Magnum Pathfinder 2.0 Review | A True Swiss Army Knife

Programming is a key component of how a bike feels. Our speed test is designed to see how a bike moves through its assist levels; good programming tends to see incremental increases in power as you cycle through each mode.

The Pathfinder 2.0 is equipped with torque and cadence sensing modes, as well as class 2 and 3 speeds. We tested each setting to get a full picture of this bike’s speed test performance.

As always, I started the test by pedaling with no assist. I averaged 7.5 mph; the Pathfinder 2.0 was surprisingly easy to pedal with no motor help.

From there, at class 2 speeds while using the torque sensor, I averaged 10.7 mph in Eco, 12.9 mph in Tour, 15.8 mph in Sport, and 20 mph in Turbo.

At class 2 speeds while using the cadence sensor, Eco settled at 6.8 mph, Tour at 13.2 mph, Sport at 18.3, and Turbo at 20 mph.

With the speed limit raised to 28 mph while using the torque sensor, Eco saw the bike settle at 9.6 mph, Tour at 16.2 mph, 17.9 mph, and Turbo at 21.3 mph. Class 3 mode sees the addition of two extra assist levels: Boost, which averaged 24.1 mph, and Hyper, which reached 28 mph.

The class 3 cadence speed test saw Eco settle at 6.8 mph, Tour at 13.1 mph, Sport at 18.2 mph, Turbo at 19.5 mph, Boost at 23.1 mph, and Hyper at 26.7 mph.

I know – that’s a lot to digest. In simpler terms, the Pathfinder exhibits well-thought-out programming, and the pedal experience is easy to get along with. The torque sensor is very responsive, and it puts out significant power for relatively light pedaling input. Generally, it’s a rewarding and dialed-in setup.

The cadence sensor was slightly less refined, but it featured a very relaxed pedaling experience. It’s a solid option if you’re looking for consistent and strong grunt, but it’s not as sensitive as torque mode. This is to be expected, as it’s in the nature of cadence sensors. Frankly, either option could be described as rewarding – you don’t have to push hard on the pedals to access the Pathfinder’s power.

I also liked Magnum’s approach to class 3 programming. They add two more assist levels (Boost and Hyper) when the speed limit is raised. This made the bike feel consistent and approachable in both class modes; each increase felt incremental and familiar.

Overall, Pathfinder 2.0 posts good results here. It’s a well-programmed eBike.