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  1. What's new in the 2023 Shimano emtb line-up?

    What's new in the 2023 Shimano emtb line-up?

    Shimano has announced the new EP6 and an updated EP8 motor. But there are more changes happening. Let's have a look at what's listed on the Shimano website for 2023. The motors There are 4 emtb motors out on the Shimano website; E7000, EP6, EP8 (EP800) and EP8 (EP801). Shimano has a habit of...
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    What will be your next emtb? Lightweight or full fat?

    Yeah, these lightweight bikes doesn't feel exactly like a non-assist bike. But some of them are closer than others. I appreciate having access to the motor power combined with a fairly lightweight bike. But if a natural riding experience is high priority. There is something to be gained by going...
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    What will be your next emtb? Lightweight or full fat?

    Yeah, I think many will agree. I'd still call that a full-fat. I think you buy a lightweight to get that milder, less assist, experience.
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    What will be your next emtb? Lightweight or full fat?

    Nice, but when you but the next one (n+1), what will that be? 😀 Which of those do you use the most?
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    What will be your next emtb? Lightweight or full fat?

    Looking at the last 8 emtb reviews I've done, only two of them have been full-fat emtbs! The rest are lightweights. How excited are we really about those bikes? Will you be buying one, or will a full-fat emtb be your next bike? Sure, not all lightweight bikes are very lightweight, some...
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    Comment by 'knut7' in article '6 lightweight emtbs tested and compared!'

    Thanks. Yeah, it'll be interesting to see how aftermarket care will work for the new TQ and Fazua-motors. The TQ is a sealed unit the same way the Shimano is. My understanding is it can't be serviced. Out of these motors, I believe only the Forestal EonDrive can be serviced without voiding the...
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    Comment by 'knut7' in article 'Orbea announce OQUO, a new wheel brand'

    I finally got around to check, but the press documents unfortunately doesn't say. They only state weight for the MP30s.
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    Comment by 'knut7' in article 'The new Scott Lumen eRide – introduction and testride of a Superlight emtb'

    Yeah, makes the Lumen 900 look very cheap :oops: Oh, and I'm sure Spesh won't give up that easily :)
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  9. The new Scott Lumen eRide – introduction and testride of a Superlight emtb

    The new Scott Lumen eRide – introduction and testride of a Superlight emtb

    The Scott e-Spark was introduced all the way back in 2015. It was a full suspension emtb with a 120mm rear suspension and a 130mm travel fork. But this bike disappeared after a few years. Short travel emtbs didn’t really catch on. They were perhaps too similar to the 150-160mm travel bikes...
    • Knut Nes
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    • Category: Bike Reviews
  10. The 2023 Orbea Rise gets a refresh - new batteries and motors

    The 2023 Orbea Rise gets a refresh - new batteries and motors

    We rode the Orbea Rise M10 and H30 a lot for 2023. The H-series with the aluminium frame was new for the 2022 season, and it got some upgrades over the older carbon M-series. Watch our videos to see what's changed, or keep reading below. Bigger and smaller battery The aluminium frame...
    • Knut Nes
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    • 3 min read
    • lightweight orbea rise
    • Comments: 5
    • Category: News
  11. 6 lightweight emtbs tested and compared!

    6 lightweight emtbs tested and compared!

    The last couple of months have been all about the lightweight emtbs. I haven’t been keeping count, but, it seems more lightweight emtbs have been released than full-fat emtbs. Looking back at the bikes I’ve reviewed, 5 out the last 6 bikes are lightweights. These bikes are called Superlight, or...
    • Knut Nes
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    • 17 min read
    • lightweight review superlight
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    • Category: Bike Reviews
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    Comment by 'knut7' in article 'Shimano EP8-RS motor for lightweight emtbs reviewed'

    We test the motors in different assistance levels. But a lot of the testing is done with everything set to max in the app. If a motor is easy to control in on the trails in max, it's well programmed. But we reduce power to see how/if behaviour improves. If we test range, that's done using all...
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  13. Shimano EP8-RS motor for lightweight emtbs reviewed

    Shimano EP8-RS motor for lightweight emtbs reviewed

    The Shimano EP8 is a 2.65kg and 85Nm motor that is used on many full power emtbs. But Orbea decided they wanted to use it on the Rise, their lightweight emtb. The Orbea Rise was released with a 360Wh battery. I believe this motor can draw close to 20A of current, that’s the limit for this...
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    Comment by 'knut7' in article 'TQ HPR50 Review + Trek Central app'

    I asked about this, and they said the usual stuff about having tested carefully and decided on these settings. But also; they're continuing to improve the system and it is possible to change the power amplification in the future. So, reach out to them and let them know you want more (:
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  15. Orbea announce OQUO, a new wheel brand

    Orbea announce OQUO, a new wheel brand

    Today marks the start of Oquo wheels. This is a new brand by Orbea, located in the Basque Country. Here, Oquo is developing, testing and producing wheels. Check out the new OQUO brand website here, for more details, or read below. Wheels made in Europe. Oquo describe their production method...
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    Comment by 'knut7' in article 'The Focus Jam2 SL – a return to its roots!'

    Thx @Zimmerframe. Aticle is updated with Robs Jam2 SL video, check it out.
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  17. The Focus Jam2 SL – a return to its roots!

    The Focus Jam2 SL – a return to its roots!

    Did you know the SL bikes date back to 2018? The old Focus Jam2 C SL was a 150mm travel bike with a smaller battery and carbon frame. Surely this was the direction emtbs would take? But no! Later versions of the Jam2 came with big detachable batteries and increased weight. Thankfully, the Focus...
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    Comment by 'knut7' in article 'Review: 2023 Pivot Shuttle SL Pro X01'

    There are lightweigt emtbs out there that climbs better. Like your Rise. The Rotwild R.X375 has 450mm chainstays and the 85Nm Shimano EP8. This is the most capable climber of the lightweights I've tested. Pivot made different priorities, and that's fine. Climbing is of less importance on these...
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    Comment by 'knut7' in article 'Review: 2023 Pivot Shuttle SL Pro X01'

    My take used to be; you need to know you want a short CS bike to go below 440mm. Still, the Shuttle SL felt nicely balanced. I will be back with more details about the motor (:
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    Comment by 'knut7' in article 'Review: 2023 Pivot Shuttle SL Pro X01'

    Yeah, its' like @Chicane says. It depends on your reference. The less powerful motor makes climbing harder. If uphill performance is your thing, the Shuttle LT seems a better option.
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