Test / E-MTB: With the new Cube AMS Hybrid 177 for the 2026 season, Cube is venturing into the premium segment of powerful e-mountain bikes. The concept: a lightweight full carbon frame, 170 mm of travel, and the powerful Bosch Performance Line CX drive. Positioned as a lighter, high-end counterpart to the well-known Stereo Hybrid 177, the new model is said to weigh under 22 kilograms and... read more
Test: The Bosch Smart System offers e-bikers a wealth of support levels, but many only utilize a fraction of its potential. With around a dozen different riding modes, it's easy to lose track. Factory settings often remain untouched, which leaves valuable opportunities for adaptation to your own riding style and preferred terrain... read more
E-MTB / Test: The Cube Stereo Hybrid One44 EX is rolling out onto the market as a promising e-mountain bike for touring riders. Featuring the latest Bosch CX motor, an 800-watt-hour battery, and 140 mm of front and rear suspension travel, it's packaged in a stylish aluminum frame, and all for a price of around €4.000 – the specs sound tempting. But what can it do... read more
E-MTB/ Test: The new Nicolai S18 Swift expands the German manufacturer's e-mountain bike portfolio and is aimed at riders for whom no trail is too extreme and no descent too fast. A true full-throttle machine, the S18 Swift promises plenty of power for challenging terrain with 180 mm of travel and the latest Bosch Performance Line CX drive system. We were able to... read more
E-MTB / Test: The Cube Stereo Hybrid One77 HPC TM 800 rolls out onto the starting line as a dedicated downhill-oriented e-mountain bike, following in the footsteps of the Stereo Hybrid 160. With a completely redesigned platform, it's aimed at riders looking for a truly capable e-MTB for the toughest off-road terrain. Despite a frame size that's too small for this class, can the bike... read more
