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What’s the point of e-mountain bikes?
Mountain biking can be hard work but it’s fun. Mountain bikes are primarily designed for going downhill fast. But to go downhill, you need to go uphill.
Here’s where electric mountain bikes come into their own.
Like other e-bikes, e-mtbs are fitted with a motor that assists with speed. You can save your energy for the fun stuff like whizzing downhill time and again. Make light work of the crushingly steep ascents. Squeeze in one more lap of the bike park before heading home. Steep sweaty slogs are a thing of the past with an electric mountain bike.
Can I turn my mountain bike into an electric bike?
Why would you need to fork out for an e-bike that can take on the same sort of trails as a regular mountain bike? It’s a valid question. But there’s a reason both bike types exist – and it’s not just convenience.
We spoke to our Global MTB Category Director Sebastian Maag to understand why you should avoid converting traditional mountain bikes into electric mountain bikes.
In theory, you can convert any single bike into an electric bike and there are many suppliers that offer retrofit kits. But e-bikes and MTBs are classified differently and are therefore subject to different guidelines, says Sebastian, before diving into the technical reasons. There are other forces and loads that can lead to damage. Such an intervention also changes the intended use of the product and therefore voids your warranty.
The main differences between e-MTBs and MTBs
Stand an electric MTB and traditional MTB side-by-side and you’ll be hard-pressed to point out the differences beyond a couple of subtle physical features. The bigger differences manifest during the ride itself.
Pedal power vs battery power
Purists will say you can’t beat regular mountain bikes for really challenging yourself on the tricky climbs. Physically overcoming obstacles, gradients and terrain with just your own power is hard to beat.
Electric mountain bikes take the sting out of the trail particularly when riding uphill. A small boost means you can conserve energy, enjoy the landscape and have more fun on the descent.
Ride quality
It’s hard to compare e-mountain bike rides to regular mountain bike rides. They’re two very different experiences. Pedalling an enduro bike uphill will get your muscles working but result fatigue much earlier than if you rode an e-MTB. On the latter, you’ll still get a good workout, but you’ll get to the top faster.
When it comes to the descent, the two bikes ride differently due to their weight and geometry. Each bike has its own ride characteristics – like all of us. Ultimately, it comes down to personal preference.
MTB vs E-MTB comparison
The best way to compare the two types of mountain bikes is to take a closer look at the advantages and disadvantages of each.
Pros of electric mountain bikes
- relaxing to ride
- Saves time riding uphill meaning you can get in an extra run before sunset
- They make bringing your kids in the trailer with you a breeze
- Everyone can ride together regardless of ability
Cons of electric mountain bikes
- Heavier than traditional mountain bikes
- Cleaning and maintenance can be tricky
- Batteries can drain quicker in colder weather
- Batteries cannot be taken on aeroplanes
MTB or E-MTB: Pros and Cons
Can I turn my mountain bike into an electric bike?
Why would you need to fork out for an e-bike that can take on the same sort of trails as a regular mountain bike? It’s a valid question. But there’s a reason both bike types exist – and it’s not just convenience.
We spoke to our Global MTB Category Director Sebastian Maag to understand why you should avoid converting traditional mountain bikes into electric mountain bikes.
In theory, you can convert any single bike into an electric bike and there are many suppliers that offer retrofit kits. But e-bikes and MTBs are classified differently and are therefore subject to different guidelines, says Sebastian, before diving into the technical reasons. There are other forces and loads that can lead to damage. Such an intervention also changes the intended use of the product and therefore voids your warranty.
The main differences between e-MTBs and MTBs
Stand an electric MTB and traditional MTB side-by-side and you’ll be hard-pressed to point out the differences beyond a couple of subtle physical features. The bigger differences manifest during the ride itself.
Pedal power vs battery power
Purists will say you can’t beat regular mountain bikes for really challenging yourself on the tricky climbs. Physically overcoming obstacles, gradients and terrain with just your own power is hard to beat.
Electric mountain bikes take the sting out of the trail particularly when riding uphill. A small boost means you can conserve energy, enjoy the landscape and have more fun on the descent.
Ride quality
It’s hard to compare e-mountain bike rides to regular mountain bike rides. They’re two very different experiences. Pedalling an enduro bike uphill will get your muscles working but result fatigue much earlier than if you rode an e-MTB. On the latter, you’ll still get a good workout, but you’ll get to the top faster.
When it comes to the descent, the two bikes ride differently due to their weight and geometry. Each bike has its own ride characteristics – like all of us. Ultimately, it comes down to personal preference.
MTB vs E-MTB comparison
The best way to compare the two types of mountain bikes is to take a closer look at the advantages and disadvantages of each.
Pros of electric mountain bikes
- relaxing to ride
- Saves time riding uphill meaning you can get in an extra run before sunset
- They make bringing your kids in the trailer with you a breeze
- Everyone can ride together regardless of ability
Cons of electric mountain bikes
- Heavier than traditional mountain bikes
- Cleaning and maintenance can be tricky
- Batteries can drain quicker in colder weather
- Batteries cannot be taken on aeroplanes
MTB or E-MTB: Pros and Cons
How do you ride an electric bike?
Riding an electric bike is pretty much like riding a non-motorised bike of the same type.
You switch on the motor, select the assistance level you want using the controller, and then pedal. The motor will make initial acceleration much easier and then help you keep up to speed, particularly when you need to climb a hill.
However, because of the extra weight from the motor and battery, an electric bike may handle a bit more sluggishly than a non-assisted bike.
It may also have wider tyres to carry the extra weight and provide more grip, and it will usually have disc brakes because there’s more mass to slow down and stop.
What range will an electric bike have?
The motor type and battery capacity, plus your riding style and the terrain, all influence the range. Russell Burton / Immediate Media
Batteries on electric bikes can give you a range of anything from 20 to 100 miles or more on a full charge, depending on their capacity (measured in watt-hours and abbreviated to Wh). Batteries are expensive, so an ebike with a longer range will, in general, cost more.
You’ll usually get a battery-level indicator, while some control systems will give you an estimated range as you ride or regulate the power output to let you achieve your planned ride distance.
Some ebikes let you plug in a second battery, which might fit in a bottle cage, to up range. You can also lower the assistance level during a ride to help conserve the battery and extend the bike’s range.
While many brands will offer an estimated range for a particular model of bike, and it is possible to gauge a bike’s theoretical range based on its motor power and battery capacity, ultimately it depends on the level of assistance you’re using and the terrain.
Fully recharging the battery from the mains can take anything from around three hours up to nine hours, or more depending on the model, charger and battery capacity.
What types of electric bike are there?
We’ve got a separate guide to electric bike types, but you can find almost any kind of bike with a motor.
The most common types of electric bikes are hybrids and mountain bikes.
The best electric hybrid bikes have flat bars and chunky, puncture-resistant tyres, useful for biking to work, shopping and more leisurely rides.
They may also have mudguards (or the eyelets to add full-length mudguards), a rack and lights, and sometimes have a step-through frame design to make it easier to hop on and off the bike.
Electric mountain bikes normally have a beefy motor with a high torque output to help you get up loose off-road climbs and over obstacles. Once you get to the top, the motor can be turned off to enjoy the downhill ride.
There’s also a growing number of electric road bikes. With drop handlebars, they’re designed to ride fast and are usually relatively lightweight (as far as electric bikes go), to help with handling and hill climbing.
Electric gravel bikes are designed to be capable off-road and fast on tarmac. Russell Burton / Our Media
There’s an increasing number of electric gravel bikes, too. With wider tyres to enable you to ride off-road with confidence and drop handlebars for road speed, e-gravel bikes are designed to offer the versatility to really broaden your riding.
The best electric folding bikes will be designed for versatility and compact size. They can be folded up to take on public transport or for easier storage at home/work, so they could be the best bike for commuting for many people.
There are also electric cargo bikes, designed to carry loads for deliveries around town and other day-to-day tasks where they can replace a car or van.
Whichever electric bike you choose, we suggest you read our guides to electric bike insurance and electric bike maintenance to look after what’s likely to be a sizeable investment.
In short, if you want a helping hand on your ride, you can find an electric bike to suit your needs.
Can you convert a bike into an ebike?
Yes, you can convert a bike into an ebike. There are an increasing number of electric bike conversion kits available, which enable you to add a motor to a non-assisted bike.
These kits are often a more affordable way to electrify your riding, compared to buying a whole new electric bike.
Electric bike conversion kits will include a motor as well as a battery to power it. They will also have controls so you adjust the power output on the motor. The controls often mount to the handlebar of a bike.
Conversion kits tend to come with sensors to detect speed and the level of power input required to ensure the motor matches your needs.
One of the most popular ebike conversion kits in the UK is the Swytch kit, which uses a hub-mounted motor.
Other kits use ‘mid-drive’ motors but some of these kits are compatible only with specific bottom bracket standards.
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Paul Norman
Paul has been writing about bike tech and reviewing all things cycling for almost a decade. He had a five-year stint at Cycling Weekly and has also written for titles including CyclingNews, Cyclist and BikePerfect, as well as being a regular contributor to BikeRadar. Tech-wise, he’s covered everything from rim width to the latest cycling computers. He reviewed some of the first electric bikes for Cycling Weekly and has covered their development into the sophisticated machines they are today, on the way becoming an expert on all things electric. Paul was into gravel before it was even invented, riding a cyclocross bike across the South Downs and along muddy paths through the Chilterns. He dabbled in cross-country mountain biking too. He’s most proud of having covered the length of the South Downs Way on a crosser and fulfilling his long-time ambition to climb Monte Grappa on a road bike