The Very Best Electric Mountain Bikes for 2023

It has been an incredibly busy year yet again for EMTB, some truly amazing new details going on with displays, remotes, batteries and of course, many brands have now shown their hand for what's on offer for 2023. We’re going to be taking an in-depth look at what we believe are the most state-of-the-art pieces of e-bike technology for 2023.

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0:00 - Intro
2:48 - Mid travel Full Power E-Bikes
3:27 - Mondraker Crafty
4:08 - Rocky Mountain Altitude Powerplay
5:06 - Trek Rail
5:30 - Specialized Levo
6:15 - Bosch ABS System
6:53 - Whyte E160
6:57 - Radon EMTB
6:59 - Husqvarna EMTB
7:47 - Santa Cruz Heckler
8:01 - YT Decoy
8:09 - Merida E160
8:38 - Scott Patron
9:15 - Commencal Meta SX
10:28 - Flyer Uproc X
11:35 - Transition Relay
12:10 - Pivot Shuttle SL
12:37 - Trek Fuel EXe
13:40 - Specialized Levo SL
14:04 - Specialized Kenevo SL
15:19 - Fulgur EMTB
15:52 - Norco Sight
16:29 - Lapierre Overvolt

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[Dwyeb]

I run the Specialized Kenevo 2021 Expert and did a full 29, 12 speed, Fox 38, float x2 and I can do it all! Totally satisfied it kills it!

[onemoreriff]

The choice is overwhelming, not such a bad thing, but when your spending this kind of money it takes a lot of time to read up about each bike and which one is right for you, by the time you finished reading a new bike is out of coming, it's great to see it move so quickly but hard on brain time :)

[faceinthecrowd]

My 2021 turbo Levo Comp is a kick ass bike! Been on it for a year and still have zero complaints, all great rides! Rode some local flow / training trails today, 18 miles of practice at a faster speed than when on a regular MTB, allowing me to work on my cornering skills and line choice. The EMTB has taken my riding skills to a higher level than my regular MTB’s have just due to the extra miles and higher speeds possible. The 2023 models look fantastic but my goal is to keep my 2021 and upgrade the components as they wear out.

[klascojoe]

I just went with the full power Levo because I wanted to use a local dealer and I’m in the United States. My local dealers were Santa Cruz giant and specialize. The levo seemed to fit type of riding I do. I took my second ride on it today and I’m stoked.

[thegrantclan]

Brilliant bike’s all of them, but so expensive for the average person to try and buy 🧐

[danielherman]

Still Crazy that EMTB's are nearly the same price as a motorcycle/dirt bike!

[alexisnogueras]

I recently rode my first ebike in Maui and I was so impressed. So much time saving on climbing and less hiking and so much riding. I'll always rent when on vacay.

[macfawlty]

Well done. A tight, quick overview of A LOT of bikes to revisit for a more comprehensive dive.

[ashleyyoung]

I was a Peaselake yesterday. I don’t ride an e bike, but only due to the cost. So many people are riding them now. I recon 75% of people I talked to had one, all different manufacturers. I would love one but circumstances won’t allow it yet so I’ll carry on enjoying what I have and just enjoy seeing these great e bikes .

[kcreative]

I just ordered the Pivot Shuttle SL. I like the fact its a lighter bike and will still have the power for my style of riding. It also doesn't stand out like an ebike. This will be my first ebike.

[PaulMoody]

Interesting video. One thing that keeps coming to mind is how folks are evaluating emtbs. For many riders the downhill portion is what they love about mtbs - jumping, slashing, railing burms, and such. Having ridden a full fat Turbo Levo for a year now (2500+ miles) in rooty rocky Vermont, emtb’ing is all about the climb. So when I see folks ogling for the lightest mid-power SL, it kinda reminds me of folks judging horseless carriages by how fast they can drink at a watering hole (hint - they don’t need to). Judging emtbs as if the downhill part of the ride is where all the fun is, well it’s kinda ignoring that emtbs have changed the game. It’s all about the climb. I’ve even heard trail builders talking about designing uphill features for their emtbs. And in the future I suspect emtb racing will be more about tech and climbing than descending. Mountain biking is going through a revolution - much like transportation did when motorized vehicles were introduced. Time to stop judging etmbs like they are old fashioned manual bikes. Power, range, nimbleness, and durability are qualities to be evaluating emtbs. In that regard, the final bike shown, with its battery above the motor - now that’s a difference that recognizes the reality of emtbs.

[davidbishop]

If you can afford a full assist bike, get a full assist bike. Bike weight is much less of an issue with e-bikes, and you will regret a mid assist bike when your buddies drop you on a climb.

[brandonunknown]

Always see the Heckler from SC but never the Bullit in these line ups, the Bullit is a work of art.

[darinjoseph]

Not having the Orbea Wild on this list seems like a massive oversight

[thomassobelman]

You failed to mention that the Rail and Fuel EXe are both designed to also be run as mullets which makes them even more versatile.

[Cheapsht]

Personally an eBike purchase was a big commitment financially and i wanted that product to last so went with an Alloy frame then upgrade the components to equal or exceed the higher end carbon models in the specialised range. I say this as my last analogue 2008 carbon s-works stumpjumper started to delaminate after 12years, where as my 2006 alloy enduro which is a bike park bike is still going well.

[tomnutting]

Once a Firebird version of the Pivot comes out it’s game over for me!

Or an updated Kenevo SL?

Or surely an SL from Santa Cruz?!

[SilentKnightErik]

I was expecting some Haibike and Cube in this rank. Definitely one of the best when it comes to quality/price

[CurvedSlightly]

Shimano: "Guys, we've got really big supply problems, no one has stock of anything, and our customers can't get spares they need, what can we do?!"

R&D: "A new motor with auto shift and drive train people don't need or able to afford or be able to get anywhere and ABS?"

Shimano: "You've nailed that sh1t!"

[mtscott]

Prices are frigging crazy for these machines.