City Electric Bike Reviews

This broad category of electric bikes feature efficient tires to navigate neighborhood, city, and urban environments without the noise and drag of studded tires. They may come with racks, fenders, and lights.
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2017 Surface 604 Rook Review

  • MSRP: $1,899
  • MODEL YEAR: 2016, 2017

A step-thru urban electric bike that hits a sweet spot between cruiser comfort and city efficiency performance, adjustable angle stem, locking suspension fork and hydraulic disc brakes. The bike comes with fenders, a sturdy oversized rack (with standard gauge pannier rods), integrated…...

Moustache Lundi 26 Review

  • MSRP: $3,000
  • MODEL YEAR: 2017

A stylized step-thru with a high-end drive system from Bosch at a very reasonable price point, optional NuVinci CVT or Shimano Di2 drivetrain upgrades improve shifting. Moustache is a French company that has been around for several years in Europe, the…...

eVox City Review

  • MSRP: $2,699
  • MODEL YEAR: 2015, 2016, 2017

A sturdy city style electric bike with easy to mount frame and an extra low seat tube for petite riders, it uses an RFID card to activate for added security. Very unique mid-drive system with a completely separate drivetrain, it uses a belt and flywheel…...

Gazelle CityZen C8 HM Review

  • MSRP: $2,999
  • MODEL YEAR: 2016, 2017

An efficient urban style electric bike with tight fenders, integrated LED lights, a cargo rack with bungee cords and a cafe lock for quick stops. Available in four frame sizes (three trapez mid-step and two diamond high-step), the battery pack…...

Scott E-Sub Evo Review

  • MSRP: $4,199
  • MODEL YEAR: 2016

Sporty commuter style electric bike with light weight fenders and chain cover, a premium RackTime cargo rack, integrated fender-mounted LED Lights that point where you steer and reflective tires. Smooth and powerful hydraulic disc brakes from Shimano, internally geared drivetrain offers eight speeds, can…...

Cannondale Mavaro Performance Review

  • MSRP: $4,460
  • MODEL YEAR: 2017

An electric bike that blends in while offering a lot of utility as a commuter or even trekking touring platform, sturdy integrated rack, tight and extra long fenders with mud flaps. Available in five frame sizes across two styles (traditional diamond high-step and lower step-thru), adjustable…...

BULLS SIX50 E 2 STREET Review

  • MSRP: $3,899
  • MODEL YEAR: 2017, 2018, 2019

A fully equipped speed commuter capable of 28 mph operation, running on the proven Bosch Performance mid-drive motor and updated 500 watt hour Samsung battery. Extra large 203 mm hydraulic disc brakes offer smooth solid stops without requiring exorbitant hand…...

Stromer ST1 X Review

  • MSRP: $4,999
  • MODEL YEAR: 2017

A more affordable Stromer electric bike that still offers regenerative braking and speed pedelec performance with ~28 mph top speeds, available in high-step and mid-step frames. Beautifully integrated touch display and companion mobile app can be used to track the bike…...

2017 BULLS LACUBA EVO E8 Review

  • MSRP: $3,999
  • MODEL YEAR: 2017

A versatile urban electric bike well suited to commuting, touring and trekking because of its efficient mid-drive motor and larger than average battery capacity, durable internal gearing and belt drive. Available in five frame sizes and three frame styles including wave, mid-step and high-step diamond…...

Populo Sport Review

  • MSRP: $999
  • MODEL YEAR: 2017

An affordable, fairly stylish, surprisingly peppy single speed electric bike that would be great for urban riding, available in five frame sizes and four colors. Very affordable at just under $1k, especially considering the wires are internally routed through the…...