What Is The BEST Lightweight EMTB In 2024?

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Published 2024-06-17
We have been testing the best lightweight electric mountain bikes to determine which should be crowned our 2024 SL EMTB of the Year.

The final choice came down to the Whyte ELyte or the Santa Cruz Heckler SL but which came out on top?

Let us know what your choice would be in the comments!

#bikeoftheyear #emtb #cycling

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06:56 Motor Performance
08:47 Descending Performance
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All Comments (15)
  • @Mike_MTB_XC
    I don't usually write negative comments on YouTube but this was ridiculous. No Levo SL, Fuel Exe, Lumen or Rise? This should have been labeled as paid promotion reviews for these 2 bikes instead of your title. I expected 4-6 of the lightweight E-Bikes going over their strengths and weaknesses. I realize you need to have paid promotions to create content and cover costs but some of these videos are getting very silly.
  • So only 2 bikes? Seems either lazy or biased. There are 15+ popular SL E-bikes that could have been considered.
  • @gbusby
    Should feature the Trek Fuel EX-e !!!
  • @grakitch
    Great so you have compared 2 bikes. One is top of the range, and the other is middle. Carbon wheels and factor suspension vs alloy and mid level suspension. Seams like a fair comparison 😂😂😂
  • @kinaceman
    Id rather have the Santa Cruz, but they're too expensive, not great value for money
  • @Canyon_Shawn
    If you want a silent, lightweight Ebike that feels like a mountain bike, the Trek EXe is the best. Its build quality and system integration is second to none.
  • I really think we shouldn't allow these companies to get away with calling them lightweight.
  • 10k for bike that's worthless in 2 years after warranty runs out . I really have no clue why people are still paying hard earned for this