Amflow PL Carbon Pro Review

  • 9999 €
  • Carbon
  • DJI Avinox
  • 160 mm
  • 800 WH
  • 150 mm
  • 2025
  • 29"
  • 20,3 kg
The PL Carbon Pro caused such a stir at Eurobike 2024 that it quickly became clear to visitors and industry alike: Chinese electronics giant DJI's first EMTB, which is sold under the Amflow, is the highlight of current EMTB development. DJI is the undisputed market leader for camera drones and is using its technical expertise in this field to revolutionize the world of EMTBs with its very own drive system. Technically unique solutions, easy-to-use products and an unbeatable price have made DJI the number one player in the market for action cams, camera stabilizers and drones within just a few years. And the big question is, of course, whether the Chinese will also succeed in the field of EMTBs?
The heart of the PL Carbon Pro is, of course, the brand new Avinox. With 105 Nm and a peak power of up to 1000 watts, the Chinese unit is a true powerhouse. Established motors like the Bosch CX or Shimano EP 801 don’t come close to these values and are significantly heavier. Despite its immense power, the Avinox weighs only 2.25 kilograms. That’s about 400 grams or approximately 15% less than the most popular motors from Shimano and Bosch. DJI has also managed to eliminate the annoying gearbox noise that is known from the established competitors in their first attempt. During our test, the motor was remarkably quiet, both under load and during vibrations. The smooth modulation and the very low free angles of the crank before engagement also show that in the field of electronics, no one can compete with DJI. The OLED display with touch function, integrated into the top tube, makes the solutions of established competitors look outdated. Here, too, DJI uses its technological advantage from the world of cameras to take user-friendliness to a new level in the EMTB sector. The batteries associated with the drive system have 800 Wh capacity and stand out from the competition with a fast-charging feature and low weight. According to DJI, a completely discharged battery can be recharged to 75% in just 1.5 hours. Whoever enjoys longer tours will be pleased with the good range. The battery is firmly integrated into the frame and can not be easily removed.

At a glance

The most importanten ratings of the Amflow PL Carbon Pro in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (10000) .

The frame is simply top notch, keeping you in control even on rougher trails full of fast hard hits. Whoever wants to ride fast, needs good brakes. The Magura brakes are equipped with four pistons and large brake rotors. That way, the premium brakes decelerate more than adequately. At the drivetrain components and the rest of the parts, Amflow leaves almost no wishes open and only uses excellent parts. When it comes to the geometry, Amflow does not go completely crazy. The head tube angle and reach values were chosen with care. The result: A balanced riding behaviour with a good combination of playfulness and straight-line stability. Overall, the Amflow developers have done a great job with a god geometry. The scale stays at 20,3 kg with this model. That makes the PL Carbon Pro one of the light Trailbikes.

Value for money

If you are keen on value for money, this is your chart. It shows you at a glance how much bike you get for 9999 €.

Conclusion


Expirience with the Amflow PL Carbon Pro

The concept of Amflow really hits the mark with the PL Carbon Pro for a very wide range of target groups. With an excellent motor, a fantastic groupset and a top-notch handling it is undoubtedly an outstanding all-rounder for tours on extreme technical trails.
Ludwig Döhl - emtb-test.com
Amflow PL Carbon Pro Review
Ludwig Döhl
Bike enthusiast and founder of emtb-test.com

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technical Details

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SIZE XXS XS S M L XL XXL
Sizing of Manufacturer
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M
L
XL
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Wheelsize
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-
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29
29
29
29
Stack
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-
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618
628
641
655
Reach
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-
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452
475
500
525
Top Tube Length
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595
620
648
676
Seat Tube Length
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430
450
470
490
Seat Tube Angle
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77
77
77
77
Head Tube Length
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105
115
130
145
Head Tube Angle
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64,5
64,5
64,5
64,5
Bottom Bracket Drop
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29
29
29
29
Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
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345,5
345,5
345,5
346
Chainstay Length
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445
445
445
445
Wheelbase
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1227
1266
1289
1318
Standover Height
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780
785
790
795
  • Motor DJI Avinox
  • Display Avinox Touch Display
  • Battery 800
  • Frame Amflow PL Carbon Rahmen, Satinsilber, 150 mm Federweg, Kompatibel mit 27,5 Zoll und 29 Zoll Rädern
  • Frame Material Carbon
  • Fork FOX 36 Factory, 160 mm Federweg, GRIP X2 Dämpfer, 15 × 110 mm, 44 mm Rake
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout no
  • Damper FOX FLOAT X Factory, Größe (185 × 55 mm), Custom Tune, EVOL-Luftgehäuse, 2-Positionen Hebel mit LSC-Einstellung,
  • Gearrange 520%
  • Drivetrain 12
  • Gear Lever SRAM AXS Pod Controller
  • Rear Derailleur SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission Schaltwerk mit Stromkabel
  • Crank DJI Avinox SL Kurbel (M/L: 155 mm; XL/XXL: 160 mm)
  • Cassette SRAM XG-1295 Eagle, 10-52T
  • Chain SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission Flattop Kette
  • Brake Set Magura MT7 Pro hydraulische Scheibenbremse, HC Hebel, 4-Kolben Bremssattel, 203 mm Storm HC Rotor (vorne und hinten)
  • Brake Rotors 203/203
  • Wheel Set Amflow HMC-30
  • Tires Front Maxxis Assegai MaxxTerra 29 × 2,5" WT 3C EXO E-25 TLR
  • Tires Rear Maxxis Dissector MaxxTerra 29 × 2,4" WT 3C EXO+ E-25 TLR
  • Saddle Ergon SM PRO M/L
  • Seat Post Fox Transfer Factory, verstellbar in 5 mm, M: 125/150 mm, L/XL: 155/180 mm, XXL: 180/210 mm
  • Stem Amflow Enduro Vorbau, Einteiliges CNC, Länge: 35 mm, Klemmdurchmesser: 35 mm
  • Handle Bar Amflow Enduro Carbon Lenker, 25 mm Höhe, 800 mm Breite, 5 Grad Aufwärtsschwung, 9 Grad Rückwärtsschwung
  • Handle Bar Width 800
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About the author

Ludwig Döhl

Ludwig Döhl

... has spent more than 100,000 kilometers in the saddle of over 1000 different mountain bikes. The bottom line from many hours on the trail: mountain bikes are awesome if they match your personal preferences! With this insight, he founded bike-test.com to help bikers find their very own dream bike.