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These are our favourite e-enduro bikes
Santa Cruz Heckler SL
- Price: from 7499 Euro >> available here
- Weight: from 18.9 kg
29/27.5 inch | 160/150 mm | Fazua Ride 60 | 430 Wh
The Santa Cruz Heckler SL with a 160/150 millimetre crumple zone is right on the border between all-mountain and enduro - just right for all-round use on trails. The e-drive strikes an equally healthy balance. Fazua's Ride 60 is very powerful for a light drive and the 430 battery (permanently installed!) lasts quite a long time. This means that the bike also offers reserves and riding fun on uphills.
However, we liked the bike best on descents of all kinds. It combines a fun riding behaviour with good handling qualities. The ideal trail buddy! The rear suspension has plenty of traction, the geometry is great and the Heckler SL hardly looks like an e-bike. It's only the high entry-level price that might put you off. And there's no option for a second battery either. An economical riding style is therefore necessary on long rides.
Not too weak, decent endurance and yet not too heavy. The Heckler SL is a great compromise! - Florentin Vesenbeckh, Deputy Editor-in-Chief EMTB
Specialised Levo SL
- Price: from 6600 Euro (aluminium) >> available here
29/27.5 inch | 160/150 mm | Specialised SL 1.2 | 320 Wh
The Specialised Levo SL is something like the archetype of a lightweight trail e-bike. In its latest version, it has become more downhill-capable and can also take on nasty enduro terrain. The brilliant thing about it is that it has hardly lost any of its relaxed, fluffy handling and still rides very naturally and light-footedly. The engine thrust is also still one of the minimalists - far from a nasty turbo boost, you still have to pedal yourself. Unfortunately, the motor is still louder than some other light drives.
If you're looking for an e-bike that doesn't feel like an e-bike at all, you've come to the right place. The Levo SL offers the coolest trail handling of all E-MTBs! - Josh Welz, Editor-in-Chief EMTB
Propain Ekano 2 AL
- Price: from 4994 Euro
29 or 29/27.5 inch | 180/170 mm | Shimano EP801 | 630 Wh
Are you looking for a bike that you can really let rip with? Then the new Ekano 2 AL from Propain definitely on the list! With its superior geometry, massive travel and cream suspension, this E-Enduro was born for rough trails. Vinschgau, Finale or the DH track in the bike park? Let's go! Despite the dimensions of a big freerider, the bike remains fun and good-natured in its handling. And you can choose whether you want a Mullet or Full-29. This also applies to the rest of the equipment - thanks to the online configurator. For those with bigger wallets, the bike is also available with a carbon frame and Srams Eagle Powertrain. Also awesome! The 630 battery can be changed quickly and easily on both versions.
Cannondale Moterra SL
- Price: from 7999 Euro >> available here
- Weight: from 19.5 kg
29/27.5 inch | 160/150 mm | Shimano EP801 | 600 Wh
With the new Moterra SL dances Cannondale This is because the supposedly light bike combines full motor power from a Shimano EP801 with a really exciting weight and 600 watt hours in the permanently installed battery. The ideal light bike for anyone who doesn't want to do without a real turbo boost. In the hands of experienced riders, the stiff and direct Moterra SL is a real rocket, and the range of use is wide with 160/150 millimetres of suspension travel. However, the rather long chainstays and super slack head angle need to be consciously tamed. Even the cheapest model comes with top suspension, so prices only start at 7999 euros.
A special concept that works! Cannondale builds a lightweight e-MTB, but not a light e-MTB. Ingenious! - Adrian Kaether, Editor EMTB
Canyon Strive:ON CFR
- Price: from 5799 Euro
29/27.5 inch | 170/165 mm | Bosch Perf. CX / Race | 625 or 750 Wh
The Canyon Strive:On CFR was built for the race track. None other than downhill and enduro champion Fabien Barel had a hand in this. The result: long, flat, fast. The electrified Strive feels particularly at home on demanding enduro trails, where it scores with massive traction and defined handling. The racer is also ideal for tricky uphills. Top control, even more traction and in the top version there's even Bosch's race motor with super-long trail. Defined tool for experienced enduro riders at a fair price - but no lightweight despite the full carbon frame. The buyer can choose the battery size: 625 or 750 watt hours.
Conway Ryvon LT
- Price: from 6500 Euro
29/27.5 inch | 170 mm | Bosch Performance SX | 400 Wh
The Conway Ryvon LT is light, well equipped and has a consistent chassis with sporty geometry. On the trail, it manages the balancing act of riding safety on wild descents and fun handling even on flatter trails with flying colours. This fully convinced us in the test. Thanks to the lively Bosch SX, the Ryvon even cuts a fine figure on the climbs. Compared to classic e-MTBs with a large battery, the range is naturally limited due to the system. All in all, it's still a winner in the light e-MTB category!
Pivot Shuttle AM
- Price: from 8599 Euro >> available here
29 inch | 160/148 mm | Bosch Performance CX/Race | 750 Wh
The Shuttle AM hits the sweet spot: Handy enough to be really fun on the home trail. And yet with enough power for high-speed enduro bumps. Part of the secret: Thanks to the permanently installed battery, the carbon speedster is one of the lightest Bosch CX bikes on the market. The top model with 750 battery weighs less than 22 kilos! Another highlight: the outstanding rear triangle, which skilfully absorbs small bumps and at the same time propels you into the air with plenty of pop. But unfortunately super expensive!
Lapierre Overvolt GLP III
- Price: from 8999 Euro
29/27.5 inch | 170/173 mm | Bosch Perf. CX/Race | 725 Wh
Visually polarised by the Overvolt GLP from Lapierre. But if you prioritise form over function, you will hardly find a better E-Enduro. Long geo, high-quality suspension elements and a balanced geometry optimised by the downhill pope himself, Nico Vouilloz. And the calculation works. The suspension is extremely forgiving and sensitive, the handling ingenious: the front is surprisingly light thanks to the weight distribution, the handling is almost reminiscent of a light e-bike despite weighing over 23 kilos. Dynamic, precise, balanced: that's what we want! The race motor in the two top models is a real joy to ride uphill, the front climbs late, although the chainstays are rather short. A real insider tip for racers who don't mind the looks and have the necessary cash.
Form follows function - nobody does this as consistently as Lapierre. A successful full-throttle enduro bike! - Christian Schleker, EMTB author
Florentin Vesenbeckh
Editor CvD
