Notch or Moraine? How to decide what eMTB to buy
If you’re looking for an electric mountain bike (eMTB), we have two platforms to choose from:
Moraine is our medium-torque all-mountain bike powered by a Fazua Ride 60 drive system.
- 60Nm of torque
- Class 1 (pedal assist up to 20mph/32kph)
- 430Wh internal battery (compatible with range extender battery, sold separately)
- 145mm rear Split Pivot suspension travel
- 160mm fork
- 6061-T6 aluminum frame
- 29 x 2.6" or 27.5 x 2.8" tire clearance
- Starting at 49lb 13oz
Notch is our high-torque enduro bike powered by a Bosch Performance Line CX drive system
- 85Nm of torque
- Class 1 (pedal assist up to 20mph/32kph)
- 500Wh internal battery (compatible with range extender battery, sold separately)
- 160mm rear Split Pivot suspension travel
- 160mm or 170mm suspension fork
- 6061-T6 aluminum frame
- 29 x 2.6" or 27.5 x 2.8" tire clearance
- Starting at 57lb 4oz
Both of these eMTB platforms have a few nice features in common:
- Our Split Pivot+ design, which lets you swap between travel classes
- 148mm boost spacing
- Flip chip for geometry adjustments
- Pack-free riding features
- SRAM UDH compatibility
So, which one is right for you?
Moraine is our recommendation for riders who want e-assist to feel like a natural extension of their rides. You hit the trail for adventures that include wandering far on rowdy trails and backcountry tracks. Moraine’s 145mm rear/160mm front suspension travel is tuned to feel responsive and supportive on all-mountain terrain — think monumental climbs, technical descents, and all the pedaly sections in between. Moraine looks and rides more like a normal mountain bike, just with the boost to ride more.
Notch is the perfect eMTB for riders who live for more laps. You seek out routes that are heavy on the vert — both up and down. The high-torque Bosch motor and 500Wh battery ease the pain of pedaling steep, gnarly return trails or miles-long climbs, so you can keep the good times rolling. The 160mm rear and 160/170mm front suspension travel keeps you in control through daunting descents, techy sections, and the trip back to the top. Notch helps you put in a full day’s ride on trail systems that might have shut your legs down sooner.
We hope this gives you a better idea of what eMTB to buy for your needs and riding style. If you’re looking to Charge Your Adventure on gravel too, we’re here for it — explore our full ebike line.