eMTB Specific Products Explained
eMTB Specific Products Explained
Maximize Your eMTB.
Specific parts and components for electric mountain bikes (eMTBs)
Electric Mountain Bikes (eMTBs) are so hot right now. You see them passing sweaty riders on climb trails. You see them in far-flung backcountry riding zones. You see them buzzing across town on the way to the trailhead with toddlers riding shotgun.
And while there are plenty of great eMTBs that roll off the line from bike brands, there are certain parts of your e-bike where upgrades can make a real difference to performance. Or sometimes riders simply want to customize their rig with colors to truly make it their own.
Race Face makes two kinds of components for e-bikes — eMTB Built and eMTB Ready. Both are covered by Race Face’s Lifetime Warranty, crashes included.
eMTB Built
These are components built specifically for the increased loads and forces of full-power e-bikes. All Race Face eMTB wheels and eMTB cranks are designed and tested to a System Weight Rating (total weight of the bike and clothed rider) of 150kg (330 lbs).
Rear eMTB wheels have steel axles with reinforced freehub bodies that are rated to 95 Nm of motor-assisted torque. This 95 Nm rating will withstand the torque output of popular full power e-bike motors such as the Bosch Performance Line CX, Shimano EP8 Series, GIANT SyncDrive Pro and Specialized Turbo Full Power System.
Note that Race Face components are only rated for Class 1 pedal assist e-bikes, not for throttle assist e-bikes (Class 2 or Class 3).
eMTB Ready
These are Race Face components designed for aggressive Trail, All-Mountain or Gravity riding, including full-power e-bikes. All load bearing eMTB Ready products have a System Weight Rating of at least 130kg (287lbs). Some examples are Era carbon handlebars, Atlas Pedals and Turbine R Stem.
eMTB Wheels
Due to the added system weight of batteries and motors, e-bike wheels—in particular rear wheels—experience the most abuse from hard riding. You want your wheels to stand up to the increased impacts from landing jumps and drops on your eMTB, but still maintain the best possible compliance and ride feel. The Turbine eMTB wheels are some of the strongest and most compliant in their class, at a competitive weight.
One of our most popular and affordable eMTB wheels is the Aeffect R eMTB rear wheel. It comes complete with a durable steel axle and steel cassette body, and you can pair with the Aeffect R front wheel for an eMTB wheelset that is tough on trail and light on price.
eMTB Cranks & Chainrings
eMTB cranks should have the durability to brush off impacts, the stiffness to not flex under load and a shorter length to stay out of the way of obstacles on the trail.
With all the strength and very little weight, our flagship Era eMTB carbon crankarms feature a stainless steel wear plate to guard against shoe rub while also providing additional impact protection.
If you prefer alloy, the Aeffect R eMTB Crankarms offer unrivaled strength and durability, all at a reasonable price point.
We also offer replacement steel chainrings and spiders for Bosch Gen 4 motor (Performance Line CX or SX).
FAQs
What’s the difference between eMTB Built and eMTB Ready again?
Can any eMTB Ready Race Face components go on my e-bike?
Why is there a torque rating for eMTB wheels? Don’t I just need it to be strong enough for bigger impacts?
I ride a lighter SL e-bike. Do I need eMTB Built components?
My e-bike has a throttle. Should I equip eMTB Built components?
Can I equip eMTB Built gear on my Surron or Talaria e-moto?
