Unbiased, In-Depth Analysis of the Best Electric Bikes
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.
Aventon’s been quietly iterating on their urban commuter formula for a while now, and with the Soltera 3 ADV, they’ve landed on something genuinely interesting. This is the fourth generation of their lightweight city bike, and it’s clear they’ve been paying attention to what works, and more importantly, what doesn’t need to be there in […]
Look, I’ve reviewed quite a few Urtopia ebikes over the last couple years, and honestly? They just keep getting better. They’re carving out this really unique niche in the ebike market, nearly all their bikes are full carbon fiber and impressively lightweight. So naturally, when I saw the Carbon Fold ST clocking in at just […]
The Urtopia Carbon Joy Ultra is the newest version of Urtopia’s compact carbon-frame cruiser / utility e-bike. Now, when most consumers hear ‘cruiser or utility’, of them what comes to mind is either a big beach cruiser or a bloated cargo e-bike weighing north of 60-70 pounds. While each bike style has their place in […]
When Urtopia released the Carbon 1 ST, the e-bike community took notice. A genuinely lightweight carbon fiber step-through that didn’t feel like a tech experiment gone wrong. But feedback came in loud and clear from riders: the futuristic dot-matrix display felt gimmicky, the mandatory ChatGPT subscription was annoying, and the complete lack of a throttle […]
Each time I hear that Urtopia is releasing a new ebike, I immediately get curious about what to expect. You see, Urtopia as a brand isn’t afraid of taking chances, from their lightweight carbon commuters to their ChatGPT-integrated Carbon 1 that you can actually talk to mid-ride for route suggestions to locate better routes or […]
Urtopia burst onto the e-bike scene with a bold mission: proving that electric bikes don’t have to be heavy, clunky beasts. This innovative company has turned a few heads by crafting some of the world’s lightest carbon fiber e-bikes, packed with tech that feels more like riding a smartphone than a traditional bicycle. Meet the […]
In a world where taking risks can spark revolution, the e-bike market desperately needs a shake-up. Too often, manufacturers churn out carbon-copy designs, chasing trends and recycling the same bulky, heavy aesthetics seemingly dominating the e-bike landscape. You’ve heard the complaints: “e-bikes are too big and heavy,” or, for the cycling purists, equipped with throttles […]
The lightweight e-bike segment seems to be having a moment right now, and it couldn’t come at a better time. With more cities and trails implementing e-bike speed restrictions, there’s a growing need for well-executed Class 1 bikes. Enter the Tenways CGO600 Pro – a 37-pound city bike that embraces these limitations while bringing some […]
The new Blix Vika X folding e-bike is the latest release from the Santa Cruz-based company, known for making practical, no-nonsense e-bikes that focus on performance and everyday practicality. The Vika X stays true to that, but with some modern upgrades, like a 500W motor and a hybrid electronic shifting system with auto-shifting capabilities—features you […]
This review was conducted for free using a couple of demo bikes that were provided by Momentum. My goal is to be transparent and unbiased with you, this video and writeup are not meant to be an endorsement of Momentum products. I welcome your corrections, additions, and feedback in the comments below, and the Momentum […]
