Megamo Unveils the Upon: A New Era for E-Road Biking with Powerful Avinox Motor

Megamo has officially unveiled its latest innovation, the Upon e-road bike, which integrates the highly anticipated Avinox motor system into a design crafted specifically for road cycling enthusiasts. This new platform, engineered from the ground up, seeks to redefine the e-road biking experience by blending a lightweight carbon frame with a powerful, efficient motor. The Upon is designed for riders who desire to extend their routes, conquer steeper ascents, and keep pace within fast-moving groups, all while maintaining the familiar feel of a traditional road bicycle.

The announcement follows considerable discussion within the cycling community regarding the capabilities of the next-generation Avinox motors, initially introduced in April. The Avinox e-bike drive system, now operating as an independent entity after its spin-off from DJI, offers impressive specifications. The M2S variant delivers up to 130Nm of sustained torque (with a peak of 150Nm) and can achieve up to 1,500W of power, contingent on the battery setup. The M2 motor provides up to 125Nm of torque and 1,100W at peak power. Megamo emphasizes that the Upon is not merely an adaptation of an existing gravel or endurance platform but a purpose-built e-road bike.

Introducing the Megamo Upon: Engineering for the Road

The Megamo Upon marks a significant advancement in the e-road bike sector, meticulously engineered to offer an authentic road cycling sensation while leveraging the formidable power and efficiency of the Avinox motor system. Featuring a lightweight Carbon SL frame, road-specific geometry, an integrated carbon cockpit, and a seamlessly integrated 600Wh battery, the Upon prioritizes ride dynamics, handling precision, and overall performance. This model stands apart by being explicitly designed for road use, eschewing the adaptation of existing gravel or endurance frameworks, thus ensuring a pure road cycling experience enhanced by electric assistance.

The Avinox motor system, originally launched as "DJI Avinox" before becoming an independent entity, has quickly garnered attention for its high performance. The M2S motor delivers a robust 130 Nm of continuous torque, peaking at 150 Nm, and can achieve up to 1,500W of power, depending on the battery configuration. The standard M2 motor offers 110 Nm of continuous torque, boosting to 125 Nm, and peaks at 1,100W, making both options significantly more powerful than many competing systems on the market. Megamo has fine-tuned these motors specifically for road use, emphasizing a smooth and progressive power delivery that complements sustained efforts and consistent cadences, ensuring the assistance feels natural within a peloton and amplifies rider effort without abrupt changes in character. The integrated 600Wh battery provides a realistic range of 70–120 km, suitable for diverse road riding scenarios, from sportives to long club rides.

Avinox Power and Megamo's Road-Specific Design

The core of the Megamo Upon’s exceptional performance lies in its integration of the Avinox M2S and M2 motor systems, which offer unparalleled power output compared to many conventional e-bike motors. With the M2S capable of delivering up to 1,500W of peak power and 150Nm of torque under optimal battery conditions (specifically with a 700Wh battery), and around 1,300W with the standard 600Wh integrated battery, the Upon offers a distinct advantage for riders seeking robust assistance. Megamo has explicitly tailored the motor’s tuning for road applications, prioritizing a smooth, predictable power curve that supports consistent cadence and sustained efforts, a stark contrast to the immediate, high-torque response often seen in mountain bike-optimized motors.

This road-specific calibration ensures that the electric assistance enhances rather than dominates the cycling experience, allowing the rider to maintain a natural feel within a group setting or during intense climbs. The bike's design ethos also extends to its aesthetics and functionality. The fully integrated 600Wh battery maintains the sleek visual and structural profile of a traditional road bike, avoiding external housings or compromises in frame design. This integration, coupled with a practical range of 70-120 km, ensures that the Upon is well-suited for extended rides, competitive events, and daily training sessions. Furthermore, the Upon offers clearance for 42mm tires, an unusual feature for a road bike, signaling a blend of traditional road performance with a touch of versatility, without compromising its primary identity as a dedicated road machine.