Ebike reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 176 Reddit reviews across 7 subreddits and 73 posts to rank the best Ebike brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/ebikes, r/NorthVancouver, r/whichbike, r/eBikeBuilding, r/bikecommuting. Top-rated brands include Lectric (4.4/5), Yamaha (4.6/5), Velotric (4.5/5).
Stats
Reviews176
Subreddits7
Posts73
Brands63
Products73
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#1
Lectric
4.4
(41)
"Lectric XP4 just released. Excellent review on Elektrek."
"Just ordered the Lectric XPedition 2.0... thanks for the brand suggestion!!"
"If you really just want an inexpensive but reliable ebike for most riders sizes and a great customer service than try lectric, I have the xp 3.0 long range stepover and it's great."
"Get a Lectrick, you won’t be disappointed."
"Only torque sensor bike at that price."
"Lectric Xp 3.0, it's on sale now with a bunch of free accessories."
"I think the Lectric is still a great deal."
"I have two Lectrics, zero problems, great customer service."
"Lectric is one of the most popular brands offering excellent value."
"Probably lectric."
#2
Yamaha
4.6
(12)
"Great bike, comfortable, 28 mph."
"Yamaha has a sale right now where you get 60+% off on their ebikes and free 2nd battery."
"They might be sold out, but the Yamaha CrossCore RC has been on sale for 60% off when you put it in the cart."
"Yamaha's current sale and the Cero One are the best deals going right now."
"Yamaha Crosscore, hands down."
"It’s the best deal out there for a pleasure/commuter bike combo."
"I've been telling everyone to check out the huge sale Yamaha has on their bikes."
"Yamaha has been in ebike business since 1993 and even though they've left American market this year they are still supported by their dealerships."
"Check with Yamaha dealers. They have been having very good sales lately."
"For the road, probably a Yamaha Crosscore if you can still find one in stock."
#3
Velotric
4.5
(11)
"With a 450 lb capacity and fully unlocked throttles, Velotric bikes let you easily keep up with traffic. The Breeze looks like a fantastic choice – it's lightweight."
"Velotric stands out from the rest because they seem to have the infrastructure for all of their parts and bikes in place so if you contact them they immediately send out parts and the customer service has been really good."
"Velotric bikes are really great bikes for the money they use top quality components."
"Velotric Discover 2? Great on the road does gravel and dirt great too."
"Velotric Discover 1 for $1137. comes with a free mirror and phone mount"
"My velotric t1 st is light, and fits the 2x bus rack that our transit provider has installed on their buses"
"Velotric Nomad 2 or Discover 2 step thru Large frame - both can handle large person, I prefer the Nomad 2 for its wide tires that provide support and stability."
"Velotric's Discover 2 is 440 lbs on its maximum."
"Try the Velotric Fold 1, I'm 340lbs and it works for me."
"It has a 500 watt motor, a throttle, and can haul 440 pounds."
#4
Ride1Up
4.0
(6)
"The American brands that come to mind are Ride1Up, Lectric, Juiced, to name a few."
"Ride1Up roadster v3 is lightweight and belt-driven, quite reasonably priced."
"Check out Ride1Up’s Roadster."
"Ride1up roadster is pretty cool"
"Make sure you get a bike with a torque sensor."
"Ride1Up Roadster V3 is 39lbs."
#5
Philodo
4.2
(5)
"Check out the Philodo H8."
"Check out my own Philodo H8."
"Check out the bikes here, in particular the H8 and the Jumbo whichever fits your budget."
"Philodo H8 currently $1399 on Amazon with free shipping."
"Philodo Forester"
#6
Emma
4.5
(4)
"Hey friend, try emma 3.0 of roll road. Worth every penny."
"I have the Emma 3.0 and totally LOVE IT!!!!"
"This bike almost got everything and the price is good."
"The Emma is a good bike, yes it works for heavier people, especially in flat terrain."
#7
Aventon
4.3
(4)
"Aventon Adventure.2"
"Some decent bikes as a starting point to look at I believe would be Aventon (comfortable and light)..."
"Maybe the Aventon since you liked it."
"If you want something that will have 0 issues in the snow and ice check out the aventon adventure 2."
#8
Engwe
3.2
(5)
"Engwe m20 2.0 or fiido c21 range extender."
"I have the engwie L20. You won't see 150 km out of it, but it has great hill climb."
"Engwe bikes are probably your cheapest option in Europe."
"Engwe ebikes"
"I cheaped out and got an Engwe, then the cheap shitty parts they used failed and injured me."
#9
Specialized
5.0
(3)
"My specialized ebike is 4 years old now and as good as the day I bought it."
"Specialized Haul ST ecargo with hub motor limited to 25 mph. Both motors are VASTLY superior to any Bafang."
"Recommended brands include: Specialized: Offers high-performance options."
#10
Ride1up
3.8
(4)
"Rideup1 Vorsa. Has a 440 pound capacity. Comes in step thru or step over model."
"I’d check out the ride1up vorsa, you’ll get a reliable bike from a reliable company that has versatility and a 400 pound capacity limit."
"I found a ride1up v2 gravel e-bike with under 100miles on it for $500 recently."
"Ride1up Portola?"
#11
Gazelle
4.7
(3)
"Recommended brands include: Gazelle: Known for reliability and comfort, perfect for everyday commuting."
"Great experience. Great bike."
"Gazelle is made in the Netherlands, might fit the bill."
#12
Wallke
4.7
(3)
"Wallke H7 or H9!!!! I cannot stress this enough you can get it on sale for 1600 it does have all wheel drive though a 60 ah battery mine goes over 100 miles on a charge throttle only"
"I purchased a Wallke H9 after riding a friend's H7 (essentially the same ebike with a step-through frame) last winter."
"Wallke h9 82ah that should help you travel alot lol"
#13
Tern
4.3
(3)
"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."
"If you can go a little higher, the Tern Vektron is great. Believe the cheapest model is $2999."
"If you see Tern e-bikes available they’re more geared to cargo/kids."
#14
Fiido
4.0
(3)
"Check out Fiido, they have a few small ones that might be good for you."
"For folding e-bikes, consider brands like Fiido, Nakto, and Himo."
"Fiido and those look nice too, but the wheels are too thin for the road?"
#15
Rad
3.7
(3)
"Great value and I think they have sales on some models."
"I had both Rad and Aventon before. They are fine good bike for commute and light trial."
"When I bought my Rad a few years ago no shops in my area would work on it."
#16
Concord
3.3
(3)
"Concord e-bike at Walmart tbh a neighbor has 3800+ miles on it I swap the tubes and adjust the deraulier."
"Walmart Concord also has a regular ebike for $500 with a larger battery."
"Concord from Walmart is cheap and decent and you can return to the store."
#17
Rad Power
5.0
(2)
"I second Rad Power - those things are built like tanks !"
"Look for ebikes with a 150kg weight limit, like Rad power or merida, which are great for hills and heavier riders."
#18
Aostirmotor
4.5
(2)
"Aostirmotor S17."
"Aostirmotor S17."
#19
Ariel Rider
4.5
(2)
"Please check out our new X-Class 60V Performance Edition which produces a 132Nm high-torque motor for faster acceleration and effortless climbs!"
"Check out Ariel rider e-bikes. Those bikes eat hills easily."
#20
Bafang
4.5
(2)
"Bafang BBS02 mid-drive has seen me up and down Swiss hills each day for the past 7 years, thousands of Kms on it and it is still puffing away happily."
"Do you know if I ever have to change the Bafang motor in one of these Engwe, if I can just replace it with another similar motor?"
#21
Super73
4.5
(2)
"Model J is a good one too. Super73 z series would work. There’s lots!"
"Super73 r series, ride1up revv 1, Ariel rider x-class 60v are some examples"
#22
Lectric XPedition
4.0
(2)
"Given the weight, maybe save up for a Lectric Xpedition"
"I’ve had my XPedition dual battery cargo since last December."
#23
Gocycle
4.0
(2)
"Walmart has a great flash deal on Gocio. I’m really happy with the quality of mine."
"Id try to get a gocycle used if you could around you facebook market, upway or local."
#24
Upway
4.0
(2)
"Upway has a section dedicated to bikes under 1500. Lots of bike brands in the mix that range from decent (Aventon, Lectric, Rad) to really good (Specialized, Bulls, Haibike, Momentum, Trek)."
"Upway is a site for pre-owned bikes."
#25
Trek
4.0
(2)
"I've had my Trek Verve+3 for years and its been great."
"I'd go with the Trek Verve+3 because the components are better."
#26
Riese & Müller
4.0
(2)
"A bunch of the Riese and Muller bikes, many come with both belt and chain/gear configurations"
"At my local bike shop, they will sell me a really fantastic Riese & Müller."
#27
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."
"A number of people here in NW Colorado use Rambo e-bikes."
#28
Tamobyke
4.0
(2)
"The tamobyke v20 has proven to be reliable for a low price."
"I've seen quality results from tamobyke v20 for 700ish ebikes."
#29
Carbo
4.0
(2)
"Carbo model x does 65km at 13.3kg but its 2.7k euro."
"Carbo model x."
#30
Jasion
4.0
(2)
"The Jasion RetroVolt is a very nice bike and will do you fine."
"I just got a Jasion X-hunter and so far have no major complaints, and at less than $1000, couldn't have asked for a better bike."
#31
Wired
4.0
(2)
"If you want a fast production bike, there's always the Wired warrior/Scout @ 45+ mph, but it's a fat tire."
"If you spend a bit more, around $2000 you can get a Wired Freedom. It goes about 40 mph and has dual 60v batteries with full suspension."
#32
Walmart
3.0
(2)
"Walmart has ebikes in store now. The Walmart ebikes may be your best option if you can tolerate the terrible range."
"My suggestion is the Walmart special - the wife and I each have one."
#33
Bulls
5.0
(1)
"Has a Bosch mid drive motor with 85nm of torque and serviceable at most bike shops. Class 3 max speed 28mph. Made for riders 6’2 to 6’7."
#34
Spark Cycleworks
5.0
(1)
"Spark cycleworks brute 🙌"
#35
Decathlon
5.0
(1)
"Try the Rockrider Est 500 from Decathlon."
#36
TLD
4.0
(1)
"TLD has some helmets with Mips that are supposed to be rated for E-MTB riding. Last years color ways seem to be on sale for under $100."
#37
Utopia
4.0
(1)
"The utopia fold 1 is carbon and its 29lb"
#38
Totem
4.0
(1)
"Totem has $400 bike (Victor). It’s an American brand."
#39
Happyrun
4.0
(1)
"Happyrun g100 pro. $3000 but with promo code I got it for 2200. It’s a 4000 watt motor dual 62v 23 ah batteries. Tops out at 50 with me on it at 180."
#40
Lyric
4.0
(1)
"You can check out our Lyric Graffiti X. It’s one of the fastest and most “passable” e-bikes out there with pedals."
#41
Base Camp
4.0
(1)
"I went with the Base Camp NTA8776 helmet personally."
#42
Eahora
4.0
(1)
"Maybe eahora Romeo ultra"
#43
Sizzlebk
4.0
(1)
"Sizzlebk S400 fat tire ebike"
#44
Sondors
4.0
(1)
"The sondors smart step (that's what I have now)"
#45
Tongsheng
4.0
(1)
"Tongsheng tsdz motors. Similar characteristics, lower price and you can put lead planetary gears with no problem."
#46
Ecells
4.0
(1)
"I strongly recommend checking out Ecells ebikes. You can get very powerful bikes at around $2500."
#47
Grin Tech
4.0
(1)
"Grin Tech still makes some of the best kits IMO when it comes to quality and features"
#48
Kugoo
4.0
(1)
"Same bike, different brands, choose the one that you can get it Netherlands cheaper"
#49
Tuttio
4.0
(1)
"Look at Tuttio soleil 01 or Kugoo wish 01"
#50
BH
4.0
(1)
"I think this site is in the NL. Buying used could get you a better quality 250W mid drive."
#51
Aniioki
4.0
(1)
"Could try the aniioki aq177 1.7k"
#52
Electek
4.0
(1)
"This online magazine has tons of information ELECTEK. 10 cheap electric bikes that we were impressed by"
#53
Snapcycle
4.0
(1)
"I love my Snapcycle. Plenty of power, foldable, nice, fat, tires, and very sturdy."
#54
Jetson
3.0
(1)
"Saw a jetson E bike at Costco (not the bolt pro looked way nicer) for $599"
#55
Drift.slide
3.0
(1)
"Goes around 25-28 mph stock "drift.slide j1" on Amazon"
#56
Qlife
3.0
(1)
"I recently purchased this one. Looked at a LOT of cheap Amazon bikes and went with this one because it was the cheapest 500w (it says 1000w but that's only peak) ebike I could find that was able to hit class 3 speeds."
#57
Freego
3.0
(1)
"How about the freego x2"
#58
Victrip
3.0
(1)
"The Victrip N26 is $699 and the Vivi Ace07 is $899."
#59
Cube
3.0
(1)
"Cube Ebike reaction 400"
#60
Dirty Sixer
3.0
(1)
"You could look into a Dirty Sixer but fair warning they’re expensive as hell."
#61
Heybike
3.0
(1)
"Heybike"
#62
Ouxi
3.0
(1)
"I got this ouxi v8 bike on Temu but they also have it on Amazon. Got a better deal on Temu and I really like it so far but it has shitty brakes and a lot of people end up replacing them."
#63
Rad Power Bikes
1.0
(1)
"Don't buy Rad. They almost go bankrupt every few months."
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