Giant Trance X E+ Elite
€3,680
Buying guide
E mountain bike buying guide: 7 electric MTBs compared, with real prices and what to check
By Kobolt Bikes · ·
An e mountain bike costs from about €3,700 to €11,500 in our range, and the right one depends on how you ride, how much weight you want to lift and how long you want the battery to last, not on the biggest torque number. This guide compares seven electric MTBs from our catalogue, with prices, motor, battery, weight and suspension travel from the makers and dealers we cite, so you can narrow the choice with facts instead of marketing.
Quick picks: seven electric MTBs side by side
Start with the table. Prices are our current catalogue prices in euro including delivery to Denmark. Motor, torque, battery, weight and travel are the figures published by the makers or by dealers; where a figure is missing or varies by model year we left it out rather than guess. Weights are claimed values and change with frame size and spec. Click a model for the full product page.
| Model | Price | Motor | Torque (Nm) | Battery | Weight | Travel (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giant Trance X E+ Elite | €3,680 | Yamaha SyncDrive Pro | 85 | – | – | – |
| Giant Fathom E+ 1 Pro | €3,864 | Yamaha SyncDrive Pro | 80 | 625 Wh | – | 130 (hardtail) |
| Trek Rail 7 | €5,060 | Bosch Performance Line CX | 85 | 625 Wh | 24.1 kg | 160 / 150 |
| Cannondale Moterra Neo Carbon 2 | €5,520 | Bosch Performance Line CX | 85 | 750 Wh | – | 150 / 150 |
| Specialized Turbo Levo SL Comp Carbon | €7,360 | Specialized SL 1.2 | 50 | 320 Wh | 18.55 kg | 160 / 150 |
| Scott Patron eRIDE 900 Tuned | €7,820 | Bosch Performance Line CX | 85 | 750 Wh | 24 kg | 160 |
| Yeti 160E T2 | €11,500 | Shimano EP801 | 85 | 630 Wh | 22.63 kg | 170 / 160 |
Three patterns stand out. First, most of these bikes use a 85 Nm mid-drive (Bosch Performance Line CX, Shimano EP801 or Yamaha SyncDrive Pro), so motor torque alone rarely separates them; battery size and weight do. Second, the lightweight Specialized Turbo Levo SL Comp Carbon trades power (50 Nm) and battery (320 Wh) for a claimed 18.55 kg. Third, travel tells you the bike's character: 130 mm hardtail for fast climbing and trail riding, 150 to 160 mm full suspension for all-round trails, 170 mm for steeper, rougher descents.
E mountain bike: what you actually buy
An electric mountain bike looks like a normal full-suspension or hardtail mountain bike but adds a mid-mounted motor and a battery in the frame. The motor assists only while you pedal, so you still ride the bike; it simply makes steep climbs and long days feel shorter. That lets you ride more trail in the same time and keeps friends of different fitness together.
Under EU Regulation (EU) No 168/2013, pedal cycles with pedal assistance and an auxiliary motor of up to 250 W continuous rated power, whose assistance cuts out before 25 km/h, are outside the scope of the motor-vehicle L-categories (Article 2). That is why a standard electric MTB is treated like a bicycle in most places. Bikes that assist beyond those limits, such as speed pedelecs, fall under different rules, so always check your national authority before buying or modifying one. Local trail access rules also differ: some trail networks restrict e-bikes, so check with the landowner or trail association.
Browse our full range of electric mountain bikes, or compare adult road-legal options in our electric dirt bike guide if you want a motorised off-road bike instead.
Motor, battery and weight: how to read the numbers
Torque (Nm) describes how hard the motor pushes at low cadence, which matters on steep, technical climbs. The Trek Rail 7 lists a Bosch Performance Line CX with 85 Nm, a 625 Wh battery and a claimed 24.1 kg with 160 mm front and 150 mm rear travel. Lightweight systems such as the Specialized SL 1.2 on the Levo SL deliver 50 Nm; they feel closer to an ordinary bike, which many riders prefer on long, flowing trails.
Battery capacity (Wh) decides range. Our table runs from 320 Wh on the light Levo SL to 750 Wh on the Scott Patron eRIDE 900 Tuned and the Cannondale Moterra Neo. Range depends on assistance level, rider weight, terrain and temperature, so treat any published range as a best case and compare watt-hours instead. A larger battery means more weight and a higher price, but also a longer day out.
Weight affects handling and carrying. Bikes around 22 to 24 kg, such as the Trek Rail 7 (24.1 kg) and the Yeti 160E T2 (22.63 kg), are typical for full-power trail e-MTBs. Frame size changes the claimed weight, so use the numbers to compare classes, not to promise a figure.
Which electric MTB for which rider
Value and first e-MTB
The Giant Trance X E+ Elite (€3,680, Yamaha SyncDrive Pro 85 Nm, aluminium frame) is the lowest-priced full-power trail bike in this comparison. The Giant Fathom E+ 1 Pro (€3,864, 80 Nm, 625 Wh, 130 mm hardtail) is the choice if you want a lighter, simpler bike for rolling terrain and fast climbs. See the Giant Trance X E+ Elite page for the full spec.
All-round trail rider
The Trek Rail 7 (€5,060) and the Cannondale Moterra Neo Carbon 2 (€5,520, Bosch CX 85 Nm, 750 Wh, 150 mm travel) are strong all-round trail bikes with big batteries. They suit riders who want to go out for half a day without range anxiety.
Lightweight, natural feel
The Specialized Turbo Levo SL Comp Carbon (€7,360) is the light option: 50 Nm, 320 Wh, a claimed 18.55 kg and 160 mm front travel. It suits riders who prioritise ride feel and a bike that is easy to lift and handle over maximum assistance and range.
Performance and premium
The Scott Patron eRIDE 900 Tuned (€7,820, Bosch CX, 750 Wh, 24 kg, 160 mm) and the Yeti 160E T2 (€11,500, Shimano EP801, 630 Wh, 22.63 kg, 170 / 160 mm) are for riders who want top-end components and steeper terrain capability. They cost more because of carbon frames and higher-spec suspension and parts, not because the motor is stronger.
Frame, suspension travel and wheel size
Hardtails, with suspension only at the front, are lighter and cheaper and suit rolling trails and fire roads. Full-suspension bikes cost more but give more grip and comfort on rough ground, which matters even more with the extra weight of an e-MTB. As a rule of thumb, 130 to 150 mm of rear travel suits cross-country and light trail riding, 150 to 160 mm suits trail and all-mountain, and 170 mm and more suits enduro and steep descents.
Aluminium frames cost less and are robust; carbon frames save weight and cost more. Wheel size is 29 inch on most models, with some mixing a 29 inch front wheel and a 27.5 inch rear wheel for a more playful feel. Choose the frame size by your height and the maker's size chart, because a poorly fitting bike is harder to ride than any spec difference.
What an electric mountain bike really costs
Our prices include delivery to Denmark, and we ship from Germany with free EU land shipping on orders over €3,000. Orders are processed in 1 to 3 business days, you have a 14-day right of withdrawal, and the products carry a 2-year guarantee. The minimum order is €350. For an e-MTB budget also for a helmet, gloves, a hydration pack, a lock and a pump, and for regular servicing of brakes, chain, tyres and suspension.
When you compare offers, look at the total price with delivery, the guarantee terms, the battery warranty and how easy spare parts and service are to get. Ask us on the contact page for current price and stock, and for help choosing the right frame size.
Buying checklist and common mistakes
- Decide your terrain first. Rolling trails and gravel suit a hardtail; steep, rough descents call for 160 mm or more of full-suspension travel.
- Compare battery size in Wh. Range claims depend on assistance level and rider weight; watt-hours are the fair comparison.
- Check weight honestly. You will lift the bike onto racks and into cars. A claimed 18 kg and a claimed 24 kg feel very different.
- Get the right frame size. Use the maker's size chart and test the bike if you can.
- Look at the drive system. Bosch, Shimano and Yamaha systems have wide dealer support; ask about service and firmware updates.
- Check the legal class. A standard pedelec is limited to 250 W and 25 km/h assistance; do not tune it if you ride on public roads.
- Budget for brakes, tyres and service. E-MTBs wear components faster than ordinary bikes.
Browse the full electric mountain bike category and the compare page to put models next to each other.
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Frequently asked questions
The Giant Trance X E+ Elite at €3,680 is the lowest-priced full-power trail bike here, with a Yamaha SyncDrive Pro motor of 85 Nm. If you ride mostly rolling terrain, the Giant Fathom E+ 1 Pro hardtail at €3,864 is a lighter, simpler alternative.
In our catalogue the seven bikes compared here run from €3,680 (Giant Trance X E+ Elite) to €11,500 (Yeti 160E T2), including delivery to Denmark. Helmet, tools and servicing are extra, so plan a few hundred euro on top of the bike.
A standard pedelec with a motor up to 250 W that cuts assistance before 25 km/h is outside the EU motor-vehicle categories and is treated like a bicycle in most places. Bikes that assist beyond those limits fall under other rules, so check your national authority first.
It depends on battery size, assistance level, rider weight, terrain and temperature. Our table runs from 320 Wh to 750 Wh. Treat any published range as a best case, compare watt-hours instead, and expect much less on steep climbs in high assistance.
Yes. We ship from Germany with free delivery in Denmark and free EU land shipping on orders over €3,000. Orders are processed in 1 to 3 business days, and delivery time depends on the address, so ask us for an estimate before you order.
Sources
- Regulation (EU) No 168/2013, Article 2 (scope: pedal cycles with pedal assistance up to 250 W / 25 km/h are excluded) – legislation.gov.uk copy
- Regulation (EU) No 168/2013, Article 4 (L-category structure) – legislation.gov.uk copy
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