Hot on the heels of its Upon electric road bike, Megamo has released the Along electric gravel bike with the controversially powerful Avinox M2S motor. The Along shares many of the features of the Upon, released earlier this week. The bikes share the Avinox M2S motor, which can deliver up to 1,500 watts peak power, although in the Along its been detuned slightly for gravel use, with Megamo claiming 1,300 watts peak power and 130Nm torque. Thats still a hefty amount of assistance on tap, even if the continuously rated power remains at 250 watts, the legal limited maximum output. The motor also cuts out at 25km/h, the legally mandated speed limit in the UK, Europe and most of the rest of the world. Tuned for gravel Megamo fits 50mm Vittoria Terreno Mixed tyres, which should provide plenty of grip. Theres no legal limit on the torque that a motor can output the amount of turning power it applies to the rear wheel and the 130Nm figure is substantially greater than that supplied by many electric gravel bikes. The Mahle X20 rear hub motor fitted to bikes including the Ribble Allgrit E and Ridley E-Grifn, for example, delivers 65Nm torque and just 275 watts peak power. But Megamo says that its tuned the M2S motor for gravel use and that it offers smooth power delivery on rolling terrain and progressive support on climbs. It claims theres still enough reserve for technical sections without feeling artificial. There are three assistance levels, which can be adjusted from the factory settings using the Avinox companion app or the on-bike display. The entry spec Along 10 and the Along Flatbar are powered by the slightly less punchy Avinox M2 motor, rather than the M2S. This still produces 1,100 watts peak power and 110Nm torque, which is significantly greater than other electric gravel bikes. In the Along, the Avinox motor is powered by a 600Wh in-frame battery and the carbon frame has clearance for 50mm tyres. All specs are fitted with 50mm Vittoria Terreno Mixed gravel tyres. As with the Upon, top tier models have full cable integration and a one-piece cockpit. The Along 01 also has a 40mm travel DT Swiss gravel suspension fork, while other specs have a rigid carbon fork. Too much power? We've questioned whether the Avinox M2S motor provides more power than most riders need. The Avinox motor is produced by DJI, famed for its drones and action cameras. Its taken the mountain biking world by storm, with over 20 eMTBs powered by the system. Nevertheless, Robin Weaver, BikeRadars MTB technical editor in chief reckons it delivers more power than most riders will need. While its natural feel, incredibly smooth power delivery and masses of control make it stand out above anything else in the eMTB segment, the 1,500 watts of peak power is unnecessary, he claims. Hes also raised potential safety issues, stating: These extraordinarily powerful bikes require real care they bring new concerns over safety, trail etiquette and trail access. He cites concerns on busy trails, which are likely to carry over into gravel riding, where an Avinox-powered rider can blast past pedal-only and less powerful e-gravel bikes and XC MTBs, risking a collision. When we talked to Peter Eland, technical and policy director at the Bicycle Association, he raised concerns about the very high peak power that some motor systems can deliver and supported calls for restraint from both manufacturers and riders. We asked our readers too and 70% supported a cap on ebike motor power. Avinox has hit back though, stating that innovation should not be constrained by arbitrary power limits. Megamo Along e-gravel bike outline specs and prices The top spec Along 01 has a SRAM Force XPLR AXS groupset, an integrated cockpit and DT Swiss suspension fork. Megamo Megamo will sell five Along specs from the 7,999 Along 01 to the 3,699 Along Flatbar. Along 01 Motor: Avinox M2S Groupset: SRAM Force XPLR AXS Fork: DT Swiss F132 Wheels: Vision TC45 i30 carbon Price: 7,999 / 7,999 Along 03 CW Motor: Avinox M2S Groupset: SRAM Rival XPLR AXS Fork: Along Carbon Disc Wheels: Vision TC45 i30 carbon Price: 5,999 / 5,999 Along 03 Motor: Avinox M2S Groupset: SRAM Rival XPLR AXS Fork: Along Carbon Disc Wheels: Megamo All Road AL Price: 5,299 / 5,299 Along 10 Motor: Avinox M2S Groupset: Shimano GRX RX610 12-speed Fork: Along Carbon Disc Wheels: Megamo All Road AL Price: 3,999 / 3,999 Along Flatbar Motor: Avinox M2S Groupset: Shimano Deore M6200 12-speed Fork: Along Carbon Disc Wheels: Megamo All Road AL Price: 3,699 / 3,699