Electric Bike reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 130 Reddit reviews across 22 subreddits and 35 posts to rank the best Electric Bike brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/ebikes, r/CasualUK, r/SantaMonica, r/bikecommuting, r/nashville. Top-rated brands include Lectric (4.4/5), Aventon (4.2/5), Tern (4.8/5).
Stats
Reviews130
Subreddits22
Posts35
Brands67
Products74
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#1
Lectric
4.4
(10)
"Lectric Xpeak 2... it has a torque sensor which make V it feel much more natural ton pedal."
"Get a Lectrick Expedition. It goes 28 mph holds 450 pounds and has a 150 mile range on flat ground."
"I have ridden my Lectric 3.0 long range since the end of April."
"Customer service is excellent and is made in USA."
"Get the 500w Lectric XPress"
"I ride a Lectric XP Lite and not cramped at all."
"Lectric. Or ride up maybe. But lectrics are basically the go-to cheap but good electric bike."
"I'm surprised no one has mentioned the recently updated Lectric XP Lite 2.0."
"Lectric XPress would be my choice with extended battery."
"My roommate got a Lectric and had so many issues with it. So be careful with them."
#2
Aventon
4.2
(9)
"I have an Aventon Level.2 and it's lovely."
"Aventon!"
"Aventon and Leitner are fairly respected value brands."
"Other options are Velotric T1 and Aventon Pace 500.3."
"People also like aventon as an entry brand."
"Love my Pace 500.3."
"Any bike with say 2 inch wide tires can be ridden on gravel."
"Upgraded to Aventon. Haven’t had anywhere near the problem so experienced before on the Amazon bike."
"Aventon is a fairly good bike."
#3
Tern
4.8
(8)
"Terns are outstanding ebikes if you can afford one."
"Tern Vektron is the best by far."
"I have a Tern Vektron Q9 and it's my daily driver."
"Another vote for the Tern GSD. It's been my primary vehicle for the past five years."
"Tern GSD through Lug + Carrie (if available in Canberra)"
"We have a tern and love it. My kiddo is two and we got the HSD."
"Refurbed Tern from might also be a good option."
"Tern has affordable HSD and GSD long tail models."
#4
Velotric
4.7
(6)
"Here's another vote for the Velotric Fold. It's just over $1000, and if you're interested, you can DM me for a discount code to save $100 or more!"
"I decided to go with the Velotric Fold 1, and I managed to get it for under $1,100."
"Go with velotric."
"Go with velotric."
"Velotric nomad 1 plus. Really any velotric bike is good."
"Other options are Velotric T1 and Aventon Pace 500.3."
#5
Gazelle
4.7
(6)
"Look at the Gazelle C380 or Kalkhoff Endeavour. Both are reliable, comfortable, Dutch style ebikes with rear racks."
"I’d recommend looking into something like the Gazelle Ultimate C380 or the Cube Touring Hybrid EXC—both are solid, comfortable for longer rides."
"I got my Gazelle T9 city normally $3000 for sale end of season for around $2400 and I love it."
"I got a Gazelle and it's fantastic - super comfy ride."
"Reliable is pricey - Gazelle Ultimate C380 HMB."
"Something from Gazelle should tick those boxes."
#6
Rad
4.4
(5)
"I'm loving my new rad runner plus"
"Radrover 6 is going for $1099 right now."
"I have a Rad and have bought two Lectrics."
"1200 seems like it might be good for a Rad but I'm not sure"
"At that price point, I’d go for a Rad."
#7
Bafang
4.8
(4)
"Best decision I ever made."
"Bafang mid drive kit. The smaller one has tons of power."
"Bafang bbs02 and battery from aliexpress."
"I brought an ebike kit to convert my normal bike to electric."
#8
Cube
4.0
(4)
"Love my Cube."
"Try a Cube emtb. They make good bikes."
"The most reliable bikes are the ones with high-quality drive and battery systems, so Cube."
"Cube ones are decent. Don’t get rad."
#9
Batavus
4.0
(4)
"I have the Batavus e-quip, for the past two years, similar mileage."
"I have the Batavus e-quip, for the past two years, similar mileage... It's been good."
"I have a Batavus with the Bosch 400 battery."
"I'd recommend looking at nicer brands like Batavus and Gazelle."
#10
Wired
4.7
(3)
"Look at Wired ebike 72v warrior or Scout . High quality, fast, and 50+ mile range."
"Wired e-bikes is all that you need."
"Wired or e-cells are fast and have long range."
#11
Ride1Up
4.7
(3)
"The Ride1Up Roadster v3 is the ultimate city ebike."
"I've been commuting to work daily... on an eBike, a Ride1Up Core-5."
"Ride1Up is having a killer sale on the first gen Prodigy e-bike."
#12
Costco
4.3
(3)
"I switched to an eBike for hauling kids. No regrets!"
"I use a foldable e-bike from Costco for a couple years that cost $500."
"I got the Costco e bike for 900 bucks. It's been very good and has their lifetime warranty."
#13
Ariel
5.0
(2)
"Ariel Kepler!!!!"
"We love the Ariels we have so I'd suggest a Kepler."
#14
Ride1up
4.5
(2)
"Step-through folding ebike with a 750W hub motor that I’ve seen peak at about 1200. High quality components like Shimano paddle shifters, hydraulic disc brakes, 80mm suspension fork."
"Ride1up Portola if you want a foldable."
#15
HJM
4.5
(2)
"I also got the Toury High-step which is awesome."
"I finally broke down and bought a Tri Hauler Pro from HJM e-bikes. Really nice."
#16
Rad Power
4.0
(2)
"I'm a fan of Rad Power for the price and customer service."
"Radpower is good and reasonably priced."
#17
Brompton
4.0
(2)
"Brompton electrics are now UL certified."
"You should do the patriotic thing and get a brompton, regular or electric."
#18
Rad Power Bikes
4.0
(2)
"I see a lot of people on Radbikes."
"Rad bike offers affordable cargo bikes."
#19
Halfords
4.0
(2)
"I got mine from halfords for my 15 minute cycle into work."
"Halfords sell second hand ebikes now."
#20
Swytch
4.0
(2)
"Consider a Swytch Kit for your existing bike"
"I stuck a swytch kit on a single speed and it’s epic."
#21
Fucare
4.0
(2)
"If you don’t mind weight, the Fucare Taurus might fit your needs."
"Fucare libra, sturdy heavy duty frame, full suspension."
#22
Specialized
4.0
(2)
"I like my specialized haul st."
"I upgraded to a Specialized Como, which is from the LBS."
#23
Yuba
5.0
(1)
"Mid motor feels more natural and not like you’re being pushed around. Excellent customer service, excellent ride."
#24
Heybike
5.0
(1)
"I got the Heybike mars 2.0 last summer."
#25
Bosch
5.0
(1)
"The best ebikes have Bosch motors. Those things just don’t die"
#26
M20
5.0
(1)
"M20 looks great in this list and it has great speed 94 miles."
#27
Woosh
5.0
(1)
"I recommend woosh bikes."
#28
Electrek
5.0
(1)
"This article covers E-bikes by cost and use."
#29
E-Bike
5.0
(1)
"Yes, definitely get the e bike. You could get a new one every two months for the average cost of car ownership."
#30
Urban Arrow
5.0
(1)
"I can't imagine selling it, it's so useful (as a car replacement for in-town runs and for my 14km commute)."
#31
Freesky
5.0
(1)
"Check out freesky"
#32
Sur-Ron
5.0
(1)
"Look into sur-ron bikes."
#33
Cowboy
5.0
(1)
"I love my cowboy C4 and get between 60-70KM per charge."
#34
Magnum
5.0
(1)
"I have a Magnum Premium 3. I love it."
#35
Juiced Bikes
4.0
(1)
"Juiced Bikes maze great products for a more than reasonable price point."
#36
Flyer
4.0
(1)
"Flyer L885 as a solid option for the price. The convertible Kid & Cargo system is convenient."
#37
REI Co-op
4.0
(1)
"I grabbed a REI Co-op Gen e1.1 for $800 in September. It's been pretty good to me so far."
#38
Cycrown
4.0
(1)
"It's a reliable e-bike with a good motor and range, even with single charge."
#39
Kalkhoff
4.0
(1)
"Kalkhoff electric bikes seem to strike a good balance between quality and cost."
#40
Aventure
4.0
(1)
"I own a Aventure Synch.2 and it’s great."
#41
Veefa
4.0
(1)
"I bought a Veefa (on Amazon) last year, with 26" fat tires - it's a big bike."
#42
Trek
4.0
(1)
"Depends on budget, but you need not break the bank."
#43
Decathlon
4.0
(1)
"Decathlon are good value but you'll still have to fork out quite a bit."
#44
Road.cc
4.0
(1)
"Road.cc's buyer guides and reviews are an excellent starting point."
#45
Unlimited Biking
4.0
(1)
"If you want a reliable and secure ebike experience in Santa Monica, I recommend checking out [Unlimited Biking]"
#46
dutch bike brand
4.0
(1)
"As for which e-bike to buy, I recommend with an established dutch bike brand."
#47
Talaria
4.0
(1)
"Look up the talaria XXX and watch the “Talaria Boys” review on YouTube."
#48
REI
4.0
(1)
"Hi, I’m selling an e-bike in Santa Monica. It’s a cargo bike from REI."
#49
Sparque
4.0
(1)
"They go through Sparque which is a company based in Melbourne and have some great bikes for your purpose."
#50
Aostimotor
4.0
(1)
"Aostimotor s18"
#51
R1U
4.0
(1)
"I was gonna say the R1U Rift, but I see it went up $400 since I bought it"
#52
Hey Bike
4.0
(1)
"Hey bike mars 2.0"
#53
Supersoco
4.0
(1)
"I am tempted to pick up a Supersoco TC Wanderer."
#54
Roadrunner
4.0
(1)
"Roadrunner plus with 1-2 extra batteries. Get the batteries used."
#55
ENGWE
4.0
(1)
"Check out Youtube reviews. Try TrailhappyTV's channel. ENGWE Engine Pro"
#56
Cannondale
4.0
(1)
"We settled on the Cannondale Tesoro Neo X as it was the cheapest option."
#57
Cmacewheel
4.0
(1)
"I bought a $1000, 750 watt, 4” fat tire M26 e-bike."
#58
Engwe
4.0
(1)
"I bought the Engwe M20 for 1000€ and put in 300 km."
#59
Aipas
4.0
(1)
"I ride an Aipas A2 about 6 miles every day and it's been great."
#60
The Electric Bike Co.
4.0
(1)
"The Electric Bike Co."
#61
Radwagon
3.0
(1)
"I cart my kids around on a radwagon 4. Its kinda mid tbh."
#62
Tesco
3.0
(1)
"I bought a folding 'shopper Hopper' from Tesco direct over six years ago."
#63
Hitway
3.0
(1)
"I got a Hitway folding ebike couple years ago for about £650."
#64
Thule
3.0
(1)
"I started out with a 2nd hand Thule trailer, which actually lasted quite a while."
#65
Luckeep
3.0
(1)
"Luckeep, But the disadvantage is a little heavy."
#66
Orbea
3.0
(1)
"You could consider the Orbea Optima E-bike in size large."
#67
Fiido
2.0
(1)
"I wouldn’t buy it or any Fiido e/bike again for two reasons."
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