Every now and again, a flicker of life shines through from a hidden corner of the cycling universe. This time, Diamondback Bicycles is the team that’s to be in the spotlight with a very modern e-bike.

Now, when it comes to mountain bikes, we're demanding. We require our bikes to possess the same attributes as our four-wheel-drive rigs. Our bikes must be rugged, agile, and ultra-functional, which is ...