E-bike reviews

Fat tire · Aventon

Aventon Aventure 3

The one I'd pick over any other e-bike. Comfortable on gravel, lots of power, and the app lock is actually useful.

$1,999

6.3AEB Scorehow it works Compare

Cruiser / sidecar · MOD Bikes

MOD Easy with SideCar

An e-bike with a sidecar that carries kids, the dog, or groceries. My kids loved it.

$3,899

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Aventon Pace 500.3

A solid baseline commuter with a natural-feeling torque sensor. Best on pavement.

Aventon Soltera 2

A light, clean-looking city e-bike for paved commutes. Not for trails.

eMTB · Aventon

Aventon Ramblas

Aventon's first mid-drive and first real e-mountain bike: a hardtail that climbs like crazy and is built better than I expected for the price.

Cargo · Aventon

Aventon Abound

A step-through longtail cargo e-bike that hauls kids and groceries and is easy to share between riders.

$2,200

6.8AEB Scorehow it works Compare

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Cargo · Rad Power Bikes

Rad Power Bikes RadWagon 4

A family cargo e-bike I used for pool runs, school drop-offs, and groceries with two kids on the back.

$1,299

6.8AEB Scorehow it works Compare

Fat tire · Mokwheel

Mokwheel Obsidian

A full-suspension fat tire e-bike with a big 1000W hub motor and an optional inverter that turns the battery into a power station.

$1,799.99

7.7AEB Scorehow it works Compare

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Fat tire · Aventon

Aventon Aventure M

Aventon's mid-drive fat tire bike with Auto assist and auto-shifting. Responsive, comfortable, and now my top pick.

$2,899

5.8AEB Scorehow it works Compare

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Commuter · Velotric

Velotric Discover 1 Step-Through

A good-looking step-through commuter my wife and I both fit on, and it easily pulled our kid's tandem trailer bike.

7.4AEB Scorehow it works Compare

Folding · Rattan

Rattan LF 750 Pro

A folding fat-tire e-bike with a passenger seat that fits in a sedan and handled snow and dirt well.

7.0AEB Scorehow it works Compare

Folding · Engwe

Engwe EP-2 Pro

Buy the EP-2 Pro if you need a full-size e-bike that folds small enough to go in a car trunk, and you want lights, fenders and a rear rack included.

6.5AEB Scorehow it works Compare

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Fat tire · Bee Cool

Bee Cool Adventurer

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.

$1,099

7.3AEB Scorehow it works Compare

Commuter · Eahora

Eahora XC100

The Eahora XC100 was a good entry-level commuter e-bike when I reviewed it in 2020.

Fat tire · Mokwheel

Mokwheel Scoria

The Mokwheel Scoria is a comfortable step-through fat tire e-bike with a big rear rack, a front fork, and a headlight and tail light.

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Folding · Aventon

Aventon Sinch

Yes, if you can find a good one used. The original Aventon Sinch is a blast to ride, and I'd recommend it to anyone shopping for a fat tire folding e-bike.

Aventon Level 3

The Aventon Level 3 is the e-bike I'd pick over every other one I've tested, and I'd recommend it as an all-around commuter and as a first e-bike for beginners.

6.0AEB Scorehow it works Compare

Folding · Ziprs

Ziprs F1

The Ziprs F1 stood out as one of the best e-bikes I tested in 2021, and it's still one of the best-designed folding e-bikes I've used for a paved commute.

3.6AEB Scorehow it works Compare

Folding · Gyroor

Gyroor C5 Max

If you want a slim folding fat tire e-bike with suspension front and rear, the Gyroor C5 Max is the one I'd pick over the Tesgo STT.

Aventon Level.2

If you want a commuter e-bike that comes with everything already on it, the Aventon Level.2 is the one I'd have pointed you to when I filmed it in 2022.

5.9AEB Scorehow it works Compare

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Fat tire · Bee Cool

Bee Cool Pathfinder

If you want a fat tire e-bike with a lot of power and a complete set of features for the money, the Bee Cool Pathfinder is a steal.

7.5AEB Scorehow it works Compare

Folding · Tesgo

Tesgo STT

If you want a folding fat tire e-bike and speed is the main thing you care about, the Tesgo is the one I'd pick.

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Commuter · Velotric

Velotric T1 ST

If most of your riding is on paved paths and you want an e-bike that feels like a regular bike, the Velotric T1 ST is worth it.

5.7AEB Scorehow it works Compare

eMTB · 5th Wheel

5th Wheel Torrent 1

The 5th Wheel Torrent 1 is a decent e-bike for the price, but only at a price that reflects its cheaper components.

Fat tire · MACFOX

MACFOX X7

If you're a parent shopping for a teenager who is too young to drive, the MACFOX X7 is a great fit.

$1,599

5.7AEB Scorehow it works Compare

Folding · ONEBOT

ONEBOT S7

Yes, if you want a small, cheap folding e-bike for short, flat trips, and the gray ONEBOT S7 is the one I'd buy.

Folding · Luckeep

Luckeep X1 Pro

If you have a really long commute and want a folding fat tire e-bike, the Luckeep X1 Pro is one I'd seriously consider.

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Cargo · Rad Power Bikes

Rad RadRunner 3 Plus

If you'll ride it to work five days a week, or you're replacing a car, the RadRunner 3 Plus is worth it. If you won't ride it that often, don't buy it new.

5.4AEB Scorehow it works Compare

Fat tire · Actbest

Actbest Super X

If you're on the shorter side and want a comfortable, moped-style fat tire e-bike you mostly ride on the throttle, the Actbest Super X is very decent for the price.

Cargo · Aventon

Aventon Abound LR

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.

$1,999

6.1AEB Scorehow it works Compare

Aventon Soltera (1st gen)

If you commute on roads, sidewalks or paved paths and want a light, clean-looking entry-level e-bike, the original Aventon Soltera is a fantastic pick.

5.6AEB Scorehow it works Compare

Commuter · Hiland

Hiland Sabo 2.0

If this is your first e-bike and you don't want to spend a lot, the Hiland Sabo 2.0 was a great starter pick at $900.

Cargo · Aventon

Aventon Abound SR

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.

$1,899

6.5AEB Scorehow it works Compare

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Fat tire · Engwe

Engwe E26

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.

$1,699

6.6AEB Scorehow it works Compare

Commuter · Ridel

Ridel EKO

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.

$699

6.7AEB Scorehow it works Compare

Aventon Soltera 3 ADV

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.

$1,499

5.5AEB Scorehow it works Compare

Aventon Level Step-Through (1st gen)

The first-generation Aventon Level Step-Through is the same bike as the regular Level I tested, with a frame that's much easier to get on and off.

Cargo · Bunch Bikes

Bunch Bike Original 3.0

If you want to replace car trips with the kids, the Bunch Bike Original 3.0 is the cargo e-bike that did it for my family.

Folding · Kingbull

Kingbull Literider

The Kingbull Literider is an excellent folding fat tire e-bike, and you get a lot for the price.

Moped-style · Fahrbike

Fahrbike Roadster 73

If you want a moped-style e-bike under $2,000, the Fahrbike Roadster 73 is the one I'd buy.

Cruiser · Ride1Up

Ride1Up Cafe Cruiser

If you want a comfortable beach-cruiser-style commuter with a rear rack, the Ride1Up Cafe Cruiser is hard to beat for the price.