Mavic has launched its first e-bike drive unit, the X-Tend. Designed for e-road and e-gravel use, the French brand claims the e-motor is the lightest system currently available, enabling complete bike builds of under 10kg.
Weighing just 1.2kg and compatible with most standard cranksets, the fully integrated unit allows for frame designs that closely resemble those of traditional road bikes, according to Mavic, with Q-Factor measurements and front derailleur shifting unaffected. It also features a built-in power meter, with a claimed +/- 2% accuracy.
