The Powerfly+ 8 is a rugged full-power hardtail electric mountain bike that's made to conquer your every adventure. Its sturdy alloy frame makes it a versatile choice anywhere from alpine trails to urban exploration, and the powerful Bosch Performance Line CX motor gives you the boost you crave when the track ahead gets steep. It comes ready to roll with parts that make a difference, like Tubeless Ready wheels, a dropper post and an upgraded Shimano SLX and XT blend drivetrain.
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 | 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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| Max compatible fork travel | See service manual |
Wheels
| *Wheel front |
Size: S Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle, 27.5" |
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Size: M , L , XL Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle, 29" |
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| Wheel rear | Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, Rapid Drive 108, 6-bolt, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle, 27.5" |
| Skewer rear | Bontrager Switch thru axle, removable lever |
| *Tyre |
Size: S Bontrager Gunnison Pro XR, Tubeless Ready, dual compound, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 27.5x2.60" |
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Size: M , L , XL Bontrager Gunnison Pro XR, Tubeless Ready, dual compound, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 29x2.60" |
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| Tyre part | Bontrager TLR sealant, 180 ml/6 oz |
| Rim strip | Bontrager TLR |
| Max tyre size | See service manual |
E-system
| Battery | Bosch PowerTube 800 Wh, smart system |
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| Charger | Bosch standard 4A, 230V, smart system |
| *Computer |
Size: S , M , L , XL Bosch Kiox 300, smart system |
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Size: S , M , L , XL Bosch LED remote, smart system |
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| Motor | Bosch Performance Line CX, 20 mph (25 km/h in Europe) |
Drivetrain
| Shifter | Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed |
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| Rear derailleur | Shimano XT M8100, long cage |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX M7100, 10-51T, 12-speed |
| Chain | Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed |
| Pedal | VP-536 nylon platform |
| Max. chainring size | 1x: 42T |
Components
| Saddle | Bontrager 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 | Bontrager Comp, alloy, 31.8 mm, 40mm rise, 780 mm width |
| Grips | Bontrager XR Endurance Elite |
| Stem | Bontrager Comp, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7-degree, 50 mm length |
| Head set | FSA IS-2, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom |
| Brake | Shimano 4-piston hydraulic disc, M6100 lever, M6120 calliper |
| Brake rotor | Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 203 mm |
| Rotor size | Max brake rotor sizes – Frame: 203mm, min 180 mm, fork: see fork manufacturer |
Accessories
Weight
| 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.
