MBUK TV | Everyone will be riding an ebike in five years

Rob Weaver says eMTB domination is on the horizon

Tom Marvin

Published: December 9, 2024 at 3:00 pm

MBUK’s Rob Weaver reckons that, in five years, you’ll be riding an electric bike – whether you like the idea now or not.

Tom Marvin isn’t so sure, and believes the non-assisted mountain bike has a strong future ahead of it.

In the latest MBUK TV video, the pair duke it out, each riding a bike at the bleeding edge of current eMTB tech.

They discuss where e-bikes work well, but also where they don’t (yet), considering the merits of non-assisted mountain bikes along the way.

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Senior technical editor

Tom Marvin is MBUK’s YouTube presenter and podcaster, as well as a regular contributor to BikeRadar. He writes mountain bike reviews for the site, while also testing components and kit. His work as a presenter has seen him race pro riders, tackle World Cup downhill courses and attend international launch events. He has been part of the MBUK and BikeRadar family for 11 years, contributing to all aspects of tech content, including a spell working heavily on Cycling Plus magazine. In that time, he has tested hundreds of bikes and more than 1,000 products. He has been mountain biking for 25 years, with cross-country (XC) and trail riding his speciality, although he’s more than happy dipping into the world of enduro whenever there’s a chance. Tom’s photos of bikes and food covered in ketchup can be found on his Instagram account.

Height: 182cm
Bike size: Large