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  • surron lbx problems cover image
    We Broke Countless Surron LBXs to Find These Important Weaknesses
    by Justin Dake
    December 6, 2025
    If you think I’m just going to rant about how crappy a stock Surron LBX is, there’s some of that, but rest assured, I’m here to help. Upgrade your LBX now to avoid fixing it later.
  • Surron in the woods
    These 8 Upgrades Will Fix Everything About Your Surron LBX
    by Margie Pumpa
    December 3, 2025
    Your Surron LBX is great, but its stock parts have 8 weaknesses. If you’re going off-road or hitting jumps, this upgrade guide is essential.
  • Guts seat covers
    Competition Riders All Use The Same Seat Cover. How Important Can It Be?
    by Margie Pumpa
    November 26, 2025
    Want to ride faster, longer? Guts Seat Covers are the secret weapon top riders use. We detail their engineering, race heritage, and how to install this necessary electric dirt bike upgrade.
  • The top stem riser for your electric dirt bike just got better
    by Margie Pumpa
    October 3, 2025
    Feel more connected to your e-moto with the Heavy Hitter stem riser. Improve your riding ergos, strengthen your handlebars, and add a pop of color.
  • The skid plate on an electric bike
    Heavy Hitter’s New Color Skid Plates For Surron, E Ride, and More
    by Margie Pumpa
    September 19, 2025
    Engineered for ultimate protection and style on your electric dirt bike, our Heavy Hitter skid plates can handle over 6,000 lbs of force. Now in more colors!
  • E Ride Pro Best Mods
    E Ride Pro SS Upgrade Guide: Best Mods for MX, Enduro, and Street
    by Margie Pumpa
    September 17, 2025
    Stop wasting money on E Ride Pro SS mods! Our guide matches the best upgrades to your riding style, from the trails to the MX track. Spend smart.
  • a close up image of a surron triangle and linkage
    Upgrade Your Surron Rear Triangle and Linkage for Better Performance
    by Margie Pumpa
    March 19, 2025
    If you want to ride faster, with more acceleration and control, have you considered your rear triangle and linkage on your Surron LBX?
  • Surron electric dirt bike next to a old hosue
    Ride Hard, Sit Smart: The Best Seats for Your Surron LBX
    by Margie Pumpa
    March 14, 2025
    Seats. If you’ve ever ridden any type of dirt bike – electric or gas – you don’t need me to tell you they’re not made for comfort!!
  • Surron Ergo Mods Banner
    These Ergo Mods for Your Surron Will Make You a Faster Rider
    by Margie Pumpa
    March 12, 2025
    The best Surron mods for ergonomics are the mods that make you feel at one with your e-moto.
  • Upgrading Surron brakes banner
    Upgrade Your Surron Brakes: The Best Kits, Rotors, and Pads for Maximum Stopping Power
    by Margie Pumpa
    March 7, 2025
    Even if you haven’t done a power mod, upgrading your brakes is a way to ensure you’ll get decent stopping power every time you pull the lever. 
  • A close up image of a throttle and grip on a Surron
    Upgrading Surron LBX Throttle: Advantages Over Stock, Best Aftermarket Options
    by Margie Pumpa
    January 29, 2025
    Find the perfect throttle for your Surron. More resistance? Less turn? More feedback? Look at these options and more to find your next Surron throttle.
  • How to Troubleshoot Brake Problems On Your Surron LBX
    by Margie Pumpa
    November 22, 2024
    If you’re not sure what’s up with your brakes, have a look at these symptoms to see if you can work out what’s going on.
  • This Essential Ergonomic Mod Makes You Even Faster On Your Surron: Bar Risers
    by Margie Pumpa
    November 20, 2024
    Ok, so maybe this isn’t as exciting as adding a heap more Kilowatts, but trust me, you’ll be able to make your LBX perform so much better with a few small, inexpensive tweaks. And if you set up your e-moto correctly, you’ll be able to ride for many, many years without stuffing up your body.
  • Why Some Riders Go Loud on a Surron Chain Conversion
    by Margie Pumpa
    November 15, 2024
    Let’s look into why the primary drive belt on a Surron LBX is so important, why some riders actually choose to change the belt to a chain (even if it’s louder), and how to make the conversion (and what to do if something goes wrong!)
  • Thinking of getting a pedal kit for your Surron? (Don’t)
    by Margie Pumpa
    November 13, 2024
    In most states of the USA, there are 3 classes of e-bikes. The classes range in top speeds with various configurations, but all require pedals. Each class is allowed to ride in different locations. Hence, the idea of adding pedals to your e-moto to make it an ebike doesn’t seem out of the question.
  • Surron LBX Battery Upgrades For Range, Speed, and Acceleration
    by Margie Pumpa
    October 18, 2024
    Upgrading your Surron LBX’s battery is as simple as purchasing a new one, opening the battery cover, unplugging the cables, removing the battery, and doing the reverse with the new one! 
  • Beefing up the E Ride Pro S & SS to Unlock an E-Moto Powerhouse
    by Margie Pumpa
    August 7, 2024
    E Ride Pro upgraded parts are here! See what the R&D team does to ensure the best of the best parts are available.
  • Chaning Surron LBX tires
    How to Choose Tires for your Surron and Change Them Yourself
    by Margie Pumpa
    July 30, 2024
    Replacing your Surron LBX tires is straightforward when you know what to do. Read this article for important step by step instructions, and hints and tips on tires.
  • Make a Great E-Moto Awesome With Ergo Mods for E Ride Pro S & SS
    by Margie Pumpa
    July 18, 2024
    These are the top ergonomic mods for your E Ride Pro SS e-moto to make a great bike awesome. Find out what are the most recommended mods here.
  • Can You Tune a Surron LBX Rear Shock or Should You Upgrade?
    by Margie Pumpa
    July 16, 2024
    Surron LBX rear suspension is good for certain ride styles, but if you’re looking at enduro, MX tracks, or single trails, you’ll need to upgrade your shock sooner than later. Read more here.
  • You Don’t Always Need New Forks For Your Surron, But Sometimes You Do
    by Margie Pumpa
    July 11, 2024
    Is it necessary to upgrade your Surron Forks? Upgrading your Surron Forks depends on ride style and budget. Read this article to work out the best Surron Forks for you.
  • Here’s How to Build the Perfect Suspension Setup for Your Surron LBX
    by Margie Pumpa
    June 11, 2024
    Is Surron suspension really as bad as most riders say? Before upgrading anything, get the stock suspension settings dialed in. A commuting setup will be different to MX. Read this article to work out what suspension you need on your Surron.
  • Stop Wasting Money: The Right Way to Upgrade Your Surron LBX
    by Margie Pumpa
    May 1, 2024
    The best Surron upgrades don’t need to cost a fortune. Read this list of suggested upgrades for your Surron now, and what to mod soon.
  • Unbreakable: How KTM 85 Forks Fix Surron’s Biggest Weakness
    by Margie Pumpa
    April 17, 2024
    The MX fork conversion gives any Surron LBX, Talaria Sting, or MTB-fork e-moto a proper set of dirt bike forks. Not for the faint of heart, this is for serious dirt bike riders who need pure confidence in their e-moto.
  • Here’s Why and When Air and Gas Shocks Outperform on a Surron LBX
    by Margie Pumpa
    February 21, 2024
    Is it actually necessary to upgrade your Surron shocks? If you are looking to upgrade your e-moto, the question becomes coil or air shock? Suspension is like a dark art… everything works in harmony when it’s fully dialed in… and when it’s not, well, it can be challenging to know what and why to upgrade. Read about the rear suspension here to find out if shocks need to be on your shopping list.
  • Precision Braking: How to Achieve Peak Braking on Your Surron LBX
    by Margie Pumpa
    January 10, 2024
    In theory, brakes are a simple system. Pull on a lever, and transfer pressure on fluid in a line that extends a piston attached to a brake pad. The brake pad grabs the disc on the wheel. Your Surron stops. Simple. Or is it? 
  • Precision Handling: The Art of Upgrading Forks on the Surron LBX
    by Margie Pumpa
    January 3, 2024
    The job of forks is simple…allow compression with some sort of damping so you’re not pogo-sticking your way around the track. But do mountain bike forks really hold up to the demands of an e-moto? Here we discuss Surron Stock Forks and options when you run out of clicks.
  • Surron Suspension
    Free Surron Suspension Upgrades: Tuning Tips From a Pro Racer
    by Justin Dake
    March 12, 2022
    The true best suspension upgrade for a Surron is to understand how all the parts work based on your riding style. There are a few parts you can add that will really make a difference, but before you spend all that money it’s important to understand that the right adjustments will make or break your setup even if it’s bone stock.
  • Surron LBX race tires cover
    The Secret to One Racer’s Surron Success: His Go-To Tires
    by Justin Dake
    March 3, 2022
    From Maxxcross to Shinko 241 and 244, this racer has tested all kinds of Surron tires. Here’s what he finally settled on, plus his top tips to get the most from your e-bike’s tires.

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