Pedal assist mountain bikes are hotter than ever, so we chose two e-Bikes from opposite ends of the spectrum to put head-to-head; the Santa Cruz Heckler SL and the Pivot Shuttle AM. The Heckler SL utilizes a featherweight design to resemble the descending characteristics of your favorite analog mountain bike, while the Shuttle AM’s high-power race motor opens up new high-speed lines on every trail.

Bike Gearheads Kendall and Paul talk through the ins and outs of power, range, and each bike’s handling characteristics. Which e-Bike would you reach for? Let us know in the comments!

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0:00 – Intro
0:41 – Santa Cruz Heckler SL Background
1:03 – Heckler SL Geo & Tech Specs
2:06 – Heckler vs Heckler SL
3:01 – Heckler SL Build Options
3:22 – Pivot Shuttle AM Background
3:46 – Shuttle AM Tech Specs & Geo
4:37 – Shuttle AM Motor Specs
6:23 – Shuttle AM Build Options
6:41 – Climbing Comparison
9:10 – Descending Comparison
11:21 – E-bike Range
12:01 – Who Are These Bikes For?
13:41 – Weighing The Bikes
14:55 – Outro

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