Magnum Vertex

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Facts

Gender
Release Year
Brand
Charge Time
7.5 Hours
Maximum Range
50 Miles
Top Speed
28 mph
Watts
500 W
Torque
130 Nm
Volts and Amp Hours
48V 15Ah
Drive
Wheel Size
Number of Gears
Gearing Type
Weight
74.5 lb
Suspension
Brake Type
Frame Material

Summary of Reviews

We have read all expert and user reviews on the Magnum Vertex. In summary, this is what cyclists think.

8 reasons to buy

  • Testers highlight the bike’s versatility for commuting or light off-roading.
  • Reviewers praise the “responsive” pedal assist.
  • Experts enjoy how the Vertex “feels and responds” like a non-electric bike.
  • The Vertex strikes a “great balance between comfort and control.”
  • On paved terrain, a 150lb tester achieves 58 miles using PAS 1 and 31 miles using max assist.
  • The Vertex performs well in hill tests, achieving above-average performance under pedal assist and throttle power.
  • Testers welcome the inclusion of a thumb throttle on a mid-drive e-bike.
  • The plus-size 2.8” CST tires offer “plenty of grip” and “confidence” off-road.

4 reasons not to buy

  • The Vertex isn’t suitable for “dedicated mountain bikers” and is best kept to “mellower trails.”
  • Experts feel the Tektro hydraulic disc brakes lack stopping power for proper off-road use.
  • Testers note that riders at the extremes of the Magnum’s listed height range (5’5” to 6’2”) may not fit.
  • Experts say the bike lacks “adjustability,” with just 8.5 inches of seatpost adjustment and a fixed handlebar height and reach.

Bottom line

The Magnum Vertex is a “versatile” e-bike equally suitable for commuting and light off-roading. Reviewers enjoy the “striking visual design,” ride comfort, hill-climbing ability, and “responsive” power that feels like riding a non-electric bike. However, limited adjustability may deter riders at the extremes of the stated height range. Overall, reviewers appreciate the component quality at this price. They feel the bike’s versatility is both its strength and weakness, as it’s “capable across most types of terrain” but lacks the performance for proper mountain bike trails.

Expert Reviews

89/100 based on 2 rated expert reviews
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Electric Bike Report

Magnum Vertex Review, 2024

The Vertex may not meet the needs of dedicated mountain bikers who need top-shelf (and therefore costly) components and a full suspension, but for an entry-level eMTB, it does the job well.

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Mountain Weekly News

Magnum Bikes Vertex Electric Bike Review

The Magnum Vertex is perfectly suited for the consumer who is looking to ride on bike paths, paved or gravel, dirt roads, and the occasional singletrack trail.

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Electric Bike Journal

Mid-Drive E-Bike With Throttle? Magnum Bikes Vertex

… this mid-drive bike has a thumb throttle… so you can get that feel of the mid-drive motor, but if you need a little bit of a boost you don’t have to pedal.

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