The bike world got buzzing. A new power era started with the Avinox M2S. And Propain jumped into the deep end of high-power e-mountain biking. But they did it with a twist, being a brand never one to follow the herd. Not just one all‑or‑nothing missile. Instead, they built two entirely different philosophies on the same chassis and there is a third player in the game.

On one side: the Propain EKANO 3 AL – a full-power, alloy-only bruiser that turns every fire road into a ski lift, available in an enduro and a trail build. On the other: the Propain SRESH SL—a carbon, mid‑power whisperer that makes you forget you’re on an e‑bike altogether.

This is not your average bike review. It’s a deep dive on the strengths of different systems—and which bike will fit the different preferences we as mountain bikers have.