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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Pedego Element Review

  • MSRP: $1,495
  • MODEL YEAR: 2020, 2021

A compact fat tire electric bike designed around a sturdy but approachable mid-step frame. With its low stand-over height and potential for low minimum saddle height, this is one of the few ebikes that works well for petite riders and even kids! The highly adjustable top-speed settings for pedal assist and throttle add safety or extend range by reducing power consumption. Optional aluminum alloy fenders, rear rack, headlight, and bags add utility.. Six beautiful colors allow for personalization if friends, partners, or family members each buy an…...

Qualisports Dolphin Plus Review

  • MSRP: $1,899
  • MODEL YEAR: 2023

A folding electric bike with two hidden batteries, offering extended range! The main battery pack is built into the custom seat post, and the other is mounted inside the downtube. Total combined capacity of 840 watt hours, both packs are lockable and removable, includes a 3 amp quick charger.. Available in three colors, but only one frame size. Adjustable handlebar and seat height provide…...

DŌST DROP CVT Review

  • MSRP: $3,999
  • MODEL YEAR: 2022

An approachable step-thru hybrid ebike offering a rare combination of powerful mid-drive motor, throttle operation, adjustable top speed (up to 28mph), Enviolo continuously variable transmission, Gates carbon belt drive, and optional second battery pack for long range use. Premium parts include Ergotec 5 adjustable angle stem, Schwalbe Super Moto-X tires with puncture protection and reflective sidewalls, and RST air suspension fork.. Powerful 750 watt Bafang BBS02 mid-drive motor is built into the custom paint-matched bottom bracket,…...

Serial 1 RUSH/CTY Speed Review

  • MSRP: $5,599
  • MODEL YEAR: 2022

A dynamic Class 3 electric bike available in two color schemes and four frame sizes. Feature complete with wide plastic fenders, minimalist racks for pannier bags, and bright integrated lights. The headlight is sturdy, and well positioned. The proprietary rear lights are visible from multiple angles, and go bright based on accelerometer feedback when stopping!. High volume Schwalbe tires provide improved stability, vibration dampening, and overall comfort with a lower…...

Surface 604 Quad Review

  • MSRP: $2,599
  • MODEL YEAR: 2021

A hardtail urban cross country electric that's straight out of the 1980's with quadangle frame design! Available in two sizes for improved fit, with two battery options for extended range. Impressive 9-speed drivetrain with upgraded shifter and derailleur. Powerful 180mm hydraulic disc brakes with large dual piston calipers and electronic motor inhibitor switches on both levers.. The criss-cross top tube design looks cool and improves frame stiffness for off-road use, even…...

Moustache Lundi 27.1 Review

  • MSRP: $3,999
  • MODEL YEAR: 2022

A high quality step-thru electric bike with custom upright handlebar, locking ergonomic grips, gel saddle, and adjustable suspension seat post. Sturdy tubular fenders provide full coverage and are color matched. Custom rear rack supports MIK bags and baskets, QL3 Ortlieb panniers, bungee cords, and is rated to 27kg for child seats. Also has a derailleur guard!. Available in five unique colors including high visibility terra cotta red, curry yellow, and pastel…...

Blix Aveny Skyline Review

  • MSRP: $1,699
  • MODEL YEAR: 2021

A stylish, city oriented electric bicycle complete with paint-matched rear rack, aluminum alloy fenders, and integrated lights with brake activation. Refined from previous generations it offers a cleaner and stronger frame, hidden motor controller, and bottle cage bosses on the seat tube.. Double tube mid-step frame combines strength with approachability. While this ebike only comes in one…...

Ride1Up Prodigy XR Review

  • MSRP: $2,295
  • MODEL YEAR: 2022

A feature complete commuter-ready speed pedelec that can hit 28mph 45 km/h. It uses a premium mid-drive motor from Brose, and reliable Samsung battery cells. Relatively low price point for proven name-brand components including the 9-speed Shimano Alivio drivetrain.. A physical shift sensor cuts power anytime you change gears, significantly reducing chain and sprocket…...

Benno RemiDemi 9D Review

  • MSRP: $3,399
  • MODEL YEAR: 2020

A premium step-thru utility bike with extra-wide 4.25" fat tires. Sturdy chromoly steel frame and fork deliver vibration dampening and create a smooth organic feel. Support tubing at the front and middle of the frame reduce flex and allow for up to 400lbs of total weight capacity (65lbs on rear rack, 45lbs on optional front rack). Quality Shimano hydraulic disc brakes provide excellent stopping power without much hand effort.. Large comfortable cruiser saddle, upright riser handlebar, and matching ergonomic grips with lockers feel secure…...

Specialized Turbo Como SL 5.0 Review

  • MSRP: $4,800
  • MODEL YEAR: 2021, 2022

One of the sportiest cruisers I've ever reviewed. Relatively light weight at 47.2lbs including integrated lights, a pannier-only rear rack, and custom designed tubular alloy fenders with extra long rubberized flaps to keep your feet dry. Class 3 speed-pedelec performance offers 28mph (45km/h), which is very unique for a cruiser! Available in three frame sizes and three colors.. Boost hub spacing on the front wheel provides sturdier spoke bracing angle, 12mm thru-axles provide…...