forms a part of the bike\u2019s suspended mass and lowers the centre of gravity, which can help improve handling and suspension. It means it doesn\u2019t rely on long cables that could get damaged to connect to its battery.<\/p>\n<div class=\""image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/09\/Scott-ADDICT-eRIDE-Premium-10-40e8b7b.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=298%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/09\/Scott-ADDICT-eRIDE-Premium-10-40e8b7b.jpg?quality=90&resize=298%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/09\/Scott-ADDICT-eRIDE-Premium-10-40e8b7b.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/09\/Scott-ADDICT-eRIDE-Premium-10-40e8b7b.jpg?quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/09\/Scott-ADDICT-eRIDE-Premium-10-40e8b7b.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=403%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/09\/Scott-ADDICT-eRIDE-Premium-10-40e8b7b.jpg?quality=90&resize=403%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/09\/Scott-ADDICT-eRIDE-Premium-10-40e8b7b.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=553%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/09\/Scott-ADDICT-eRIDE-Premium-10-40e8b7b.jpg?quality=90&resize=553%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/09\/Scott-ADDICT-eRIDE-Premium-10-40e8b7b.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=619%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/09\/Scott-ADDICT-eRIDE-Premium-10-40e8b7b.jpg?quality=90&resize=619%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/09\/Scott-ADDICT-eRIDE-Premium-10-40e8b7b.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=406%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/09\/Scott-ADDICT-eRIDE-Premium-10-40e8b7b.jpg?quality=90&resize=406%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/09\/Scott-ADDICT-eRIDE-Premium-10-40e8b7b.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/09\/Scott-ADDICT-eRIDE-Premium-10-40e8b7b.jpg?quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><img class=\""wp-image-556403\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/09\/Scott-ADDICT-eRIDE-Premium-10-40e8b7b.jpg?quality=90&resize=619%2C413"\" width=\""620"\" height=\""413"\" alt=\"""\" title=\"""\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\""caption-hold"\"><figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\"><i class=\""icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> Hub motors aren\u2019t commonly used on electric mountain bikes.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Russell Burton \/ Immediate Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>Motors that are integral with the rear-wheel hub (and sometimes front-wheel hub) are less common on mountain bikes, but are frequently found on cheaper <a href=\""https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-electric-hybrid-bikes\/"\">hybrid or commuter models<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>What types of ebike are there?<\/h3>\n<p>Currently, there are two categories of ebike.<\/p>\n<p>Full-fat ebikes typically use a high-power motor with between 70Nm and 100Nm of torque and are powered by high-capacity batteries with from 504Wh to 1,000Wh of energy.<\/p>\n<div class=\""image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/08\/merida-eone-sixty-10k-exposed-battery-df38064.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/08\/merida-eone-sixty-10k-exposed-battery-df38064.jpg?quality=90&resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/08\/merida-eone-sixty-10k-exposed-battery-df38064.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source 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data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/08\/merida-eone-sixty-10k-exposed-battery-df38064.jpg?quality=90&resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/08\/merida-eone-sixty-10k-exposed-battery-df38064.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/08\/merida-eone-sixty-10k-exposed-battery-df38064.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/08\/merida-eone-sixty-10k-exposed-battery-df38064.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/08\/merida-eone-sixty-10k-exposed-battery-df38064.jpg?quality=90&resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/08\/merida-eone-sixty-10k-exposed-battery-df38064.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/08\/merida-eone-sixty-10k-exposed-battery-df38064.jpg?quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><img class=\""wp-image-644494\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/08\/merida-eone-sixty-10k-exposed-battery-df38064.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413"\" width=\""620"\" height=\""413"\" alt=\"""\" title=\"""\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\""caption-hold"\"><figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\"><i class=\""icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> Full-fat ebikes have larger-capacity batteries, but these usually weigh more than ones with less power.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"> <i>Russell Burton \/ Immediate Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>Generally, bikes of this nature weigh between 23kg and 28kg, depending on frame size, components fitted and battery capacity.<\/p>\n<p>Full-fat ebike motors include Giant\u2019s SyncDrive Pro, Shimano\u2019s EP8, Bosch\u2019s Performance Line CX and Brose\u2019s Drive S Mag.<\/p>\n<p>SL or super-light ebikes use smaller, lower-powered motors and batteries delivering as little as 30Nm of torque but up to 60Nm. They\u2019re usually fitted with lower-capacity batteries that are generally smaller than 500Wh. Bike weights are usually between 13.5kg and 20kg depending on exact specifications.<\/p>\n<div class=\""image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\""padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Kinesis-Rise-Pro-04-ac8633a.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=298%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Kinesis-Rise-Pro-04-ac8633a.jpg?quality=90&resize=298%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Kinesis-Rise-Pro-04-ac8633a.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Kinesis-Rise-Pro-04-ac8633a.jpg?quality=90&resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Kinesis-Rise-Pro-04-ac8633a.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=403%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Kinesis-Rise-Pro-04-ac8633a.jpg?quality=90&resize=403%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Kinesis-Rise-Pro-04-ac8633a.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=553%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(max-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Kinesis-Rise-Pro-04-ac8633a.jpg?quality=90&resize=553%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Kinesis-Rise-Pro-04-ac8633a.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=619%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Kinesis-Rise-Pro-04-ac8633a.jpg?quality=90&resize=619%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Kinesis-Rise-Pro-04-ac8633a.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=406%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Kinesis-Rise-Pro-04-ac8633a.jpg?quality=90&resize=406%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Kinesis-Rise-Pro-04-ac8633a.jpg?webp=true&quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/webp"\"><source media=\""(min-width:\" data-srcset=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Kinesis-Rise-Pro-04-ac8633a.jpg?quality=90&resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\""image\/jpeg"\"><img class=\""wp-image-631104\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Kinesis-Rise-Pro-04-ac8633a.jpg?quality=90&resize=619%2C413"\" width=\""620"\" height=\""413"\" alt=\"""\" title=\"""\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\""caption-hold"\"><figcaption class=\""wp-caption-text"\"><span class=\""caption-copy"\"><i class=\""icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> The Fazua motor has less power and a smaller-capacity battery compared to full-fat counterparts.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\""im-image-caption"\"\/><\/div>\n<p>There are fewer SL ebike motors compared to full-fat ones, but examples include the Mahle-made Specialized SL motor, Fazua\u2019s Evation, and the Shimano EP8 RS.<\/p>\n<p>Below are explanations of some key terms associated with ebikes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pedal assist motor \/ Pedal electric cycle (Pedelec)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The name given to ebike motors that only provide assistance when a rider is pedalling. As soon as a rider stops pedalling, the motor\u2019s power cuts off. In the European Union, the UK and Australia, pedal assist is available up to 25 km\/h (15.5mph). In the USA, it has a higher threshold of 20mph (32km\/h).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Motor<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The term given to the electric system that provides power. It can also be called the drive unit or engine.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Battery<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Normally removable, the battery can be integrated into the bike\u2019s down tube or sit on top of it. It\u2019s usually connected to the motor using wiring with a waterproof connection.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Controller<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Frequently mounted to the handlebars near the grips, the controller\u2019s buttons change between each of the bike\u2019s modes and can cycle the display, if one is fitted.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Display unit<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sometimes this is fitted to the handlebars or stem, but it can also be integrated into the bike\u2019s top tube or elsewhere. It can display multiple bits of useful information, including battery charge and current selected mode, along with speed, range and cadence.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Support levels\/modes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Most motors feature user-programmable or selectable support levels. The mode types change the amount of power and torque assistance a motor will provide. For example, Shimano\u2019s lowest-power mode is called \u2018eco\u2019, while Bosch and Specialized\u2019s highest setting is called \u2018turbo\u2019.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Walk assist<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A feature most ebikes have, where they\u2019re able to propel themselves at low speed without the rider pedalling. This helps riders push the bikes up technical or steep sections they\u2019re unable to ride.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Watts (W)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The measurement of ebike motor power. Watts are universally used to measure power from electricity and gas, through to engines, motors and human power.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Standard power<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The law states ebike pedal assist motors must not provide more than 250W of continuous, standard power. As motors reach their top speed, they must reduce assistance gradually and finally cut off.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Peak power<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Manufacturers claim peak power outputs higher than the 250W limit for a lot of their motors, but this output is only in certain circumstances and only for a short period of time. When averaged out over time, the motor shouldn\u2019t exceed the 250W continuous or standard power rating. Motors can sometimes feel as though they\u2019re not delivering as much power as a rider is expecting, usually because they\u2019ve reached a 250W continuous peak and are \u2018throttling back\u2019 to avoid exceeding the limit.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Support percentage<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This refers to how much the motor augments a rider\u2019s pedalling inputs and is given as a percentage. Motors with 100 per cent support will essentially double the rider\u2019s power, so if a rider puts out 50w of power the motor will also provide 50w, amounting to an overall system power of 100w. Support percentages are directly related to motor peak power (above), and are usually in the region of 300 to 400 per cent.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Torque<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Newton Metres (Nm) are used to measure torque. Torque is the amount of twisting or rotational force the motor provides to assist the rider. Higher torque values will make the motor feel more powerful.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Watt hours (Wh)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is a standard measure of electricity equivalent to the power consumption of one watt for one hour. Electric bike battery capacity varies greatly, and as technology improves so does energy density, where more power can be manufactured into the same space.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Overrun<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Motor assistance usually continues for a short period after a rider has stopped pedalling. 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