The Powerfly+ 8 is a rugged full-power hardtail electric mountain bike that's made to conquer your every adventure. Its sturdy Alpha Platinum Aluminium frame makes it a versatile for exploring, while a 120 mm Fox AWL Rail suspension fork keeps things feeling smooth, from roots and rocks to potholes. It comes ready to roll with a 12-speed Shimano XT/SLX drivetrain and Shimano M6100 4-piston hydraulic brakes for stop-anywhere control.
It's right for you if...
You think life's better with a big boost. You're after an e-MTB that packs in plenty of power to make the ups as fun as the downs, and want the efficiency and convenience of a hardtail. You want upgrades where they matter most, like the wheels, suspension fork and drivetrain.
The tech you get
An Alpha Platinum Aluminium hardtail frame with a FOX Float AWL fork with air spring and RAIL 2.0 damper. A powerful Bosch Performance Line CX motor (85 Nm, 250 W), with an 800 Wh PowerTube RIB 2.0 removable integrated battery and Purion 200 controller. A 12-speed Shimano SLX and XT blend drivetrain, Tubeless Ready Bontrager wheels, a Bontrager Line dropper post, 4-piston Shimano hydraulic disc brakes and plenty of mounts for bags and racks.
The final word
The Powerfly+ 8 is a powerful electric hardtail that tacks on the bells and whistles that matter most. It gives you a serious boost for steep climbs, thanks to the Bosch Performance Line CX motor and massive 800 Wh battery, plus an upgraded fork, brakes and drivetrain to keep rides smooth for miles ahead.
Specifications
| *Frame |
Size: M , L , S , XL
Alpha Platinum Aluminium, Removable Integrated Battery (RIB 2.0), tapered head tube, guided internal routing, Control Freak internal routing, Motor Armour, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle
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| *Fork |
Size: S
Fox AWL Rail, Rail 2.0 damper, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Kabolt axle, 180 mm direct mount, 100 mm travel, 27.5"
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Size: M , L , XL
Fox AWL Rail, Rail 2.0 damper, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Kabolt axle, 180 mm direct mount, 120 mm travel, 29"
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Wheels
| *Front Wheel | Size: SBontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle, 27.5" |
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| Size: M , L , XLBontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle, 29" | |
| *Rear Wheel |
Size: S
Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle, 27.5"
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| *Rear Skewer | Size: M , L , S , XLBontrager Switch thru axle, removable lever |
| *Tire |
Size: S
Bontrager Gunnison Pro XR, Tubeless Ready, dual compound, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 27.5x2.60"
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| Size: M , L , XLBontrager Gunnison Pro XR, Tubeless Ready, dual compound, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 29x2.60" | |
| *Tire Part |
Size: M , L , S , XL
Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz
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| *Rim Strip | Size: M , L , S , XLBontrager TLR |
| Max tyre size | See service manual |
E-system
| *Battery |
Size: M , L , S , XL
Bosch PowerTube 800 Wh, smart system
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| *Charger |
Size: M , L , S , XL
Bosch standard 4A, 230V, smart system
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| *Computer |
Size: M , L , S , XL
Bosch Kiox 300, smart system
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Size: M , L , S , XL
Bosch LED remote, smart system
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| *Motor |
Size: M , L , S , XL
Bosch Performance Line CX, 20 mph / 32 km/h max assist (25 km/h max assist in EU and APAC)
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Drivetrain
| *Shifter |
Size: M , L , S , XL
Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed
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| *Rear Derailleur |
Size: M , L , S , XL
Shimano XT M8100, long cage
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| *Crank Arm |
Size: M , L , S , XL
E*thirteen E*spec Plus, 160 mm length
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| *Cassette |
Size: M , L , S , XL
Shimano SLX M7100, 10-51T, 12-speed
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| *Chain |
Size: M , L , S , XL
Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed
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| *Pedal | Size: M , L , S , XLVP-536 nylon platform |
| Max. chainring size | 1x: 42T |
Components
| *Saddle | Size: M , L , S , XLBontrager Commuter Comp |
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| *Seatpost |
Size: S
Bontrager Line Dropper, 100mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 310 mm length
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Size: M , L , XL
Bontrager Line Dropper, 170 mm travel, MaxFlow, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 450 mm length
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| *Handlebar | Size: M , L , S , XLBontrager Comp, alloy, 31.8 mm, 40mm rise, 780 mm width |
| *Grips | Size: M , L , S , XLBontrager XR Endurance Elite |
| *Stem | Size: M , L , S , XLBontrager Comp, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7-degree, 50 mm length |
| *Headset |
Size: M , L , S , XL
FSA IS-2, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom
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| *Brake |
Size: M , L , S , XL
Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc, M6100 lever, M6120 calliper
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| *Brake Rotor |
Size: M , L , S , XL
Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 203 mm
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| Rotor size | Max brake rotor sizes – Frame: 203 mm, min 180 mm, fork: see fork manufacturer |
Accessories
| *Tool | Size: M , L , S , XLBontrager Switch Lever, w/tool |
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Weight
| Weight | M – 23.68 kg/52.21 lb (with TLR sealant, no tubes) |
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| Weight limit | This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 136 kg (300 lb). |
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Bike and frame weights are based on pre-production painted frames at time of publication. Weights may vary in final production.
