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Your opinion counts! Does the E-MTB need a light?

Florentin Vesenbeckh

 · 21.12.2021

Your opinion counts! Does the E-MTB need a light?Photo: Markus Greber
Your opinion counts! Does the E-MTB need a light?
Every e-MTB has a battery on board - but very few models come with a lighting system. Is that a good thing? Or does something need to change as soon as possible?

The e-mountainbike is developing more and more from a simple bicycle to a fully integrated vehicle. Nevertheless, there are currently only very few sporty e-mountainbikes with permanently installed lighting on sale. However, they show that the integration of a lighting system is not technical witchcraft. So should something change here?

Let's be honest: who has never been surprised by the dark on the way back from a bike tour? There are few things more unpleasant than travelling unlit in traffic at night. It's dangerous anyway.

Bulls shows a current example of a slim integrated rear light with the 22 Sonic EVO AM.Photo: Bulls Bulls shows a current example of a slim integrated rear light with the 22 Sonic EVO AM. At Centurion, every e-bike comes with lights as standard - even if some still rely on classic clip-on solutions with a separate battery at the rear.Photo: Max Fuchs At Centurion, every e-bike comes with lights as standard - even if some still rely on classic clip-on solutions with a separate battery at the rear. At Eurobike 2018, Haibike presented the Flyon, the first e-MTB to fully focus on system integration despite its sporty orientation. Including a smart integrated lighting system.Photo: Markus Greber At Eurobike 2018, Haibike presented the Flyon, the first e-MTB to fully focus on system integration despite its sporty orientation. Including a smart integrated lighting system.

Sure, if you plan well and think ahead, you'll have clip-on lights in your pocket. But "Oops, forgot!" or "Damn, battery's flat!" could finally be a thing of the past with neatly integrated e-bike solutions.

Is this the only promising solution for the future? Or is a permanently installed lighting system not for sporty E-MTBs? Tell us your opinion and actively influence the development of future E-MTBs! We are looking forward to your vote.

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Florentin Vesenbeckh

Florentin Vesenbeckh has been on a mountain bike since he was ten years old. Even on his very first tour, he focussed on single trails - and even after more than 30 years in the saddle of an MTB, these are still the quintessence of biking for him. He spent his youth competing in various bike disciplines and later his cycling career was characterised by years as a riding technique coach. Professionally, the experienced test editor now focusses on e-mountainbikes. In recent years, the qualified sports scientist and trained journalist has tested over 300 bikes and more than 40 different motor systems in the laboratory and in practice.

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