Denago eXC2 Electric Mountain Bike

  • Class 1
  • 601-800 Wh
  • Over 80 mi claimed
  • 251-300 lb max load

SVT Score, Mid

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A Class 1 hardtail eMTB with a 95 Nm Bafang mid-drive, a 100 mm Boost fork, a dropper post and a 720 Wh battery.

$3,199

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Usability

5.6 out of 10
  • Measured: 57 lb by Electric Bike Report (manufacturer-paid test)
  • Searched: SGS Certipedia Intertek UL TÜV SÜD CPSC Health Canada
  • Record: SGS, SGS Listed Mark, eBike (read as UL 2849, Part 26), eXC2, DENAGO EBIKES CORPORATION
  • Record: SGS, SGS Listed Mark, eBike, eXC2, E08, E08-1, E08-2, ZHEJIANG TAOTAO VEHICLES CO., LTD

Strengths

  • Strong mid-drive for climbing
  • Dropper post included
  • Boost suspension fork for trails
  • Three frame sizes at one price
  • Hydraulic brakes with large rotors

Drawbacks

  • No lights fitted
  • No throttle
  • Spring fork rather than air
  • No kickstand included
  • Tires not stated as tubeless
Verdict

A strong-climbing trail eMTB with a dropper post, but no lights

Social score

5.3 out of 10
RedditBrand-level4 out of 10
  • r/ebikes: a Commute owner reported the stock brake pads worn out after about 400 miles of hilly commuting (Mar 2024)
  • r/ebikes: a buyer weighing a Commute 2 heard from a local shop that Denago bikes are well made with good service, while another commenter called it expensive for a 500 W bike (Dec 2024)
Google7 out of 10
Liked
  • climbing power
  • dropper post
  • Boost fork
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Electric Bike Report (manufacturer-paid testing) praised the M510's climbing, weighed the eXC2 at 57 lb and called it one of the best-performing eMTBs in its data (Feb 2024)|Ebike Escape (affiliate links; unit source not stated) liked the dropper post and Boost fork upgrade over the eXC1 (Nov 2023)

YouTubeBrand-level5 out of 10

SKB Fans (affiliate link in the description) called the first-generation Denago Fat Tire an all-around solid ride at 28 mph (Mar 2024)

AmazonNot scored

The Amazon pool is blank: an Amazon US search for Denago e-bikes returned only listings of other makers (October 2026).

User reviewsNot scored

The retailer pool is blank: none of Walmart, Best Buy, Target, Costco, Dick's Sporting Goods, REI, Home Depot and Lowe's lists any Denago e-bike in its own site search, so no retailer review feed exists for this model (October 2026).

Reviews

A Trustpilot page for denago.com did not turn up in October 2026.

Track record
  • BBB rates Denago Ebikes of Carrollton, Texas, A- and the business is not BBB accredited (October 2026).
  • CPSC and Health Canada list no recall of a Denago e-bike or e-bike battery (October 2026).
  • A 2026 NHTSA recall (26V381) covers low-speed vehicles from the sister company Denago EV Corporation, not e-bikes.

Specs

  • TypeMountain
  • E-Bike ClassClass 1
  • Battery601-800 Wh
  • MotorMid-drive
  • Top SpeedUp to 20 mph
  • Claimed RangeOver 80 mi
  • Weight41-55 lb
  • Max Rider Load251-300 lb
  • BrakesHydraulic disc
  • SuspensionFront
  • FoldingDoes not fold
  • CertificationsUL 2849 listed
  • Warranty2 Years

At a glance

  • Ships 90% assembled
  • Maxxis Rekon Race rubber
  • Spare battery $799.99
  • Denago prints its headquarters address as 2201 Luna Rd, Carrollton, Texas.
  • Zhejiang Taotao Vehicles Co., Ltd., a Chinese vehicle maker, lists Denago Ebikes Corporation as a wholly owned subsidiary and DENAGO as its own brand in its 2026 Hong Kong exchange filings.
  • The DENAGO US trademarks are registered to Bike Corporation of Irving, Texas.
  • Denago sells its e-bikes, from beach cruisers through backcountry hunting bikes, in the US through its own store at denago.com and through more than 300 independent bike shops.
  • The store's privacy policy names BIKE USA INC. of Dallas, Texas, as the seller.
  • The store also sells e-bikes of another brand owned by the same parent.
  • Not counted in any pool: Denago's own store reviews, its blog, its YouTube channel, its Facebook pages and groups, and dealer pages.
  • None of Walmart, Best Buy, Target, Costco, Dick's Sporting Goods, REI, Home Depot and Lowe's sells Denago e-bikes as the seller, and Walmart's search returns only third-party accessories that mention the name; Denago sells its e-bikes through its own store (October 2026).

The Denago eXC2 is a Class 1 hardtail electric mountain bike with a 720 Wh Bafang battery and a Bafang M510 mid-drive rated at 250 W and 95 Nm with a torque sensor.

It has Tektro hydraulic disc brakes, an SR Suntour XCM34 fork with 100 mm of travel and Boost spacing, 29 x 2.4 in Maxxis Rekon Race tires, a 150 mm dropper post and a Shimano 9-speed drivetrain. It weighs 55 lb and is rated for a 300 lb maximum load.

The maker claims 92 miles of range and 20 mph on pedal assist, with no throttle and no kickstand. M, L and XL frames sell at $3,199.00, and a replacement battery sells for $799.99.

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