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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2018 Surface 604 Rook Review

  • MSRP: $1,799
  • MODEL YEAR: 2018

A relatively affordable, well-supported, feature packed electric bike with plastic fenders, a chain cover, integrated LED Lights, and an adjustable suspension fork. With shorter reach and an adjustable-angle stem, this ebike feels pretty upright and relaxed, the…...

Pedego City Commuter Black Edition Review

  • MSRP: $3,795
  • MODEL YEAR: 2018

A tricked-out city bike with some cruiser styling and lots of comfort features, adjustable air suspension fork, adjustable seat post shock, adjustable stem, and swept-back handlebar. Everything is black on this ebike, even the suspension stanchions! this helps the motor, battery,…...

Surface 604 Boar E750 Hunter Review

  • MSRP: $2,199
  • MODEL YEAR: 2018

A camouflaged fat tire electric bike complete with sturdy racks and a powerful 750 watt motor, responsive torque-sensing pedal assist and throttle on demand. Powerful 180 mm hydraulic disc brakes, sturdy alloy platform pedals, stiff 15 mm thru-axle with…...

2018 Amego Infinite Review

  • MSRP: $1,999
  • MODEL YEAR: 2018

A feature rich, city style electric bike, available in four beautiful colors and approachable step-thru with double tubing for stiffness or taller high-step. Impressive 48 volt 13 amp hour Lithium-ion battery with USB charging port on the side…...

Coboc ONE Soho Review

  • MSRP: $5,520
  • MODEL YEAR: 2018

A lightweight, understated, single-speed, electric bike made in three sizes, priced higher with many custom-made and premium parts, combined torque and cadence sensing pedal assist. Great option as a second bike or "Sunday bike" because the narrower tires and lightweight…...

2018 Juiced Bikes RipCurrent S Review

  • MSRP: $1,699
  • MODEL YEAR: 2018

An affordable yet feature-rich electric fat bike with higher speed operation, advanced torque + cadence pedal assist, trigger throttle power on demand, and a great display panel. Available in three frame sizes and three color options! You get large plastic fenders and…...

AddMotoR HITHOT H1 Sport Review

  • MSRP: $1,699
  • MODEL YEAR: 2018

A cheap full suspension electric mountain bike built with light trails in mind that comes in one main color but offers four different color accents, blue, orange, yellow and green. Bafang 500 watt hub motor motor drives the bike to a top throttle only or…...

iGO Electric Elite Review

  • MSRP: $1,799
  • MODEL YEAR: 2018

A value-priced electric bike available in one size and one color, deep step-thru frame is approachable and the saddle goes way down without hitting the rack, tool-free adjustable stem brings the swept-back handlebar close. Lots of comfort features here including semi-ergonomic grips, plush saddle with rubber bumpers, a basic…...

2018 Enzo Ebikes Folding Electric Bike Review

  • MSRP: $1,699
  • MODEL YEAR: 2018

A folding electric bike designed to be durable and water resistant, cast rims can handle more weight and won't go out of true, stainless steel hardware won't rust. Feature complete with fenders, a sturdy rear rack, larger reflective tires and LED lights, you…...

Desiknio Single Speed Urban Review

  • MSRP: $4,415
  • MODEL YEAR: 2018

A sleek, quiet, incredibly lightweight, single speed electric bike, made in three frame sizes and four colors with hydraulic disc brakes, very limited quantity. Smooth welds, internally routed cabling, completely hidden battery pack, and compact hub motor make this…...