First the motorised road bike Upon, now the gravel version Along: the Spanish brand Megamo is really stepping up a gear in the drop-bar e-bike sector with models featuring Avinox motors. Megamo is positioning its new Along series as an e-gravel bike for mixed terrain, ranging from tarmac to unpaved tracks. At the heart of all five model variants is a shared carbon frame, designed ex-works for 50c tyre clearance – a decision the Spanish company deliberately made at the very start of development.
Geometry for long-distance and mixed-terrain riding
The frame geometry clearly sets the Along apart from the Road specialists Upon. According to Megamo, the chassis isn’t simply a road bike frame with more space for wide tyres. Instead, the Along has been designed from the ground up specifically to meet the demands of gravel touring on mixed terrain: An upright riding position is designed to offer comfort over long distances, whilst longer chainstays improve traction on loose surfaces. At 71 to 72 degrees, the head angle is slightly flatter than on road bikes to provide greater stability on descents and when carrying luggage.
The Along is available in sizes S, M, L and XL; according to Megamo, the company places great importance on ensuring that the geometry is proportionately adjusted across all frame sizes.
Two engine variants from the Avinox range
When it comes to the drive systems, Megamo relies on the Avinox motor system, which is available in two versions. The three top-of-the-range models – the Along 01, 03 CW and 03 – are fitted with the top-of-the-range M2S motor, delivering 130 Nm of torque and a peak power output of 1300 watts. The more affordable models, the Along 10 and Flatbar, use the M2 with 110 Nm and 1100 watts.
Both motors are factory-calibrated with three assistance modes, which are specifically designed for gravel riding in the Megamo Along models: An Eco mode for long, flat stretches, a Trail mode as an all-rounder for varying terrain, and a Boost mode for steep climbs or loaded bikepacking tours. The motor characteristics can be adjusted via the Avinox DPC100 display or a companion app.
Megamo fits a 600 Wh battery permanently into the down tube across the entire range. The top-of-the-range models are charged using a 12-amp fast charger, whilst the entry-level versions use the slower 4-amp standard charger.
From €3,699
The range starts at €3,699 with the Along Flatbar, featuring an M2 motor, Shimano Deore and aluminium components. The Along 10, equipped with GRX, costs €3,999. For the XPLR models, Megamo is asking €5,299 for the Along 03 with aluminium wheels, and €5,999 for the Along 03 CW with carbon wheels. The top-of-the-range Along 01, featuring SRAM Force AXS, a DT Swiss F132 suspension fork and Carbon Vision wheels, is priced at €7,999.
Same tyres, different wheels
All Along models come fitted as standard with Vittoria Terreno T50 Mixed tyres, 50 mm wide. The manufacturer differentiates between price categories when it comes to wheelsets: the Along 01 and 03 CW are fitted with carbon wheelsets from Vision (TC45 i30 with a 45mm rim height), whilst the other models are equipped with Megamo’s own aluminium wheelsets.
The top-of-the-range models also feature a fully integrated carbon cockpit that hides the cables within the frame. The more affordable versions come with aluminium handlebars – the flat-bar version features straight handlebars instead of drop bars.
Florentin Vesenbeckh
Editor CvD
