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An electric bike wouldn\u2019t be an electric bike without its motor and battery.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s a range of different motor systems out there from different brands, all of which will help you enjoy the benefits of riding an electric bike<\/a>.<\/p>\n While there are a few big-name electric bike motor brands that dominate the market, such as Bosch and Shimano, there are also a number of smaller emerging brands that are gaining traction and market share.<\/p>\n Many bike makers mix and match motors from different brands across their range. Canyon, for example, uses motors from Shimano Steps, Bosch and Fazua in its ebike line-up, depending on the demands of the bike.<\/p>\n Each motor tends to be selected for its performance characteristics and how well it fits with the intended use of each ebike model.<\/p>\n Read our test of the best electric mountain bike motors<\/a> for an in-depth look at the most popular systems used on eMTBs.<\/p>\n Before you do that, you may want to check out our in-depth beginner\u2019s guide, where we answer the question, what is an electric bike?<\/a><\/p>\n