Unbiased, In-Depth Analysis of the Best Electric Bikes
This type of electric bike features a frame and components that fold, rotate, or remove to improve portability and storing potential. They are popular with people who travel in RV’s, live in small apartments, or use public transportation. Despite their often small size, they are not always as lightweight due to additional frame reinforcement and similar motor and battery technology as full sized non-folding ebikes. Most folders are small or medium sized and offer an approachable mid-step or step-thru frame, making them popular for petite riders.
The GoTrax F3 is not trying to reinvent the folding e-bike, and I mean that as a compliment. Fat tires, front suspension, hydraulic disc brakes, and a big battery, at a price that leaves money in your wallet. The question I had going in was whether GoTrax cut corners on build quality, ride comfort, or […]
Trikes ask for parts a two-wheeled e-bike never needs: a rear differential, brakes that stop three tires instead of two, parking brakes, a reverse gear, and a high payload rating for cargo. All of those pieces have to come together well for a trike to be worth owning. The Mooncool TK2 is a folding, Class […]
The original Portola was one of my favorite bikes and one of the best folders on the market for years. Three years is a lifetime in the e-bike world, so I came into this launch with a short list of questions. Did Ride1Up give us a real motor upgrade? Did they chase the app trend […]
Hynox is new to us. This is the first time the brand has reached out, and the Trooper X is the first bike of theirs we have put through our testing. The pitch is loud: their marketing calls it a beast with violent, unpredictable power. If you’ve followed us for very long, you won’t be […]
A lot of e-bikes try to win you over with flashy features and gimmicky tech. That’s not the approach Pedego took with the Latch 2. Instead, they built a folding bike that’s comfortable, has a solid feel, and has good components throughout. There really wasn’t much, if anything, to complain about the bike. It folds […]
Can a $500 e-bike actually be a good bike? That’s the question I brought with me to the GoTrax E-Fold. I have to be honest: I came in skeptical. Adding a motor, battery, controller, and display to a folding frame at this price point usually means something suffers. The question is whether what suffers matters […]
It’s pretty rare we find an ebike under $700 we feel comfortable recommending (the Lectric XP Lite is the only one coming to my mind, and it’s even $800 currently). Most of what’s in that price range is sold on Amazon, comes from brands you’ve never heard of (good luck getting customer service), and ride […]
The Wallke H9 Ultra isn’t trying to be another entry in the crowded budget fat tire e-bike arms race, and that alone made me want to ride it. In a market where half the brands are chasing the same spec sheet, 750W nominal motor, 48V 20Ah battery, hydraulic brakes, call it a day, the H9 […]
I came into the Carbon Fold 2 with more context than most reviewers. I reviewed the Carbon Fold ST not long ago, and the two bikes are close enough that I was honestly wondering at first glance whether Urtopia had just reshuffled some specs and slapped a new name on it. After riding it though, […]
Look, I’ve reviewed quite a few Urtopia ebikes over the last couple years, and honestly? They just keep getting better. They’re carving out this really unique niche in the ebike market, nearly all their bikes are full carbon fiber and impressively lightweight. So naturally, when I saw the Carbon Fold ST clocking in at just […]
