When I got my first eMTB a few years ago, I felt like the speed limiter was holding me back from using my bike the way I want. Removing the speed limiter was an option, but that doesn’t come without consequences. Would it damage my motor and battery? Although many advised against tuning, I decided to go for it. Three years and 10.000 km or 6200 miles later, I decided to document my experience for anyone that’s curious to find out about the impact of eMTB tuning. Maybe you can learn from my mistakes! Reasons For Me To Tune My eMTB As mentioned in the intro, the speed limiter prevented…

There’s no way around it; electric mountain bikes are expensive. To save some money, you could consider buying one second-hand. But with the risk of buying a bike with a faulty motor or battery, is that even a good idea? I’ve worked in the used-car market for almost ten years and with this background, I’ve done a lot of research into the ins and outs of buying a used eMTB. This article is for riders who are still in doubt about whether to buy new or used. We will talk about risks, warranty, prices and what’s the safest way to purchase a second-hand bike. Motor And Battery Lifespan The biggest…

In the world of mountain biking, ‘mullet’ means a mixed-wheel bike. Other than that, mullet is also a hairstyle (look it up), but that’s not really why we are here. Although many new eMTBs are fitted with 29-inch wheels for the front and rear, you can get a mixed-wheel eMTB from factory like the Canyon Spectral Mullet CF 8. This bike has a 29-inch wheel in the front, and a 27.5-inch wheel in the back. A smaller rear wheel can make your bike feel more lively as the lighter rear end makes it easier to change direction quickly on a tight set of corners. If you like the sound of…

Let’s face it: the speed limiter on an e-bike can be quite annoying, especially if your bike is limited at 15.5 mph (25 km/h). Online you can find numerous solutions to remove that speed limiter. Sounds quite tempting right? From my experience, most riders know too little about the consequences of tuning their e-bike, not only for themselves but also for others. As I have quite some experience with a derestricted eMTB, I want to inform you about the ins and outs through this article. In this article, we’ll go through how to derestrict your bike, the impact of tuning on motor and battery life, and we’ll discuss the legal…