Sam’s Bikes

Golden hour shooting some beautiful photos and videos of the Mahle M40 SB Projects dream build ✨🔥

Built around the SB Projects concept and powered by the ⚡
Custom paint by 🎨

This thing is pure art. Check out the full build 👇

Specs:
• Mahle M40 motor
• 800Wh battery
• 38 (160mm)
• Fox X2
• Fox Neo dropper
• XTR 4-piston brakes
• Shimano XTR wireless derailleur
• carbon wheels
• Magic Mary tires
• Shark rotors + GAFA pads
• cranks
• pedals
• stem
• bar + Death Grips
• saddle

Dream build or what? 👀

Beautiful day out in the mountains shooting the action for the upcoming M40 review. Riding, filming, and sending jumps never gets old. At 46 years old, I still absolutely love it.

And that slow-motion sound from the Industry Nine Hydra2 hub engagement… absolutely addictive. 🔥🚵‍♂️

🎥 Cameraman: .r.carrascal

The brand new from  is here for 2026 👀🔥

And honestly… this tyre is absolutely wild.

Massive tread, insane grip, radial casing technology, and a design built specifically for aggressive e-bike riding — the new Shredda looks like it’s ready to destroy the roughest tracks out there ⚡️

I’ve been testing the new range and in the latest video on Sam’s Bikes YouTube channel I go through:
• What’s completely new with the 2026 Shredda
• How the radial casing actually feels on trail
• Which compounds and casings I’d choose
• My personal recommendations for the perfect e-bike tyre setup 👌

If you’re into eMTB and want more grip, control and confidence on the bike… you definitely want to check this one out 🤘

Go watch the latest video now 🎥⚡️

The has got even better 👀🔥

Check it out, riders.

And if you want the full breakdown on how to choose the perfect e-bike tyre for you in 2026, head over to my latest long-form video on YouTube right now 🚲⚡

What is going on, legend riders?
I’m super excited to start testing the Velduro Rogue next week for a full review coming late May or early June.

Quick rundown: stunning Velduro frame, 170 up front, 160 in the rear, mullet setup with full 29 compatibility, iTrack suspension, the M2S motor, and an 800Wh battery.

Like always, riders, if you’ve got any questions, hit me up and I’ll make sure to include them in the review.

The OG is back — and even better for 2026 👀🔥

I’ve just put together a 10-minute deep dive on how to choose the perfect e-bike tire for your riding style, terrain, and setup. Check it out now on Sam’s Bikes 🎥⚡️

And here’s a little glimpse of what’s new with the latest Magic Mary… 👌🛞

Looking to choose the perfect e-bike tire? 🚵⚡

My detailed 10-minute buyer’s guide is now live over on the Sam’s Bikes YouTube channel.

Check it out — and as always, if you’ve got any questions, hit me up 👊

There it is, riders — the brand new Float X2.
Super excited to test this shock on the M40 dream build. Heard a lot of great things about it already, and I can’t wait to see how it performs on the trail

Bike Check – The Dream Build 🔥

The Mahle dream build is back… and it’s even better.

Built around the SB Projects concept and powered by the Mahle M40 system ⚡, this is one seriously dialled setup.

Custom paint by 🎨 takes it to another level — this thing is pure art on two wheels.

Now live at Sam’s Bikes 👇

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Specs

• Frame: SB Projects concept
• Motor: Mahle M40
• Battery: 800Wh
• Fork: 38 (160mm)
• Shock: Fox X2
• Dropper: Fox Neo
• Brakes: XTR 4-piston
• Drivetrain: Shimano XTR wireless derailleur
• Wheels: carbon
• Tyres: Magic Mary
• Rotors & Pads: Shark rotors + GAFA pads
• Cranks: e*thirteen
• Pedals: Renthal
• Stem: Industry Nine
• Bar & Grips: Components + Death Grips
• Saddle:

Have you ever seen a more beautiful wheel? 🤯

Introducing this absolute dream build:
✨ Industry 9 Hydra 2 hub in bronze
✨ Matching bronze spokes
✨ We Are One FUSE carbon rim
✨ Finished with the brand new Magic Mary Ultra Soft tire

Pure performance. Pure style. 🔥

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