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The 2026 Velduro Rogue has arrived at Flow HQ
When it rains, it pours, and in this case, it’s not water falling from the sky, but Avinox-powered e-bikes. The Velduro Rouge is the second Avinox-equipped bike to land on my doorstep in just a few weeks. I’ve already started testing the Teewing Turbo Force, and now the Velduro Rouge is joining the test fleet.
Velduro have definitely turned heads with the Rouge. It’s an enduro e-MTB that offers a surprising level of adjustability, two complete build options, and even a frame-only option. The latter is particularly noteworthy, as options like this are still rare in the e-MTB world. For riders who enjoy customising their setup with carefully chosen parts, this will be a real draw.
Overview of the 2026 Velduro Rogue
The Rogue that arrived here at Flow is a mixed-wheeled setup, featuring 165mm of rear travel paired with a 170mm fork. But those numbers aren’t set in stone. Flip chips allow you to bump the travel up to 172mm, and there’s also the option to run 29-inch wheels front and rear. The frame itself is rated for forks ranging from 160mm to 180mm. Velduro also notes on its website that you can reduce travel down to 162mm by running a shorter-stroke shock for those after more of an aggressive trail-bike.
My first impressions are that it’s a thoughtfully designed bike, with tidy finishing touches like frame protection and small rubber plugs for cable routing to keep dirt and moisture out. The high-pivot suspension is built around Velduro’s I-Track system, and on paper, the kinematics look well-suited to enduro riding. There’s plenty of progression, with up to around 38% depending on the flip-chip configuration.
Velduro Rogue | Motor & Battery
No doubt you’ve noticed the Avinox drive unit, the most talked-about e-MTB product in recent times. On paper, it promises plenty of power while staying relatively light at just 2.58kg. The Rogue comes stock with an 800Wh battery, though Avinox also make a 600Wh option for those looking to save weight.
In terms of performance, there’s more than enough power, potentially more than most riders will ever need. The Avinox M1 delivers 105Nm of continuous torque, with a 120Nm boost for short bursts up to 60 seconds, and a peak output of 1000W. I’ll dive into how this actually feels in the first ride impressions section below.
Velduro Rogue weight
The top-of-the-line build kit I’m testing on the Rogue R weighs in at 23.1kg. Not bad for a bike packing some hefty enduro components, even before you add a motor and battery.
Velduro Rogue geometry
The Rogue comes in four sizes (S, M, L, and XL), with reach measurements from 440 mm to 515 mm. At 179 cm, the recommended size for me was a medium, featuring a 466 mm reach. That’s a touch shorter than my usual 475 mm preference, but with the added weight of an e-MTB, a slightly shorter reach and wheelbase can sometimes feel more stable. We’ll soon see if that holds true.
All sizes come with 440mm chainstays, which might sound short, but at 30% sag they extend to 450mm. The bike also maintains a consistent 63.5° head angle and 78° seat tube angle across the range. While there’s no built in geometry adjustment to change sizing, flip chips let you tweak the setup to run either mixed-wheel or full 29er configurations.
Velduro Rogue price and specs
One of the standout features of the Rogue is that Velduro offers a frame-only option. You can get it without a shock for $7,739 AUD, or with a custom tuned Fox Float X2 for $8,839 AUD.
For complete builds, we were sent the top of the line Rogue R, priced at $15,469 AUD. Below that is the Velduro X, which comes in at $11,469 AUD.
Full specs are listed below, but the highlights of the Rogue R I’m testing include Fox Factory level suspension, powerful SRAM Maven brakes, and appropriately spec’d, thicker casing tyres designed for enduro riding.
Velduro Rogue frameset
- Frame | Carbon, I-track Suspension Design, 172mm rear travel (adjustable between 162mm-172mm via flip chips options), MX wheels or full 29er configurations possible, 12mm x 148mm rear axle spacing
- Shock | FOX Float X2 Factory Performance, 205mm×65mm
- Motor | DJI Avinox M1, 105Nm
- Battery | 800Wh Avinox battery
- Claimed Weight | 3,5kg
- Price | $7,999 AUD (no shock) or $8,839 AUD (with a Fox Float X2 Factory)
Velduro Rogue X
- Frame | Carbon fibre, 162-172mm travel, mullet or 29″, 12×148 axle spacing
- Fork | Fox 38 Performance Grip, 170mm travel
- Shock | FOX Float Performance, 205mm × 65mm
- Motor | DJI Avinox M1, 105Nm
- Battery | 800Wh Avinox battery
- Wheels | Velduro e-Enduro Alloy EA-30, Front: 29″, Rear: 27.5″, Hubs: 32H, 6 bolt, sealed cartridge bearing, F: 15×110; R: 148×12, with a 21T HG freehub
- Tyres | Front: Maxxis Assegai 29×2.5 3CG/TR/DD and Rear : Maxxis Minion DHRII 27.5×2.4 3CT/TR/DD
- Drivetrain | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission, 34t chainring, Sram XS-1270 10-52T cassette and Avinox SL cranks 155mm
- Brakes | Magura MT5, with Magura MDR-C 6 bolt rotors, 220mm front & 200mm rear
- Handlebar | Velduro Alloy 35D, 800mm width & 20mm rise
- Stem | Velduro stem. Length: 40mm. Clamping diameter: 35mm
- Seatpost | Velduro Dropper 31.6 S/M:170mm, L/XL:200mm
- Saddle | Fizik Terra Aidon X5 145mm
- Weight | TBC
- Price | $11,469 AUD
Velduro Rogue R
- Frame | Carbon fibre, 162-172mm travel, mullet or 29″, 12×148 axle spacing
- Fork | Fox 38 Factory Grip X2, 170mm travel
- Shock | 2026 FOX Float X2 Factory, 205mm × 65mm
- Motor | DJI Avinox M1, 105Nm
- Battery | 800Wh Avinox battery
- Wheels | Velduro e-Enduro Carbon EC-30 wheels, Front: 29″, Rear: 27.5″, Hubs: 28H, 6 bolt, sealed cartridge bearing, F: 15×110; R: 148×12, with a 21T HG freehub
- Tyres | Front: Maxxis Assegai 29×2.5 3CG/TR/DD and Rear : Maxxis Minion DHRII 27.5×2.4 3CT/TR/DD
- Drivetrain | SRAM GX AXS Transmission powered by the drive unit battery, 34t chainring, SRAM XS-1275 10-52T cassette, and Avinox SL cranks 155mm
- Brakes | SRAM Maven Silver, with SRAM HS2 6 bolt rotors, 220mm front & 200mm rear
- Handlebar | OneUp alloy bar, 800mm width & 35mm rise
- Stem | OneUp stem. Length: 42mm. Clamping diameter: 35mm
- Seatpost | OneUp Dropper V3. 31.6mm, S:180mm, M/L:210mm, XL:240mm travel
- Saddle | Fizik Terra Aidon X5 145mm
- Confirmed Weight | 23.1kg
- Price | $15,469 AUD
First Ride Impressions
From the first ride, it’s immediately apparent how well this bike hugs the ground. Traction is noticeable straight away, with a plush, composed suspension feel. The motor packs plenty of punch, too. For the initial laps, I spent most of the time in Trail mode (second from the top), switching to Turbo when self-shuttling back up the road.
While it’s relatively light for a full-powered e-MTB, it’s definitely in the weight range where you start to notice it in the handling. It takes a little longer and more braking power to stop quickly, and if you get thrown off line, it takes some effort to get back on track. Spending more time on it will be interesting to see if I get used to the extra heft.
With its powerful motor and big bike characteristics, this feels like it’s shaping up to be a serious self-shuttling beast.
Keep an eye out, we’re going all in with this one, with both video and written reviews on the way.
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