Can an ‘eSUV’ e-bike really go from trail to town?
Have you ever wanted an electric bike that easily transitions from the drudgery of urban asphalt to adventures in gravel and dirt? That’s what a subclass of so-called “electric SUV” (eSUV) e-bikes claims to do, with their wide, all-terrain tires and front and rear suspension, plus practical accessories like fenders and racks.
So, that’s what I set out to test on a new TL Carbon e-bike from Amflow, the DJI offshoot that upended the mountain bike industry a few years ago with its incredibly small and powerful Avinox motors.
After a month of testing in the heart of Amsterdam — including a three day bikepacking trip along coastal bicycle superhighways and single-track forest routes — I can confirm what you might already expect: there are compromises. But for €3499 / $3,899you do get a crossover e-bike that can help you fetch groceries during the week and conquer trails...
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