Desiknio X20 Gravel E-Bike Carbon Fiber Bike Review - feat. Hub Motor + Integrated Lights + Shimano

When it comes to e-bikes there are two extremes, heavy commuter bikes with large batteries and lightweight stealthy e-bikes. Desiknio’s e-bikes fall into the latter category with premium bikes that combine stylish designs and well integrated power systems. One of their latest offerings is the Desiknio X20 range of bikes which utilize high powered Mahle electric hub motors and sleek carbon fiber frames. We were lucky enough to get our hands on the Desiknio X20 Gravel for a few weeks which combines the sleek carbon frame with flared bars and wider tires to tackle trails. The X20 Gravel is available in two flavors: the $5,995 with a Shimano GRX 600 drivetrain and a $7,495 Campagnolo EKAR option. Motivation comes from a Mahle hub motor with 55 nM of torque along with a 236 Wh battery concealed inside the frame. Premium details on the bike include a torque sensor based assist along with integrated headlight and taillight. Visually, it’s easy to mistake the Desiknio X20 Gravel for a high-end all-road or road bike. The bike has a classic double triangle frame design with a full carbon frame and straight tubes with beveled edges. The rear triangle uses an offset seat stay design which provides additional compliance. What’s so impressive about the bike is that the 236 Wh battery is completely disguised inside the downtube which could easily pass for a standard bike. The only real giveaway that the bike is an e-bike is the Mahle hub motor which is also obscured behind the brake rotor and rear cassette. The X20 Gravel is currently only offered in a green color scheme that Desiknio refers to as Sunlight Magic. What makes the color magical is the heavy metallic flakes inside the paint that light up when the sunlight hits it. It’s a beautiful paint color scheme that looks like a dark green in the shade and sparkles in the sun. Branding on the bike is limited to a Desikno headtube badge which helps give the bike a premium appearance. The mechanical Shimano GRX 600 setup has completely concealed cabling with the wires routed through the headset and into the frame. Unlike all-road or bike-packing bikes, the X20 Gravel is limited to two standard water bottle mounts without accommodations for fenders or additional mounts... ... Read the full review @ ~ 00:00 Intro 00:11 Unboxing Specs 02:02 Fit Finish 05:34 On The Road 07:05 The Final Score ~ Visit Our Website - Follow Us On Instagram - ~ Desiknio - ~