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The Amflow PX Carbon Pro is a $10,199 full-carbon fiber eMTB powered by the DJI Avinox M2S motor, and Andrew from Freshly Charged tested it as a self-described mediocre mountain biker — specifically because every other review of this bike features elite riders. The field session detailed below covers real trail riding in Denver, a crash on camera, and an honest breakdown of where the specifications are a gift, and where they demand respect.
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The handful of existing reviews for Amflow's new PX Carbon Pro feature elite mountain bikers threading technical lines with practiced ease. While an expert in a different way, Andrew is a self-described mediocre to below-average mountain biker, allowing him to share a unique perspective on Amflow's latest $10,199 carbon fiber eMTB. After one of only four existing units landed in his hands (courtesy of Amflow rep Joey), Andrew decided to take it out on the Colorado trails to find out how the PX Carbon Pro performs — and what 150 Nm of torque and standout brakes feel like when you are not a professional.
The Hardware
The PX Carbon Pro is built around the DJI Avinox M2S motor, which is a unit Andrew expects to appear across a wide range of bikes this year beyond just Amflow. It produces 150 Nm of torque and peaks at 1,500W in near silence. Recently, Andrew rode the Bonnell 775 MX, which is comparable in regards to power on paper, but loud enough to antagonize other trail users. The Avinox M2S is almost entirely stealthy, and that combination of output and refinement is the motor's defining achievement.
The frame, wheels, and handlebars are all carbon fiber. In size large (multiple options available), the complete bike weighs just under 48lbs. Suspension is Fox 36 Factory up front with 160mm of travel and Fox Float X Factory in the rear with 150mm, housing the integrated 700Wh battery. The battery is not hot-swappable. A 12A fast charger brings the pack from zero to 80% in 76 minutes, a charge rate Andrew has not seen matched on any other eMTB.
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Braking is Magura Gustav Pro 4-piston hydraulic with 2.5mm thick 203mm rotors. Impressively, the front rotor carries 84 speed sensors for motor communication and wheel speed tracking — far beyond the single sensor typical of most eBikes — and the same rotor pattern is used front and rear so a damaged rear unit can be swapped out on the trail. The drivetrain is SRAM X0 Eagle AXS with electronic shifting, a 38-tooth chainring, and a 10x52-tooth cassette. Tires run a mullet setup: a 29-inch Schwalbe Magic Mary up front and a 27.5-inch Schwalbe Albert Gravity in the rear, both on carbon fiber rims. The dropper post scales with frame size from 190mm on Medium and Large up to 230mm on XXL. Lastly, the hardwired 1,200-lumen front light runs off the main battery.
Display, Tech, and Geometry
The 2-inch OLED touchscreen handles most of the bike's functionality without the companion app, which Andrew appreciated given that app dependency becomes a problem when connectivity or battery fails out on the trail. The display allows adjustment of max torque per pedal assist mode, boost mode duration (30 to 60 seconds, configurable), motor overrun, assisted start, and gear shifting suggestions. Three pedal assist modes run from Eco through Turbo, with Turbo delivering 130 Nm and boost reaching the full 150 Nm ceiling.
Geometry is adjustable through 40 combinations via two flip chips and the adjustable head tube angle, letting riders dial in a more playful or more stable setup and accommodate a larger rear tire. The bike ships with a 4G SIM card for real-time tracking, which is active for five years before requiring a paid subscription. The SRAM AXS rocker pod runs on a coin cell battery estimated to need replacement roughly every two years.
On the Trail
Andrew took the PX Carbon Pro through a Denver mountain bike park before hitting open trails, and the power made an immediate impression. In boost mode on steep technical climbs, he described it as almost too powerful, climbing features without effort.
The aforementioned crash happened when Andrew approached a log roller, hesitated, pivoted last second, and locked up the front brake thinking it was the rear — which can be blamed on muscle memory confusion from eMoto machines where the orientation is reversed. He went over the handlebars, but wasn't injured (safety gear for the win). Damage was limited to the plastic bracket on the front light and minor handlebar scratching, which is a positive durability result for the bike.
What Needs to Improve
While adjustments are possible, the power ceiling will alarm riders coming from lower-output eMTBs. Andrew adapted within a few days, and the display's per-mode torque customization means it can be dialed back significantly for less confident riders.
The stock plastic pedals are a miss at over $10k. The test unit had aftermarket pedals fitted so Andrew could not evaluate them directly, but buyers should not be replacing pedals immediately out of the box at this price point.
The right side cockpit is crowded. The SRAM AXS rocker pod, brake lever, and control module compete for position in a way Andrew described as clunky, with no clean ergonomic resolution given how much hardware is mounted in that zone.
Andrew specifically flagged the fork stanchion for Colorado riders. He would prefer a 38mm stanchion for the local rocky terrain and suggested Amflow consider a frameset option for riders who want to spec their own fork.
The app is also currently less capable than the display, which is an unusual inversion that needs to be corrected on the brand level. On that same note, the scrolling top banner during menu navigation on the display adds visual noise that makes quick adjustments harder than necessary.
The Freshly Charged Verdict
At $10,199, the PX Carbon Pro competes with bikes priced at $13k-14k on component quality: Fox Factory suspension on both ends, SRAM X0 Eagle AXS electronic shifting, Magura Gustav Pro brakes, full carbon construction, the Avinox M2S motor, and a fast charger most competitors do not include. Quality aside, the high price tag is likely too steep for many, but the good news is that Amflow also offers a carbon fiber eMTB at $4,999 for riders who want the brand but are on a budget. However, the PX Carbon Pro could be well worth the cost for an experienced mountain biker who wants maximum power, a premium build, and extensive tunability.
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