AMFLOW PL: Does It Redefine How We Ride E-MTBs?

The new AMFLOW PL has burst onto the e-MTB scene, boasting an unprecedented 850W of peak power, making it one of the most powerful motors ever fitted to an electric mountain bike. The big question is: does this bike really change the game for mountain bikers, or is it more about marketing hype? Power to the Peak: Do You Really Want to Drift Uphill? With 105 Nm of torque and an optional Boost mode offering 120 Nm, the AMFLOW PL gives you the tools to fly uphill. If your dream is to "drift" your way up gnarly inclines, this bike is right up your alley. It's built for climbers, powered by the DJI Avinox Drive System, a tech borrowed from the world of drones. It’s quiet, smooth, and devastatingly effective in uphill terrain. 

But here’s the catch: what about the descents? 

Not as hard-hitting as a 170/160mm travel enduro focused e-MTB. Enduro focused e-MTB can handle aggressive descents, but the AMFLOW's design compromises this by prioritising weight and agility. If you're looking to match the downhill prowess of heavy-hitters like the YT DECOY and DECOY SN, the AMFLOW may fall short. It’s not built to bomb downhill with the same reckless abandon. 

So, the real question for riders: Do you want to ride differently? 

Ultra-Lightweight—But at What Cost? 

Weighing just 19.2 kg, the AMFLOW PL challenges expectations with its ultra-light carbon fiber frame. The frame alone tips the scales at only 2.27 kg. For comparison, most full-power e-MTBs are considerably heavier, with some models pushing well over 22 kg. This lighter weight offers an agile, responsive ride, but does it come at the cost of raw descending prowess? 

While you may float uphill, the descending experience is noticeably more tame. The FOX rear shock co-tuned with the AMFLOW team ensures that you won’t get rattled too much, but don’t expect bottomless confidence when you hit steep, technical descents. 

The Tech Wizardry: Is It Really Necessary? 

The AMFLOW PL isn’t just about being the most powerful e-MTB to date. The DJI-influenced Avinox system is packed with high-tech features like a 2-inch OLED touchscreen display, five power modes (including a highly adaptive Auto mode), and wireless controllers that put everything at your fingertips. It even syncs seamlessly with apps like Strava to track your performance down to the smallest detail. 

But do you need all this? For the tech-savvy rider who loves gadgets, it’s a dream come true. For the purist who values a raw, unfiltered riding experience, the screen and data may feel more like distractions than game-changers. 

Ask yourself: Is the AMFLOW for me? 

The AMFLOW PL is a climber's dream, a powerful e-MTB that excels in bringing you uphill fast and efficiently, making it one of the most exhilarating rides for technical ascents. But on the flip side, it lacks the brutish descending capability that some hardcore trail riders crave. 

So, who’s the ideal rider for the AMFLOW PL? From reportss, if your focus is on effortless uphill performance, cutting-edge tech integration, and a lightweight, nimble feel, this bike will blow you away. But if you’re a rider who lives for big descents, and eye popping tech, you might want to think twice. 

Does the AMFLOW PL redefine e-MTB riding? 

Apparently, yes—if you're ready to 'drift' uphill like never before. We can't wait to see the AMFLOW Avinox system integrated into a sleek, hard-hitting E-ENDURO package. For now, we're super happy with the YT DECOY MX and the all-new DECOY SN. Oh, and keep an eye out—DECOYs will be shipping to NZ in December 2024, with the DECOY SN arriving in February 2025!

What is being reported? 

Electric Mountain Bike Network
Amflow PL - The Fastest eBike On Earth? 36,301 views Sep 15, 2024 #embn #ebikes #emtb The words 'game-changing', 'lightweight' and 'full power' get thrown about in mountain biking a lot, but this could be one of the bikes to re-write the rule book on all of them! Steve Jones takes the new Amflow PL to one of his favourite riding spots to see if this groundbreaking eBike is all it's promised to be. Steve also does a timed run up his usual eMTB hillclimb route to see how the times compare against other full power eBikes.

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Amflow PL Carbon with DJI Avinox Ebike Motor Review - LIGHTEST MOST POWERFUL EMTB ON THE PLANET 17,210 views Sep 15, 2024 Hey riders, welcome back to Sam's Bikes! You know we're all about e-bikes, especially electric mountain bikes or EMTBs. In today's video we are reviewing the lightest most powerful electric mountain bike on the planet The Amflow PL Carbon Pro with the brand new DJI Avinox Ebike Motor. Over the last month, I have put the Amflow PL carbon to hard work and I have had such a great time. So if you are thinking of buying this beast you need to watch this review. Also there are time stamps in the timeline and like always if you have a questions just ask. We want to express our gratitude to our amazing sponsors - Schwalbe, Quad Lock, and Topeak - for making Sam's Bikes Possible. We are also thankful to every rider for their support.