The Live Valve Neo system reads terrain and rider inputs 400 times per second, automatically opening or firming the shock's compression circuit in a little as 1/70th of a second. This ensures that the shock is always optimized for the situation, firming up for efficiency, or opening up for plushness and traction.
Shimano designed both the new octagonal Saint and Deore XT pedals very similarly, featuring an extra-wide, dual-concave shape and a 121mm x 110mm platform. Both pedals also have a flat platform design for consistent pedal height and no protrusions from the axle.
The SP5+ is considered a fitness-focused electric bike with an aluminum frame, carbon fork, one-piece aluminum stem/bar, and aluminum wheels. The frame houses a Branta-branded XDS Mid-Drive X800 motor with 250-watt maximum continuous rated power, and 400 watt peak power, and 85Nm of torque.
The Unity is on a mixed-wheel setup, which is somewhat out of the norm for a bike in this category, but what category is this bike? While mixed-wheel setups are often associated with enduro and DH, Kona chose it here for pure utility, and when you look at the point they're making, it all makes sense.
"Our vision is to bring together the latest technology with fun, thoughtful design to create small EVs that inspire people to adopt these more efficient modes," says Chris Yu, President of ALSO. "This launch has been years in the making and it is just the beginning of a broader platform we are building that we believe will catalyze adoption globally."
This all-new aluminum Merida Etmo mixes up some of the best bits of Merida's latest high-end Bosch eMTBs with versatile 140mm or 160mm trail-ready travel, everyday versatility, and a dash of newfound affordability. Much like Merida's premium carbon eMTBs, this new Etmo features all-mountain-ready geometry and solid builds, just at lower prices. And to not skimp where it really matters on modern ebikes, all 4 build levels of the new eMTB are available with Bosch's top-tier Performance CX motor
Back in 2024, Canyon issued a voluntary recall of some of its eBike batteries. The batteries in question were plastic-housed. These batteries had the risk of catching fire, as the plastic housings could allow water ingress. Yesterday, Canyon released two new eMTBs that come spec'd with new, updated batteries. The Spectral:ON, and the Torque:ON eMTBs are using a "long-lasting" 800Wh battery that is reinforced with an aluminum housing.
Listen, the Ramblas is already a great eMTB at an affordable price. Priced at $2899, it's one of the only sub $3000 center-drive eMTB hardtails out there. Aventon's proprietary A100 center-drive motor is 36v, 250W (sustained) and 750W (peak), and has a claimed 100 Nm of torque. with an IP67 rating. The Ramblas comes from the factory with a decent spec.