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.
The Grace Easy is a city style electric bike that comes in several flavors for improved comfort, luxury and speed. At the base level, it offers a 10 speed cassette with either a fixed or suspension fork and moving more towards the luxury end there’s an internally geared 3 speed hub with gates carbon drive […]
The ST2 is a third generation electric bike from the Swiss brand Stromer that has been around since 2009; the bike is distributed globally. It maintains the quality, style and speed performance of the older ST1 Platinum but adds bluetooth connectivity for an app which allows riders to “tune” settings and activate anti-theft features including […]
This is a review for the 2015 IZIP E3 Dash, in 2016 the motor was changed from a gearless direct drive hub to a mid-drive improving frame stiffness and efficiency, it dropped the twist throttle in favor of an optional $50 “boost button” that could be installed by dealers, read the full review here. The […]
Specialized took its time to craft and refine the first Turbo and in 2014 introduced the Turbo S which has a larger battery pack, smaller more integrated display / input system and a new color… black. It’s a stiffer electric bike that foregoes suspension in favor of power transfer and speed. The motor is silent […]
The Shima is one of A2B’s fastest electric bikes offering a 28 mile per hour top speed in pedal assist mode (which has three levels). It uses a higher end TMM4 torque sensor for smooth acceleration and comes stock with front and rear LED lights, fenders, a whole mess of reflectors and a license plate […]
With one of the most unique frame designs for an electric road bike that I’ve ever seen the Xduro Superrace seduces at first glance then shocks when you see the price tag… That is, unless you’re accustomed to the higher prices of normal road bikes that often sell for $10K+ (depending on components and frame […]
The Tasman Tour C8 Premium is one of the most refined, utilitarian electric bikes I’ve ridden! Produced by one of the largest German ebike manufacturers, Kalkhoff (and its parent company Derby Cycle Werke) this thing comes with all the bells and whistles you could ask for in a city bike from fenders, dynamo powered LED […]
The Neo Carbon is one of the very few mass produced electric bikes built around a carbon fiber frame. This keeps it light weight and helps to dampen road vibration while remaining stiff for maximum energy transfer when pedaling. While the other full sized Easy Motion ebikes offer 27 speeds, the Carbon delivers 30. This […]
This review is for the first generation IZIP E3 Dash which launched in 2014. The second generation model saw improvements in motor durability, control pad accessibility, saddle comfort and drivetrain components. The E3 Dash offers speed, quality and affordability that’s top notch. It’s one of my favorite new bikes in the IZIP line for 2014 […]
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 […]
