
Mountain Bike vs eMTB: Which Should You Choose—and How to Protect Your Ride?
Electric mountain bikes (eMTBs) are changing the way we ride off-road. While some purists still debate whether eMTBs are “cheating,”
Mountain bikes are built to be ridden harder, further from roads and on more challenging terrain. Our mountain bike insurance is designed for how MTBs are actually used — with cover for theft, accidental damage and off-road riding handled by cycling-expert claims teams.
Not all insurers understand mountain biking. We insure cyclists only — which means understanding trail riding, technical terrain and the types of damage mountain bikes actually sustain when something goes wrong.
Mountain Bike Claims Expertise
Claims handled by cycling specialists who understand mountain bikes, components and off-road riding risks.
MTB-Approved Repairs
We prioritise specialist repairs wherever possible, using experienced bike workshops familiar with mountain bikes.
Parts & Supplier Access
Access to specialist mountain bike parts, components and approved suppliers when replacements are needed.
Built for How MTBs Are Used
Claims decisions made with real riding in mind — not assumptions based on road cycling or casual use.
Claims are handled by people who genuinely understand how mountain bikes are ridden, repaired and replaced. From suspension damage to frame issues, decisions are made by cycling specialists — not general insurers.
We also hold key bike parts in-house and work directly with specialist repairers, helping reduce delays and get mountain bikers back on the trails sooner.
What this means for you:
Cover for your mountain bike against theft when secured in line with policy requirements, whether at home or away from it.
Protection against accidental damage while riding, transporting or storing your mountain bike — including off-road incidents.
Third-party liability cover while riding your mountain bike, protecting you if you cause injury or damage to others.
Cover while riding your mountain bike off-road, including trails, bridleways and recognised riding areas.
Dedicated cover for your mountain bike, without tying it to your home insurance — ideal for higher-value or regularly ridden MTBs.
Insure your mountain bike as part of a wider home setup, with specialist cycle terms built in — not generic contents limits.
Both options include specialist mountain bike cover — the difference is whether your bike is insured on its own or as part of your home insurance.
Yes. Mountain biking involves off-road riding, technical terrain and higher risk of accidental damage. Our cover is designed around how MTBs are actually used, not road-only assumptions.
Yes. Riding off-road is covered, including trails, bridleways and recognised riding areas, as long as use is within policy terms.
Yes. Accidental damage cover applies while riding, transporting or storing your mountain bike, including damage sustained during off-road riding.
Yes. Theft cover applies when your mountain bike is secured in line with policy requirements, whether at home or away from it.
Yes. Carbon-frame mountain bikes can be covered, provided the bike value is accurately declared.
Damage to suspension components may be covered as part of an accidental damage claim, subject to policy terms and exclusions.
Mountain bikes designed for downhill or enduro riding can be covered, provided they are non-motorised and used in line with policy conditions.
Organised racing or competition may require additional cover. Always check the policy wording to ensure your activity is included.
Yes. You can insure multiple mountain bikes under one policy.
Yes. You can choose either standalone mountain bike cover or include your bike within a specialist home and contents route.
Claims are handled by specialist cycle claims teams who understand mountain bikes and off-road riding, with a focus on appropriate repairs wherever possible.
No. Insurance is designed to cover sudden, unexpected events such as theft or accidental damage. Gradual wear and tear, including normal component degradation, isn’t covered.
If you can’t find the answer you are looking for after looking through the FAQs, you can call us for help or information, Mon-Fri 9-5 pm on 0800 121 4424
MTB travel insurance is designed specifically for mountain bikers heading overseas to train, ride, or compete — with medical and trip protection built around mountain biking as the main purpose of travel.
This cover is separate from mountain bike insurance and home insurance cyclist, and applies when cycling is the reason you’re travelling abroad, not just something you do while you’re away.

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