Hub Motor Electric Bike Reviews

This type of electric bike utilizes a hub motor (or two) that is built into the wheel. It’s the most affordable type of drive system and often works well with throttle operation. There are two types of hub motors: geared and gearless. Gearless tends to weigh more, provides less torque (especially at low speeds), produce some magnetic drag when not engaged, but may offer regenerative braking, and tend to be very durable and quiet. Geared hub motors tend to be compact, lightweight, and affordable, but they produce a bit of whirring noise during operation and may not be as durable over long periods of use. They freewheel efficiently without producing drag, but cannot provide regen braking. Since motor weight is positioned inside the bicycle wheel itself, it increases unsprung weight if the bike has suspension. It also requires custom spokes, wheels, and axles that bite into the frame to provide forward movement. For this reason, they may also require a torque arm to secure the axle against the frame.
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Liberty Trike Electric Tricycle Review

  • MSRP: $1,498
  • MODEL YEAR: 2019

A value priced mobility style electric delta trike with a lot of practicality, while remaining simple and keeping thoughtful considerations. Made to fit through narrow doorways and aisles, able to remove the handlebar and fold…...

Aventon Pace 350 Review

  • MSRP: $999
  • MODEL YEAR: 2019

A very affordable ($999) yet capable and versatile step-thru electric bicycle which aims to give more bang for your buck and remain approachable and comfortable with some cruiser design elements. The Pace 350 features a nice electric drivetrain sporting a 20mph trigger throttle and cadence…...

NCM Moscow

  • MSRP: $1,499
  • MODEL YEAR: 2019

A cross country style hard-tail e-mountain bike with 80mm suspension fork, knobby trail tires, and sturdy alloy pedals, includes a trigger throttle up to 20mph. Lots of adjustability with the display panel, including speed, the 12-magnet cadence sensor is very…...

VoltBike Outback Review

  • MSRP: $1,699
  • MODEL YEAR: 2019

An ultra-affordable full suspension plus size tire electric bike sold online from Canada, comes with a full range of features including headlight, adjustable angle riser stem, and high capacity battery. 500 watt hub-drive, awesome hydraulic disc brakes, and you get 7 gears with a upgraded…...

EUNORAU MAX-CARGO Review

  • MSRP: $1,599
  • MODEL YEAR: 2019

An affordable, feature-rich, electric long-tail cargo bike with cadence sensing pedal assist and throttle on demand operation, available in one frame size with adjustable bars. 750watt hub-drive is durable and powerful, 7 speed Shimano Altus for great shifting, and mechanical…...

Ariel Rider N-Class Review

  • MSRP: $1,699
  • MODEL YEAR: 2019

A vintage inspired powerful hub-drive eBike with tons of style and comfort like fenders, plush saddle, integrated lights, adjustable stem, and stitched grips. 750watt hub-drive, hydraulic disc brakes, 7 speed Shimano Altus system, and a powerful battery round…...

Rad Power Bikes RadWagon (EU Version) Review

  • MSRP: $1,799
  • MODEL YEAR: 2019

A European-specific cargo electric bike with twist throttle mode and pedal assist, classified as L1e-A, available in 2 colors with lots of accessory options including bags and child seats. Maintains the powerful 750watt gearless direct-drive hub motor, it is heavier but super quiet, durable,…...

Ariel Rider D-Class Review

  • MSRP: $1,999
  • MODEL YEAR: 2019

A 2WD dual-motor 750 watt electric fat tire bike with a stretched banana seat position, all-purpose set up, scrambler style. Comfortable fat tires can take on sand or snow, longer seat that can fit a…...

Rad Power Bikes RadRhino 750W (EU Version) Review

  • MSRP: $1,799
  • MODEL YEAR: 2019

A European-specific fat tire electric bike with twist throttle mode and pedal assist, classified as L1e-A, modeled after the RadRover, available in two colors with lots of accessory options including bags and child seats. Sloped top tube makes it approachable, shorter stem and mid-rise handlebars create a comfortable upright…...

California Bicycle Factory Retro R Review

  • MSRP: $2,699
  • MODEL YEAR: 2019

A visually striking bike with a stainless steel look coupled with leather accents, wide tires, and a yellow glass headlight to really give it a unique style like that of a work of art. Cleanliness and simplicity are everywhere from the hidden battery and controller to the leather wrapped…...