Test / E-bike drive: With the M40, automotive supplier Mahle is breaking new ground and presenting its first full-power mid-drive motor. The key specifications of the Mahle M40 read like a wish list for many e-bikers: 105 Newton meters of torque, up to 850 watts of peak power, and all this with a motor weight of just 2,5 kilograms. We had the opportunity to test the system extensively… read more
Product news: A lightweight e-road bike weighing under 11,5 kg, with an integrated drive system and a powerful battery. Wishful thinking? - Not anymore! Thanks to the innovative hub drive technology of the Mahle X20 system, the Orbea Gain is designed to deliver serious power and a true road bike feel. At the heart of the Orbea Gain is the so-called Enough Power concept,... read more
Test / E-MTBs: Lightweight e-MTBs are all the rage. Specialized introduces the 2022 Kenevo SL, another model in its "SL" product family. 170 mm of travel, 29-inch wheels, a powerful spec, and a low overall weight promise pure riding fun! We tested it. Specialized's "superlight" product family keeps growing. After Vado, Como, Creo... read more
E-Performance: Mahle is launching the next generation of its drive system for e-bikes. The Mahle System X35+ – consisting of a hub motor, battery, and control units – can be integrated almost invisibly into a classic bicycle frame thanks to its extremely compact design. Mahle isn't following the trend toward maximum performance, but rather offers the... read more
