Spoiler Alert - WE LOVE IT - Propain Ekano 3 Review '26 eMTB Shootout

Propain’s Ekano 3 AL houses the Avinox M2 or M2S drive unit in a purposeful alloy frame. With an adaptable design that can be more trail-focused or pack an enduro-size punch with custom build spec as standard and competitive pricing, Propain’s newest eMTB is a compelling option. Would the Propain Ekano 3 AL provide enough performance to capture the hearts of our crew, as it went up against 14 of the hottest eMTBs on the market in 2026? We were excited to hit the trails around Santa Fe, New Mexico, to find out. Written Review: https://theloamwolf.com/emtb/propain-ekano-3-review/ Main Shootout Page: https://theloamwolf.com/emtb/2026-emtb-shootout/ These intensive group reviews would not be possible without some amazing partners. Their support ensures our entire crew can ride all these bikes on a variety of terrain to establish real-world data for our audience. Fox Racing kept the team warm during the odd storm, comfortable on hot days, and ensured we were always looking cool while staying protected. Schwalbe Tires provided control tires with amazing and predictable performance, and 2 weeks of testing across the 15 test eMTBs with zero flat tires. We’d also like to thank our destination hosts. We stayed at Glorieta Adventure Camps just outside Santa Fe, New Mexico and we were supported by Sante Fe City and Santa Fe County and their Tourism Dept. Thanks for the hospitality, and you should definitely get down there for yourself! Sponsor Links: https://www.foxracing.com/ https://www.schwalbetires.com/ https://www.santafe.org/ https://www.santafecountynm.gov/community-development/economic-development https://glorieta.org/ ------------------------------------ Join our member platform to get access to exclusive discounts, giveaways and LIVE CHATS and more! https://bit.ly/3UVHjja ------------------------------------ Need Tools or a Workstand? Visit Feedback Sports and use code TLW-2026-15 for 15% off your order: https://alnk.to/6xOugBb Suspension Smoother: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKZCF7G7?maas=maas_adg_B1DAD94BBF4462E95EB3627DD9C94432_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas&th=1 ------------------------------------ Get your Loam Wolf gear here: https://store.theloamwolf.com C H A P T E R S 00:00 Introduction 01:04 About the Bike 01:33 Build Spec 02:17 Geo 03:09 Climbing Performance 05:50 Descending and On-Trail Feel 08:32 Final Thoughts