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.
Trek pulled out all the stops with their CrossRip+ electric road bike. This thing comes in five sizes, includes sturdy full-length Aluminum alloy fenders, a custom designed rear rack with light integration and sturdy pannier rods, reflective paint and tire stripes, and an aimable three-mode integrated headlight! You get a SRAM 1×11 drivetrain, which means […]
The CUBE Reaction Hybrid HPA Race 500 is a mouth full… CUBE is the company, Reaction is the model line, Hybrid is how CUBE refers to all of their electric assist bikes (because they also sell traditional pedal-power only bicycles), HPA stands for high performance aluminum, Race is the trim level (lower and more affordable), […]
The Dual Sport+ is an electrified version of the classic Dual Sport bicycle from Trek, one of the world’s largest bike manufacturers. It’s a model that leans towards efficiency, lightweight design, and quiet operation vs. high torque and raw power that many competing trail and mountain models target. To me, this compromise is a welcome […]
The Apollo is Emazing Bike’s 29er hardtail electric trail model. The 93h3h name stands for 9 speed, 350 watt motor, hybrid, 36 volt battery, Hi-Tec battery build and this is really their only off-road oriented design. Most of the other electric bikes come with fenders and hybrid tires… so the hybrid naming convention threw me […]
I reviewed the Trek Neko+ in Colorado with the help of a Trek rep named Stephanie Jones. We chatted about this model and the companion Trek Dual Sport+ and she referred to it as a “Colorado commuter” because it’s capable on road and light trail conditions. Howeso you might wonder? Well, the wheels are large […]
The CX E8D is Oyama’s first folding electric bike to reach America and it gets several important things right. The bike feels sturdy with a firm folding stem, thick 13 gauge spokes, and rigid Steel fork. It’s efficient and compliant, zipping forward energetically as you pedal in of three assist levels. And even without assist, […]
In the world of electric bicycles, most models are full sized high-step or step-thru. They tend to be stiff, smooth-rolling, and affordable because they’re the standard and production volume is high (creating economies of scale). In recent years, some companies have introduced folding models to target boaters, RVers, and even private plane owners… but these […]
Folding bikes have many uses… not all of which are immediately obvious. Petite riders regularly seek them out because of the low easy-to-approach standover height, shorter reach, and lighter overall weight. Boaters, RVers, and even private plane operators appreciate the compact size which allows for a pre-fit, familiar bicycle and gear to be brought along […]
eVox is a Canadian company that prides itself on designing and producing electric bikes, start to finish. You may be familiar with their City model which is used for some bike share and rental programs in Canada. That design is easier to mount and stand over but quite a bit heavier at 52 lbs. vs. […]
Gocycle, or Karbon Kinetics Limited, was created by a former McLaren automotive design engineer named Richard Thorpe in 2002 with the mission “develop the world’s most innovate and technologically advanced electric bicycle” which sounds pretty ambitious to me… and expensive. The G3 is Richard’s third-generation product with refinements to the control interface, a brand new […]
