Merida has launched an upgraded range of its eMTBs, giving us insight to Shimano’s latest EP8 pedal-assist drivetrain development. A system which Shimano says will be rolled out across a range of ...

It’s lighter, it’s stronger, it’s better… It’s the new Shimano EP8 mid-drive motor system for electric mountain bikes. The bicycle component giant has just released its latest electric bicycle drive ...

Shimano's new EP8 ebike motor is smaller, lighter and quieter than its predecessor, and packs the torque to compete against the best of Bosch, with more battery space. Here it is in a sweet-looking ...

Shimano knows cycling better than most and the new EP8 proves that. It is already becoming the default mid-drive motor for most new off-road e-bikes. The e-bike has evolved from pedal-assisted ...

With an epic name and advertised as your “tractor beam to the summit”, Evil Bikes’ latest two-wheeler is its first electric mountain bike, equipped for the daredevil in you. For its first foray into ...

Unintuitive ride requires careful setup and plenty of commitment; tyres not suitable for the bike’s intended use; geometry could do with some improvements Thok’s TK01 R is the Italian brand’s ...

A longer front end would improve performance; the front end is pretty high and the seat tube quite tall; the light and rear fender don’t add anything to the package Merida’s enduro-focused ONE-SIXTY ...