Avinox Goes Gravel: The Megamo Along and the Rise of the Drop-Bar E-Bike

Gravel was always going to get the e-bike treatment, and now the floodgates are open. Hot on the heels of its Upon e-road bike, Megamo has unveiled the Along — an Avinox-powered e-gravel machine that doubles down on the idea that drop bars and a motor belong together. It's a small launch with big implications for anyone who loves long, mixed-surface adventures.

Why an e-gravel bike, and why now

The DJI-developed Avinox motor system has quickly become the darling of the lightweight e-MTB world thanks to its big power, low weight and clever app integration. Bringing it to gravel makes a lot of sense. Gravel riding is all about range — long, remote loops that mix tarmac, fire road and singletrack — and a discreet, lightweight assist transforms how far you can go and how much terrain you can link together in a day.

The appeal isn't about cheating. It's about widening the door: riding with faster friends, flattening a brutal headwind on the way home, or simply saying yes to the bigger route. As the category matures, expect motors to get lighter, batteries smarter, and the bikes themselves to look almost indistinguishable from their analogue cousins.

Not ready to go electric? Gravel is thriving regardless

If a motor isn't for you yet, the good news is that the e-gravel surge is lifting the whole category. A well-sorted pedal-powered gravel bike is still the most versatile machine you can own — commuter, bikepacking rig and weekend explorer rolled into one. Our bestselling Tempo GX Gravel Bike is a brilliant example: wide-tyre clearance, a relaxed-but-eager geometry and the kind of all-day comfort that makes 100km feel reasonable.

And if your riding leans more towards town and trail than remote gravel, the assist trend has plenty for you too. The CityGlide E+ Electric Bike brings that same effortless range to the daily commute, proving electric assistance isn't just a racing or off-road novelty — it's genuinely useful transport.

Adventure-ready rides

Tempo

Tempo GX Gravel Bike

From £1,899.00

From £47.48/mo

Urbana

CityGlide E+ Electric Bike

From £2,199.00

From £54.98/mo

Kitting out for the big-range era

Whether your gravel rig is electric or not, longer days demand a bit more thought about your gear. A properly ventilated, well-fitting lid is non-negotiable when you're mixing road speeds with loose surfaces — the AeroShield Road Helmet is light, airy and one of our most popular for exactly this reason.

Gravel also lives and dies by tyre pressure, and with the wide rubber these bikes run, a reliable, accurate floor pump earns its keep. The ProTrack Floor Pump gives you the precise low-pressure control that makes the difference between grip and a pinch flat — and it's currently in our clearance lineup.

Gear up

Apex

AeroShield Road Helmet

From £129.00

Crankhouse

ProTrack Floor Pump

From £39.00

The takeaway

Megamo's Along won't be the last drop-bar e-bike we see this year — it's a signpost for where the whole adventure category is heading. Motor or not, gravel keeps getting better, broader and more inviting. The only real question is how far you want to ride.