Over the previous couple of years I’ve had the pleasure of throwing my leg over a whole bunch of electrical bicycles. And with the skyrocketing popularity of e-bikes this year, 2020 noticed me doing extra electrical bicycle evaluations than ever earlier than.
With so many distinctive benefits among the many many alternative bikes, I’ve chosen my favourite fashions from a number of totally different classes of e-bikes under.
When folks consider electrical bicycles, that is typically the category they think about first.
Commuter-style e-bikes are designed for largely city driving and favor a steadiness between consolation and effectivity.
Rad Energy Bikes RadCity
The RadCity is a $1,499 e-bike from the most important electrical bicycle firm within the US, Rad Power Bikes. It gives acquainted Class 2 e-bike efficiency with a prime pace of 20 mph (32 km/h) from its 750W rear hub motor.
The RadCity gives a lot of accessory-mounting hardpoints which are a little bit of a golden handcuffs state of affairs. There are tons of accessory-mounting choices, however you’re largely restricted to Rad’s huge walled backyard of in-house equipment. For me although, the sheer variety of equipment that Rad gives makes it properly value it.
Plus, the RadCity already comes properly outfitted with included lights, fenders and rear rack. So that you’re completely arrange for commuting proper out of the field.
See my review of the RadCity here.
Aventon Degree
The Aventon Degree is a bit pricer at $1,599, however you get the advantages of an built-in (but nonetheless detachable) battery, a fantastically welded body and hydraulic disc brakes.
Oh yea, and it will possibly take you all the way in which as much as 28 mph (45 km/h) as a Class 3 electrical bicycle.
As a lot as I like this bike, I nonetheless ding it for not together with built-in lights – however since these are simply added it nonetheless makes my favourite listing for being such a top quality, well-made electrical bike with a good value.
See my full Aventon Level review here.
Precedence Present
The Precedence Present is the priciest commuter e-bike on my favorites listing at $3,299, but it surely deserves this spot resulting from its high-end part suite.
Not solely does it have sturdy hydraulic disc brakes, vibrant built-in lighting and an built-in battery, but it surely additionally sports activities a strong mid-drive motor and a alternative between two totally different internally geared rear hubs: a NuVinci Enviolo constantly variable transmission or Shimano 5-speed rear hub. Plus it provides a Gates belt drive system because the cherry on prime.
It’s only a fantastically designed and outfitted e-bike at a particularly reasonable value. See my full Priority Current review here.
Mini-bike and moped-style electrical bicycles have been maybe one of many fastest growing e-bike trends of 2020.
Whereas designs range, they typically share just a few issues in widespread, together with small diameter wheels with wider tires, bench seats and pedal-forward geometries.
ONYX RCR
The ONYX RCR is the epitome of a basic moped-style e-bike. Regardless of together with pedals, the 60 mph (97 km/h) ONYX RCR absolutely embraces the “mo” a part of moped with its 5.4 kW peak motor.
This isn’t an e-bike for the informal rider although. It’s an extremely highly effective machine that requires high-speed two-wheeler expertise to be ridden safely.
And at $4,149, it’s not a impulse buy both. See my full ONYX RCR review here.
Juiced HyperScorpion
The Juiced HyperScorpion brings us again down into borderline electrical bicycle territory. It’s nonetheless a lot highly effective with an over 1.5 kW motor and prime pace that nudges into the low 30’s of mph (50+ km/h).
However it is usually a pedalable electrical bicycle that may be simply returned to Class 2 or Class 3 mode for legally working in bike lanes.
With its full suspension, broad tires, bench seat, mirrors, flip indicators and different options, it makes an superior e-bike for cruising the city in fashion and luxury. And at its current sale price of $2,199, it’s fairly priced for all that you just get. See my full Juiced HyperScorpion review here.
And when you ask Electrek’s Seth Weintraub, he’ll let you know that the bike’s HyperScrambler 2 cousin is equally superior.
Ariel Rider D Class
The Ariel Rider D Class is extra mini-bike than moped because of its top-tank fashion body, but it surely undoubtedly suits on this class. With a pair of 1.5 kW peak motors, this e-bike is ridiculously powered. I’d even name it over-powered, particularly since I can do dual-wheel burnouts on it.
The AWD nature of the bike is enjoyable, although you may swap it into entrance or rear wheel drive and restrict the facility if its an excessive amount of to your driving circumstances.
The entrance suspension is good, however the inflexible rear can have you appreciating the plush bench seat as substitute suspension.
At $2,199, that is one other fairly priced e-bike contemplating the excessive energy and excessive capability battery you’re getting.
See my full Ariel Rider D Class review here.
Super73 Z1
Whereas the Super73 Z1 doesn’t have the facility or battery capability of those different spectacular e-bikes, it made my listing for its low value and swagger.
It’s only $1,260 and nonetheless provides you that enjoyable, vintage-look that Super73 is thought for, but prices half the worth of most different vintage-style e-mopeds.
You’re solely going to rise up to twenty mph with this Class 2 e-bike, however you’re going to look cool as hell whilst you do it!
See my full Super73 Z1 review here.
Whereas single-speed e-bikes are definitely a kind of commuter e-bike, I gave them their very own class resulting from the rising popularity in 2020 of this style of e-bike.
Ride1UP Roadster V2
I’m presently placing miles on a Ride1Up Roadster V2 and I’m loving this factor. It seems like an old-fashioned fixie messenger bike, but nonetheless gives good energy and 15 mph (25 km/h) prime pace.
It’s pedal assist-only, however the belt drive makes it a pleasure to pedal and oh so quiet!
However the cherry on prime is certainly the $995 price. You simply can’t discover one other stealthy, belt-drive e-bike like this one for much less!
Rad Energy Bikes RadMission
The RadMission induced an enormous stir when it was announced this Summer, and for good purpose.
It’s Rad’s lowest-priced e-bike yet at just $1,099. It nonetheless gives the standard 20 mph (32 km/h) prime pace present in different Rad Energy Bike fashions, although the five hundred W motor and 500 Wh battery are each a bit smaller than the remainder of the corporate’s line up.
Nonetheless, at this value the bike is a no brainer. You get the peace of thoughts of a colossal model and the enjoyable trip of a light-weight, single-speed e-bike!
See my full RadMission review here.
Full-suspension e-bikes provide a trip not like anything.
They’ll clean out bumpy roads and allow you to sort out rutted-out trails at speeds you wouldn’t think about making an attempt on a hardtail e-bike.
FREY EX PRO
It’s exhausting to decide on only one FREY bike for this listing, particularly after I visited the company’s headquarters in China and examined out nearly each mannequin they make.
But when I had to decide on one, it’d be the FREY EX Professional. Not solely does it have phenomenal top-shelf RockShox suspension, together with a RockShox Lyrik fork that alone prices greater than some e-bikes on this listing, but it surely additionally rocks TWO batteries and a 1.5 kW Bafang Ultra mid-drive motor.
That is only a beast of a full-suspension e-bike that may hit speeds of over 35 mph (56 km/h) and fly meters within the air, all in the identical trip. It’s not low-cost at just over $4,000 relying on the choices, however it’s a completely totally different class of e-bike.
See my FREY EX Pro review here.
E-cells SuperMonarch AWD Crown 1500
E-cells has a number of fashions of the Tremendous Monarch AWD line with various motor energy ranges, from 700W to 1500W.
In fact my favourite goes to be the 1500W mannequin although!
With twin motors, twin suspension and twin batteries, this large fat-tire e-bike is a beast that may sort out something from city driving to sand dune climbing to forrest trails and even overlanding.
The large e-bike looks like a truck and isn’t for the meek rider. In the event you’ve received the necessity for pace and energy, this 30+ mph (50+ km/h) e-bike will get you there.
And if the $4,195 price is simply too steep, take a look at the marginally decrease energy (and a few would say extra fairly powered) fashions from E-cells, that are nonetheless tons of enjoyable whereas being extra reasonably priced.
And make certain to try my full Super Monarch Crown AWD 1500 review here.
Rad Energy Bikes RadWagon 4
Rad Energy Bikes updated the RadWagon with the RadWagon 4 this year. The motor was modified to a geared motor, the wheels measurement was lowered to 22″ and different smaller adjustments have been made to assist make the bike extra snug and even higher dealing with. Having reviewed the previous model, I can say that the updates made this lengthy tail cargo bike even higher than it already was at hauling each folks and kit.
The RadWagon options Rad’s commonplace efficiency figures of a 750W motor, 20 mph (32 km/h) prime pace and 672 Wh battery.
And with that lengthy bench on again, you may match absolutely anything conceivable on this e-bike. For $1,599, that is an extremely succesful cargo e-bike.
See my full RadWagon 4 review here.
Rad Energy Bikes RadRunner
Rad Energy Bikes really scored two bikes in my favourite cargo/utility class.
The RadRunner can nonetheless haul cargo and passengers like its RadWagon large brother. However the RadRunner is a smaller, lighter and extra nimble e-bike.
It might probably wiggle round in tighter locations, take up much less room in your storage and extra simply match right into a automobile for transportation.
And at simply $1,199, the worth is excellent for the worth that you just get with this utility e-bike. Positive, there’s no entrance suspension and the show is an easy mannequin, however who cares? The bike rides nice on these large tires even with out suspension and it’s merely a blast to make use of!
See my full RadRunner review here.
Tern HSD
Whereas Rad Energy Bikes makes nice cargo and utility bikes, they will’t evaluate to the upper high quality (though higher priced at $3,100+) Tern HSD.
This e-bike makes use of a small format design but nonetheless features a large rear rack for hauling all your gear. It might probably even be parked vertically on its tail to save lots of house!
And with a Bosch mid-drive motor, you get way more freedom to decide on your gearing with motor help – although you need to quit a throttle sadly.
Nonetheless, Tern makes phenomenal e-bikes which are designed to final for years and years. They value extra, however they’re value it for anybody who favors the “purchase it for all times” mentality.
See my full Tern HSD review here. And if you wish to see the even higher-spec’d GSD, we reviewed that one too.
Lectric XP
The Lectric XP folding fat-tire e-bike took the e-bike trade by storm over the previous yr and a bit.
The quick and enjoyable 28 mph (45 km/h) e-bike is priced at an incredible $899, serving to it turn into the primary e-bike for 1000’s of individuals this yr.
Whereas it lacks high-end elements and likewise saves cash by foregoing any suspension, the bike nonetheless works nice and is extremely accessible. The corporate even launched a step-thru version this year, additional opening the door of accessibility.
See my full review of the Lectric XP e-bike here.
GoCycle GX 2020
On the opposite finish of the pricing spectrum is the GoCycle GX. This e-bike could also be dearer at $3,299, however it’s a highly-engineered e-bike that’s designed for riders searching for the final word in hassle-free, long-lasting folding e-bike design.
Engineered by a former McLaren designer, the GoCycle GX makes use of a pair of single-sided proprietary wheels, a fully-enclosed CleanDrive drivetrain and gives rear suspension from a novel swingarm design.
The bike folds rapidly and effortlessly in a method that also permits it to roll as it’s pushed or pulled like a chunk of carry-on baggage. It’s an engineering murals.
The standard and craftsmanship actually present you what occurs when automotive designers enter the e-bike house, and the result’s an superior folding e-bike.
See my full GoCycle GX 2020 review here.
Serial 1 Mosh
I didn’t count on Harley-Davidson to make this listing, however upon testing their first ever electrical bicycle, I knew it needed to be right here. The Serial 1 Mosh is an extremely succesful bike that had me cruising metropolis streets, weaving by site visitors cones, hopping curbs and bombing downhill filth trails all in the identical afternoon.
That is actually a do-anything kind of e-bike.
Powered by a Brose S-Mag mid-drive motor and sporting high-end elements, the Serial 1 Mosh is only a blast to trip. It’s not cheap at $3,399 but it surely’s a lot enjoyable to trip and constructed so properly that I undoubtedly assume it’s well worth the value. And did I point out that it has a freakin’ glove field?!
See my full Serial 1 test ride here.
Ecotric fats tire
Ecotric’s 500W fats tire bike isn’t fancy. It’s probably not that particular. It’s only a cheap fats tire bike that may deal with a wide range of terrain and is an effective way for anybody on a price range to get into the pastime of fats tire e-bike driving.
The trip is a bit rougher with none suspension, however just like the Lectric XP above, the low price of $869 helps you look previous that and easily benefit from the enjoyable of cruising on a 20 mph (32 km/h) fats tire e-bike that didn’t break the financial institution!
So whereas it isn’t a elaborate e-bike, it’s e-bike an amazing value. And in that method, it really turned one in every of my favorites for bringing off-road e-biking to the plenty at such an reasonably priced value.
See my full Ecotric Fat Tire e-bike review here.
CSC FT750
CSC is definitely a motorbike firm, however their first electrical bicycle nailed the mark for a enjoyable, nicely-spec’d fats tire bike. At $1,699, you get good suspension, 750W motors, hydraulic disc brakes, built-in lighting and nice dealing with.
The bike even is available in two totally different fashions, a bigger format 26″ wheel e-bike and a BMX-style 20″ wheel e-bike. They’re each a blast, with the bigger one being a greater commuter or cruiser e-bike and the smaller one being higher for nimble or trick driving.
See my full CSC FT750 review here.
Electrical Bike Co Mannequin R
Talking of cruisers, the Electrical Bike Firm Mannequin R is one thing of a cruiser meets commuter e-bike. It has a extra laid-back driving fashion, but has urban-ready tires and entrance suspension that’s good as an city assault e-bike. And that 28 mph (45 km/h) prime pace is definitely an enormous a part of the draw as properly.
Electrical Bike Firm even builds their e-bikes in California, making the low $2,199 price much more spectacular.
See my full Model R review here. And if you wish to see a behind the scenes view of their Newport Seaside, California manufacturing unit, check that out here.
As you may see, there’s an incredible quantity of selection within the e-bike trade.
With so many choices, I really imagine there’s an e-bike on the market for everybody.
These are my favorites from the e-bikes I’ve examined recently, however that doens’t imply there aren’t different superior fashions ready for you as properly.
I’ll proceed placing the miles on to deliver you extra attention-grabbing electrical bicycles properly into 2021 and past!
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