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If you're an aggressive rider chasing a non-motorized e-bike ride feel that prioritizes downhill handling and performance, look no further than the Propain Sresh SL. Vital has spent the last few months aboard a burly, custom-spec'd build of this lightweight eMTB and our experience has been eye-opening. Highlights High modulus blend full-carbon frame 150mm rear travel, 160mm front travel (Propain offers 170mm fork options in their configurator) PRO10 suspension platform with 25% progression

Orbea depicts Wild as the “yes” machine, an enduro eMTB without compromises. An acclaimed favorite in the full-power eMTB category since its reinvention in 2022, the Wild now receives updates that focus on refinement rather than reinvention: more rear suspension travel with mullet compatibility, Bosch’s updated CX Performance motor, and a larger-capacity battery option. We spent a full season of shredding on the new Wild to see if it still stacks up to the fanfare in a category evolving at race

The trail bike category is probably where most people go shopping for a Goldilocks do-it-all bike, although the same could be said for the enduro category. With 150mm of travel and a generally light build, the Primer is Intense’s answer for those looking to cover some miles and enjoy themselves on the way down. The Primer was quietly updated for 2025, and we’ve had this new version out on the trails for about a month to help you figure out what it is and what it isn’t. 2025 Intense Primer 29

One of the most talked about recent developments in the e-MTB market has been the arrival of the Avinox motor and battery system. Created by a company that has its roots in using batteries and motors to make things fly, it shouldn’t have come as a big surprise when the performance of the newcomer turned out to be quite spectacular. Amflow is the bike brand launched in parallel to essentially showcase the new motor system, and the PL is their first model. Today, Amflow makes its highly