Paul Seixas confirmed his arrival at the very top level of the Ardennes with a commanding victory on the Mur de Huy, winning La Flche Wallonne 2026 in a performance that now places him firmly among the leading contenders ahead of Lige-Bastogne-Lige. The 19-year-old Frenchman delivered the decisiv...

Genesis has announced five updated models and one new frame across its dirt-oriented platforms, the Croix de Fer, Vagabond, and Tour de Fer. Each comes with a host of build-kit updates and other changes to refresh them for 2026. Read all about the changes belowThe post 2026 Genesis Updates Include Geometry Changes, Hydraulic Brakes, and More appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Demi Vollering timed her effort to perfection on the Mur de Huy, launching a long-range acceleration to win La Flche Wallonne Femmes 2026 ahead of Puck Pieterse and Paula Blasi after a relentlessly aggressive race. In a finale shaped by early attacks and a reduced group of contenders, Vollerings s...

Choosing the right battery size for your e-bike is not just about giving you enough range: it also affects a multitude of other factors, including power, weight balance, suspension set-up and handling. This content was produced in association with Specialized Weve been using the latest Specialized Turbo Levo 4 to dig into Continue reading

German brand Bombtrack just updated their unique aluminum utility bike, the Munroe Cargo. Equipped with a 20" front wheel and a 27.5" rear wheel, this refreshed cargo-oriented bike features an integrated front rack that sits independently of the fork. Read on for more details on the Bombtrack Munroe...The post The Bombtrack Munroe Cargo has an Integrated Front Rack appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

The launch of Avinoxs second-generation motors has reopened the debate on whether the peak power of electric bikes should be limited. Its not a new question the Chinese brand's M1 motor caused a furore after being boosted to 1,000W via a firmware update last year. Now, the M2S version has blown that figure out of the water with a peak power of 1,500W. Shimano and Boschs peak power pales in comparison, at 500W and 750W for their most powerful motors, respectively. An EAPC-regulated motor is legally classified by its continuous rated power as opposed to its peak power output. This is capped at 250 watts in the UK and EU, and support must cut out once the bike reaches 25.5km/h. Read more: Electric bikes and the law everything you need to know about ebike regulations The Avinox M2S motor provoked mixed opinions when it launched. Tom Marvin / Our Media While headlines have focused on the outrageously high peak power, reviews of the motors show they stand apart from others on the market, highlighting the impressive climbing ability, which enables you to ride easily at the 25.5km/h limit up even the steepest of climbs. Its fair to say this power isnt untamed, with the M2S motor's control being one of the highlights we found when testing it back-to-back. While the Avinox motors are not illegal, the immense peak power of bikes fitted with the M2S has brought into question its suitability and could pose legal concerns for other manufacturers. While Bosch is conservative with its peak power figures, it has also released over-the-air power updates for its motors. Scott Windsor / Our Media Bosch, and its sponsored riders such as Hans Rey, have asked for clearer ebike regulations, and theres a sense the 'Goldilocks' position that EAPC-regulated ebikes enjoy requiring no registration or licensing may be at risk. An Avinox spokesperson pointed out to us that the rules are defined less consistently in the United States: The U.S. federal government, along with the majority of states, has not provided clarification on whether the 750W designation refers to rated power or peak power, and local policies vary across states. Only a limited number of states, such as Pennsylvania and Maryland, explicitly defines 750W as rated power. In this context, Avinox is in compliance with the standards with a rated power of 250W. Peter Eland, technical and policy director at leading UK trade body, the Bicycle Association, says: As an industry our priority must be to safeguard the bicycle status of e-bikes this is also key to maintaining access rights off-road [for cyclists]. Away from industry concerns, the new motors have been divisive within the mountain bike community, with some riders questioning the need for such power and posing the question of where it will end. The new M2S motor has a huge envelope of usable power. Scott Windsor / Our Media Proponents see no issue with the increased power, as long as the assistance limit remains under 25.5km/h, while those against the new Avinox motor say it is too powerful for shared trails and enables riders to easily climb at the limit with minimal input. One BikeRadar commenter wrote: 1500 watts isn't an ebike. It's a motorcycle, while another stated: This trash is going to close trails, destroy trails, and create further headaches for mountain bikers vs ebikers sharing the same trail systems. With the history and the facts outlined, wed like your say on the matter is it time to cap ebike power?

Dutchwoman secures her second La Flche Wallonne Femmes victory, but it was squeaky close

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Demi Vollering held her nerve on the Mur de Huy to win La Flche Wallonne Femmes 2026, resisting a late surge from Puck Pieterse in a dramatic uphill finish that was decided in the final metres. After launching a long-range effort on the decisive climb, the Dutch rider appeared to have the race unde...

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