E-Bike All-Mountain

Buying advice for: Mountainbike: Fully: All-Mountain

• Frame material

  Most e-bike all-mountain frames are made from aluminium alloy or carbon fibre. These materials offer a good combination of weight, stiffness and durability required for demanding use in technical terrain. Aluminium frames are generally less expensive and offer good durability, while carbon frames are lighter and often offer better vibration damping. Aluminium offers a good combination of stiffness, durability and affordability. These frames are often slightly heavier than their carbon counterparts, but offer excellent durability and are less susceptible to damage from impacts or crashes. Carbon frames are known for their lightness, stiffness and excellent damping of vibrations. They often offer a smoother ride and higher performance than aluminium frames. However, carbon frames are usually more expensive and may require more attention and care.

• Suspension

  E-bike all-mountain frames are usually equipped with full suspension (fully), which can be found on both the front fork and the rear end of the frame. These suspension systems are designed to absorb shocks and vibrations on technical trails and offer the rider improved control and traction. The suspension travel can vary depending on the model and intended use, but is typically in the range of 140 to 160 mm.

• Wheels

  The size of the wheels on e-bike all-mountain models varies, but the most common sizes are 27.5 inch and 29 inch. 27.5 inch wheels offer improved manoeuvrability and agility, while 29 inch wheels have better rolling characteristics and rollover behaviour. The choice between the two sizes depends on the rider's individual preferences and preferred riding style. The rim width influences the stability of the tyres and the support of the sidewalls. For e-bike all-mountain models, wider rims with an inner width of around 30 to 35 mm are generally popular. Wider rims support wider tyre profiles and offer improved traction, stability and puncture resistance on demanding trails.

• Tyres

  The tread pattern of the tyres is crucial for grip and traction on different surfaces. Tyres with an aggressive tread pattern and large lugs are ideal for all-mountain applications. This enables good traction on loose surfaces such as gravel, mud or scree as well as good lateral control when cornering. The tyre width influences the stability, comfort and rolling resistance of the bike. All-mountain tyres are usually wider than cross-country tyres to provide better traction and damping on demanding trails. Typical widths are between 2.3 and 2.6 inches, with wider tyres offering improved stability and traction, but may also roll a little heavier.

• Brakes

  Hydraulic disc brakes are widely used on e-bike all-mountain models and offer high braking power and precise modulation. They use hydraulic fluid to transfer pressure to the brake pads, which allows for consistent and powerful braking force. Hydraulic brakes also offer better heat dissipation and are less prone to brake fade on long descents compared to mechanical brakes. The brake discs on e-bike all-mountain models are often larger in diameter than on other types of bikes to provide improved braking performance and efficient heat dissipation.

• Battery motor

  For demanding terrain and long distances, the all-mountain e-bike needs a powerful motor. Typically, e-bike motors for all-mountain applications have a motor output in the range of around 250 W to 1000 W. A larger battery capacity enables longer journeys before the battery needs to be recharged, which can have a positive effect on speed. Powerful models can be found from manufacturers such as Bosch, Shimano and Brose.