Comments on: Best Electric Bikes For Heavier Riders 2025 (Tested & Approved)

By: Bagm25

Bagm25 — Sun, 29 Dec 2024 23:04:27 +0000

I weigh 350lb am I s*** out of luck? 😲🤞

By: Ramsey Rene Garcia

Ramsey Rene Garcia — Sun, 25 Aug 2024 10:18:55 +0000

Hey there. I just wanted to know. In your review you stated the Revv 1 FS can hold up to 400 pounds. Yet on the Ride1Up website, it says 350. I’m confused. I myself weigh 370.

By: John S. Bozick

John S. Bozick — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 18:52:10 +0000

In reply to Jenna Dunlap.

Hi Jenna, a cargo bike would probably be best for you! We have a list of our favorite cargo e-bikes here. Any of the full-size cargo bikes will be able to carry the three of you, and we recommend either seat pads, footboards, and handrails for the cargo racks or individual child seats.

By: Jenna Dunlap

Jenna Dunlap — Sun, 04 Aug 2024 17:58:58 +0000

Of the bikes you recommend for heavier riders, which of them would you recommend best to also use with 2 toddlers. We have twins and I would love to know which bike and accessories would be best to carry all of us. I am 280lbs and both my boys now would be another 60 lbs total.

By: Richard D

Richard D — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 21:28:45 +0000

I’ve got a 1st Gen Himiway Zebra and it’s been good to me as a fair weather commuter. I’m at almost 1900km ridden over the last two summers and no problems to report.
The battery is only good for about 40-45km at 320lbs, we’ll short of the 60miles advertised but it does the job getting me home on a recharge.

By: John S. Bozick

John S. Bozick — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 21:43:22 +0000

In reply to Jaimi.

They must have given it an update after we tested it! I think most folks will like the extra power, but that’s a bummer about the rebate.

By: Jaimi

Jaimi — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 18:09:13 +0000

Isn’t the Revv 1 a 1000W rear hub motor? I am looking at the site and it is advertised as 1000W disqualifying it from my local rebate program.

By: John S. Bozick

John S. Bozick — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 15:42:40 +0000

In reply to charles.

We don’t have a way to test torque, but we noticed a huge improvement over some of Rad’s previous bikes in our Hill Test. Many other bikes from other brands have a higher peak wattage (the Radster sticks to 750W) so that can also make a difference.

By: charles

charles — Sat, 25 May 2024 00:14:57 +0000

I have the Radster bike, it is a well made bike but the claimed 100 meters of torque seems overstated, feels more like 60, have been trying to get this verified, what is your input on the torque on this model as my other bike rated at 80 has much more power.

By: John S. Bozick

John S. Bozick — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 15:04:37 +0000

In reply to Ben.

That’s a cool concept! Thanks for sharing.

By: Ben

Ben — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 23:55:44 +0000

Freebeatfit just came out with a bike called the morphrover. 400 pound weight limit. They are known for their indoor exercise bikes. This ebike doubles as an indoor exercise bike. Comes with the stand to turn it into such. Then as you pedal indoors it recharges the battery. They claim you’ll never need to plug it in to charge.

By: Jim Coyle

Jim Coyle — Sun, 08 Jan 2023 16:11:10 +0000

Received my Aventon Aventure in July 2022, just short of 1700 miles. You’ve got it listed at 400 lbs, but Aventon had it at 350 lbs when we ordered. I’m at 280, it is holding up great. I almost never use the throttle, but often get an error message, so I disconnected it. I love my bike, but the couple times I’ve loaded it into the back of my truck, I’m realizing that I may need something lighter when we start our retirement traveling…which is why I found myself on your site this morning. After some searching, I’m thinking we will have to get a rack. Thanks for the info!

By: Derek Thompson

Derek Thompson — Sat, 22 Aug 2020 04:59:55 +0000

Greenspeed (USA) make a Recumbent Trike – Magnum XL for heavy riders up to 180kgs and up to 210cm tall with an extra long pedal boom.

By: John Williamson

John Williamson — Mon, 17 Aug 2020 05:04:09 +0000

My EVELO Delta X is rated as 350 lbs max rider weight. I treated it as total weight. I weigh 260 and bike weighs just under 70. The total is under with some margin for accessories. This plus 750W mid-drive motor was a major consideration in purchasing. At 1250 miles now and it feels very sturdy & powerful.

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By: Richard Peace

Richard Peace — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 15:08:42 +0000

In reply to Ken.

Hi Ken

This ebike looks a good pick – I can’t see a recommended weight limit on the spec at Voltbike website but it has many of the features good for heavier riders that the article outlines.
Hope that helps
Richard, EBR writer

By: Rob

Rob — Sun, 09 Aug 2020 03:26:15 +0000

I got a Himiway about a month ago. 350lb load capacity.

By: Richard Peace

Richard Peace — Sat, 08 Aug 2020 17:42:56 +0000

In reply to Jen Sims.

Hi Jen

Thanks for reading and commenting. This is from the Brompton website:
‘We recommend that the weight of the rider, combined with any luggage should not exceed more than 110kgs (242 lbs, 17 stone).

The load on the front luggage carrier block should not be more than 10kg (22lbs, 1 stone).

Warranty on the bicycle frame and other components are invalid on loads that exceed those stated above.’

Richard, EBR writer

By: Jen Sims

Jen Sims — Sat, 08 Aug 2020 17:39:30 +0000

Brompton’s have high weight limits

By: Ken

Ken — Sat, 08 Aug 2020 03:22:11 +0000

Pete great info on heavy riders. I just turned 78 yesterday and have ordered a Volt Yukon 750. I weigh in at 206lbs (lost 70 lbs) over last 3yrs. Cycled for 20 yrs when younger but haven’t in last 15, now with ebikes coming on strong thought was a good way to get some excercise and enjoyment. Thought this bike may be a good pick for me. Any comment. Just ordered and will be 6 wks away. Time to change if not right. Thanks, Ken.

By: Dan

Dan — Fri, 07 Aug 2020 17:49:54 +0000

Biktrix makes a bunch of models for heavy riders and offer motors from strong to uber. and have 21 amp battery packs