Trekking E-Bikes vs E-MTBs: 2025 Buyer’s Guide to Picking the Right Ride
The guide distills 2025 benchmarks with clear routes to buy new or refurbished models.
Overview
- Trekking models fit commuting and long tours on paved paths or light gravel, featuring racks, fenders, lights, and a kickstand for daily use.
- Typical trekking specs include 250 W mid-drive motors from brands such as Bosch or Shimano, 400–750 Wh batteries, 20–28 kg weights, and prices around €2,000–€4,500.
- E‑MTBs are built for off‑road riding with robust frames, wide knobby tires, and powerful assistance suited to steep climbs and rough terrain.
- Typical E‑MTB specs feature torque often above 80 Nm, 500–900 Wh batteries, 22–30 kg weights, and prices roughly €2,500–€8,000.
- Buying options span retailers like Decathlon, Bikes.de, FaFit24, B.O.C., and Lucky Bikes, plus refurbished platforms Rebike and Upway, with a test ride recommended before purchase.