Electric Bike Reviews

Electric bikes or ebikes combine human power from pedaling with electronic power from a hub motor, mid drive, or friction drive powered by a battery pack. They come in all shapes and sizes, including trikes, tandems, folding, cargo, and more. A traditional analog bicycle can usually be converted to electric through the use of kits. Ebikes fall into three classes including Class 1 pedal assist only up to a set speed (usually 25kmh or 32kmh), Class 2 throttle only or throttle with pedal assist up to a set speed (usually 25kmh or 32kmh), and high speed Class 3 up to a set level (usually 45kmh 28mph).
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Box Bike Collective Standard Box Bike Review

  • MSRP: $3,900
  • MODEL YEAR: 2015, 2016

An electric assist box bike with 350 lb carrying capacity (200 lbs in the front basket), plenty of room for cargo or child bench seat with safety belts. Powerful 500 watt geared hub motor in the front benefits from smaller sturdy wheels (20"…...

Snelheid Cycles Tyro Review

  • MSRP: $2,299
  • MODEL YEAR: 2016

A hand built, aggressive city style electric bike with high power MAC motor and custom Lithium Polymer battery. Efficient narrow tires, rigid steel frame and single speed drivetrain offer simplicity and durability but…...

Snelheid Cycles Leider Review

  • MSRP: $2,799
  • MODEL YEAR: 2016

One of the fastest and lightest weight electric road bikes I've reviewed with a powerful Mac motor and fast discharge Lithium polymer battery. Efficient smooth tires, rigid steel frame and single speed gearing are simple and durability but…...

Pedego Latch Review

  • MSRP: $2,595
  • MODEL YEAR: 2016

A sturdy folding electric bike with a full-sized feel, the extra long seat post and telescoping stem fit a wider range of body types than most folders I've tested. Premium drivetrain features and accessories including a Gates belt drive, Shimano Nexus internally geared hub,…...

Daymak Wild Goose Review

  • MSRP: $1,599
  • MODEL YEAR: 2015, 2016

A fat electric bike designed to be strong with a 500 watt hub motor and 48 volt battery but still relatively affordable. Comfortable oversized 4" tires, extra-wide suspension fork with lockout, hydraulic disc brakes for improved stopping...

Freway VR-01 Review

  • MSRP: $1,199
  • MODEL YEAR: 2016

A light weight, super affordable electric mountain bike launched on Kickstarter in 2015, available on Amazon and Newegg now. Available in two frame sizes, a 19" diamond in black or a 17" mid-step in…...

Daymak Paris Review

  • MSRP: $999
  • MODEL YEAR: 2015, 2016

Ultra-affordable, low power electric bike that's great for neighborhood and urban riding, top speed limited to 15.5 mph. Great accessories including fenders, chain guard and side mirrors, you also get three color choices…...

BESV Jaguar JS1 Review

  • MSRP: $2,980
  • MODEL YEAR: 2016

A comfortable and practical city-oriented electric bike with full length aluminum fenders, integrated lights, minimalist suspension fork with remote lockout and ergonomic grips. Near-silent but powerful 500 watt gearless hub motor, beautifully designed custom downtube battery pack, integrated…...

Pedego Trail Tracker Review

  • MSRP: $3,295
  • MODEL YEAR: 2016

Fined fat tire electricbike with balanced down tube battery and purpose-built "extrawide" hub motor for improved drive train operation and torque. Nice LCD display panel with integrated buttons and swivel, includes a USB port for charging…...

Daymak Vermont Review

  • MSRP: $1,999
  • MODEL YEAR: 2015, 2016

One of Daymak's most popular electric bike models because you get power, range and comfort for a reasonable ~$2k price. I like the addition of fenders but the front isn't long enough to protect feet…...