EMTBs have always been revolutionaries! And that hasn’t changed until today. 10 years ago, they turned the bike industry completely upside down and shifted the perspective on many things. Now, the same thing is happening again. In this issue we question the status quo and explore what it takes to rethink the tried and tested.
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The times when a concept was intended to satisfy almost everyone are over. Products are being developed less and less for the masses, with the trend moving away from the all-rounder towards specific solutions for specific types of rider. In the process, old things and solutions are being rediscovered to be given a new lease on life in updated form, each individually tailored to the different needs of specific users.
The revolutionary eMTB is back, this time with a revolution of individualism. And that’s exactly what we’ve dedicated this issue of E-MOUNTAINBIKE to.
You won’t just find exciting new bikes for massive amounts of trail fun but also learn all about the most exciting innovations for urban mobility and how the gravel and eMTB trend is changing the trekking bike. We’ve also taken a close look at the most interesting products and developments in the industry and present you with the biggest trends, tops and flops of the coming year. But on top of showing you the trends of tomorrow, we also want to inspire you today. We’re happy to create discussion even if you don’t always agree with us, as long as it makes you and us think and rethink. It keeps us talking about the future we want to create together.
The highlights of this issue
- Innovations for 2022 – What to expect!
- The trekking revolution – How the gravel and eMTB trends are changing the trekking bike
- From A to B with E – the urban mobility concepts of tomorrow
- 16,251 readers spoke and we heard you out! – The most exciting insights of the E-MOUNTAINBIKE reader survey 2021
- E-MOUNTAINBIKE City Escape Paris – Powered by Haibike
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All the bikes in this issue
Canyon Grizl CF SL 8 | Haibike AllMtn 12 | Haibike Trekking 9 | Haibike Trekking 10 | Riese & Müller Homage Gt Touring | Rocky Mountain Altitude Powerplay C70 | SCOR 4060 Z ST XT
What to expect in this issue:
In 2021, we encountered numerous innovative eMTBs. Simultaneously, the industry had to evolve to remain competitive and stay afloat during the corona crisis. From this, new trends emerged. Now, we’re looking at what the future of eMTB might hold and which developments to expect next year.
Trekking bikes used to be the losers. However, there's a new generation of bikes and riders as the segment undergoes a major technological, conceptual and communicative shift, opening new possibilities. This overview lists the most important E-trekking bike buyer's guides, tests, and trekking inspiration!
Whether you are an emountain biker, roadie or biker – we often share the same roads, so the topic of urban mobility concerns us all! We looked for the most innovative concepts of (sub-)urban mobility at the IAA Mobility and Eurobike and give you a preview of what we might soon encounter on the road.
What are the hottest brands of 2021? Do we really need bigger batteries? Why does our usage contradict our buying behaviour? Over 16,000 E-MOUNTAINBIKE readers from all over the world took part in our annual reader survey, their answers revealing trends and providing exciting insights.
Does Paris have more to offer than haute couture, the Louvre and blissfully buttery croissants? On our E-MOUNTAINBIKE City Escape Paris powered by Haibike we took flight down exciting and fresh Parisian trails, uncovered a new side of this cosmopolitan capital, and can confirm that there’s an imminent French Revolution inbound. Have a read to find out just why this city is so hot for two wheels. On y va!
The new SCOR 4060 Z rolls into the upcoming season as a powerful eMTB. Nonetheless, above all the new eMTB of the Swiss newcomer brand was designed to be playful and smooth on the trail. With their latest creation, SCOR claim to have created a trail-party animal and taken bike customisation to the next level. In our first ride review we will tell you how much truth there is behind these bold claims.
Rocky Mountain have just unveiled their 2022 eMTB lineup. With its revised Dyname 4.0 motor, trail-focused spec and 720 Wh battery, the Rocky Mountain Altitude Powerplay Carbon 70 is ready to conquer the most remote backcountry trails. We’ve already tested the eMTB of the Canadian cult brand and can tell you how it fares on the trail.
Things have been suspiciously quiet with TQ for some time. But don’t let that deceive you. After entering the ebike market with the powerful HPR 120S motor, they're preparing their next coup with new technology that promises to stir up the market. We visited the team behind TQ and learned a lot about perfection, passion and performance.
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