City Electric Bike Reviews

This broad category of electric bikes feature efficient tires to navigate neighborhood, city, and urban environments without the noise and drag of studded tires. They may come with racks, fenders, and lights.
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Zeitgeist City Review

  • MSRP: $7,999
  • MODEL YEAR: 2016

A Class 3 speed pedelec made entirely from Carbon fiber including the frame, fork, seat post, stem and handle bars. Powerful 500 watt planetary geared motor, 48 volt Lithium-ion downtube mounted battery (removable) with premium…...

Riide V1.1 Electric Bike Review

  • MSRP: $1,999
  • MODEL YEAR: 2016

A tough, near-silent, single speed electric bike that's designed for urban use, clean all-black frame, motor, spokes, wheel set and accessories look cool. Only available in one "medium" frame size but the angled top tube improves fit for…...

Faraday Cortland S Review

  • MSRP: $2,499
  • MODEL YEAR: 2016, 2017

A light weight city style electric bike that draws on classic styles and geometry but delivers good comfort and handling. Efficient 250 watt motor, responsive torque and speed sensing pedal assist with two power modes…...

Faraday Cortland Review

  • MSRP: $3,499
  • MODEL YEAR: 2016, 2017

One of the most beautiful, well balanced electric bikes I've ever tested, silent belt drive with internally geared eight speed Shimano Alfine hub. Modest 250 watt front hub motor (custom tuned), perfectly integrated downtube battery and new optional…...

Snelheid Cycles Tyro Review

  • MSRP: $2,299
  • MODEL YEAR: 2016

A hand built, aggressive city style electric bike with high power MAC motor and custom Lithium Polymer battery. Efficient narrow tires, rigid steel frame and single speed drivetrain offer simplicity and durability but…...

Snelheid Cycles Leider Review

  • MSRP: $2,799
  • MODEL YEAR: 2016

One of the fastest and lightest weight electric road bikes I've reviewed with a powerful Mac motor and fast discharge Lithium polymer battery. Efficient smooth tires, rigid steel frame and single speed gearing are simple and durability but…...

Daymak Paris Review

  • MSRP: $999
  • MODEL YEAR: 2015, 2016

Ultra-affordable, low power electric bike that's great for neighborhood and urban riding, top speed limited to 15.5 mph. Great accessories including fenders, chain guard and side mirrors, you also get three color choices…...

BESV Jaguar JS1 Review

  • MSRP: $2,980
  • MODEL YEAR: 2016

A comfortable and practical city-oriented electric bike with full length aluminum fenders, integrated lights, minimalist suspension fork with remote lockout and ergonomic grips. Near-silent but powerful 500 watt gearless hub motor, beautifully designed custom downtube battery pack, integrated…...

Daymak Vermont Review

  • MSRP: $1,999
  • MODEL YEAR: 2015, 2016

One of Daymak's most popular electric bike models because you get power, range and comfort for a reasonable ~$2k price. I like the addition of fenders but the front isn't long enough to protect feet…...

Daymak Arsenal Review

  • MSRP: $1,899
  • MODEL YEAR: 2016

A full-sized, full suspension folding electric bike with a near-complete set of value components (disc brakes, 21 speeds, kickstand etc.). The single-tube frame design is elegant and conceals as well as protects the battery but…...