Electric Bike Categories

Relaxed upright geometry, long swept back handlebars, a large plush saddle, high volume tires offering comfort and stability. May offer a classic or vintage style with curving frame tubing and bright fun colors. Great for neighborhoods and beach paths. Read More

Smooth or hybrid tires, generic looking frames, utilitarian designs that are efficient and quiet. May include fenders, racks, and lights, or have mounting points to add accessories aftermarket. Great for urban environments and paved surfaces. Read More

Always include fenders, a rear rack or pannier hangers, and lights. Designed to operate safely in all conditions: rain or shine, day or night. Can transport gear so you don't have to wear a backpack. Great for urban environments and commuting to school or work. Read More

Portions of the bike can fold, rotate, collapse, or remove to maximize portability and reduce storage space. Tend to be light and approachable. Great for people with limited space, use public transport, or travel with an RV, private plane, or boat. Read More

Tires wider than 3-inches, usually between 4-5. Increased surface area improves traction and float, but adds weight, drag, and noise. Tend to be stable and comfortable. Popular style for casual riding. Great for forest trails, sand, and packed snow. Read More

Environment-themed colors or camouflage paint, fat tires to navigate soft terrain such as loam, marsh, sand, and packed snow. Tend to have mounting points for racks and trailers, use powerful motors, have large batteries. Great for bikepacking and hunting. Read More

Large knobby tires, flat or gently swept back handlebar, usually has suspension elements, narrow efficient saddle, sturdy frame made from light materials such as aluminum alloy, carbon fiber, or titanium. Great for gravel trails, single track, and beyond. Read More

Tight shallow tire tread, steep head tube angle, suspension has less than 100mm of travel, may have a kickstand. Tend to be hardtails, blend city and mountain geometry and hardware like an SUV. Great for mixed terrain: paved and light off-road. Read More

Medium height tire tread, steep head tube angle 70-71°, suspension travel 100mm to 120mm. Tend to be hardtails, relatively light weight, and stiff. Great for smoother off-road conditions with limited drops, bumps, and smaller rocks. Read More

Medium-large height tire tread, slacker head tube angle 68-69°, suspension travel 121mm to 149mm. Tend to be full suspension, can handle steeper descents and larger obstacles. Great balance of performance and weight for recreational mountain biking. Read More

Large height tire tread, slacker head tube angle 65-66°, suspension travel 150mm to 179mm. Always full suspension, can handle serious descents, higher speeds, and large obstacles. Great for enduro racing: climbs and timed descents, more serious riding. Read More

Large height tire tread, slackest head tube angle 63-64°, suspension travel 180mm and above, high performance brakes. Great for long sustained descents with large drops and obstacles, awkward and heavy for climbing and trail riding. Read More

Includes or has mounting points for racks, boxes, and baskets that increase utility for hauling. Tend to have longer frames, smaller wheels for improved stability and easier loading. May offer accessories to transport additional passengers, including children. Read More

Elongated frame with oversized rear rack. Tend to offer custom accessories that can accommodate one or two children, an adult passenger, may have running boards to rest feet, may sell long pannier bags for the sides. Great for families and car replacement. Read More

Compact sturdy frame, small wheels, utilitarian racks and accessories. Designed to save space while still offering the benefits of a cargo bike. May support a second rider, have a folding handle bar, or stand upright. Always has adjustable height saddle. Read More

Large platform or box in front or occasionally behind the rider. Very capable of hauling supplies, pets, passengers, or children. May offer locking storage, bench seats, sun or rain canopies. Great for construction hauling or families to see their pets and kids while riding. Read More

Light efficient frames, taller wheels, aggressive geometry for improved aerodynamics. May offer multiple hand positions, have narrow tires, and limited or no suspension. Great for riding fast on smooth paved surfaces. Read More

Handlebar curves down and back to provide three hand positions: flats, hoods, and drops. Shifters are generally built into brake levers, can only be reached from the hoods. Drop position brings the rider forward and down to improve aerodynamic efficiency. Read More

Handlebar is flat or slightly swept back, frame is light and tires are efficient, uses traditional brake levers and shifters that could feel more intuitive or familiar than hoods. May have bar ends to add a second hand position for improved comfort. Read More

Light and efficient, may have flat or drop bars, knobby tires for off-road use may have more air volume for comfort. Great for cyclo-cross, gravel grinding, cobblestone, and light trails. Improved traction, float, and comfort, but less efficient than other road. Read More

Has three wheels, improved stability, relaxed body positions. May offer increased cargo capacity with a large basket or rack. Tend to be heavy and large. Great for people with slower response times, limited balance, and ergonomic sensitivity. Read More

One wheel in the front and two wheels in the back, easy to mount and steer, stable at low speed, great cargo hauling potential. Tend to have complex drivetrains and weigh a lot. Great for approachability, rider comfort, and utility if a rear basket is present. Read More

Two wheels in the front and one wheel in the back, very stable turning, tight turning radius. Complex steering may utilize independent bars and require more arm and hand strength. Great for longer rides, use with trailers, improved handling at speed. Read More

Laid back body position with feet out front, has a seat with a back rest instead of a saddle, improves aerodynamics and rider comfort. May have an adjustable head rest. Often setup as a trike for stability. Great for efficiency, relaxed body position. Read More

Long seat that does not adjust up and down, smaller wheels and overall compact design. May resemble a moped or motorcycle, may be possible to fit a second rider on the long banana seat. Great for style, usually less comfortable to pedal. Read More

Compact, smaller wheels, approachable frame, light weight. May offer lower top speed or adjustable speed settings. Usually identified as youth or child specific, but may be an extra-small step-thru frame that is suitable. Great for petite riders and young people. Read More

Unique designs or features such as tandems, four wheel bikes, conversion kits, and more! These ebikes may fit into other primary categories, but stand out for one reason or another. Great for niche use cases, explore to see what is possible. Read More