Best ebike on Reddit

149 reviews from r/ebikes, r/NorthVancouver, r/bikecommuting and 7 more subreddits

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#1

Lectric

4.5
(31)
"Get a Lectrick, you won’t be disappointed."
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"I love my Xpedition 1.0."
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"Only torque sensor bike at that price."
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"Lectric Xp 3.0, it's on sale now with a bunch of free accessories."
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"I think the Lectric is still a great deal."
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"I have two Lectrics, zero problems, great customer service."
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"He could do worse than a Lectric XPedition Cargo eBike."
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"Lectric is one of the most popular brands offering excellent value."
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"Probably lectric."
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"Lectric express."
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#2

Yamaha

4.6
(11)
"Great bike, comfortable, 28 mph."
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"Yamaha has a sale right now where you get 60+% off on their ebikes and free 2nd battery."
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"They might be sold out, but the Yamaha CrossCore RC has been on sale for 60% off when you put it in the cart."
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"Yamaha's current sale and the Cero One are the best deals going right now."
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"Yamaha Crosscore, hands down."
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"It’s the best deal out there for a pleasure/commuter bike combo."
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"I've been telling everyone to check out the huge sale Yamaha has on their bikes."
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"Check with Yamaha dealers. They have been having very good sales lately."
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"For the road, probably a Yamaha Crosscore if you can still find one in stock."
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"Check with Yamaha dealers. They have been having very good sales lately."
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#3

Velotric

4.5
(6)
"My velotric packer one is awesome and great for toting the kids around."
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"Velotric Discover 2? Great on the road does gravel and dirt great too."
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"Velotric Discover 1 for $1137. comes with a free mirror and phone mount"
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"It has a 500 watt motor, a throttle, and can haul 440 pounds."
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"The velotric discover 2 or the go1 might be right up your alley."
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"The Velotric Summit 1 or anything that is marketed as a mountain bike likely."
#4

Aventon

4.4
(5)
"If he wants to tote the kids around, I would recommend a longtail like the Aventon Abound."
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"Aventon Adventure.2"
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"Some decent bikes as a starting point to look at I believe would be Aventon (comfortable and light)..."
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"Maybe the Aventon since you liked it."
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"If you want something that will have 0 issues in the snow and ice check out the aventon adventure 2."
#5

Trek

4.0
(5)
"I'd say the Trek FS e bike. Would be significantly more comfortable."
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"I ride a Trek Fetch+2."
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"Check out a trek, specialized or REI."
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"I've had my Trek Verve+3 for years and its been great."
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"I'd go with the Trek Verve+3 because the components are better."
#6

Philodo

4.5
(4)
"Check out the Philodo H8."
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"Check out my own Philodo H8."
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"Check out the bikes here, in particular the H8 and the Jumbo whichever fits your budget."
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"Philodo H8 currently $1399 on Amazon with free shipping."
#7

Emma

4.5
(4)
"Hey friend, try emma 3.0 of roll road. Worth every penny."
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"I have the Emma 3.0 and totally LOVE IT!!!!"
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"This bike almost got everything and the price is good."
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"The Emma is a good bike, yes it works for heavier people, especially in flat terrain."
#8

Tern

4.3
(4)
"I think it's a great idea! You might want to consider getting an ebike that is specifically designed and categorized as a cargo bike."
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"If you see Tern e-bikes available they’re more geared to cargo/kids."
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"Tern HSD."
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"Tern makes some models that are great for short riders, like the Quick Haul."
#9

Gazelle

4.7
(3)
"Recommended brands include: Gazelle: Known for reliability and comfort, perfect for everyday commuting."
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"Great experience. Great bike."
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"Gazelle is made in the Netherlands, might fit the bill."
#10

Ride1Up

4.0
(3)
"Ride1up roadster is pretty cool"
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"Make sure you get a bike with a torque sensor."
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"A little nicer components on this like brakes and suspension fork."
#11

Rad

3.7
(3)
"Great value and I think they have sales on some models."
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"I had both Rad and Aventon before. They are fine good bike for commute and light trial."
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"When I bought my Rad a few years ago no shops in my area would work on it."
#12

Fiido

4.5
(2)
"Check out Fiido, they have a few small ones that might be good for you."
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"For folding e-bikes, consider brands like Fiido, Nakto, and Himo."
#13

Specialized

4.5
(2)
"Recommended brands include: Specialized: Offers high-performance options."
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"Do you have access to Specialized or Trek? They make good ebikes."
#14

Cube

4.5
(2)
"Cube Stereo Hybrid would fit the bill to a T."
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"Cube longtail ?"
#15

Rambo

4.0
(2)
"For chugging along carrying a lot of weight, potentially you plus a game trailer.. a mid drive is going to be better."
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"A number of people here in NW Colorado use Rambo e-bikes."
#16

Tamobyke

4.0
(2)
"The tamobyke v20 has proven to be reliable for a low price."
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"I've seen quality results from tamobyke v20 for 700ish ebikes."
#17

Lectric XPedition

4.0
(2)
"Given the weight, maybe save up for a Lectric Xpedition"
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"I’ve had my XPedition dual battery cargo since last December."
#18

Riese & Müller

4.0
(2)
"A bunch of the Riese and Muller bikes, many come with both belt and chain/gear configurations"
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"At my local bike shop, they will sell me a really fantastic Riese & Müller."
#19

Engwe

2.5
(2)
"Engwe bikes are probably your cheapest option in Europe."
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"I cheaped out and got an Engwe, then the cheap shitty parts they used failed and injured me."
#20

Ariel Rider Kepler

5.0
(1)
"Ariel Rider Kepler."
#21

Velotric Fold 1

5.0
(1)
"Velotric fold 1. If interested I can give you a discount code"
#22

Aventure

5.0
(1)
"I beat the piss out of mine and it's held up really really well."
#23

Mokwheel

5.0
(1)
"I absolutely love commuting on my fat tire bike."
#24

Lectric Lite

5.0
(1)
"I've bought two Lectric Lites, zero problems."
#25

Velotric Discover 1 Plus

5.0
(1)
"A great low budget option is the Velotric Discover 1 Plus."
#26

Rad Power Radster Road

5.0
(1)
"Trust me and look into rad powers radster road, I got one a few months ago after tons of research."
#27

Trek Marlin 5

5.0
(1)
"I use my Ebike every weekday to pick my daughter up from school."
#28

Rad Power

5.0
(1)
"This will be your fastest best e-bike for the money."
#29

Velowave

5.0
(1)
"Love it. In 1st gear 2 assist and throttle it will pull ANY smooth grade."
#30

Honda

5.0
(1)
"I would never buy an ebike that didnt have a torque sensor, I would just get another Honda Trail 125."
#31

EBC

5.0
(1)
"EBC Model J is probably your best bet, has a weight limit of 400lb."
#32

Integral Maven

5.0
(1)
"Integral Maven is an option. Full disclosure I’m the CEO and designed the bike."
#33

Liv

5.0
(1)
"I just purchased a Liv E+ which is a hybrid-style e-bike, sized small."
#34

Benno

5.0
(1)
"I do have a benno boost and I can say a lot of positive things about it."
#35

Tern GSD

5.0
(1)
"The bike was so much fun we bought an HSD as well."
#36

Urban Arrow

5.0
(1)
"We ended up buying an Urban Arrow and have loved it."
#37

Momentum Pak Yak

5.0
(1)
"Highly recommend the ebike!"
#38

Benno 46er

5.0
(1)
"The two bikes can basically 100% replace the car for us."
#39

Cannondale Adventure Neo2

5.0
(1)
"We feel that their recommendation was spot on."
#40

Aventon Aventure

5.0
(1)
"I actually have the Aventon Aventure and have ridden year-round in Wisconsin Winters for over 8,000 miles with no major issues."
#41

Fiido Titan

5.0
(1)
"Fiido Titan with triple batteries would do the trick."
#42

Surface604 Rook Commuter

5.0
(1)
"I ride the Surface604 Rook Commuter from Calgary eBikes and I love it."
#43

Bosch

5.0
(1)
"I’d recommend anything that has the Bosch motor."
#44

Brandsmart USA ebike

5.0
(1)
"Buy it now. I started looking at a couple of places back in June and they were pricing at 399."
#45

Schwinn

4.0
(1)
"Schwinn makes a pretty cool looking ebike that would be suitable for a 12 yr old"
#46

e-bike

4.0
(1)
"You can look on Facebook marketplace for a cheaper used e bike"
#47

Canyon Pathelite:ON 5 SUV

4.0
(1)
"Around your budget I think the Canyon Pathelite:ON would be good for general travel."
#48

Unknown Folding Ebike

4.0
(1)
"Maybe a folding ebike they tend to be a little lighter with smaller motor which is probably a good thing for a beginner"
#49

Lecktrick

4.0
(1)
"Lecktrick Expedition is 1700 and 150 mile range and 450 pound capacity."
#50

Meelod

4.0
(1)
"Meelod DK300max (dual motor, dual battery)..."
#51

Ghostcat

4.0
(1)
"Ghostcat (torque)..."
#52

Wired Freedom

4.0
(1)
"Wired Freedom (dual battery, comfort, fast)..."
#53

Nakto

4.0
(1)
"For folding e-bikes, consider brands like Fiido, Nakto, and Himo."
#54

Himo

4.0
(1)
"For folding e-bikes, consider brands like Fiido, Nakto, and Himo."
#55

Load 75

4.0
(1)
"We ended-up with the Load 75 and having to spring for the kit with the optional footwell."
#56

Specialized Vado SL

4.0
(1)
"Specialized Vado SL."
#57

Co-op Cycles CTY e1.1

4.0
(1)
"I'd take a look at the size S of the CTY e1.1, which is a good value for a decent ebike."
#58

Co-op Cycles CTY e2.1

4.0
(1)
"The CTY e2.1, which is a bit more pricey."
#59

xp 3.0

4.0
(1)
"I love my xp3.0, but at 17miles one way you will need a 2nd battery or charge at work."
#60

GIC Bike Trans Mobilly

4.0
(1)
"Have you looked at GIC Bike? The Trans Mobilly range."
#61

Heybike

4.0
(1)
"I have a step-thru fat-tire folding bike (Heybike Ranger) and it suits me just fine."
#62

Carbo

4.0
(1)
"Carbo model x."
#63

FREE

4.0
(1)
"I would suggest you to have a look in the FREE evo ebike program first."
#64

Priority

4.0
(1)
"Good all around - priority current buy from Costco for discount."
#65

Emojo

4.0
(1)
"Trike/3 wheeler, like Emojo Caddy."
#66

Tenways

4.0
(1)
"The Tenways CGO600 Pro is pretty lightweight and has a removable battery."
#67

RadPower

4.0
(1)
"I like RadPower bikes. They have a showroom close to me that I was able to test ride them."
#68

ENGWE

4.0
(1)
"Both the ENGWE 275 Pro and M20 are solid choices."
#69

Xtracycle

4.0
(1)
"Xtracycle would be the biggest missing brand from your list here - they do have a class 3 version."
#70

Upway

4.0
(1)
"Upway is a site for pre-owned bikes."
#71

Radwagon

4.0
(1)
"It was the right buy for me and continues to be a great part of our family."
#72

Himiway

4.0
(1)
"Add Himiway to the list."
#73

Lime Ebikes

3.0
(1)
"Just use the lime Ebikes, they are everywhere."

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