Electric Bike Reviews

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).
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Flight ECB-26L-A Review

  • MSRP: $1,799
  • MODEL YEAR: 2013, 2014

A sleek looking entry level bike with balanced weight, a weaker 250 watt motor and pedal assist mode only. Water-bottle style battery pack is mounted low to the ground and can be charged on…...

Optibike SIMBB 29C Review

  • MSRP: $5,700
  • MODEL YEAR: 2013, 2014

The smoothest accelerating and lightest weight Optibike available. Motor, controller and battery pack are all sealed in the bottom bracket creating a very…...

Optibike R11 Review

  • MSRP: $13,990
  • MODEL YEAR: 2013

Optibike's top of the line off-road ebike is incredibly powerful, capable of moving larger riders and ascending the steepest hills. High end long-travel Fox 36 Talas fork, hydraulic Avid Code disc brakes, intense dual-bulb headlight,…...

Optibike R8HD Review

  • MSRP: $12,990
  • MODEL YEAR: 2013

A high end off road ebike that's capable of moving larger riders and climbing steeper hills. High end long-travel suspension by Fox, hydraulic disc brakes by Avid, ultra bright headlights, front…...

Optibike R8 Review

  • MSRP: $11,990
  • MODEL YEAR: 2013

A high end "all around" ebike that's comfortable on pavement or trails. Top of the line full suspension by Fox, Avid Code hydraulic disc brakes, ultra bright…...

2014 IZIP E3 Dash Review

  • MSRP: $2,600
  • MODEL YEAR: 2014

High quality features and well rounded drive system at an excellent price. Strong but quiet 500 watt gearless rear hub motor offers throttle mode and torque-sensing pedal…...

2014 IZIP E3 Peak Review

  • MSRP: $3,000
  • MODEL YEAR: 2014

Mid-level off road electric mountain bike with excellent weight distribution. Centerdrive motor offers high-torque, leverages rear cassette and makes servicing wheels and tires much easier...

eFlow E3 Flight Review

  • MSRP: $3,000
  • MODEL YEAR: 2014

A less expensive, slightly stripped down, version of the eFlow E3 Nitro costs $500 less. 500 Watt gearless rear hub motor with regenerative braking, strong 36 volt 11 amp hour…...

ProdecoTech Phantom X3 Review

  • MSRP: $1,899
  • MODEL YEAR: 2014

More solid than earlier Phantom ebikes, does not fold and has reinforced battery pack supports. High end RockShox fork with lockout, upgraded pedals (that don't fold) and hydraulic Avid DB…...

ProdecoTech Phantom X Review

  • MSRP: $1,399
  • MODEL YEAR: 2014

500 watt direct drive motor is quiet and capable but offers less torque and weighs more, no regen modes. Simple to operate with LED console and twist throttle only, no pedal assist or LCD…...