E-mountain bikes have come a long way since they first started emerging. The evolution of battery and motor capabilities through entirely new platforms and firmware upgrades, along with more and more trail networks opening their arms to eMTBs, owning a full-powered ebike has never been more fun or socially accepted than it is right now. Electric mountian bikes generally weigh in the 45-55 pound range, sport all-mountain or even enduro travel lengths, and many are capable of 100-plus Nm of torque and 750 watts or more of power.
PIVOT SHUTTLE AM / SHUTTLE LT / SHUTTLE AMP’D
Pivot’s Shuttle family now gives riders three distinct full-power eMTB options. The Shuttle AM is the all-mountain choice, with 150mm of rear travel, a 160mm fork and 29-inch wheels. It uses Bosch’s Gen 5 Performance Line CX and CX-R motors, with up to 120 Nm of torque and 750 watts of peak power, an 800Wh battery, Bosch Flow app tuning and PowerMore 250Wh range-extender compatibility. Check out our long term review here.
The Shuttle LT takes the platform into long-travel enduro territory with a mixed-wheel setup, 170mm of front travel, and 162mm of dw-link rear travel. It also uses Bosch CX and CX-R motors, an 800Wh removable battery, PowerMore 250Wh range-extender compatibility, a geometry flip chip, suspension progression adjustment, and Pivot’s Slacky McSteepTube system that lets riders independently adjust the seat tube angle. Read our first ride review here.
For riders who want something outside the Bosch lane, the Shuttle AMP’d uses the Avinox M2S drive unit with 130 Nm of torque and up to 1300 watts of peak power. It keeps the same aggressive trail attitude as the Shuttle AM with 150mm of rear travel, a 160mm fork and mixed wheels, then adds an integrated 800Wh battery, Avinox touchscreen control unit, Smart-Assist traction control and SmoothShift drivetrain integration on SRAM-equipped builds. See our first ride review here.
Price: $8499–$16,699
Contact: www.pivotcycles.com
YETI LTe
Yeti’s LTe replaces the 160e as the brand’s flagship full-power eMTB, bringing updated geometry, new components, and Bosch power to the platform. The C2 and T3 builds use Bosch’s Performance Line CX motor, while the T4 build gets the CX-Race motor. Both CX systems are capable of 120 Nm of torque and 750 watts of power, and they are paired with an 800Wh battery. Medium through extra-large frames are compatible with Bosch’s PowerMore range extender, which adds 250Wh of battery capacity, and riders can also purchase an aftermarket 600Wh battery to save about 900 grams.
The LTe uses Yeti’s Vectran-enhanced carbon frame, Sixfinity suspension and 160mm of rear travel paired with a 170mm fork. It ships with dual 29-inch wheels, but a flip chip allows riders to run a 27.5-inch rear wheel while preserving the bike’s geometry. Yeti also gives the LTe a three-position suspension leverage adjustment, Bosch’s Kiox 400c top-tube display, a Bosch Wireless Mini Remote, internal cable routing, downtube protection, an accessory mount under the top tube, and bottle-cage mounts on the downtube. Read our review here and watch our video review here.
Price: $10,300–$14,900
Contact: www.yeticycles.com
ROCKY MOUNTAIN ALTITUDE POWERPLAY
Rocky Mountain’s latest Altitude Powerplay takes the ride feel of the brand’s latest enduro platform and adds the new Dyname S4 Pro drive system. The motor delivers 108 Nm of torque and up to 1000 watts of peak powe, and is paired with a removable 720Wh integrated battery, and compatibility with Rocky Mountain’s 314Wh Overtimepack range extender.The system also gets Rocky Mountain’s Jumbotron top-tube display, a smaller handlebar remote and adjustable power delivery settings so riders can tune boost and assistance levels to match the ride.
The chassis uses Rocky Mountain’s LC2R suspension design with 170mm of front travel and 160mm of rear travel. The system is designed to balance traction, support, comfort and efficiency, with a stiffer rear triangle using dual short links. Frame options include SMOOTHWALL carbon and FORM alloy versions. The bike uses RIDE-4 adjustable geometry anda reach-adjust headset with neutral or +/- 5mm cups. Small sizes use 27.5-inch wheels, while medium through extra-large frames can be run with 29-inch or mixed-wheel setups. For more details, see our web about this third generation ALtitude Powerplay post here.
Price: $6,099–$10,799
Contact: www.bikes.com
SPECIALIZED TURBO LEVO 4 / LEVO R / LEVO EVO
Specialized’s current Levo platform has expanded into a three-bike family that gives riders a choice between trail, all mountain, and long-travel enduro-style eMTB performance. The Turbo Levo 4 remains the core full-power trail bike, with 160mm of front travel, 150mm of rear travel, adjustable geometry, an 840Wh battery and Specialized’s 3.1 motor system. S-Works versions deliver up to 111 Nm of torque and 850 watts, while other Levo 4 models use the 105 Nm, 810-watt version of the 3.1 motor. Read our long term Levo 4 review here.
The Levo R takes the same full-power concept and puts it into a shorter-travel package aimed at riders who want quicker handling and less bike underneath them. It uses 140mm of front travel, 130mm of rear travel, 29-inch wheels and the same 840Wh battery platform, with S-Works models getting the higher-output 111 Nm/850-watt motor and other versions using the 105 Nm/810-watt tune. See our thoughts in the short term review here.
At the other end of the lineup, the Levo 4 EVO adds more travel and a harder-charging attitude. With 180mm up front, 170mm out back, a mixed-wheel setup, an 840Wh battery and the 105 Nm/810-watt 3.1 motor, it is built for steeper, rougher terrain where stability and suspension travel matter most. See our post here for more details. Across the family, optional battery sizes and a range extender allow riders to match range to their exact needs. Specialized’s MasterMind display and tuning options let riders adjust support and ride feel to match terrain, effort and preference.
Price: $5,000–$20,000
Contact: www.specialized.com
AMFLOW PX CARBON / PR CARBON
Amflow is expanding its eMTB lineup with two new carbon platforms built around the next generation of Avinox drive systems. The PX Carbon is the high-output option, with the new Avinox M2S motor delivering 150 Nm of continuous torque and a peak power limit of 1500 watts. It pairs that motor with a custom 700Wh high-energy battery designed to handle the system’s full output, long rides and 3x fast charging for quicker turnarounds between big efforts. Amflow says the updated drive system also reduces friction for a quieter ride, while the complete bike comes in at a claimed 40 pounds (20kg). The PX Carbon also brings a huge range of adjustability, with up to 40 geometry adjustment combinations that let riders fine-tune the bike for terrain, riding style or personal preference.
The PR Carbon takes a slightly different approach with a removable 800Wh battery that can be swapped to extend range or charged off the bike without bringing the complete bike inside. The PR Carbon Pro uses the Avinox M2S motor, while the PR Carbon uses the Avinox M2 motor, with both versions offering 125 Nm of continuous torque and a peak power limit of 1100 watts. Amflow says the PR Carbon Pro’s M2S drive system reduces friction for a quieter ride, while the M2 system in the PR Carbon uses optimized gear backlash to reduce knocking noise. Like the PX Carbon, the PR Carbon has a claimed 20kg total weight and up to 40 geometry adjustment combinations. For more details, see our post here.
Price: $6,799-$10,199
Contact: www.amflowbikes.com
GIANT REIGN ADVANCED E+
Giant’s all-new Reign Advanced E+ has been reimagined as the brand’s most aggressive eMTB, built around a lightweight composite frame, 170mm of Maestro rear suspension and a 180mm fork. Its new 48-volt SyncDrive Pro 3 motor delivers 90 Nm of torque and up to 800 watts of peak power, with tunable support levels and Giant’s Smart Assist system for natural power delivery.
The integrated 560Wh EnergyPak battery keeps weight down for everyday rides, while the optional 280Wh EnergyPak Plus range extender brings total capacity to 840Wh for longer days. Giant also adds a titanium skid plate, E-Lock security system, integrated RideControl GO Lux display, RideControl Ergo 4 remote, adjustable Maestro geometry, and a three-position headset flip chip for reach adjustment.
Price: $7500–$13,500
Contact: www.giant-bicycles.com
ARI TIMP PEAK
Ari has been taking the direct-to-consumer market by storm since their rebrand in early 2024. They’ve released a plethora of new bikes since, with one of them being the Timp Peak 2.0. Ari’s Timp Peak 2.0 is a full-power e-enduro bike built around a CleanCast carbon frame, 170mm of travel and Bosch’s latest Performance Line CX Gen 5 drive unit. The motor delivers 120 Nm of torque and 750 watts of peak power, giving the Timp Peak the support needed for big climbs, self-shuttle laps, and aggressive backcountry riding.
The frame uses Ari’s Tetra-Link suspension platform and can be configured with dual 29-inch wheels or as a mixed-wheel setup with a 27.5-inch rear wheel. Its four-way adjustable GA Link lets riders tune the bike’s geometry, including head-tube angle, chainstay length and bottom-bracket position. Ari also gives every size room for a 21-ounce water bottle, long dropper-post compatibility, a top-tube gear mount, tube-in-tube cable routing, custom frame protection and compatibility with 600Wh or 800Wh Bosch PowerTube batteries plus the PowerMore 250Wh range extender. See our long term review here.
Price: $7499–$9699
Contact: www.aribikes.com
Price: $7799–$12,999
Contact: www.aribikes.com
CANNONDALE MOTERRA / MOTERRA LT
Cannondale’s redesigned Moterra family splits into two Bosch-powered eMTB platforms with different ride intentions. The Moterra is the all-mountain adventure option, with 160mm of front travel, 150mm of rear travel and dual 29-inch wheels, while the more aggressive Moterra LT bumps travel to 170mm up front and 165mm out back with a mixed-wheel setup. Both bikes use Bosch’s Performance Line CX drive unit, and the PDF highlights Bosch Performance Upgrade 2.0 with up to 120 Nm of torque.
The Moterra Carbon is built around Bosch PowerTube 800Wh and 600Wh battery options that are interchangeable, allowing riders to choose more range or a lighter setup depending on the ride. Cannondale also notes compatibility with Bosch’s 250Wh PowerMore range extender, bringing total on-bike capacity to 1050Wh when paired with the 800Wh battery.
Cannondale says the Moterra 1 and Moterra 2 use full-carbon frames that, along with refined e-system small parts, shave nearly 1000 grams from the previous version. The Moterra LT also receives a new full-carbon frame and similar weight-saving updates, while adding a 170mm Fox Performance 38 fork, 165mm rear travel and LT-specific suspension kinematics designed around a mullet wheel setup and coil shock.
Price: $4799–$8499
Contact: www.cannondale.com
NORCO SIGHT VLT CX / RANGE VLT CX
Norco’s Bosch-powered VLT CX lineup gives riders two full-power options depending on how hard they want to push the descending side of the equation. The Sight VLT CX is the all-mountain option, with 160mm of front travel, 150mm of rear travel and a dedicated mixed-wheel setup. It uses a carbon frame with Norco’s high-pivot VPSHP suspension platform, and Norco says the fourth-generation Sight VLT CX is almost 20 percent lighter than the previous generation while using a larger 800Wh Bosch PowerTube battery. See our post here for more details.
The Range VLT CX is the bigger, burlier option in the family, stepping up to 170mm of front travel and 160mm of rear travel. Like the Sight VLT CX, it uses Bosch’s Performance Line CX drive unit and an 800Wh Bosch PowerTube battery, but the Range is aimed at riders who want more enduro capability and a harder-charging feel.
Both VLT CX models utilxe Bosch Performance Line CX systems rated at 120 Nm of torque and 750 watts of power. Both platforms keep Norco’s Bosch system integration, large-capacity 800Wh battery and mixed-wheel layout.
Price: $6699–$9999
Contact: www.norco.com
SANTA CRUZ BULLIT / VALA
Santa Cruz’s eMTB lineup now gives riders two very different ways to go full power. The Bullit remains the long-travel, self-shuttle option, with 170mm of front and rear travel, a mixed-wheel setup, downhill-oriented geometry and Bosch Performance Line CX power. It is built for riders who want to get to the top without a shuttle or lift, then take on the steepest and roughest descents on the way back down. See our post here for more details
The Vala takes a different approach. It was Santa Cruz’s first eMTB platform to use a Horst Link-style suspension layout instead of the brand’s long-running VPP design, with 150mm of rear travel paired to a 160mm fork. It also uses Bosch’s fifth-generation Performance Line CX drive unit, a 600Wh PowerTube battery, and mixed wheels. Santa Cruz offers the Vala in two carbon frame grades, C and CC, with geometry flip chips that adjust the head tube angle from 64.2 to 63.9 degrees, the seat tube angle from 77.5 to 77.2 degrees and the bottom bracket height by 4mm.
The Vala also gets a lower-shock-mount flip chip that changes suspension progression from 26 to 29 percent, giving riders another way to fine-tune the bike for terrain, rider style or shock choice. Other frame details include a bottle mount inside the front triangle, accessory bosses under the top tube, traditional internal cable routing and a lower main-pivot guard. The result is a full-power Santa Cruz eMTB aimed more at all-mountain versatility than pure long-travel descending. See our long term Vala review here.
Price: $7849–$13,499
Contact: www.santacruzbicycles.com