Unbiased, In-Depth Analysis of the Best Electric Bikes
This type of electric bike is designed to go off-road. Mountain bikes usually have higher volume tires with aggressive tread (smaller knobs for gravel roads and packed dirt, larger knobs for soft loose terrain). Most eMTB products have front suspension and many offer full suspension! This improves rider comfort and control, but tends to increase the price and weight of the bike. Most electric mountain bikes have aluminum frames, but the really fancy ones use lightweight titanium or carbon fiber. They are often ranked by toughness, terrain capability, and suspension travel going from cross country (120mm), trail (150mm), all mountain enduro (150mm to 180mm), and downhill (180mm+).
In deciding if any bike is a solid choice for a hard tail eMTB, I ask the following questions: Is the motor good? Does it feel under-powered, over-powered? Is it an extension of the power I’m putting into the bike, or does it feel unnatural while pedaling? Am I going to have to take off […]
The TrailRush marks Ride1Up’s ambitious entry into the premium eMTB market, and frankly, I’ve been waiting for this moment. As someone who’s been following R1U since the release of their game-changing CF Racer1—that sleek 28-pound carbon fiber machine available in both road and gravel configurations—I’ve maintained sky-high expectations for whatever this brand tackles next. Built […]
If you’re looking at the Velotric Summit 1 and thinking, “That looks like an eMTB,” you’re not entirely wrong—but you’re not quite right either. Sure, it’s got the rugged looks: beefy tires, front suspension, and a frame that says it’s ready to hit the trail. But under the hood, this bike blends adventure capability with […]
This review was provided for free using a demo bike. OHM split the cost of flights to help make it possible. My goal is to be transparent and unbiased with you, this video and writeup are not meant to be an endorsement of OHM products. I welcome your corrections, additions, and feedback in the comments […]
This review was provided for free using a demo bike. My goal is to be transparent and unbiased with you, this video and writeup are not meant to be an endorsement of BULLS products. I welcome your corrections, additions, and feedback in the comments below, and the BULLS electric bike forums. Observations: The bike is […]
This review was provided for free using a demo bike, but BULLS North America paid for a hotel and split the cost of flights to visit and film. My goal is to be transparent and unbiased with you, this video and writeup are not meant to be an endorsement of BULLS products. I welcome your […]
This review was provided for free, but Surface 604 did provide a temporary demo bike for me to test. My goal is to be transparent and unbiased with you, this video and writeup are not meant to be an endorsement of Surface 604 products. I welcome your corrections, additions, and feedback in the comments below, […]
This review was provided for free using a demo bike. My goal is to be transparent and unbiased with you, this video and writeup are not meant to be an endorsement of Giant products. I welcome your corrections, additions, and feedback in the comments below, and the Giant electric bike forums. Observations: This is the […]
This review was provided for free, but Cit-E Cycles Langley supplied a temporary demo bike for me to test. My goal is to be transparent and unbiased with you, this video and writeup are not meant to be an endorsement of Orbea products. I welcome your corrections, additions, and feedback in the comments below, and […]
This review was provided for free, but Surface 604 did provide a temporary demo bike and accessories for me to test. My goal is to be transparent and unbiased with you, this video and writeup are not meant to be an endorsement of Surface 604 products. I welcome your corrections, additions, and feedback in the […]
