Avinox recently shook up the eMTB market with the launch of its new, more powerful M2S and M2 drive units. Now, Megamo is bringing that power to the road with the launch of the all-new Upon e-road bike. The Upon is a purpose-built road platform with a carbon frame, road geometry, road cockpit, and road tire clearance, plus the support of the robust Avinox drive system, so riders can go faster, farther, and climb higher than ever before.
We’ve seen the Avinox’s latest M2S and M2 drive units in many of the latest eMTBs, including the Megamo’s own Reason CRB, Reason Air CRB, and Reason AL models. Today, the brand becomes the first to integrate the latest and most powerful drive system on the market into a dedicated e-road platform. According to Megamo, the goal was to create “a bike that feels natural on the road, responds to rider input, and provides motor support that enhances rather than dominates the experience.”
Megamo Upon Details:
The integration of the Avinox drive system is certainly the biggest story here, but Megamo wants the Upon to be thought of as a road bike first, so we’ll start from the frame design and go from there.
Frame Design
Megamo states that one of its primary goals was “to deliver a genuine road cycling experience with the support of the Avinox motor system. It is not a crossover or a compromise, it is a road bike that happens to have a motor, developed with the same geometry principles, cockpit philosophy, and component approach as a high-performance conventional road bike.”
To that end, the Upon has a full Carbon SL frame that’s obviously been built around the mid-drive Avinox drive unit and frame-integrated battery. With the focus on road performance, they’ve given it the frame some aerodynamic shaping, a road-specific fork, clearance for modern road tires up to 42mm wide, and 12 x 142mm rear axle spacing.
Adding to that, Megamo also chose to include integrated carbon handlebars and stems across all builds. With drop bars, road-appropriate widths, and clean integration, these road-specific cockpit setups are intended to feel familiar and comfortable for those moving from a traditional road setup.
The frame has a 27.2mm seatpost diameter specifically chosen to provide a degree of material flex and natural compliance to add comfort. As expected, the UDH interface was also chosen to ensure compatibility with all drivetrain systems.
Geometry
Adding to that is a road-specific geometry optimized for carrying speed and tackling big climbs on the tarmac. In fact, Megamo states that it was “designed with climbing as a primary use case.” It has a longer reach for stability and control, which they claim works with the motor’s power, not against it. That’s paired with a low bottom bracket to help maintain the classic road bike feel, with a low center of gravity that they believe most road cyclists prefer.
It comes in four frame sizes, S to XL, a range that Megamo claims should fit riders from 169cm to 192cm. Check out the chart below for all the rest of the geometry details.
Avinox Drive System
The Upon frame was built to integrate the Avinox M2 or M2S drive unit — motor varies by build level — along with the fixed 600 Wh battery housed in the downtube. As many readers are likely already aware, these Avinox motors are the most powerful options currently on the market, far exceeding the peak output of the latest Bosch and Specialized systems. Here’s a quick rundown of the Avinox motor power specs.
- Avinox M2: 110 Nm regular / 125 Nm boost · 1100 W peak · 2.65 kg
- Avinox M2S: 130 Nm regular / 150 Nm boost · 1500 W peak · 2.6 kg
Who needs or wants that much power on the road? As we know, the Avinox system is highly tunable, and Megamo states that they’ve given the motors a road-specific tune and calibration “that differs meaningfully from the MTB-optimised tune used on the Reason.” The goal was to refine its support so that it enhances the ride experience without dominating it.
According to Megamo, “The road-specific motor tune prioritises smooth, progressive power delivery suited to sustained effort and consistent cadence. Rather than the immediate high-torque response required for technical trail riding, the Upon’s tune is designed to feel natural in a peloton context, assistance that amplifies the rider’s effort without creating an abrupt change in ride character.”
In an effort to keep your cockpit clean, feeling natural, and your eyes on the road, Megamo has also included the handlebar-mounted Avinox BC100 wireless remote. The remote is attached to the stem and in reach of the thumb when riding on the bar tops. There’s also the top-tube-integrated Avinox DPC100 2-inch OLED display to keep you informed of your important data during your ride. Additionally, the Avinox app allows users to customize everything about the system, to optimize power output, sensitivity, and more, to their exact preferences.
Battery and Integration
The Upon frame has been designed with the 600 Wh battery fully integrated and fixed in the frame. Megamo says this design choice was deliberate, with the goal of maintaining clean aesthetics and road bike proportions. While removable batteries may be convenient, they believe their target rider will be charging primarily at home between rides, and this shouldn’t present issues for most.
Megamo says the 600 Wh battery should provide a range of between 70 and 120 km, depending on the usual factors of assist level, terrain, and rider effort. The builds equipped with the M2S motor come with Avinox’s 12A fast charger, while the M2 motor comes with the standard 4A charger.
Megamo Upon: Builds and Pricing
Megamo is currently offering the new Upon e-road bike in three complete builds. The two more expensive builds come with the most powerful Avinox M2S motor, while the most affordable build comes with the not-quite-as-powerful (but still very powerful) Avinox M2 drive unit. For all builds, the available frame colors are black and white.
Megamo Upon 05: €6.499
- Motor: Avinox M2S -150Nm 1300W (Boost mode) / 130Nm 1300W
- Drivetrain: Shimano Ultegra Di2, 48T chainring, 11-34T cassette
- Brakes: Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8170, RT-CL800 180 mm
- Wheels: Vision SC48 i25 HG Carbon
- Tires: Vittoria Corsa Pro Control 42c
- Cockpit: Carbon Full Integrated, S (80 x 380mm), M, L (90 x 400mm), XL (110 x 420mm)
- Saddle: Fizik Vento Argo R5
Megamo Upon 15 CW: €5.999
- Motor: Avinox M2S -150Nm 1300W (Boost mode) / 130Nm 1300
- Drivetrain: Shimano 105 Di2, 48T chainring, 11-36T cassette
- Brakes: Shimano 105 Di2 R7170, RT-CL700 180 mm
- Wheels: Vision SC48 i25 HG Carbon
- Tires: Vittoria Corsa Pro Control 42c
- Cockpit: Carbon Full Integrated, S (80 x 380mm), M, L (90 x 400mm), XL (110 x 420mm)
- Saddle: Selle Royal SRX Open
Megamo Upon 20: €3.999
- Motor: Avinox M2 -110Nm 1100W
- Drivetrain: Shimano 105, 12-Speed
- Brakes: Shimano 105 R7120, RT-CL700 180 mm
- Wheels: Megamo All Road AL HG
- Tires: Vittoria Corsa Pro Control 42c
- Cockpit: Carbon Full Integrated, S (80 x 380mm), M, L (90 x 400mm), XL (110 x 420mm)
- Saddle: Selle Royal SRX Open
Megamo Upon: Availability
Megamo’s new Avinox-powered Upon e-road bikes are available now. Head to the Megamo website to learn more or find a Megamo dealer in your region.
