Best e-bike on Reddit
156 reviews from r/ebikes, r/CargoBike, r/seattlebike and 12 more subreddits
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#1
Trek
4.3
(13)
"Love my e-bike! I got a Trek Allant+, I haven’t touched my car in literally two months at this point."
"Our choice is definitely the Trek—anytime, any day."
"IMO, I'd get a notable brand name (Trek, Orbea, Yamaha) that comes with the right stuff."
"If I wanted an e-bike with a strong US presence / network of vendors... I'd probably go with a Trek."
"Trek FX+2."
"A bit less road-bikey about if the box, but plenty fast."
"You’re looking at about 4.2k including buying the extended battery."
"I got a Trek FX+ or DS+."
"Check out a hardtail mountainbike like the trek procaliber."
"I believe all Trek ebikes are pedal assist only."
#2
Velotric
4.3
(12)
"Velotric bikes are rated to 450 lbs . UL listed."
"Message me for a discount code!"
"They are both great bikes."
"I got a Velotric for my kid in the same situation. It's an awesome bike."
"Velotric st1 is 39 LBs great customer service."
"Velotric Summit is currently $1800 and you can message me for a code to save maybe another $100."
"Consider the Velotric Discover 1 Plus and Discover 2."
"The Velotric Fold 1 is on sale for $1049."
"Velotric Discover 1 Plus is currently $1054 and the Fold 1 is around the same price."
"I've ridden the Velotric Fold 1 at a bike store."
#3
Lectric
4.2
(10)
"Has a rear rack capable of carrying something like 150 pounds."
"That being said, literally what you want is the Lectric XP Lite 2.0."
"They've been great bikes."
"The Lectric XP 3.0 has a rear passenger capacity of 150 lbs."
"Lectric XPress 500w."
"For a little over your budget, Lectric XP 3.0."
"For your budget, Lectric XP 2.0 Lite."
"Lectric XP lite"
"Lectric xp lite."
"Gonna be tough to find an e bike for less than 1k."
#4
Aventon
4.2
(10)
"I LOVE my Aventon Pace 500.3."
"My kid and I love ours."
"Aventon Soltera is affordable and stylish."
"Any bike from Aventon."
"When you first get the bike, the top speed will be 20 MPH."
"I would get the Aventon Soltera 2 & add thicker tires."
"Ecells, Raev bullet, goat ebikes, Aventon, Fucare Gemini X."
"May be a good option as it’s fairly inexpensive."
"Aventon Soltera 2 or Ride1up Roadster V3 I'd say."
"I have an Aventon Pace 500.3 which is upright and I like it."
#5
Yamaha Crosscore RC
5.0
(8)
"Yamaha Crosscore RC, price in cart $1200, free battery, 5 year warranty."
"Buy a Yamaha Crosscore RC on sale $1200, free battery, 5 year warranty."
"Yamaha Crosscore RC $1200 on sale from $3000."
"It's on sale for $1200 with an extra 500wh battery and 5 year extended warranty."
"Retailing for $1199+ tax w free extra battery and 5 year warranty."
"Yamaha is having a 60% off sale so definitely worth checking out."
"If you are near a Yamaha dealer, the Yamaha Crosscore RC is on sale."
"You get name brand support and parts at an Aventon price."
#6
Tern
4.3
(8)
"But the simple answer is - get a Tern!"
"On your list, the tern or the globe hands down."
"If you live in a hilly area consider tern with bosch mid motor."
"I’m fan of Tern. Their bikes are pretty."
"Check out Tern e-bikes, they make higher end models."
"The only knock I’ve ever really heard on Tern is the price point, so if it fits your budget that seems like a good move to me!"
"The only knock I’ve ever really heard on Tern is the price point, so if it fits your budget that seems like a good move to me!"
"*Tern makes a great bike for shorter folks."
#7
Specialized
3.9
(8)
"Would be my pick"
"Very light, Very well ventilated, Downhill crash certified so very safe."
"Specialized or canyon , their design is pretty."
"Ride position and comfort are perfect for around town use."
"I would suggest looking into the Specialized Globehaul ST."
"I have a Specialized Turbo Vado SL and it's a great fitness bike."
"Most of the big names have a sub $1k mountain bike option."
"Specialized trek or yamaha, don't get the gazelle overpriced chinese garbage."
#8
Rad Power
4.7
(6)
"Rad Power RadCity 5 Plus durable and powerful e-bike."
"The RadRunner 2 or the RadRunner Plus seem like the best fit here."
"I love my Rad Power bike for city exploring."
"I got a Radpower Radcity 3 on FB marketplace for $850."
"The Rad City 5 plus is 40 lbs maximum rear weight."
"Radpower sometimes has refurbished or floor model e-bikes for sale for cheap."
#9
Yamaha
4.4
(5)
"The Yamaha ones are on a steal of a sale rn."
"Buy a yahama."
"Excellent range. 5 year warranty."
"The Yamaha sale right now is quite good if you can afford $1100."
"Make sure you check out the Yamaha ebike sale too."
#10
Gazelle
4.4
(5)
"At that price point, you can get a good bike from a real bike company. I have a gazelle and it’s great."
"Gazelle makes, IMO the best commuter bikes."
"They've just updated one of their cheaper models (the Medeo T9 City), which means you might also be able to find one of the older models on sale."
"The premiere brand for that type of ebike is Gazelle; you won't find one new under your budget but I would keep your eyes peeled for a good deal on the used or refurbished market."
"Gazelle c8 hmb"
#11
REI
4.5
(4)
"I got one of the REI cargo e-bikes that were on discount, and it's actually made me ride my bikes way more."
"Great price too. Highly recommend."
"Has a bunch of bikes that should work for you."
"Go to rei and try out a couple ebikes."
#12
Lectric Xpress
4.0
(3)
"For that short a ride, the 500w Lectric Xpress would be a good choice for $1000."
"For that short a ride, the 500w Lectric Xpress would be a good choice for $1000."
"If there is nothing available locally, I suggest the Lectric Xpress."
#13
Surface604 Boar Explorer
5.0
(2)
"It has load capacity up to 300lbs."
"Good product. Going to be using it for my 3rd winter this coming season."
#14
Aventon Level 2
5.0
(2)
"Aventon Level 2, great commuter."
"I recently got an Aventon level2 and I’m pretty obsessed with it."
#15
Xtracycle
5.0
(2)
"Definitely add the Xtracycle Hopper to your list. It is at $2500 if you order before 10/13."
"Extracycle hopper - $2499 right now as it was just released."
#16
Priority
5.0
(2)
"For commuting, I’ve absolutely adored my Priority Current."
"Priority Current. I'm delighted with mine and it would handle your requirements."
#17
Aventon Pace 500.3
4.5
(2)
"Try an Aventon Pace 500.3. The upright position is working well for my spouse."
"Aventon Pace 500.3 has cruiser handle bars, very comfortable to ride."
#18
Yamaha Crosscore
4.5
(2)
"The deals on the Yamaha ebikes are absolutely ridiculous right now."
"It does not have a throttle but will pedal assist up to 28mph."
#19
Electric Bike Company
4.5
(2)
"I have a bike from Electric Bike Company that works great in my area for the hills."
"Electric Bike Company bikes are made in the USA."
#20
Tern Quick Haul
4.5
(2)
"Tern makes very qualitative and tested bikes."
"I think I'm most excited to test ride the Tern Quick Haul."
#21
Cannondale
4.5
(2)
"The ebike I ride daily is a cannondale with a 750w and a 30 ah battery."
"Pretty lightweight and has a stepthrough variant."
#22
Ride1Up Portola
4.0
(2)
"I have their Portola from them that I like."
"Look for foldable ebike, like: Ride1Up Portola"
#23
Dirodi
4.0
(2)
"Dirodi rover 1000w is pretty neat for me."
"Dirodi rover 1000w is pretty neat for me."
#24
XXX
4.0
(2)
"Got my gf the xxx. Perfect size and fast or slower in eco."
"I would just get the XXX. Keep it in eco and let her learn."
#25
Ride1UP
4.0
(2)
"Ride1up Revv1 HT with extra battery."
#26
Heybike
4.0
(2)
"I really like Heybike Horizon with the sunset gradient."
"It has 20x4 tires, 1000W motor, with torque sensor."
#27
Ariel Rider
4.0
(2)
"I second the xclass suggestion. My wife has it and it will hit 30."
"Ariel rider x class 52v is pretty solid."
#28
Norco
5.0
(1)
"Great bike, superb downhill bike."
#29
Turbo
5.0
(1)
"I really enjoy my Turbo Vado SL - it’s only 15kg and has a 325w battery."
#30
Bulls
5.0
(1)
"Bulls Evo speed 2"
#31
Reid
5.0
(1)
"I bought my son a Reid Blacktop class 1 bike and he has ridden the @#$& out of that bike."
#32
Gates
5.0
(1)
"You may want to consider a chainless ebike with a carbon belt."
#33
Vvolt
5.0
(1)
"It’s a powerful mid-drive equipped with a Gates carbon belt."
#34
Upway
5.0
(1)
"Check out Upway's stock of mid-drive, 20mph max bikes."
#35
Aostirmotor
5.0
(1)
"I am 2 weeks into owning one, LOVING EVERY MICROSECOND!"
#36
Momentum
5.0
(1)
"Great city bike. It is a bicycle with motor support, instead of an electric motorcycle with a pair of pedals."
#37
Electric
5.0
(1)
"Fantastic warranty. Great range love the bike."
#38
Rad Power Bikes
5.0
(1)
"Definitely get a radster road, $2000 e-bike that feels like a $4000 e-bike imo."
#39
Pedego
5.0
(1)
"750 watt motor. 80+ miles of range."
#40
99bikes
4.0
(1)
"Check out stores like 99bikes and melbourne bicycles in clifton hill."
#41
Magnum
4.0
(1)
"They are pedal forward and really suit taller riders."
#42
Electric Sports Company
4.0
(1)
"I'd recommend an e trike"
#43
Gotrax
4.0
(1)
"I bought a cheap Gotrax Flex to take on shorter trips."
#44
Vello
4.0
(1)
"Titanium cargo bike."
#45
Bluejay
4.0
(1)
"Check this out: https://bluejaybikes.com/collections/bluejay-wild-kids-electric-bike"
#46
Amazon
4.0
(1)
"Good ventilation, visibility, field of view, washable liner."
#47
Ride1Up
4.0
(1)
"Check out the Ride1Up Roadster for commuting."
#48
Soma
4.0
(1)
"I'm pretty happy with mine."
#49
Ride 1 Up
4.0
(1)
"There are a few companies that have kids ebike."
#50
Giant
4.0
(1)
"The giant brand ebikes are peddle assist, not no peddle scooter types."
#51
Tenways
4.0
(1)
"I like the look of it and it performs really well."
#52
Gazelle, Batavus, Kalkhoff, KTM, Cannondale, Flyer, Velo de Vile, Ries & Muller
4.0
(1)
"You could also look at upways."
#53
Cadence Bike Shop
4.0
(1)
"Is a good rec. pretty much specializes in E-bikes."
#54
Liv
4.0
(1)
"They have a few ebikes that might fit the bill."
#55
Xnito
4.0
(1)
"I ended up getting the Xnito helmet, in part because it also has a winter liner option."
#56
Swapfiets
4.0
(1)
"Its a bike subscription service. 400 kr a month for e-bikes"
#57
Ribble
4.0
(1)
"Ribble do some lightish ebikes."
#58
Tesway
4.0
(1)
#59
Ridestar
4.0
(1)
"Look into the ridstar a20, it tops out at 35 and is like 700$."
#60
Super 73
4.0
(1)
"Super 73 is probably her best bet if she is just looking to cruise."
#61
Duotts
3.0
(1)
"I bought a duotts f26-it's fun and you can take off the throttle and limit it to 25kph."
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