Very powerful motor with massive peak power and torque

Tidy and easy cable routing with bolted clamp closures

Excellent climbing eMTB with traction and body position

Proportional weight distribution for stability and grip

Long rear center keeps front end planted

Compatible with dual crown forks

Accessible hardware and good seatpost insertion

Very long rear center makes manualing difficult

Heavy (over 50 lbs)

Feels underutilized at slower speeds

Potential for higher battery consumption with powerful motor

Proportionally sized eMTB with DH-oriented geometry

Powerful Avinox M2S (1300W, 130Nm) and M2 (1100W, 110Nm) motors

Low pedal kickback due to idler position

Touchscreen display, intuitive controls, Avinox Ride app

Mixed-wheel platform, short cranks

Descending capability lived up to the 'fear nothing' promise

Quiet and durable frame with details to minimize rattle

Threaded BB and internal tubing for easy maintenance

Large main pivot bearings for serviceability

Three frame storage options (bottle, tool mount, downtube hatch)

Replaceable dropout inserts for wheel size and geometry adjustment

Dual crown fork compatible up to 190mm travel

Impressively stable climbing without need for climb switch

Reasonable pedaling comfort and traction

Progressive leverage ratio compatible with coil shock

Standout 460mm static chainstay length on S3 MX

Sensibly selected build with good suspension and brakes

Limited insertion depth restricts dropper post length

Modest reach figure on S3 MX (471mm)