Hardtail Electric Mountain Bike Reviews

This tends to be the most affordable type of electric mountain bike, because the frame is less complex compared to full suspension. These lightweight off-road ebikes tend to be classified as cross country, but may not truly be off-road capable. Front suspension has been introduced to many on-road ebikes to make city riding more comfortable. Bikes that blend mountain and urban characteristics are called hybrids. Hardtail bicycles tend to work best on rough paved streets, dirt roads, gravel roads, and singletrack forest trails without large rocks and logs.
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Riese & Müller Supercharger GX Rohloff HS Review

  • MSRP: $8,759
  • MODEL YEAR: 2019

A rugged, powerful, and versatile electric bike platform with dual frame-integrated Bosch PowerTube 500 batteries for excellent range and beautiful look, room for a bottle cage. Smooth electric Rohloff shifting complimented with a belt drive, this makes everything super reliable and…...

BULLS TWENTY9 EVO 1 Review

  • MSRP: $3,899
  • MODEL YEAR: 2019, 2020

A capable and and well-balanced hardtail mountain bike with 29” tires, hydraulic disc brakes, high capacity battery, and a reliable Bosch Performance Line CX Motor. Great Kenda Ace of Pace tires, 29” with 30-50psi, they give you some great float…...

VoltBike Mariner Review

  • MSRP: $1,599
  • MODEL YEAR: 2019

A lower priced folding fat-tire ebike at that comes in 2 colors (matte black or matte white) and features a new front suspension fork. 500watt Bafang fat-tire specific hub-drive, 48v 14.5ah high capacity battery, with throttle and 9 modes…...

BULLS MONSTER E S Review

  • MSRP: $4,899
  • MODEL YEAR: 2019, 2020

A fat tire electric trail bike with a RockShock Bluto suspension fork, remote lockout, 11-speed Shimano Deore XT drivetrain with Shadow Plus clutch, robust skid plate and alloy drivetrain guides. High-torque Bosch Performance Line CX motor with eMTB drive mode, sand and snow capable if…...

IZIP E3 Edge Review

  • MSRP: $1,999
  • MODEL YEAR: 2019

An affordable entry level hardtail mountain mid-drive ebike that is at home on the streets and trails, priced at $1,999 and legal for all Class 1 jurisdictions. Comes in a mid-step and high-step, two different colors (black with yellow accents or blue…...

IZIP E3 TRLZ Review

  • MSRP: $1,599
  • MODEL YEAR: 2019

A value-priced hardtail electric mountain bike with basic 100mm SR Suntour spring suspension fork and knobby Vee Rubber tires, no lockout or preload adjust, no puncture protection or tubeless setup. Available in three frame sizes and two frame styles, I like the mid-step frame because…...

Riese & Müller Nevo GX Rohloff Review

  • MSRP: $7,099
  • MODEL YEAR: 2019

A sturdy hardtail step-thru electric bike with high-torque or high-speed motor options, comfortable gel saddle, suspension seat post, premium ergonomic grips with bar ends for multiple hand positions. Integrated Busch & Müller lights, sturdy SKS plastic fenders, and belt drive options make this…...

AddMotoR MOTAN M-560 Review

  • MSRP: $1,699
  • MODEL YEAR: 2018

A powerful fat tire electric bike that feels well suited for the city, but can also tackle some moderate trails thanks to the adjustable spring suspension fork and extra large tires. Downtube mounted removable battery pack keeps the center of gravity of low, making for a…...

REVI BIKES Predator Review

  • MSRP: $1,399
  • MODEL YEAR: 2018

A powerful fat tire electric trail bike with adjustable spring suspension fork offering 120mm travel, rack and fender bosses, upgraded Selle Royal saddle, padded grips, and rubberized brake levers add comfort. High capacity battery pack extends the range of this ebike and allows for more frequent…...

CUBE Reaction Hybrid Pro 500 Review

  • MSRP: $3,399
  • MODEL YEAR: 2018

Hardtail electric cross country mountain bike with nimble 2.6" plus sized tires, Boost hub spacing and a sturdy 15mm thru-axle on the front wheel, upgraded Alex rims with reinforcement eyelets. Only available in high-step, but the frame comes in six sizes and the smaller two…...