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Magician Atlas

A full-suspension, mid-drive fat-tire beast — Bafang Ultra motor, 160 Nm of climbing torque, KKE inverted fork and RockShox rear shock, on 26×4.8" tires.

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Magician Atlas electric mountain bike in camo
9.7Cave Score
160 NmMid-Drive Torque
~50 miMax Range
1,500 WPeak Motor Power
140 mmFront Fork Travel

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Colour Options

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Atlas in Matte Black
Matte Black17" & 19"
Atlas in Gloss Electric Blue
Gloss Electric Blue17" & 19"
Atlas in Camo
Camo17" & 19"
The Bike Cave

Tested and reviewed by Ben Labrecque

Ben rides every bike he reviews. The verdict and the measured numbers on this page come from his full video review; everything else is the manufacturer's own spec. How we test →

Last updated: August 16, 2026

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Full Video Review

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Bafang mid-drive motor SRAM rear derailleur and cassette Rear shock and suspension linkage KKE inverted air fork and front disc brake Front fat tire and wheel Magician color LCD display
OTA FIND MY CANBUS COMMUNICATION

Smart Control

More Than Power — Smart Control System

CANBUS + Find My + OTA Updates (For All Models)

This model is equipped with a smarter electronic control system built around CANBUS communication, Apple Find My support, and OTA update capability.

CANBUS lets the key electronic components talk to each other more efficiently, making the whole system easier to diagnose, manage, and upgrade. Find My support adds a layer of anti-theft tracking convenience. And OTA updates let the bike's software be upgraded remotely through the app — so future improvements arrive without replacing hardware or visiting a service center.

CANBUS Apple Find My OTA Updates

The Numbers

Full Specifications

Source: magicianebikes.com

E-System

MotorBafang G510 / M620 Ultra mid-drive, 52V 1,000W (1,500W peak)
Peak torque160 Nm
Battery52V 20Ah Samsung, 1,040Wh, down-tube integrated, UL2271
Charger3A, ~6.5–7 hr full charge; removable battery
DisplayColor LCD, torque/cadence sensor toggle
AssistTorque sensor, 5 levels; walk mode
ThrottleLeft-hand thumb throttle
Shift sensorIntegrated — cuts power during shifts

🚵 Performance

ClassClass 2 (20 mph) out of box — unlockable to Class 3 / unlimited
Range~35–50 miles (mixed trail, torque mode)
Weight~113 lbs
Frame sizesM (170–185 cm) · L (>180 cm)
Best atSteep technical climbs, sand, snow, mud
UseOff-road / private property only

🔧 Suspension & Brakes

FrameAluminum, full suspension
ForkKKE inverted air, 34mm stanchions, 140mm travel, comp/rebound
Rear shockRockShox Monarch RL air
BrakesSRAM G2 4-piston hydraulic, 203mm rotors
Tires26×4.8" CST Roly Poly, 60 TPI fat tires

⚙️ Drivetrain & Components

DerailleurSRAM X5
ShifterThumb-operated trigger shifter
Chainring40T
Battery cellsSamsung high-performance, UL2271 certified
Frame optionsM or L
ColorsMatte Black, Gloss Electric Blue, Camo

Find Your Fit

Size & Fittings

Magician Atlas frame geometry diagram
MeasurementML
Rider Height170–185 cm>180 cm
Top Tube (TT)620 mm634 mm
Wheelbase (WB)1326 mm1335 mm
Seat Angle (SA)78.8°78.8°
Head Angle (HA)64.5°64.5°
Head Tube (HT)160 mm160 mm
Fork Length (FL)550 mm550 mm
Seat Tube (ST)432 mm483 mm
Fork Rake (FR)45 mm45 mm
Drop (DRAP)40 mm40 mm
Stack658 mm658 mm
Reach490 mm498 mm
Rear Center (RC)500 mm500 mm
Front Center (FC)829 mm838 mm

Not sure which size? The M frame suits most riders 170–185 cm; go L if you're taller than 180 cm or prefer a roomier cockpit.

The Bike Cave Verdict

Ben's Take

The Atlas is a different animal from the rest of the Magician lineup — this is the mid-drive trail bike. That Bafang Ultra motor puts 160 Nm through the drivetrain, so instead of just being fast in a straight line, it climbs like nothing else in this price range. Point it up something stupidly steep and it just walks up. But the real story is the suspension: the KKE inverted air fork and RockShox Monarch out back give it a genuinely plush, high-end ride that fat-tire bikes at this price simply don't have, and those 4.8-inch tires float over everything. The SRAM G2 four-piston brakes are a huge step up too. It's heavy and it's a mid-drive, so you'll want to respect the drivetrain and shift with intention — but if you want a do-it-all off-road climber with real suspension, the Atlas punches way above its price. And on sale, it's a steal.
Ben — The Bike CaveFull verdict in the video review
Climbing
10
Suspension
10
Value
10
Components
9.5
Range
9.0

👍 What I loved

  • Bafang Ultra mid-drive — 160 Nm climbs anything
  • Premium suspension: KKE inverted fork + RockShox Monarch
  • SRAM G2 4-piston brakes — top-tier stopping and modulation
  • Massive 26×4.8" tires float over sand, snow, and mud
  • Punches way above its price — especially on sale

👎 What to know

  • ~113 lbs — heavy and hard to rack or manhandle
  • Mid-drive means more chain & cassette care than a hub motor
  • Heavy throttle / peak-assist use drops range fast
  • Industrial look won't be for everyone; 52V, not 72V

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Accessories made for the Magician Atlas

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