DESIGN

Designing a capable, fast and above all exhilarating E-Mountain Bike (E-MTB) comes with many challenges.​

  • Weight of the system – this can impact the performance of the bike, especially when climbing uphill​
  • Maintaining a "snappy" riding quality (responds easily to pedaling and manoeuvring) whilst accommodating longer wheelbase given down tube battery integration. ​
  • Ensuring component choice matches power of the drivetrain system​

Both the McLaren E-MTB offerings strike that balance between snappy handling and stability on the downhill, whilst also ensuring maximum comfort for climbing hills.​

Mountain bikes have continued to get longer, lower, and slacker (reducing the center of gravity making it easier to handle). Reach continues to be reduced (meaning you can be more agile on your ride), whilst effective top tube has been maintained through seat tube angles becoming steeper. To provide the rider with a better position when putting the power down on steep gradients, our Extreme features a 75º seat tube angle and 65º headtube angle. In addition, a steeper seat tube angle also compliments bike handling with longer reach.

SPORT

The Sport E-MTB has been designed by the McLaren Automotive design team as an everyday all-rounder, striking the perfect balance between weight and power, whilst maximising rider comfort through wheelbase length, slack head tube angle and steep seat tube angle. ​

The bike features the ever-dependable and sleek SRAM GX 12s groupset (38t front chainring / 10-50t cassette) and also features G2 RE 4-piston as the perfect braking solution for trail ready E-MTBs, capable of handling the higher average speeds and increased mass. 200mm front rotor and 180mm rear deliver brilliant stopping power. ​

Featuring Rockshox Pike (140mm travel) up front, this hardtail E-MTB is fast, smooth and exciting. Rolling on a 27.5” carbon wheelset shod with Pirelli E-MTB Scorpion M 2.6” tires, traction and stability are prioritised.

SPORT FINAL DESIGN​

Highlights​

Hard-tail carbon frame with 140 mm front suspension fork and 12s SRAM GX Eagle designed by McLaren Automotive ​

  • 100Nm torque​
  • Range = 60-125km*​
  • Charging time to full = 5hrs​

*Battery range: these are approximate values. The actual range depends on real world conditions.

Aikema 750-S Mid Drive Motor - 750w capacity [48V/15Ah]

SRAM GX Eagle Groupset ​

SRAM G2 RE 4 Piston Hydraulic Brakes​

Rockshox Pike 140mm Travel Front Suspension Fork​

Integrated Light and Display in one-piece carbon fiber handlebar​

Pirelli Scorpion eMTB 27.5” tires​

SmallMedium​Large​
Frame Size (suitable frame size based on body height in metres)1.60 – 1.70 m​1.70 – 1.80 m​1.80 – 1.94 m​
Seat Tube​400mm​440mm​483mm​
Effective Top Tube​595mm​617mm​ 651mm​
Reach​410mm​430mm​460mm​

For full Sport specifications, please click here to download. ​

EXTREME​

The Extreme dual suspension E-MTB features the brand-new top of the range SRAM AXS Eagle Transmission XXT 12s groupset, with a wide-range gearing to tackle all terrain (38t front chainring / 10-52t cassette) and brand-new Level 4-piston stealth braking. Featuring trail bike stopping power in an XC race weight class, Level features a new lever design purpose made to create a clean, fast looking cockpit. 200mm front rotor and 180mm rear deliver brilliant stopping power. ​

Featuring Rockshox Lyrik (140mm travel) at the front, Super Deluxe Select (190x45mm) rear shock and also the wireless AXS Reverb dropper seatpost, this bike is equipped to cope with the toughest conditions.​

Powering the bike is an AKM 750w motor, paired with a 48V/15Ah battery capable of delivering 100nM peak torque, with a range of 125 kms.​

Shod with Pirelli Scorpion E-MTB M tires, the 27.5" tubeless-ready carbon wheelset features new industry-standard Boost spacing, Sapim race spokes and 6-pawl engagement freehub. This wheelset is light, strong and dependable - meaning you can always go the distance.

EXTREME FINAL DESIGN​

Highlights​

Dual-suspension carbon frame with wireless SRAM XX Transmission electronic 12s groupset designed by McLaren Automotive 

  • 100Nm torque​
  • Range = 60-125km*​
  • Charging time to full = 5hrs​

*Battery range: these are approximate values. The actual range depends on real world conditions.

Aikema 750-S Mid Drive Motor - 750w capacity [48V/15Ah]

SRAM XX Transmission wireless electronic groupset​

SRAM Level 4 piston hydraulic brakes​

Rockshox Lyrik 140mm Travel Front Suspension Fork​

Rockshox Super Deluxe Select 190x45mm Rear Shock​

Reverb AXS wireless dropper seat post​

Integrated Light and Display in one-piece carbon fiber handlebar​

Pirelli Scorpion eMTB 29” tires​

McLaren automotive design Class A Surface (CAS) work​

Class-A (or 'Strak') is a term used specifically in automotive design. It describes the final production surface data for the aesthetic parts of the car and in this case, for the E-MTB frames.​

The term 'Class A' is often misunderstood, but it's generally seen as the 'Holy Grail' of surface modeling. This is because it achieves the highest surface quality levels, important for when you move to the stage of frame production, and demands a high level of design knowledge as well as surface modeling skills.
McLaren CAS designers committed 650 hours of engineering and CAS design work to both Sport and Extreme models.

Class A represents the 'craftwork' end of the design process. Creating the main surface shapes to describe the product is the primary design activity, but the painstaking, detailed craftsmanship of perfecting those surfaces is what guarantees that a beautiful design turns into a beautiful manufactured product.

INTEGRATED HANDLEBARS​

The bike industry is shifting towards integration of all cables, accessories and componentry on e-bikes. Whilst the e-bike market is pushing for integration of displays and batteries, there is little consideration towards integration of a full package for the front end. Many products currently at market deliver a screen integrated in the top tube or tacked onto the handlebars. ​

We went the next step, providing one of the first E-MTB integrated handlebar stem system, complete with 3.3” by 2.8” integrated color display, internal cabling and also a trail (and road) ready front light. The front light provides low, high beam and day-running light options. The light is fully integrated with the display, making the system seamless and user friendly, whilst maintaining a "clean" looking cockpit design.​

Ventilation of the system is provided through external fairings, all the while maintaining a durable and element-resistant design to stand up to the challenges of off-road and trail riding.