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Best e-bike under $2,000
Every bike here is one I've actually ridden and filmed, and each has a verified current price of $2,000 or less. Prices change, so check the brand before you buy.
1. Ridel EKO ($699)
If you want a super light, low-maintenance e-bike for pavement that looks just like a regular single speed bike, the Ridel EKO is an awesome pick. I rode it for over 30 miles. It's so light you can carry it up apartment stairs, the torque sensor gives you an almost instant start, and when I showed it to friends they didn't realize it was an e-bike. Know the trade-offs before you buy. There's no throttle, the battery is fixed in the frame, the tires are very thin, and it's not for off-road riding.
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2. Bee Cool Adventurer ($1,099)
Buy the Bee Adventurer if you want a dual suspension fat tire e-bike with a throttle, a rear rack and a full set of safety lights for a lot less than most full-suspension bikes. I tested mine for several weeks on roads, paved trails and rough walking trails. It was one of the most comfortable rides I'd had at the time.
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3. Rad Power Bikes RadWagon 4 ($1,299)
I've been using the RadWagon 4 to take the kids to the pool, run around town, and hit the grocery store, and hopping on it and getting rock star parking everywhere is phenomenal. The low center of gravity makes it stable with a full load, and I had zero safety concerns with the new in-house tires on-road or off. The parts aren't perfect out of the box, but for family hauling it delivers.
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4. Aventon Soltera 3 ADV ($1,499)
If you ride on pavement and want a super light, simple e-bike that looks incredible, the Aventon Soltera 3 ADV is an easy recommendation. I tested it for several weeks. It's belt driven, single speed, Class 1, with no throttle and no suspension. On a paved path it's incredibly nice to ride, and the styling is on point. If you ride gravel or dirt, or you want a throttle, look elsewhere. When I took it onto gravel up a slight incline, even in turbo I had to pedal pretty hard.
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5. MACFOX X7 ($1,599)
If you're a parent shopping for a teenager who is too young to drive, the MACFOX X7 is a great fit. The styling is phenomenal, with huge fat tires, a big headlight and a long motorcycle-style seat. It's single speed and low maintenance, it has hydraulic disc brakes, and it has enough power to get a 150 to 185 lb kid up a hill on the throttle alone. As an adult at about 200 lb and 6'1", I wanted more power, and the fixed seat made pedaling uncomfortable for me. For a teen riding a mile or a couple of miles to school or practice, though, I think that's the right tradeoff. You don't have to worry about your kid on a super powerful e-bike.
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6. Engwe E26 ($1,699)
If you want a big, powerful fat tire e-bike with a lot of range and you're fine with baseline parts, the Engwe E26 is a great entry-level pick when it's priced right. I tested it for several weeks. It hauled me up every incline I tried at about 200 lbs, the twist throttle works from zero, you get hydraulic disc brakes, and the battery comes out with a key. When I recorded my video it was just over $1,000, and at that price it was very competitive. Engwe now lists it at $1,699, and every version shows sold out. At $1,699 it faces a lot more competition, so compare before you buy.
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7. Mokwheel Obsidian ($1,799.99)
This is my initial review after unboxing and building the Obsidian. The dual suspension makes it really comfortable, the 1000W motor has plenty of power on and off road, and I love the styling, especially in yellow. The optional inverter is something I haven't seen from any other e-bike company: I charged one of my Toro yard tool batteries off the bike's battery, which makes this a fun pick for bike camping.
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8. Aventon Abound SR ($1,899)
If you want to carry a small child on the back for school runs and grocery trips, the Aventon Abound SR is a really nice option. I tested it for several weeks and had my kids on the back. You get a stable kickstand, foot pegs, wheel guards, a plush rear seat pad, hydraulic disc brakes, turn signals and a 750W motor. SR stands for standard rear. It's shorter than the Abound LR, but you still get a big rear rack. If you don't need the passenger seat, it works as a cargo e-bike with bags on the back. My one real question mark was the battery. I couldn't tell how to take it out, so I assumed you'd charge it on the bike. Aventon's own pages now say it's removable. More on that below.
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9. Aventon Aventure 3 ($1,999)
This is the best e-bike Aventon makes for me, and probably the best e-bike I've ridden, period. I'm 6'1" and about 200 lb and it fits me really well. I ride a lot of gravel now, and the fat tires plus the suspension seatpost make it feel almost like a full-suspension bike without the extra parts and cost. The 750W motor has plenty of power for any incline.
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10. Aventon Abound LR ($1,999)
If you need to carry kids, a passenger or a lot of cargo, the Aventon Abound LR is a great option, and I'd highly recommend it. LR stands for long rear. Next to the Abound SR (standard rear), you get a lot more room on the back for bigger kids or even an adult. I'm about 200 lbs. I sat on the back of this bike and felt sturdy. The rear rack is rated for 143 lbs. You get a torque sensor, a 750W motor, hydraulic disc brakes, a thumb throttle that works from zero and a kickstand that keeps the bike steady while you load it. At about $2,000, I think that's pretty decent for a torque sensor bike from a brand where you know what you're getting in terms of quality.
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Most of the bikes I’ve filmed cost under $2,000, so this tier has the most choices. Every bike on this page is one I’ve ridden on camera. Every price is the maker’s own list price, checked as of Oct 22, 2026, and every bike was showing as in stock on the maker’s site that day.
I left out bikes I’ve filmed that are under $2,000 but that you can’t buy right now from the maker, and bikes whose current version isn’t the one I tested. That list is at the bottom so you know what’s missing and why.
The short answer
- Best for gravel and trails: Aventon Aventure 3, $1,999. It’s the one I’d pick overall. It’s heavy at 76 lbs, but the 4 inch tires and front fork make rough ground comfortable.
- Best full suspension: Mokwheel Obsidian, $1,799.99. Suspension front and rear, a 940Wh battery and 105 Nm of torque. It’s 77 lbs.
- Best for carrying one kid: Aventon Abound SR, $1,899. The bike I put my kids on the back of. The label on the frame says Class 2, 750 W, 20 mph.
- Best for more cargo or a bigger passenger: Aventon Abound LR, $1,999. The long-rear version, with more room on the deck.
- Best for commuting on pavement: Mokwheel Asphalt, $1,499.99. The lightest bike here at 64 lbs, with a torque sensor, fenders and a rack.
- Lowest price: Bee Cool Bee Adventurer, $1,099. A dual suspension fat tire bike. Read the caveat below first, because the version on sale now has different specs from the one I tested.
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Comparison table
All figures are from each maker’s product page as of Oct 22, 2026.
| Aventure 3 | Obsidian | Abound SR | Abound LR | Asphalt | Bee Adventurer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price (USD) | 1999 | 1799.99 | 1899 | 1999 | 1499.99 | 1099 |
| Rated motor (W) | 750 | 750 | 750 | 750 | Not listed | 750 |
| Peak motor (W) | 1440 | 1300 | 1188 | 1188 | Not listed | 1200 |
| Torque (Nm) | 80 | 105 | 80 | 80 | 70 | 92 |
| Battery (Wh) | 733 | 940 | 733 | 733 | Not listed | Not listed |
| Rated range (mi) | 65 | 80 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 80 |
| Weight (lbs) | 76 | 77 | 80 | 88 | 64 | Not listed |
| Throttle | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Rear suspension | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Tire width (in) | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.4 | 4.0 |
Mokwheel’s Asphalt page lists “500W/70Nm” in its spec block and a “750W Motor” in its header, so I’ve marked rated power as not listed until Mokwheel clears that up.
Aventon Aventure 3: best for gravel and trails
I rode the Aventure 3 for several weeks and about 56 miles, and it became the e-bike I reach for first. Most of my riding is now on gravel, where the 4 inch tires, front fork and suspension seatpost keep it comfortable. The throttle works from a stop, and the app-controlled rear wheel lock let me run into a store without pulling out a chain.
Aventon lists it as Class 2, with a top speed of 20 mph that can be adjusted to 28. The catch is the weight. At 76 lbs, it’s not a bike you carry up stairs.
Check the Aventure 3 at Aventon (affiliate link). Full details are in my Aventure 3 review.
Mokwheel Obsidian: best full suspension
The Obsidian has suspension front and rear, and the rear shock makes the biggest difference on broken pavement and dirt. It pairs a throttle with a torque sensor, and Mokwheel’s inverter lets the bike battery power a laptop or camera gear at a campsite.
My video was an initial review: I built the bike and filmed the same day, so it covers setup, controls and specs rather than months of riding. Mokwheel lists 77 lbs, the display doesn’t connect to a phone, and there’s no tail light out of the box. Mokwheel calls it Class 2/3, with 20 mph on the throttle and 28 mph on pedal assist.
Check the Obsidian at Mokwheel (affiliate link). Code WILL30 takes $30 off. More in my Obsidian review.
Aventon Abound SR: best for carrying a kid
I tested the Abound SR for several weeks with my kids on the back. The rear seat and back pad are plush, there’s a handle under the front seat for a smaller passenger to hold, foot pegs flip out on both sides, and net guards keep little feet out of the rear wheel. The wide kickstand kept the bike steady when I rocked it back and forth, so a passenger can climb on without it tipping.
Mine had a front rack (I believe it comes standard), which is handy for a school backpack. Two things to know: the pedals are plastic, and the battery wasn’t removable as far as I could tell, so plan to charge it where the bike lives. Aventon’s page lists Class 2, a 733Wh battery, up to 60 miles and an 80 lb weight.
Check the Abound SR at Aventon (affiliate link).
Aventon Abound LR: best for more cargo
The LR is the long-rear version. The deck is noticeably longer, and Aventon rates the rear rack at 143 lb. I’m about 200 lbs and felt sturdy sitting on the back. The LR has a 750 W motor, a torque sensor, hydraulic disc brakes, a suspension fork and a suspension seatpost.
Mine came with footrests and a lockable storage bag built into the frame, but nothing for the deck itself, so budget for bags or a seat. Aventon lists it as Class 2 at 88 lbs, with up to 60 miles of range. At about $2,000, I think it’s a fair price for an Aventon with a torque sensor.
Check the Abound LR at Aventon (affiliate link). If you’re choosing between the two, my best cargo e-bike guide and original Abound review go into more detail.
Mokwheel Asphalt: best for commuting
The Asphalt was my third or fourth Mokwheel, and the fit and finish was a clear step up from the first one I tested. It shipped as a Class 2, ready to ride. It has hydraulic disc brakes, a front fork, fenders, a rear rack, front and rear lights, a thumb throttle and a 7-speed shifter. At about 6’1” and 200 lb, it fit me well.
The feature I’d point to is the torque sensor. A cadence sensor gives you that lunge when the motor kicks on; a torque sensor measures how hard you push, so it feels like a regular bike that’s stronger. Mokwheel now lists the Asphalt as Class 2/3, with 20 mph on the throttle and 28 mph on pedal assist.
Check the Asphalt at Mokwheel (affiliate link).
Bee Cool Bee Adventurer: lowest price, with a caveat
I tested the Adventurer in 2021 over several weeks. The dual suspension was very comfortable on paved paths and grass, the brakes stopped me and the bike (almost 300 lb in total) well, and it came with turn signals, a horn, a rack and a removable battery. On pure throttle, with me at 200 lb on a hilly test loop, I got about 32 miles. My one complaint was that I bottomed out the front fork on aggressive, rooty trails. It also isn’t light: the bike I tested was about 78 lbs.
The caveat: the Bee Adventurer on Bee Cool’s site today is not the bike I filmed. Bee Cool now lists a 48V 21Ah battery, “over 80 miles range”, a 1200 W peak and up to 28 mph. The bike I tested was rated for 45 miles and listed a 1,000 W peak, and it cost $1,700 then. My comments on the frame and suspension may carry over, but I haven’t ridden this version.
Bee Cool’s page is the link from my video description: Bee Adventurer at Bee Cool Bikes. It isn’t an affiliate link.
How to choose
- Where will you ride? For gravel and dirt, look at the Aventure 3 or the Obsidian. On pavement, the Asphalt is lighter and simpler.
- Will you carry a kid? Get an Abound. The SR covers one small passenger. The LR gives you more deck.
- Can you lift it? Except for the Asphalt, every bike here with a listed weight is 76 lbs or more. If it has to go up stairs, that matters more than anything else on this page.
- Do you want Class 3 speeds? Mokwheel lists 28 mph on pedal assist for the Obsidian and Asphalt, and Aventon lists the Aventure 3’s 20 mph top speed as adjustable to 28. Check your state first; see Class 2 vs Class 3 and e-bike laws by state.
Filmed bikes I left out
These are bikes I’ve reviewed that are, or were, under $2,000, but didn’t make the list on Oct 22, 2026:
- RadWagon 4: out of stock at Rad. See my RadWagon 4 review.
- Engwe EP-2 Pro ($1,399) and Engwe E26 ($1,699): both sold out on Engwe’s site.
- Ride1Up Turris ($1,395): out of stock on Ride1Up’s site.
- Mokwheel Scoria: Mokwheel’s page now sells the Scoria 2.0, which I haven’t tested.
- Mokwheel Basalt ($1,699.99): sold out.
FAQ
What’s the best e-bike under $2,000?
For most riders it’s the Aventon Aventure 3 at $1,999. If you’ll carry a kid, I’d get the Abound SR at $1,899 instead.
Is there a good e-bike under $2,000 with full suspension?
Yes. The Mokwheel Obsidian at $1,799.99 has front and rear suspension. The Bee Adventurer at $1,099 does too, but I haven’t ridden the current version.
Are these bikes Class 2?
Aventon lists the Aventure 3, Abound SR and Abound LR as Class 2. Mokwheel lists the Obsidian and Asphalt as Class 2/3, with 20 mph on the throttle.
Which is the lightest?
The Mokwheel Asphalt, at 64 lbs.
Prices as of Oct 22, 2026
| Bike | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bee Adventurer | 1099 |
| Mokwheel Asphalt | 1499.99 |
| Mokwheel Obsidian | 1799.99 |
| Aventon Abound SR | 1899 |
| Aventon Abound LR | 1999 |
| Aventon Aventure 3 | 1999 |
Prices change often, and Aventon and Mokwheel run sales. Check today’s Aventon prices or check Mokwheel (affiliate links; code WILL30 for $30 off Mokwheel).