E-MTB Of The Year 2024: The Rotwild R.X 1000 takes the win in the All Mountains category

Long range and plenty of suspension travel: all-mountain bikes are the all-rounders among e-MTBs, and rightly so. Their geometry is also suitable for long tours, yet the wide-ranging bikes are also really strong in difficult terrain - whether steeply uphill or at full throttle downhill. No wonder that this versatile category is particularly popular with EMTB readers. In the 2024 readers' poll, a very special candidate secures the contested title among the super tourers with one compelling argument in particular: the Rotwild R.X 1000 with the Pinion MGU with integrated twelve-speed gearbox.

1st place: Rotwild R.X 1000, 35 % share of the vote

The ultimate carefree bike? This title could go to Rotwild with the new R.X 1000 in 2024. And Rotwild's approach also convinced the participants in our large reader survey.

Because with the R.X 1000 the Dieburger combine the proven geometry of the uncomplicated All Mountains R.X 750 with the new MGU from Pinion and a whopping 960 watt hours in the battery. Range anxiety should therefore be a thing of the past.

Thanks to the combined motor and gearbox unit, Pinion also eliminates the need for wear-prone and high-maintenance derailleur gears. Even after many thousands of kilometres, gear changes should still be as smooth as on the first day.

A comfortable chassis with 150 millimetres of travel, geometry for long tours in the high mountains and high-quality equipment round off the package and turn the Rotwild into a very capable all-mountain bike, even with a Pinion motor. As our test shows.

However, the technology comes at a price. 9999 euros (Pro model) or 11,999 euros (Ultra model) are due for the new Rotwild with Pinion drive. This does not detract from the victory in our reader survey: Curtain up for the E-MTB Of The Year in the All Mountain category!

The Rotwild R.X 1000 at a glance

• Motor: Pinion MGU E1.12, 85 Nm max. torque
• Battery: FIT, 960 Wh (removable)
• Frame material: Carbon
• Spring travel: 150 mm
• Wheel size: 29 / 27.5 inch
• Frame sizes: S, M, L, XL
• Price: 9,999 and 11,999 euros
• Weight: 24.4 kg (top model, size L, without pedals, EMTB measurement)

EMTB conclusion on the Rotwild R.X 1000

Uncomplicated, balanced, exceptional: these attributes make the R.X 1000 a very special touring bike. Comfort comes before sporty trail handling, but the Rotwild also copes well with challenging terrain. The Pinion drive is particularly low-maintenance and minimally susceptible to faults, making the Rotwild a carefree workhorse in an elegant guise. - EMTB Test Manager, Florentin Vesenbeckh

2nd place: Cube Stereo Hybrid One55, 30 % voting share

With the One55, Cube landed a real smash hit at the beginning of 2023. Instead of a solid geometry and moderate price tag, the new series is all about performance. The frame and 150-millimetre suspension are designed to be correspondingly aggressive and the new Super Cube performs correspondingly well in our tests, especially downhill.

Cube's most expensive carbon fibres from the cross-country race bikes reduce the weight of the One55 to 22.6 kilograms in the top version. And this despite a classically removable and quite heavy 750 Powertube battery. If you want, you can also ride the bike with a 500 battery and save another 1.2 kilograms. Cube has developed a special adapter for the shorter battery, which also has space for a tube and some tools.

The Cube Stereo Hybrid One55 is available in three versions for 6999, 7999 and 9999 euros, with the middle version, the One55 TM, leaning more towards enduro than the other two candidates.

The Cube Stereo Hybrid One55 at a glance

• EngineBosch Performance CX, 85 Nm max. torque
• Battery750 Wh (removable)
• Frame materialCarbon
• Spring travel160 / 150 millimetres
• Wheel size: 29 inch
• Frame sizesM, L, XL
• Price6999, 7999, 9999 Euro >> available here
• Weightfrom 22.6 kg (top model in size L, without pedals, EMTB measurement)

EMTB conclusion on the Cube Stereo Hybrid One55

If you're looking for a lightweight Bosch bike with a large Powertube battery, you've come to the right place. The Cube One55 SLT is a lively trail bike with an enduro edge. It is fun to ride off-road and keeps the upper hand even on rough terrain. - Adrian Kaether, Editor EMTB

3rd place: Simplon Rapcon Pmax CX, 14 % share of the vote

Nasty climbs, fun on flatter trails, the steepest downhills: this is where the Rapcon PMax with Bosch's CX motor is in its element. In short: A true all-mountain bike without compromise, as shown by the test victory in our competitive test field of the best all-mountain E-MTBs.

This is made possible not least by the modern geometry with an extremely steep seat angle, which allows the bike to climb excellently despite the short chainstays. The short rear then pays off on the downhill and gives the Simplon direct handling despite its slack head angle and smooth ride.

Unusually for a Bosch bike, the battery is pulled downwards out of the frame and can therefore be changed on tour if necessary. Compared to a classic battery removal, this saves weight, making the Simplon compatible with smaller Bosch batteries with 500 or 625 watt hours and really light overall.

Chic: At Simplon, the equipment can be configured extensively, but prices start at 8999 euros. Top-of-the-range equipment even costs around 13,000 euros.

The Simplon Rapcon Pmax CX at a glance

• Motor: Bosch Performance CX, 85 Nm
• Battery: Bosch, 750 Wh, removable
• Spring travel: 150 / 150 or 170 / 165 mm
• Wheel size: 29 inch
• Frame material: Carbon
• Sizes: S, M, L, XL
• Weight: 23.38 kilos (test bike size L, EMTB measurement)
• Price: from 8999 euros (test bike: 9759 euros)

Conclusion on the Simplon Rapcon Pmax CX

This is how All Mountain works: strong uphill, strong downhill, top range, removable battery and quite light to boot. Not only one of the best Bosch bikes, but also one of the best bikes we have ever tested at EMTB. - Adrian Kaether, Editor EMTB

Power All-Mountains around 20 kilograms: Cannondale, Propain, BH & Co.

Almost 4000 EMTB readers voted for their favourites in our big reader survey between February and May 2024. As the selection of bikes had to be finalised at the beginning of February, we were unable to include some of the latest models. A lot has happened, especially in the new category of lightweight power bikes, which also fall into the all-mountain league with a weight of around 20 kilograms, compact batteries and medium suspension travel. However, you can find an overview of the latest all-mountain bikes, including some of our tests, here:

• Flyer Uproc X - The new Bosch supremo from Switzerland
• Cannondale Moterra SL - Full-power E-MTB under 20 kilograms
• Propain Sresh CF - Light trail speedster from Lake Constance
• BH Bikes iLynx+ SL - Spanish trail bike with EP801 and a focus on lightweight construction