Part 2 review of the Atlas ..
let's look at the suspension and ride.
Front KKE fork is robust and with 34mm fork tubes appears very durable so much so that the same fork appears on some E-motorcycles.
Not much info out there for tuning purposes but you can use 100psi as a baseline and work on your sag and comfort settings from there .
WARNING - To adjust air pressure on the fork you have to turn the bike upside down. Being an inverted fork all the oil is on the bottom of the left leg. When attempting to change the pressure oil will come out of the valve.
FYI with the Compression knob turned completely counterclockwise almost locks out the fork . My setting is around 6 for my 200lbs with gear. Has minimal stiction and that's a welcome relief from the cheaper forks out there. Ripples in the trail are more easily handled and result in less fatigue on the hands.
Rated travel is 5.5 inches. So far with my limited testing I get 3.5.
Rear shock
Proven quality shock with a unique mounting system not seen on any other bike I know of.Moment of inertia better than most four bar setups which gives the bike a unique ride quality. That mounting plus the almost five inch wide tires makes for a great cushy ride.
The frame which is made of 6061 Aluminum is the stiffest I have ever found on any bike I have ever owned and I've owned many. Its almost motorcycle like in its stiffness. This stiffness results in all your pedal energy going towards forward motion and not absorbed into the frame.
All in all Great job Magician on a quality product!
More to come...
This is the first of many reviews I will post on my Magician Atlas.
There is a lot to unpack here and wanted to share my thoughts based on a lot of knowledge with the many Ebikes I've owned.
Just recieved my bike May 2026. Bike was packed superbly with lots of cushioning and thoughtfully packaged .Impressive for sure . However ,the derailler hanger was bent in two directions and waiting for Support to get back to me about replacement. It took quite the knock and must have been before boxing up in Taiwan .
To be clear the first impression is this bike is BIG and HEAVY. More so than any other bike I have owned. That's ok though as my main purpose for this bike is to ride Paved and hard packed Rail Trails.
The bike is spec'ed out very nicely and its hard to find fault with just about anything they did.
For perspective Im 5 feet 8 inches with a 30 inch inseam. The 17 inch fits me perfect. The cockpit is roomy and has a very nice posture while riding . Not to upright and not too far forward on the bars. Nice Job Magician.
I was really hoping for my new ride to go 50 miles. My first test was 43 miles and I had 37% battery left. Most of my riding was done with 80% Tour and 20% Eco. The G510 motor has a very pleasant hum to it and is hardly audible.
The display is different than my old DPC 18 and is better in just about every way.
Magician really put thought and work in this Atlas and it shows . I'm thoroughly impressed and Im a very discerning customer.
More to come...
I like my new bike the alpha is powerful rides really nice I do have a problem with the throttle sometimes the throttle won't work
Was a little disappointed I was sent a black bike instead of the blue. Would like to see a detailed manual with every part with every measurement/size.
The additional wheel set is ideal for single track or simply getting more distance. They fit perfectly and a great value for the Atlas. I highly recommend.
Order #2447 placed order on 4/12/2026 advertising end of April delivery and received bike and batteries the same day on 05/08/2026...Not exactly end of April but it did eventually come and I could see that other people were getting theirs so I wasn't worried and didn't complain. I have about 250 miles on the bike as of this review.
Pros:
Power like a tesla, Smoothness of the motor when applying power and rolling off the power, Absolutly silent motor, Price, direct from china allows this to be probably less than 1/2 the price it would be if there was a US middle man company upcharging, looks like a bicycle, fantastic battery/range I did a 54 mile ride from my home to the top of Waterton Canyon in CO starting with 100% and finishing with 27% using eco going out and tour on the way back, brakes, electronics, display, frame, paint, gaps, finish, packaging for shipping - nothing bent, stock seat is definetly comfortable but I did upgrade the post (30.9mm x 400mm) and seat to Cloud 9 suspension w lycra which made a big difference in comfort and leg extension.
Cons:
I cant get a smooth ride because the tires float on the wheels, threre is no bead like on motorcycle tires(I have 3 motorcycles for track days and mount and balance their tires myself without any issues) and are impossible to get them to lay evenly on the wheel after multiple attempts involving youtube, soap in spray bottles, removing valve stems, removing tire from wheel to check for deformities, using zip ties around the forks/frame to locate the wobbles in the tire and try to massage it into place evenly. There are high and low spots as the tire sits on the wheel and as you go down the road and look at it you can see it and feel it moving/wobbling and as you increase your speed it gets a little better as the suspension starts to work overtime and vibrate as it does its job. It's most prominent between 10-20mph which is where I like to be.
Dropper seat post should be an option when purchasing as this mini bike needs the range a dropper provides. I'm 6ft and my legs are nowhere near fully extended with factory post all the way up and I like peddaling so this position was a little uncomfortable with stock post. I may buy a cable less dropper post for this in the future.
Conculsion:
They should have used motorcycle wheels/tires which have more tire options, real speed ratings and a tire bead that pops into place on the wheel eliminating the high and low spots issue this bike has on both wheels. And you wouldn't have to deal with an inner tube. This problem is frustrating and looks like its going to be apart of this bike for as long as I have it and is worth subtracting 2 stars for me. Wheel/tire problem aside, it's a fantastic bike, it's my 1st ebike at age 39 and I like it a lot, I can now speed past modern kids that have never had to pedal that I have envied in the past.
there are many different parameters you can program into the mini to enhance the riding to suit you skills and abilities and enjoyment of the ride. During the assembly everything fits snugly which indicate orecice engineering and manufacturing.
I received my bike in Calgary two weeks ago. I rode it 67kms downtown and back Saturday. The bike has exceeded my expectations for speed, quiet and battery distance. The only negative is the front brake pad touches the disk and doesn't spin truly free.
This wouldn't stop me makingthe same purchase again.
I was worried the power was going to be ruined after a couple reviews complaining it was to powerful. I can't imagine it being more powerful than it is out the box. It carries the wheel about an inch off the ground peddling up steep hills in sport mode!
Riding up all the steep hills that ruined riding for me with ease now asInear sixty years old is awesome!
The only complaint I have is the seat doesn’t go down far enough. I am 5-05- the peddles fit great but when I stop I have to be tippy toed.
This bike is a chef’s kiss—smooth, powerful, and just plain fun.
Love the bike.....EXCEPT...... when bolting the kickstand on the bolts on the backside touch and rub the main cabling coming from the motor......Accident waiting to happen. How can you design such a nice bike and then overlook this cable routing issue. Crazy to me.
Build quality seems very good. Had a small problem with the screen switch, but Magician has one being sent. Battery life seems lower than expected, but maybe it’ll get better after some charge cycles.
The brakes make a lot of growl noise. Maybe the pad material doesn’t coincide well with the rotor. Overall, I love the bike. There’s room for improvement, but definitely would purchase again.
Excellent service. Thanks for helping me out so quickly. Love my Alpha Mini.
Premium quality bike. I haven't had this much fun riding in a long time.
Amazing bike - power of a motorcycle but "looks" like a bike. Build quality is better than most. Really like the smaller size.
Ordered a 19” blue Atlas and it was a pre-order. Overall, the process took about a month to get delivery and they delivered as promised. customer service did a nice job keeping me updated and always responded even though it may take a full day. I am thrilled with the bike. Well made, well packaged, a beautiful bike with nice power. I added a 4” riser bar as I am 6’6” and it’s perfect. All the cable length worked and had room for the taller bars. If you are looking at this company and bike, you will not regret it. The positive reviews are proof of the quality you get with this company. I did see some bad reviews about this being a scam and I almost missed out and didn’t get the bike I really wanted! This bike offers a 29x3.0 additional tire size, which makes it the most functional e-MTB bike brand out there in this price range. Highly recommend this brand. Nicely done Magician! Thank you-
John- Central Utah
Awesome bike, the YouTube reviews don't lie. Very happy with the purchase!
The 29 inch wheels for my Magician Atlas are nice complementary set that provides greater rollover capacity with less rolling resistance, although, I didn’t really mind the rolling resistance with the fatbike tires. I’m using the 29 inch wheel on the front and the 26 x 4.8 wheel tire on the rear. This seems like an interesting combination which provides greater steerability while maintaining the added traction and added dampening !
I love it! Easy to ride, fast, handles well, built well, high quality, pedals well, and I can highly recommend it.
Just an outstanding Ebike in every way. So much fun to ride.
