Top 9 Upgrades That Really Make A Difference To Your E-Bike!

What should you be thinking about swapping out on your E mountain bike? Now, you could think about upgrading the cranks, or switching out the dropper or even putting a shiny new handlebar on there... but there are some upgrades that will make a huge difference to the way your bike feels! Give some of these a try instead.

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[rubinsteinkleer]

My favourite upgrade is to my legs. Ive spent the last 12 months upgrading these to 2022 spec, and my bike now goes a lot further than it did last year. Highly recommended 😉

[patoberli]

For me the single most important upgrade is always the saddle for a better fitting model.

[rmorby]

The best upgrade by far that I've made has got to be electronic shifting (SRAM GX EAGLE AXS). OMG why didn't I do that before?! Total game changer for me...

[jcheco]

I think a great upgrade will de a foam tire insert, you can lower the tire pressure, specially the back, and gain a lot of grip.

[justhikingaround]

Upgrades so far on my Giant fathom e 2 plus .. Has Been to upgrade handlebars to giant competition bars, upgrade stem to a shorter stem using spank .. upgrade chain set and all cranks plus chain fitted higher spec Shimano... upgrade seat to Bel air .. peddles to Spank..Upgrade grips fitted soft thick Death Grip .. As mainly using on gravel, did not upgrade to a dropper post, but fitted a Suntour suspension seat post... fitted a Small front mudguard. Next upgrade will be tyres to suit gravel and mixed terrain ..Then brake system ( Looking at Hope options ) Will also look at maybe upgrading forks, but they are ok for what I use the bike for at the moment. IMO a far better bike to ride and more responsive than standard. Also now a lot better looking bike..All these upgrades done so far are not too expensive, but I found to make a big difference.

[Goldman_Bernstein]

Wish there was a company that sold frame & motor only. All else are customizable options.

[Ruffest]

I've gone through and upgraded everything. I like the specialized seat and bars though. Extra battery is my favourite upgrade though 😂 I'm extra lazy

[pddragonflyer]

You missed the most important upgrade, necessary on most - if not all - mid level priced bikes: A set of brakes, which gives you the confidence to stop the complete package when and wherever you want.

[Emtbtoday]

First Emtb arriving Saturday should be an experience if nothing else! 2023 cube action team 160 grips peddles and saddle definitely top of the list to start with me thinks

[Zetler]

My favorite eMTB upgrade is my medical PPO coverage. The faster they can get an ambulance out here the faster I can get back to riding.

[geckonia]

First thing I did was ditch the two piston for 4 piston w/ceramic pads (Powerfly 4)

[PeterKornum]

The best suspension upgrade is volume spacers (2x 10cc) super cheap so it’s the biggest value for the money upgrade you can make!
And a easy install Anyone can do!!

[GrandpaOnATunedScooter]

Most upgrades mentioned I was looking at my bike and thinking wow they didn't cut any corners for two grand. Just been on a completely flooded rock run in the peaks . The only upgrade I need are some renthals and crank bros or hope pedals.

[sloppypip]

Informative, thanks! Been looking to finally upgrade.

[Mgtowfreedom]

Wheels and hubs should be a must no brainer ! Stock hubs are crap so good hub’s make a massive difference to the performance
Can’t believe you guys didn’t mention that

[JohanAddink]

The only thing needed for my Mondraker crafty 2022 were the brakes, now they have become Magura MT7 with HC3 levers 😄

[jebronekitty]

Pedals, replacing the plastic stock pedals you always get with some not that expensive metal ones. I got a $25 flat pedal upgrade that grips my shoes better.

[tomquimby]

Changes I do as soon as I get a new bike, handle bars, ergon grips, ergon saddle, new stem, new tyres. and lastly real coverage mudguards. For my long term ride, new larger brakes single to dual pot is the best upgrade after all the above have been done.

[porroco]

Shocks is very hard to find coils and spacer for the new shocks, same with brakes you cant find a spacer for 203mm theb the clamps for the handle bar hard as well, the best thing is to buy an already upgrade ebike than try to do it later will cost you more

[aaronparsons]

What size tyres do people use for trail riding, as thinking of changing my 2.8 maxxis tyres.