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.
This review is for the 2015/2016 e-Joe Epik SE but the bike continues to be refined and updated. You can see my latest review by clicking here or continue reading to get the details on what the bike was like in its former iteration. Perhaps you’ve found one of these for sale as used or […]
The Tern Node D8 with BionX is a mid-sized folding electric bike with larger 24″ wheels meant to smooth out the ride and improve handling. It features a higher end drive system from BionX that’s durable, powerful and quiet to operate in a range of modes including pedal assist and throttle. Even with the battery […]
The Mariner 500 is a powerful folding electric bike from ProdecoTech that repositions the hub motor in the rear when compared with their older Mariner 7 ebike that had it in the front. The benefit is improved traction and steering but one downside is a completely rear-heavy bike. During my tests I experienced a bit […]
The Tern Link D8 with BionX is an ultra portable folding electric bike with a higher-end drive system from BionX. It folds perfectly with the battery attached but you can also take it off to reduce weight or charge separately. The motor offers excellent torque, multiple levels of assist and regen, regenerative braking and throttle […]
The Electric Brompton is a custom build from NYCeWheels in Manhattan NYC USA. The leverage one of the lightest, sturdiest and highest quality three-speed folding bike frames made by Brompton and add a third party hub motor and battery pack at the front for power. This thing can still fold down as intended (as long […]
The ProdecoTech Phantom X2 is a unique electric bike, it’s one of only a few full sized bikes I’m aware of that can be folded to save space (electric or otherwise). This is both a blessing and a curse… it saves you space but adds weight and weakens the frame. Overall it’s an elegant design […]
The Big Cat Hampton folding ebike is a value driven electric bike with more basic components but a range of accessories that make it functional. The battery pack is mounted right where it should be (low and center) and the control panel lets you choose from three levels of assist to extend range and improve […]
The EZ Pedaler F350 folding electric bike is an impressive system that comes with just about everything you need to enjoy a range of riding conditions. Its more powerful (and a bit more expensive) than the F300 and as such, has great acceleration and solid hill climbing ability. While most ebikes set a top speed […]
The Vienna is a compact folding style electric bike that comes with lots of features and accessories. You get both pedal assist and throttle mode for riding, the battery is removable for convenient charging and storage and the fenders, lights and handlebar bag come standard which saves money but keeps you clean, safe and functional. […]
The Neo Volt is one of the most powerful high quality folding electric bikes I’ve ridden. The addition of fenders, rear rack and dynamo powered LED lights make it more functional than the Sport version and it costs $100 less but the trade off is four extra pounds, one fewer gears and slightly narrower tires […]
