Trailblazer Enduro E-Bike: 160mm Travel to Send It
When Hi Power Cycles built the Trailblazer, the goal was simple: give trail and enduro riders a full-carbon electric mountain bike that can absorb the kind of terrain most e-bikes back away from. A recent Instagram reel of rider @lancenelson_ launching the Trailblazer skyward put that promise on full display, and it's the perfect excuse to break down exactly what makes the Trailblazer's 160mm front / 155mm rear suspension travel such a big deal for aggressive riding.
160mm Front, 155mm Rear: Why the Numbers Matter
Suspension travel is the distance your fork and shock can compress to absorb an impact — the bigger the number, generally, the bigger the hit the bike can swallow without rattling your teeth (or your components). The Trailblazer pairs a 160mm-travel DVO Diamond E2 front fork with a DVO Opal air shock delivering 155mm of rear travel, tuned specifically for the Trailblazer's carbon frame during a multi-year development partnership between HPC and DVO Suspension.
That's enduro-bike territory, not cross-country. It's the difference between picking a clean line around a rock garden and just riding straight through it — or, as the @lancenelson_ clip shows, catching real air and trusting the bike to soak up the landing.
Built for Riders Who Send It
The Trailblazer isn't just about suspension numbers, though. It backs up that travel with a full carbon frame that keeps the base build at a claimed 51 lbs, torque-sensing pedal assist for natural power delivery on technical climbs, and a thumb throttle for instant power on demand when you need to clear an obstacle without hunting for pedal cadence. An 11-50T gear range means you can still climb steep, technical trail even if you're riding throttle-only.
Whether you're stringing together a bike park lap or putting in real trail miles, the combination of long travel and a lightweight carbon chassis is what lets the Trailblazer handle terrain that would rattle a heavier or shorter-travel e-bike apart.
Trailblazer Specs at a Glance
- Suspension: 160mm DVO Diamond E2 fork / 155mm DVO Opal rear shock, factory-tuned for the Trailblazer
- Power levels: 750W / 1200W / 1600W
- Torque: 100 Nm / 120 Nm / 150 Nm
- Battery: 52V USA-made, up to 910Wh for up to 45 miles of range
- Weight: 51 lbs (750W base build, with battery)
- Frame: Full carbon, torque-sensing pedal assist plus thumb throttle
Want Even More Travel and Power?
If the standard Trailblazer has you dreaming bigger, the Trailblazer Pro takes the same platform further with a higher-output build for riders who want to push even harder into enduro terrain. Riders dialing in their current Trailblazer's feel can also look at the DVO Onyx D1 SL 38mm fork or the DVO Topaz Gen III rear shock, both built to work with the Trailblazer's kinematics for riders who want to fine-tune their suspension setup even further.
Not sure which build fits how you ride? Browse the full lineup in our Electric Bikes collection to compare travel, power, and battery options across every HPC model.
Ready to Send It Yourself?
The Trailblazer was built for exactly the kind of riding @lancenelson_ put on display — big terrain, confident landings, and a bike that doesn't flinch. Check out the 2026 Trailblazer to see full specs and build options, or reach out to our team if you want help speccing the right power level and battery for your local trails.
