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+).
The Focus Jarifa Offroad Premium XT (one heck of a name there) is like a dream bike. It’s got super high end components including Shimano Deore drive train and hydraulic disc brakes. A rugged build with 26″ wheels and Continental Race King tires. A light weight and capable RockShox Reba RL with remote lockout and […]
This review is for the 2013 version of the Optibike Pioneer Allroad (it was the first generation model) and the latest version has also been reviewed here. The new version has a quieter motor that offers a bit more torque. The frame design has changed along with the LCD display panel and front suspension fork. […]
The Neo 650B is a hardtail electric mountain bike with 27.5 inch wheels, 30 speeds and a larger 12 amp hour battery pack. These are the distinguishing charactheristics that really set it apart from other Easy Motion ebikes, specifically the Neo Cross which is one of their most popular models. While the Cross also offers […]
The Volton Alation ST 500 offers good power, value and balance with a frame that’s easier to mount because it’s a step-through design (that’s what the ST stands for). The most recent version has an extended rear fender, improved headlight and rubberized battery cover that reduces rattling and keeps dust and water out. It’s a […]
The first Volton Alation I got to ride and review arrived at my house in a large box in 2012. I was impressed with the purpose-built frame designed to keep battery weight low and centered on the bike and the overall power of the 500 watt motor and 48 volt battery. The components all worked […]
While the Easy Motion team may have misspelled the word “extreme” when naming this bike, they got pretty much everything else right. Maybe someone else trademarked the term or maybe that’s how they do things in Spain where the parent company is naming these things. BH has been building bicycles since 1909 and offers a […]
This review is for the 2014 eProdigy Whistler, the company has since improved the motor design and updated components on the bike. The 2016 model offers a 500 watt mid-drive and a 48 volt 11.6 am hour battery! To learn more about this model and read my latest review go here. eProdigy is an electric […]
IZIP is taking a cue from Bosch and Optibike, delivering its first mid-drive system with the E3 Peak. The middrive or “centerdrive” motor offers excellent performance in technical off road settings and really compliments the sophisticated pedal assist features at work here. It allows the motor to leverage the rear cassett and compliment rider input […]
The Phantom line of electric bikes from ProdecoTech has always been capable of folding, starting with the Phantom X… even though it’s a full sized ebike with 26″ wheels. This has several drawbacks including loss of stiffness in frame and increased weight but it also makes the bike easier to store. For the Phantom X3 […]
The Outlaw series from ProdecoTech features some of the coolest looking electric bikes I’ve seen. These things are monstrous with long travel suspension, oversized tires and enormous motors and battery packs. Unfortunately, the steep geometry of the front fork and high rigid position of the battery pack at the rear create a ride that feels […]
