Unbiased, In-Depth Analysis of the Best Electric Bikes
This type of electric bike has front and rear suspension elements to improve comfort and handling. Since ebikes tend to ride faster and further than non-electric bicycles, suspension has been added to many on-road models that are used for commuting type applications. In the past, most full suspension products were optimized for off-road mountain bike riding. The best performing full suspension ebikes utilize mid-drive motors which reduce unsprung weight compared to hub motors. The fanciest frames offer unsprung rear racks so cargo can also benefit from the suspension, and not rattle around as much.
The R8 is Optibike’s “all around” offering. It’s an upper-mid level bike for them but super high end compared with most other ebikes. It’s very capable of taking on mountains but is accessorized more for town and light trail riding. If you’re focus is purely off road, you can upgrade to the R8HD (heavy duty) […]
Haibike is a high end German bicycle manufacturer which is part of the Accell group, a Dutch holding company that also owns Currie Technologies (IZIP, eZip and eFlow). They offer a range of mountain and cross country style electric bikes that utilize midmount or mid-drive motor systems. The Haibike XDURO AMT Pro is their top […]
The A2B Octave is an upgraded version of the iconic A2B Metro, one of the first mainstream stylish electric bikes. Not a lot has changed on the bike (besides the name) but that’s a good thing. In 2011 A2B merged with F4W and is now a part of the Hero Eco group. The re-released and […]
Easy Motion is a division of BH Bicycles which has been around for over 100 years, since 1909. They know how to make pedal power bikes and now they are entering into the ebike scene. The entire line of electric bikes from Easy Motion all use the same battery, motor, controller and LCD computer. This […]
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 […]
The A2B Metro is one of the most iconic electric bikes out there. Its unique design turns heads because unlike other electric bikes, it resembles a scooter and has full suspension. It was one of the earlier entries into the US market, arriving in September 2008, and features top of the line battery, motor and […]
