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 Stromer Sport is a high powered electric bike that looks beautiful and offers zippy, medium ranged rides. It features a decent, but not top of the line, battery that’s built right into the down tube keeping the center of gravity low and distributing weight evenly across the frame. Controller, battery and wires are all […]
The Pedego City Commuter picks up where the Pedego Classic and Step-through Cruisers left off but adds pedal assist, built in lights, a high end back-lit computer, dual disc brakes and better battery integration, all for a relatively small increase in price. This bike looks amazing, rides very well and features high end components all […]
This review is for the older Classic Comfort Cruiser from Pedego. In 2014 a new model was released with improved rear rack design and battery pack. The older model may still be available for a discount at some retailers or as a used bike and this review may help you decide whether to go for […]
[Update] This review is for the 2012/2013 model year Ridekick. The product was paused for 2014 and has since been updated and improved starting in 2015. To read about the latest version of the Ridekick Power Trailer click here. The Ridekick PT (Power Trailer) will turn almost any regular bike into an electric bike by […]
The Currie eZip Trailz is one of the most affordable entry level ebikes around. I’ve ridden all of the major brands out there and tried varying levels of ebikes but the Trailz is one of the most common and enduring models I’ve come across. Sure, it’s sold at Walmart and seems so much more basic […]
The Trekking Enlightened is a bike you might see on sale or used because it’s no longer being produced. Discontinued in 2009, this model followed European standards with a weaker 180 watt motor and 24 volt battery pack. It only featured pedal assist mode and indeed, was designed to be pedaled. It offered 24 speeds […]
The IZIP Urban Cruiser Enlightened was an electric bike ahead of its time in my opinion. The frame balance, with integrated downtube batteries, and torque sensing pedal assist was top of the line in its day and although the battery pack could not easily be removed, it did help to improve the aesthetic over other […]
