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Ask anyone who’s shopped around for an e-MTB over the past two years, and I reckon it’d be extremely unlikely that they haven’t considered an Amflow.
Arriving towards the tail end of 2024, the Chinese tech brand stormed onto the scene with its high powered DJI/Avinox M1 motor, sleek carbon frame and impressively low weight. Along with sharp pricing that undercut many of the big name brands, it didn’t take long for Amflow to become a legit player in a highly competitive market.
Dan tested the original PL Carbon Pro for us, and he fell in love with the bike’s lively handling and the motor’s earth-spinning torque. It wasn’t perfect though, especially when it came to geometry and frame stiffness. Combining a trunnion-mounted shock with an extender also seemed like an odd choice from a durability perspective.
It would appear that Amflow has very much taken that feedback on board. Announced just a couple of months ago and now available in Australia is its next generation, high performance e-MTB; the PX Carbon.
Amflow PX Carbon Overview
The Amflow PX Carbon carries on where the PL Carbon left off. It still features a 160mm travel fork and 150mm of rear travel, though the shock has switched to a conventional mount. And whereas the previous bike came with 29in wheels, the PX Carbon also now comes standard as a mullet. Thanks to the various flip chips, you can still run a 29in rear wheel if you so desire.
Carbon fibre is the material of choice for the frame, and indeed every Amflow model for that matter. The PX Carbon shares a similar profile to its predecessor, though changes to the layup schedule and tube diameters has netted a claimed 10% increase in rear-end torsional stiffness.
Of course the headline update is the latest Avinox M2S motor. It’s powered by a brand new 700Wh battery that features unique cells with a higher discharge rate. This allows the motor to deliver 150Nm of torque and 1,500W of peak power in the 60-second Boost mode. Crikey!
The battery is claimed to weigh just 3.18kg, giving it an incredibly high energy density. It’s bolted inside the downtube and isn’t designed to be easily removable, though the included fast charger means you can go from 0-80% in 76 minutes. If you specifically require an e-MTB with a removable battery, you’ll want to check out the sister model, the Amflow PR Carbon.
Geometry & Size Chart
The Amflow PX Carbon is available in four frame sizes from M-XXL. There is still no Small, however, and while Amflow suggests the Medium can work for riders as short as 162cm, I’d be skeptical of that claim. As always, be sure to demo a bike first to confirm sizing before purchase.
Standard figures on the PX Carbon include a 64.2° head angle, a 78° effective seat tube angle, a 438mm rear centre length and a 345.5mm BB height. From there, you have three different adjustment points for tweaking the geometry to your heart’s desires;
- Modular Headset Cups – Slacken or steepen head angle by 0.5-1°
- Shock Mount Flip Chip – Increase BB height by 4.2mm
- Chainstay Pivot Flip Chip – Increase rear centre length by 4.3-13mm
The PX Carbon comes from the factory with the neutral upper headset cup. Included with the bike are 0.5° and 1° cups, both of which can be run forwards (steeper) or backwards (slacker).
The chainstay pivot flip chip is configured in the shortest 438mm setting, though flipping it around will extend the rear centre out to 451mm. A second set of chips come with the bike to give you two more intermediate positions.
Each adjustment has an impact on the geometry elsewhere, which means the range of options is a little bamboozling!
Amflow PX Carbon Price & Specifications
There are two models in the Amflow PX Carbon lineup with prices starting at $9,999 AUD. Check out the first look story for the rundown.
It’s worth noting that both bikes share exactly the same carbon frame, Avinox M2S motor and 700Wh battery. They also feature the same Magura Gustav Pro brakes and Schwalbe Gravity Pro Radial casing tyres.
The entry-level model uses cheaper Fox Performance Series suspension, a SRAM S1000 Transmission, alloy wheels and an alloy handlebar. Given it’s four grand cheaper, that bike looks like ripping value for money.
Amflow decided to send us the Pro model, which steps up to Fox Factory Series suspension, a SRAM X0 Transmission, carbon wheels and a carbon bar for $13,999 AUD. Not quite as aggressive on price, but it still looks very sharp indeed. We’ll be putting this through the wringer over the coming months, so stay tuned for an in-depth review and video coming this spring!
Amflow PX Carbon Pro
- Frame | Carbon Fibre, Four-Bar Suspension Design, 150mm Travel
- Fork | Fox 36 Factory Series, Grip X2 Damper, 160mm Travel
- Shock | Fox Float X Factory Series, 210x55m
- Motor | Avinox M2S, 150Nm Torque & 1500W Peak Power
- Battery | Avinox Integrated 700Wh
- Wheels | Amflow XMC-30 Carbon
- Tyres | Schwalbe Magic Mary Ultra Soft 29×2.5in Front & Albert Soft 27.5×2.5in Rear, Gravity Pro Radial Casings
- Drivetrain | SRAM X0 Transmission 1×12, Avinox SL 38T Crankset & 10-52T Cassette
- Brakes | Magura Gustav Pro 4-Piston, 203mm Rotors
- Handlebar | Amflow Enduro Carbon, 40mm Rise & 80mm Width
- Stem | Amflow Mountain Bike Split Stem, 35mm Length
- Grips | Amflow Enduro Grip 2 Lock-On
- Seatpost | Amflow Dropper Post, Travel: 190mm (M-L), 210mm (XL), 230mm (XXL)
- Saddle | Amflow Mountain Saddle Titanium
- Confirmed Weight | 21.36kg (Medium, Tubeless)
- Price | $13,999 AUD
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