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AtalaB-Cross
e-mtb
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Origin
The B-Cross launched Atala's modern e-MTB program in 2018, initially with the proprietary AM80 mid-motor, and later extending into Bosch Performance CX territory for higher trims. The naming scheme (A2.2, A3.1, A4.2…) encodes motor/battery tier, letting dealers build a clear step-up ladder. By integrating the battery into the downtube — rather than mounting it externally — Atala kept the silhouette close to a conventional MTB, which mattered for riders crossing over from analogue bikes.
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Specifications
- Frame
- Aluminium 29", hydroformed, integrated battery, tapered headtube, internal routing, 12x148 mm thru-axle (full-susp variant adds 150 mm rear travel)
- Weight
- kg
- Drivetrain
- 9-speed: Shimano Altus SL-M2010 Rapidfire shifters, Shimano Alivio RD-M3100 SGS Shadow, Miranda 34T crankset, Shimano CS-HG200 9s 11-36 (entry); upper trims: Shimano Deore 10s SL-M4100 + RD-M5120
- Brakes
- Shimano BR-MT200 hydraulic disc, SM-RT10 180 mm rotors front and rear
- Wheels
- 29", Radiale E25 eBike-ready tubeless-ready rims, 32-hole
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The verdict
+Strengths
- Atala AM80 motor delivers a natural-feeling 80 Nm of assistance — smooth power curve without sudden surge
- Frame-integrated EnergyPack battery keeps the silhouette clean and protects cells from trail impacts
- Shimano BR-MT200 hydraulic disc brakes give strong, consistent modulation at a price that justifies the e-bike premium
−Weaknesses
- Entry A2.2 at 24.5 kg is heavy even by e-MTB standards, making technical trail manoeuvring more demanding
- AM80 motor is Atala-proprietary — servicing and firmware updates depend on Atala/Accell network availability
- Suntour XCM 100 mm coil fork on entry builds is outpaced by the motor-assisted trail speed the B-Cross enables
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