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).
Ever since Lectric Bikes launched, the company has moved from one successful design to another. Their line not only includes their popular folding e-bikes, but they have added a cargo e-bike, an all-terrain e-bike and more recently a nearly maintenance-free model with a high-end Pinion gearbox. It is, however, the company’s XP 3.0 that is […]
It wasn’t so long ago that we gave side-eye to any e-bike that carried a retail price of less than $1000. What we saw again and again were e-bikes that looked like the manufacturer had taken every shortcut possible to deliver an e-bike-looking machine, without actually providing a quality e-bike. That ended with Lectric introducing […]
Ride1UP has released a string of impressive e-bikes; from their gravel e-bike the CF Racer1 to the e-moped the Revv 1, Ride1UP is producing well-designed e-bikes that have a unique flair. The Ride1UP Portola is their entry into the world of value-packed, folding e-bikes. This segment has been dominated by Lectric Bikes with their XP […]
Aventon Aventure.2 Review: Final Takeaway The Aventon Aventure.2 has been out for nearly a year now, which has given us plenty of time to ride it and compare it to other fat-tire e-bikes. It’s one of the best fat-tire e-bikes on the market, as well as one of the most popular. But after a year, […]
Rad Power Bikes Radster Road Review: Final Takeaway Overall Rating: 4.9 / 5.0 (Ratings are based on both performance and price) See Latest Price Rad’s Class 3 commuter packs an impressive motor and a slew of safety features. Rad Power Bikes Radster Road – What We Liked Powerful 750W hub motor can propel you to […]
Rad Power Bikes Radster Trail Review: Final Takeaway Overall Rating: 4.9 / 5.0 (Ratings are based on both performance and price) See Latest Price Rad Power Bikes Radster Trail – What We Liked 750W hub motor produces 100Nm of torque, making it powerful in climbing and acceleration Mid-step frame is stiff enough to handle well […]
Lectric ONE Review: Final Takeaway Overall Rating: 5.0 / 5.0 (Ratings are based on both performance and price) See Latest Price Lectric ONE – What We Liked The Pinion gearbox paired with Gates belt for a nearly maintenance-free e-bike 750W hub motor offers terrific power and acceleration Folding handlebar mast and quick release on the […]
Aventon Ramblas Review: Final Takeaway Overall Rating: 4.6 / 5.0 (Ratings are based on both performance and price) See Latest Price Aventon has just added a new e-bike to their lineup. It’s called the Ramblas and it is an electric mountain bike. We’ve loved the off-road abilities of Aventon’s fat-tire e-bikes, like the Aventure 2, […]
This review was provided for free using a demo bike and accessories. My goal is to be transparent and unbiased with you, this video and writeup are not meant to be an endorsement of Momentum products. I welcome your corrections, additions, and feedback in the comments below, and the Momentum electric bike forums. Observations: Giant […]
This review was provided for free, but Blix split the cost of travel with me so I could meet the team and spend more time with the bikes. My goal is to be transparent and unbiased with you, this video and writeup are not meant to be an endorsement of Blix products. I welcome your […]
