Comments on: Best Cheap (Budget) Electric Bikes, 2025

By: Groucho

Groucho — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 07:38:22 +0000

The Lectric range all seem to have mounting points for racks etc on the steerer tube, as does Radpower and a few others. It’s such a small point which must cost hardly anything when welded at the factory, but it has to be the best way to mount luggage. Good to see.

By: Bart

Bart — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 23:42:42 +0000

I wonder why Radrunner 2 didn’t make your cut. It’s relatively inexpensive and very reliable. And did you test any bikes from the Propella line? The Propella s7, a Class 1 with seven gears and weighing under 40 pounds, is on sale for $999.

By: Lawrence Lattuca

Lawrence Lattuca — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 23:36:58 +0000

What’s the Best eBike for climbing hills? Does thr Newton Meters value factor in to climbing hills?
Thanks!! -Larry

By: Steve

Steve — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 18:49:22 +0000

the Ride1Up bikes seem to catch my eye. I am wondering about how heavy these bikes are to transport and I’m mainly looking for a pedal assist, when needed, going up hills from a long day at work.
thans=ks

By: Cindy

Cindy — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 16:04:31 +0000

In reply to Electric Pete.

Can you give a list of trusted brands? I’m researching a bike to buy, preferably a mountain bike..

By: Griffin Hales

Griffin Hales — Mon, 25 Oct 2021 18:08:25 +0000

In reply to Susan E Ormont.

We have it in our offices and are underway on our testing. We could see us having to update this page when the review is done 🙂

By: Susan E Ormont

Susan E Ormont — Sun, 24 Oct 2021 19:49:24 +0000

You should have considered Lectric Ebike XP 2.0 which is excellent for price of $999!

By: Electric Pete

Electric Pete — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 07:00:39 +0000

All the money you saved you will pay back for repairs!
You picked 3 Aventon models. Aventon has been scrambling to make bikes by sourcing any old parts they can find. THEN when something goes wrong, they arent available for any customer service! I have 2 brand new bikes with bad batteries. A month later and still no delivery of replacements. Similar problems happen with Rad and Himiway. I refuse to do anything with Himiway because of their dreadful service. 3 months for parts delivery.
Spend your money on a trusted brand and have fun riding instead of getting pissed off because your bike now makes a better boat anchor than recreational device.

By: LEONIDAS ROUSSINOS

LEONIDAS ROUSSINOS — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 21:16:13 +0000

Dollar for dollar the best under 2000USD e-Bike is the Surface 604 Colt. I have tested several e-Bikes including some on your list and I can assure you I will go out on my Colt and test it against any of the ones mentioned on this list and will win hands down. It provides for a smooth ride able to change gears on the go without hesitation, a long battery life on a regular 14 amphour battery and with average rider size and on low assist level it will outlast most e-Bikes. The controller is extremely sensitive and it provides for very easy transition from gear to gear and assist level to assist level. Solidly fully welded nothing to shake and bake and with a Bafang rear drive that is exceptionally outstanding in longevity. I do not work for Surface, I do not sell bikes, I only ride bikes. This is my second Colt and would not change except for a 20,000 CAD Specialized 18lb e-Bike.