Unbiased, In-Depth Analysis of the Best Electric Bikes
These electric bikes offer pedal assist modes that are capable of reaching speeds above 20mph (32km/h). They may go as fast as 28mph (45km/h) for faster commutes and may require special licensing in European countries.
Ride1Up has been quietly building one of the most thoughtful product lineups in direct-to-consumer e-bikes, and the Vorsa platform is their most ambitious project yet: one frame, three distinctly different bikes. The original Vorsa is the SUV of the bunch – rugged, cargo-ready, built for hauling. The Vorsa FT takes it to fat-tire territory. And […]
The Aventon Pace lineup has been one of the best-selling and highest-rated cruiser e-bike families in the United States for several years running – and with good reason. The Pace 5 REC is Aventon’s latest model, and comes with a few upgrades and key changes. After the Pace 4 took a slight step away from […]
Written Review Lectric has built a reputation on aggressive pricing, and with the new Xpress 2, they continue to throw their weight around in the component department. Priced at $1,399, this upgraded Class 3 commuter addresses almost every complaint riders had of the original model, improve the component quality, and still keep the bike priced […]
It was a tough moment for the industry when Juiced Bikes filed for bankruptcy back in 2024 , but the iconic brand is officially back and operating under the ownership of the founders of Lectric. While Juiced remains its own distinct entity, it is now fully benefiting from Lectric’s immense volume purchasing power and established […]
Aventon dropped the Level 3 just about a year ago and it landed well. Good torque sensor, solid security tech, reasonable range, it checked most of the boxes for a commuter under two grand. But anyone who rode it regularly knew the hub motor was the one thing holding it back from being a truly […]
While the DTC e-bike market has largely followed a predictable path, good little ants marching single file, each one following the one in front of it, Aventon has quietly carved its own lane and quickly become a genuine force in the industry. The release of the Aventon Current, a true eMTB, earned them all sorts […]
The e-bike market often feels flooded with limited choices, forcing riders to accept trade-offs they’d rather avoid. Want a fat tire bike? Cool, just be okay with 85+ pounds of heft. Looking for a sleek, lightweight commuter? No problem, just be okay with small batteries and weaker motors. It just always feels like you have […]
Written Review The first time I went to the Sea Otter Classic (USA’s premier cycling festival and trade-show), Aventon was being repped by a PR agency, didn’t have a dedicated booth, and unless you were an e-bike geek that focused on lifestyle commuter and cruiser ebikes, you didn’t even know Aventon was there. Every year […]
I get called out a lot, not because of what I’m saying about e-bikes (well, that does happen sometimes), but more about the price of e-bikes in 2026. It seems every e-bike no matter how basic has a price tag above the $1000 mark, with the exception of Lectric Bikes. Gotrax heard your cries for […]
At 45 pounds without the battery and 50 with it, the Heybike Venus is one of the lighter step-through eBikes you can buy right now. That’s not marketing speak, it’s about 10-15 pounds less than most bikes in this category. The difference shows up when you’re hauling it up apartment stairs or sliding it into […]
