Unbiased, In-Depth Analysis of the Best Electric Bikes
Electric bikes or ebikes combine human power from pedaling with electronic power from a hub motor, mid drive, or friction drive powered by a battery pack. They come in all shapes and sizes, including trikes, tandems, folding, cargo, and more. A traditional analog bicycle can usually be converted to electric through the use of kits. Ebikes fall into three classes including Class 1 pedal assist only up to a set speed (usually 25kmh or 32kmh), Class 2 throttle only or throttle with pedal assist up to a set speed (usually 25kmh or 32kmh), and high speed Class 3 up to a set level (usually 45kmh 28mph).
The Tracer is Monarc’s sub-$2,000 city commuter. On paper, the Tracer is one of the best specced bikes in this price range, with above average components in nearly every column. From the drivetrain (Shimano Cues 10-speed) and very capable reverse-arch front fork, to the fact that Monarc is shipping the bike with 2 (yes, TWO!) […]
Ride1Up has been quietly building one of the most thoughtful product lineups in direct-to-consumer e-bikes, and the Vorsa platform is their most ambitious project yet: one frame, three distinctly different bikes. The original Vorsa is the SUV of the bunch – rugged, cargo-ready, built for hauling. The Vorsa FT takes it to fat-tire territory. And […]
Puckipuppy is making a pretty bold move with the Boxer ST: Full suspension. Fat tire. Under $1,500. That is a combination that usually will cost you around $2,000. Whenever I see bikes priced hundreds of dollars lower than most all other bikes in a category, my caution antenna immediately goes up. I don’t want to […]
When I first heard that Lectric eBikes’ parent company was launching a new bike brand I was intrigued. Letric is the brand that’s become synonymous with value-packed e-bikes at accessible (around $1,000) price points. Lectric now owns Juiced as well, so you’ve got a parent company with serious buying power that now offers bikes to […]
The Aventon Pace lineup has been one of the best-selling and highest-rated cruiser e-bike families in the United States for several years running – and with good reason. The Pace 5 REC is Aventon’s latest model, and comes with a few upgrades and key changes. After the Pace 4 took a slight step away from […]
The Wallke H9 Ultra isn’t trying to be another entry in the crowded budget fat tire e-bike arms race, and that alone made me want to ride it. In a market where half the brands are chasing the same spec sheet, 750W nominal motor, 48V 20Ah battery, hydraulic brakes, call it a day, the H9 […]
Written Review Lectric has built a reputation on aggressive pricing, and with the new Xpress 2, they continue to throw their weight around in the component department. Priced at $1,399, this upgraded Class 3 commuter addresses almost every complaint riders had of the original model, improve the component quality, and still keep the bike priced […]
It was a tough moment for the industry when Juiced Bikes filed for bankruptcy back in 2024 , but the iconic brand is officially back and operating under the ownership of the founders of Lectric. While Juiced remains its own distinct entity, it is now fully benefiting from Lectric’s immense volume purchasing power and established […]
Moto-style e-bikes have always had a bit of a tax built into the price, you’re partly paying for the look, and everyone knows it. Brands like Super73 built a whole business around that formula, and honestly, it worked. But somewhere along the way, the “cool kid” premium got a little out of hand, and a […]
There was a time when the dual hub motor e-bike design was a bit of an outlier, a rogue, powerful steed let loose on the emerging wild west of the e-bike scene here in the U.S. But as a few years have passed since I’ve seen my first dual hub motor e-bike, it seems more […]
