E-cross bikes: A new dimension of cross bike riding

With a cross bike, you kill the famous two birds with one stone: You have the right bike for the city as well as for the bumpy forest path. But you can really get going with an e-cross bike. The off-road electric cross bike combines the special outdoor characteristics of the non-motorized version with the robust support of a mid-mounted motor. We inform you about the special features and advantages of the cross e-bike, its technical unique selling points and what you should look out for when buying.

The electric cross bike as a motorized all-rounder

Cross bikes are considered mobile all-rounders. In city traffic, they are confident on the road – but in addition to asphalt, they can also handle gravel, sand and forest soil. The flexible bikes are not flawless sports stars like mountain bikes, but they do have strong off-road qualities. They are therefore the ideal choice for all bikers who want to roar through nature on weekdays during rush hour traffic and on weekends. This versatility is of course in demand. And so it was only a matter of time before this hybrid type of bicycle also came onto the market with motor support. Strictly speaking, the electric cross bike is a cross between an e-trekking bike and an e-mountain bike. As an off-road e-bike – at least in part-time use – its construction has some typical features.

What makes the e-cross bike so special

E-cross bikes have a quite comfortable seating position with their straight handlebars despite all their sportiness. So you arrive relaxed on the way to the office. As an off-road e-bike, it has wide tires with a coarse tread and wheel sizes of up to 29 inches. The responsive hydraulic disc brakes of the E-Cross bike are a safe bet in any ground condition. Its frame geometry with a low centre of gravity betrays the sporty claim. Minor unevenness in the terrain is ironed out by a suspension fork. Because such a mountain e-bike is generally not equipped in accordance with the StVZO, it can be retrofitted with mudguards and luggage racks for city rides. And then at the heart of every pedelec cross bike would be the motor and battery, which make the electric enduro heavier than its non-motorized version – and at the same time more powerful.

These are the advantages of the e-cross bike

In combination with its hybrid capabilities, the cross e-bike offers all the advantages of a motorization.

You'll reach your destination faster with an e-cross bike.
The electric cross bike allows longer, thus longer tours.
With the electric trail bike, you can tackle inclines effortlessly.
If necessary, you can also ride the off-road electric bike without motor support or choose different support levels.

You can also enjoy the typical e-bike advantages in the saddle of an off-road cross bike: motorized speeds of up to 25 km/h and a significant increase in range. Are you still starting your cycling holiday in the mountains untrained? The e-cross bike purrs its motor and carefully builds up your condition. Or are you no longer as fit as you would like to be, but don't want to miss out on your outdoor adventure? The electric mountain bike gives you the power.

Cross e-bike: What is important when buying

Are you convinced that an electric cross bike fits well with your individual ideas of flexible cycling? Then we have a few tips for the purchase decision. First of all, you should be clear about what specific requirements you have for the e-cross bike - in other words: a performance profile. Then you will have an easier time keeping track of the now large market of electric cross bikes for adults. Of course, the cross bike for women is available as an e-bike as well as in the variant as a cross bike for men as an e-bike.

The frame should be stable and well made, disc brakes and suspension fork of high quality. According to your ideas, you can choose the power of the electric motor and the battery capacity. A mid-mounted motor located close to the bottom bracket provides the cross e-bike with the perfect balance of its weight. This gives you good control of the pedelec and allows you to benefit from its smooth running even on problematic surfaces. Shimano, Bosch, and Yamaha are currently building the best e-bike motors, so you can expect high quality from these brands.

Finally, the battery should be adapted to your personal targets. Some models can travel over 100 kilometers and have up to 750 watt hours of storage capacity. The question of price remains: entry-level models cost from around 2,000 euros, the mid-range ranges up to around 4,000 euros, while top models cost about a thousand euros more.