Unbiased, In-Depth Analysis of the Best Electric Bikes
OHM is a premium electric bike manufacturer based in Vancouver, Canada. They design, produce, and sell commuting and trekking style electric bikes. The company designs their own frames and outfits them with premium components and accessories which positions them as higher quality. They offer customization options, allow for test rides at their flagship store in North Vancouver, and provide a two-year comprehensive warranty. Established in 2005, OHM has grown into an internationally-respected brand that is helping revolutionize the e-bike industry.
OHM is a Premiere BionX partner from Vancouver Canada that has been in the ebike business since 2005, using BionX electric drive systems exclusively during that time. I have reviewed eight of their prior year models here on EBR and always come away feeling impressed. In a world where fancy mid-drive systems are generating attention […]
The OHM Sport XS750 Plus is one of the first electric bikes I’ve tried with the new 27.5″ x 3.25″ fat tires. They strike a balance between increased cushion and surface area (great for soft terrain like sand and snow) and narrow, nimble handling. To me, they look sleek and clean compared with the chunky […]
The XU700 is one of OHM’s most popular electric bikes, it’s an urban model designed for speed, efficiency and utility. Compared to older versions, the 16 model offers a rigid stem and customized saddle… I see a lot of entry-level ebikes that are priced lower than the XU700 but don’t deliver the same ride quality […]
OHM is a Canadian electric bike company that started out around 2005. They’ve got two lines emphasizing Urban and Sport or “off road” riding. The XU700 LS is an urban series model that’s perfect for neighborhood or city riding. It’s extremely quiet, easy to operate and efficient. Compared with some of the other urban models […]
The OHM Sport XS750 15 is a hard core urban style electric bike with the potential to work well as a touring or trekking platform. I think of it more as an urban platform than a road or city bike because it’s got a burly front shock and large balloon tires… almost like OHM took […]
The OHM Urban XU700 LS (Low Step) comes in two different flavors for 2015 including a deep cut (shown in the video and images here) as well as a tight diamond. The difference is frame stiffness, weight distribution and ease of mounting and stand over. The deep cut (which is labeled as XU700 LS 16) […]
The OHM Urban XU700 is a top of the line commuter style electric bike that includes everything you’ll need to deal with hills, rain and storage. It includes matching fenders, hiqh quality Wellgo pedals, a Topeak Explorer rack and dynamo powered LED lights – front and rear. I would have liked to demo the bike […]
OHM is known for producing high quality bikes that look beautiful and are simple to use. The XU450 leverages the SRAM EMATIC drive system (motor, battery and controller) that do a good job but offer a bit less power than some other kits. While all of the weight from this system is positioned towards the […]
What do you get when you combine brand name bicycle components with an award winning motor and battery system packaged for off road use? A bike that’s fun, light, durable and ready for just about anything. While it’s true that high end components and high prices do not a good bike guarantee… OHM has done […]
