# All-Around Mountain-Ready E-Bikes The MXC Bike from GasGas has a Large Battery and Modest Motor By Colin Smith | Published 2023-12-21 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mxc-bike References: [gizmochina](https://www.gizmochina.com/2023/12/20/gasgas-e-mtb-3-bikes-launch/) & [gasgas](https://www.gasgas.com/en-int/e-bikes/all-mountain/mxc/mxc-6.3102406040.html)  The MXC ebike from [GasGas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gg-es-700) is a full-carbon, all-mountain, all-rounder play bike that is built for thrills and high-energy trail seekers. It features a mullet wheel set-up, a size-specific rear triangle, and a progressive geometry that makes it agile and confident in any terrain. It also has innovative covers and a plastic skid plate that protect the bike and offer personalization options. The MXC ebike is powered by the SRAM Eagle Powertrain drive unit, which delivers a smooth and quiet [eMTB](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yeti-cycles-160e) system with auto-shift and coast-shift functions. The battery has a capacity of 630Wh and can be charged in 3.5 hours. The suspension is provided by DVO powered by [WP](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wp-suspension), which uses cone-valve technology for the first time in the eMTB space. The MXC ebike is available in three models: MXC 6, MXC 5, and MXC 4, with different components and prices. The MXC 6 costs €7,999, the MXC 5 costs €6,999, and the MXC 4 costs €5,999. Image Credit: GasGas ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 20% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Carbon E-bikes:** The MXC ebike from GasGas is a full-carbon, all-mountain, all-rounder play bike that is built for thrills and high-energy trail seekers. - **Mullet Wheel Set-up:** The MXC ebike features a mullet wheel set-up, a size-specific rear triangle, and a progressive geometry that makes it agile and confident in any terrain. - **Innovative E-bike Accessories:** The MXC ebike has innovative covers and a plastic skid plate that protect the bike and offer personalization options. ### Where This Applies - **E-bike Manufacturing:** The MXC ebike demonstrates the potential for high-performance, lightweight, full-carbon e-bikes that cater to trail enthusiasts. - **Suspension Technology:** DVO powered by WP's cone-valve technology brings a new level of suspension performance to the eMTB space, as seen in the MXC ebike. - **Bike Accessories:** The innovative covers and plastic skid plate on the MXC ebike showcase the opportunity for accessory manufacturers to enhance protection and customization options for e-bikes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Carbon Electric Mountain Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2022-husqvarna-mountain-cross.md) - [High-Suspension Offroad Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eone-sixty.md) - [Geometrically-Optimized Mountain Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/r-x1000.md) - [Collaboration Electric Mountain Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/husqvarna-mountain-cross-mc6.md) - [Cost-Effective Mountain eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macfox-s2.md) - [Endurant Electric Mountain Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/endurant-lectric-mountain-bike.md) - [Motocross-Inspired E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quietkat-lynx.md) - [Premium Range Mountain Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decoy-mx-core-5.md) - [High-Performance Off-Road Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mv-agusta-ebikes.md)