Unbiased, In-Depth Analysis of the Best Electric Bikes
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.
The Bodhi Step-Through is a beautifully designed but fairly weak electric bike. Its bambu fenders and balanced hubs remind me of the higher end Faraday Porteur which has similar specs but is much lighter. Both of these bikes are perfect for afternoon rides in flat relaxed conditions. Where the Bodhi really shines is with its […]
The EZ Pedaler C300 is an entry level ebike that delivers average performance but includes a broad range of features. It’s got three gears, an average sized motor, lights, optional fenders and a unique pedal assist on/off switch that lets you use the throttle power in conjunction with pedal assist. The price is in line […]
The EZ Pedaler T300 is an entry level ebike that delivers average performance but includes a broad range of features. It’s got three gears, an average sized motor, lights, optional fenders and even pedal assist mode vs. throttle only. The price is in line with similar bikes from other leading brands and while availability online […]
The Velociti is one of my favorite A2B electric bikes. Its elegant frame looks professional and the color options are bold without being tacky or cheap. Wires are integrated, custom fenders that hug the tires come stock and the chain is kept on track with a solid aluminum guide that doubles as a bash guard. […]
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 IZIP Express Special Edition is a purpose built electric bike that was originally designed for the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Bicycle Patrol Unit. The goal was to create an ebike that could withstand the varied terrain of an urban environment, transport equipment and gear easily and last an entire day without running out […]
The Faraday Porteur is a lean vintage style city bike featuring a 350w front hub motor, frame-integrated battery system and custom machined front and rear LDE lights. Weighing in at just under 40lbs (depending on the Small, Medium or Large frame size) it’s easy to carry up stairs, efficient enough to pedal effectively in off-mode […]
The ebike SX was one of the higher end EV Global Motor electric bikes designed by Lee Iacocca who is famous for engineering the Ford Mustang and Ford Pinto cars. After leaving Ford he served as President and CEO of Chrysler from 1978 and as chairman from 1979 until retirement in 1992. In 1999 he […]
The EVELO Aries delivers range, style and flexibility at a reasonable price point. You might have to assemble it yourself and the ride style takes some getting used to with the mid-drive system but it looks cool and can take bumps. The Aries wasn’t built for speed, its motor is just 250 Watts which is […]
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 […]
