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).
Electric bikes tend to be heavy and require a sturdy purpose-built frame to support the motor and battery. In most cases this means the bike frame gets larger, flexier and less responsive. That is not the case with the Currie IZIP E3 Ultra, this bike was built for pedaling performance. The frame is solid, fast and […]
EVELO is an electric bike company out of Cambridge Massachusetts started by a pair of cyclist friends. In April of 2012 they set out on a cross-country ride using the Aurora model to prove the worthiness of their bikes and raise awareness for their brand. The ride was a success, the company is going strong […]
UPDATE! It appears that Polaris is no longer working with the manufacturer who designed and built these electric bikes, but that company is now selling their own line as PIM (Power in Motion) and you can connect with them through their official website at www.pimbicycles.com to possibly get replacement batteries, chargers, and other hardware. The […]
The Currie IZIP E3 Vibe is one step above the eZip Trailz and along with the increased price point, offers a great selection of mechanical and structural upgrades. It’s available for just $999 with a Sealed Lead acid battery and 6 month warranty but the most common configuration sells for $1,399 and includes a medium […]
The A2B Metro is one of the most iconic electric bikes out there. Its unique design turns heads because unlike other electric bikes, it resembles a scooter and has full suspension. It was one of the earlier entries into the US market, arriving in September 2008, and features top of the line battery, motor and […]
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 […]
