Light Electric Bike Reviews

This type of electric bike is lightweight compared to other products in its category. I make a judgement call based on the average weight of each bike type and highlight specific outstanding products in the light category, based on their efficient use of materials. Light ebikes tend to cost more, have smaller batteries, and motors… but they often provide a more natural ride experience that gives riders more control and improve ride feel.
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Momentum Voya E+ 1 Review

  • MSRP: $3,200
  • MODEL YEAR: 2022

An efficient, light weight, road style electric bike with drop bars, and Class 1 performance. The all-aluminum frame and fork include mounting points for a front rack, rear rack, two bottle cages, and fenders! It's available in three frame sizes and two colors. Additional spacing at the fork and stays can accommodate higher volume treaded tires.. Efficient 250 watt planetary geared hub motor delivers up to 25nm of torque. The motor…...

Trek FX+ 2 Stagger Review

  • MSRP: $2,499
  • MODEL YEAR: 2023

An affordable, quiet, light weight, feature complete electric bicycle. Available in three frame sizes and three premium colors. Assembled and serviced by one of the largest bicycle networks in North America, it comes with a two year comprehensive warranty with lifetime frame warranty.. The mid-step frame design is approachable, easy to step over, but also sturdy and light.…...

Kona Dew-E DL Review

  • MSRP: $3,899
  • MODEL YEAR: 2021

A sporty, high performance urban electric bike with sturdy 12mm thru-axles, lightweight carbon fiber fork, premium integrated lights, and quiet sturdy fenders. The compact motor and battery pack disappear into the frame, and keep weight low and centered for optimal handling and stability.. Four frame sizes ensure a proper fit, though the bike does run a bit small.…...

Aventon Soltera 7 Speed Review

  • MSRP: $1,399
  • MODEL YEAR: 2022

A light, efficient, affordable city electric bike. This option includes a basic Shimano Tourney 7-speed drivetrain and Tektro mechanical disc brakes with 160mm rotors. Efficient 350 watt hub motor and 350 watt hour removable battery pack.. Available in two frame styles: High-Step and Mid-Step, two frame sizes each, and three colors…...

Momentum Voya E+ 3 Review

  • MSRP: $2,400
  • MODEL YEAR: 2022

A light weight road style electric bike with flat handlebar and potential for many utility upgrades. All-aluminum frame and fork includes mounting points for a front rack, rear rack, two bottle cages, and fenders! Available in three frame sizes, two colors, and high-step frame style.. Efficient 250 watt planetary geared hub motor delivers up to 25nm of torque. The motor…...

Jetson Bolt Pro Review

  • MSRP: $599
  • MODEL YEAR: 2022

An extremely affordable compact electric bike sold online and through big box retailers such as Costco. Available in one frame size and one color: satin black with gloss black accents. Optional front and rear baskets sold separately. 265lb max weight capacity.. The 350 watt hub motor gets a mechanical advantage from the smaller 14" wheel size,…...

Kona Ecoco Review

  • MSRP: $2,899
  • MODEL YEAR: 2021

A lightweight approachable mid-step electric bike with retro charm. Available in three frame sizes for optimal fit and comfort. Active touch points including a Velo sport saddle and flat rubber grips, but the swept back "gull wing" handlebar offers an upright body position for relaxed back, shoulders, neck, and arms.. Durable plastic fenders with rubber mudguards keep you clean and dry, the gloss black finish…...

Gocycle G4i Review

  • MSRP: $4,999
  • MODEL YEAR: 2021

The 4th generation Gocycle, one of the fanciest and lightest folding electric bikes available today! Improved half-folding design is much faster and cleaner than removing the wheels on prior model years. Updated motor offers more power with less noise. Available in three professional colors, premium optional accessories for improved utility.. Internally geared electronically actuated Shimano Nexus 3-speed hub provides predictive or manual shifting options with…...

Electra Bali Cruiser Go! Step-Thru Review

  • MSRP: $1,799
  • MODEL YEAR: 2022, 2023

An affordable lightweight cruiser electric bike with special edition Artist Series tropical design. priced to compete with online ebikes but offers dealer assembly, fitting, post-purchase support, and comes in two frame styles and eight color scheme options! The step-thru is a small-medium with 26" tires and the high-step is a medium-large with 27.5" tires.. This is a Class 1 ebike with three levels of torque and cadence sensing pedal…...

Trek Domane+ SLR 9 eTap Review

  • MSRP: $12,999
  • MODEL YEAR: 2023

An ultra light weight 28.5lb electric road bike with endurance comfort geometry and iso speed vibration dampening seat post interface. The first ebike to feature Trek's OCLV carbon fiber. Available in five colors and seven frame sizes.. This particular build uses top of the line SRAM components with a 1x12 drivetrain, flared…...