Unbiased, In-Depth Analysis of the Best Electric Bikes
These electric bikes will generally have swept back handlebars, a large plush saddle, a relaxed upright geometry, and larger tires for stability and comfort. They typically have a classic look with curvy frames and thicker tubing.
The Newport is a cruiser style electric bike designed for casual, comfortable riding… but offers a heck of a lot of power! It does not offer any kind of sprung suspension but the tires are large, the handlebar is swept back and the saddle is wide and soft so it feels pretty comfortable. Even the […]
The E-Lux Tahoe is a really cool electric bike in my opinion, it’s unique in that it blends the cruiser and fat tire frame styles to create a comfortable, powerful and “go anywhere” platform. With its powerful 500 watt internally geared hub motor (that peaks out around 750 watts and offers ~40 Nm of torque) […]
The 2016 Electra Townie Go! switched from using a SRAM hub motor and rear mounted battery pack to the Bosch Centerdrive which is better in pretty much every way. Now, it is more expensive than the 2014 and 2015 models at $2,727 and it does weigh more at ~58 lbs but you get an eight […]
While the Gama Cruise isn’t exactly a beach cruiser with cantilever frame design and a large cushy saddle, it does offer the same relaxed upright body position and comfort thanks to swept back handle bars, a suspension fork and seat post shock. The frame is available in one small/medium build that’s easy to step over […]
The EasyGo Street is an entry level step-thru city bike (or almost a cruiser) with lots of accessories for improved utility and comfort. Compared to the other EasyGo offering, the Race, this electric bike is $400 more expensive but really geared towards a different customer. Frankly, it would be my choice between the two bikes […]
Biktrix launched its first electric bike in November 2014 on Kickstarter; it was called the Juggernaut and offered fat tires on a sturdy high-step frame for a fun experience on sand, snow or trails. The Stunner is their second model, leveraging the same motor but a smaller battery pack it’s capable but optimized more for […]
Leisger is a german electric bike company that is expanding to the US with a few models for 2015/2016 including the CD5. This is a “cruiser” style ebike with “downtube” mounted battery that’s a “5th generation” build. That’s what the CD5 stands for and it’s a fairly good overview of the bike. You get a […]
The Oahu 500 EX is a high-step cruiser style electric bike that offers a slightly larger frame size (with longer reach) than the step-thru EG Maui 500 EX. Aside from color options (black and white for the Oahu vs. blue and white for the Maui) the bikes are largely the same and offer a “his […]
The Maui 500 EX is a low-step cruiser style electric bike that expands on the original EG Maui by adding power and speed (40% more speed in fact). It’s better balanced and stiffer because the battery is mounted to the downtube instead of a rear rack and while it does cost $500 more than the […]
The All-Track E100 has been updated and renamed as the E-Lux Tahoe starting in 2016. For the full review on that model and all of the improvements (including bottle cage bosses!) visit the written review here that also has a video. E-Lux is a relatively new electric bike company based in Southern California near Huntington […]
