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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Vela Model 1 Review

  • MSRP: $1,899
  • MODEL YEAR: 2015, 2016

A classically styled electric city bike offering pedal assist only, available in high-step or low-step in four sizes and four colors. Beautifully integrated battery pack (mounts inside the seat tube), handsome controller box with USB charging…...

OHM Sport XS750 15 Review

  • MSRP: $3,999
  • MODEL YEAR: 2015

A powerful and sturdy city style electric bike with comfortable but slightly more aggressive ergonomics, premium tires and upgraded suspension fork with lockout. 500 watt BionX D-Series motor is near silent but very strong for climbing, BionX DV…...

Kalkhoff Tasman Classic Impulse 8 Review

  • MSRP: $3,799
  • MODEL YEAR: 2015

One of the most capable step-thru cruisers around, excellent range, stiff frame, good weight distribution and safety features. Aluminum alloy fenders and rear carry rack are painted to match the frame (and they…...

EZ Pedaler T350 Review

  • MSRP: $1,795
  • MODEL YEAR: 2015

An affordable city style electric bike with step-thru frame and smaller 24" wheels that keep the frame low and easy to mount. Offers a complete set of mid-level accessories including full length fenders, chain guard, a rear…...

OHM Urban XU700 LS 16 Review

  • MSRP: $2,899
  • MODEL YEAR: 2015

A premium step-thru electric bike with fenders, rack, lights and suspension fork (with lockout) for under $3k. Reinforced hydro formed aluminum alloy frame is sturdier than other low-step models I've tested, the…...

EZ Pedaler T500 Review

  • MSRP: $1,895
  • MODEL YEAR: 2015

A low-step city style electric bike with upgraded 500 watt geared motor and three speed internally geared Shimano Nexus hub. Easy to mount and stabilize at stops, less stiff frame, nice accessories including fenders, carry…...

Solex Solexity 400 Review

  • MSRP: $2,395
  • MODEL YEAR: 2015

A vintage styled electric bike that's modeled after gas powered VéloSoleX mopeds from the mid 40's, features throttle and pedal assist modes for varied riding. Comfortable oversized saddle works well with the basic suspension fork and ergonomic grips, adjustable angle…...

Faraday Porteur S Review

  • MSRP: $2,499
  • MODEL YEAR: 2015

A light weight "minimalist" city style ebike with two levels of pedal assist, full length steel fenders and integrated LED lights. Optional front and rear cargo racks add utility, extremely well balanced motor, battery and five…...

Focus Aventura Impulse Speed 1.0 Review

  • MSRP: $4,999
  • MODEL YEAR: 2015

Long range and high speed (28 mph) capable, feature rich electric bike available in five sizes and two frame styles (high-step and step-thru). Well priced considering the air suspension fork with remote lockout, premium Ergon locking grips, Fizik…...

2015 Easy Motion Evo City Review

  • MSRP: $2,999
  • MODEL YEAR: 2015

The largest and stiffest city style electric bike from Easy Motion in the EVO lineup, perfect for taller individuals. Excellent utility features including full length fenders, chain guard, sturdy rear rack with bungee cords…...