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Specialized Turbo Levo Gen 3 Review | Buy Now, or Wait For Next Version?

The next gen model will no doubt find ways to up the ante, but are the discounts of the previous gen the more compelling buy?

Specialized’s Turbo Levo has achieved something that’s no small feat. The Gen 3 model first debuted in 2021, yet even here in 2025, it remains one of the most sought-after eMTBs on the market.

The general consensus? It’s still one of the best e-bikes in the business.

Reaching the top is one thing—staying there is another. As Coach John Wooden once said, “When you’re at the top, you have to be careful, because the only way to go is down.” And yet, the Gen 3 is still more than holding its own. With the Gen 4’s debut possibly around the corner, we’re taking a different perspective on this Specialized Turbo Levo review. This time, we’re asking the questions:

1. Should you snag the Gen 3 or hold out for what’s next?
2. When a Gen 4 is launched, should you still consider the Gen 3 if it’s on sale?

To answer that, let’s look at what the bike still brings to the table. The Turbo Levo (across its many configurations—ours was the 2023 Comp Carbon) is a highly adjustable ride with a phenomenal frame, great suspension setup, and a motor that remains as impressive as anything we’ve pedaled. It’s a full-power eMTB with all-mountain capabilities.

Any of the big names in MTBs have solid geo on their bikes, but Specialized’s R&D is something you can feel. Every fraction of a degree and millimeter of tubing feels purposefully thought through, and it creates a ride that feels both stable and responsive. Whether you’re carving through corners or barreling through chunky downhill terrain, the Turbo Levo delivers.

Surprisingly, the bike feels poppy and playful, despite weighing around 50 lbs. The mullet setup adds to its lively, nimble nature, making it feel more agile than you’d expect from a full-power rig.

The custom Specialized 2.2 motor is among the most powerful on the market, but what sets it apart is how smooth and intuitive the power delivery feels. It builds speed naturally and tackles steep climbs with effortless and almost mind-reading control.

If we had one small knock, it would be the charging door, which first-time owners should take heed—its placement is likely to have at least one “oops!” moment. But beyond that minor gripe, this bike is a masterclass in execution—formidable for everyone from first-time e-MTBers to seasoned trail veterans.

And soon, if our prediction turns out to be true, it’ll also be one of the best bang-for-your-buck options out there.

Aventon Soltera 2.5 Review | Precise Handling; Lightweight Feel

For a budget-priced bike, it doesn’t feel cheap in the slightest. Aventon’s city bike has a terrific feel on the road, and its lightweight design is easy to manage when out of the saddle.

In my early e-bike days, I was drawn to the powerhouses of the e-bike world. But with each passing year, I’ve gained a deeper appreciation for lighter, more efficient rides that prioritize precise handling and a natural (yet still powerful) feel. If that sounds like your jam, let me tell you about the Aventon Soltera 2.5, which our team has spent several weeks testing.

This bike pulls off a lot for its price point. Bikes in the $1,000–$1,200 range, like the Soltera, are clearly designed to be value plays, but the Soltera doesn’t feel like a “budget” e-bike at all. Its motor has excellent engagement, syncing seamlessly with your pedal effort. While the motor power is admittedly more modest than some other e-bikes, that’s by design. This bike will boost your speed and take the edge off hills, but it still feels like you’re doing the riding—not just along for the ride.

The Soltera’s handling is arguably its standout feature. The stiff frame and narrow tires make it feel quick and agile on the road. It corners confidently, and with upgraded, more powerful brakes, it can stop on a dime when needed.

Aventon is one of the few e-bike brands that makes its own frames, and it shows. The clean lines, refined angles, and thoughtful cable management give the Soltera some serious aesthetic appeal that others lack at this price. The frame also feels well-balanced, something I didn’t expect with its shorter-than-average top tube. Ultimately, the overall design delivers a bike that’s not only fun to ride but also comfortable by city bike standards.

That said, there are a few limitations to note. The Soltera 2.5 comes in three frame sizes to help riders find their fit, but there’s no mid-step option, meaning it’s better suited for taller riders. You might also want to budget for a few add-ons to maximize its potential as a city commuter. Even so, this bike nails what most people want in a lightweight option: a natural, responsive ride with solid power—and one that won’t make you dread hauling it up a flight of stairs with a manageable amount of weight.

To dive into all the details and see how it performed in our testing, keep reading the full Soltera 2.5 review below.

Burley Dash MIK HD Review | Kid-Tested, Dad-Approved

This solid and reliable child seat attaches better than ever

Cycling is a fantastic family activity, especially when you have the right accessories. The Burley Dash lineup of child seats offers a convenient way to bring your kids along for the ride. With multiple variations to suit different bike setups—whether that’s racks, frames, or, as in our case, the MIK HD (Heavy Duty) rack. This MIK-compatible design shines with its tool-free on/off functionality, making it incredibly user-friendly.

In our review of the Burley Dash MIK HD, we found it checks virtually all the boxes for a great child’s bike seat. It’s lightweight and nearly effortless to attach or remove from your bike, it’s also a breeze to clean—a must when the oft-sticky hands and dirt-stained pants of kids inevitably transfer over. Most importantly, the seat is safe and reliable, offering a snug, secure fit with adjustable features that accommodate little riders as they grow.

Mokwheel Basalt ST 2.0 Review | Great Power, Fast Speeds

The Basalt helped put Mokwheel on the map, and now the Basalt ST 2.0 makes strides by adding some improvements to a fun and powerful bike.

Mokwheel burst onto the scene and quickly developed a cult following, earning a reputation for fast and fun rides. The Mokwheel Basalt ST 2.0 we’ve been reviewing over the past few weeks (and nearly 200 miles) shows that the brand’s legacy is alive and well in the latest version of its ever-popular fat-tire e-bike.

There’s a lot to like about this bike. The power is evident but ramps up nicely. With its 750W motor (peaking at 1100W) and 90 Nm of torque, it’s the kind of bike that easily accelerates to higher speeds. The torque sensor isn’t the most natural feeling we’ve tested, but it does reward effort—you get more power the harder you pedal. You can be off to the races with a mild effort, and tension kept to the chain.

The Basalt ST 2.0’s 19.6Ah battery is on the larger side for this category, delivering impressive range for such a heavy bike. It’s great for multi-day rides without needing a recharge, and we are happy to see that it comes with UL certification for added peace of mind.

This bike also includes features not typically found in its price range. The removable color display, for instance, looks sharp but also acts as a theft deterrent—once removed, it disables the motor. Additionally, Mokwheel offers an optional power inverter and solar panels, allowing you to turn your bike into a mobile power station—perfect for weekend camping trips.

In our standardized tests (detailed below), the Basalt ST 2.0 performed admirably. Beyond the numbers, it impressed us with its comfort, solid handling, and motor power that made every ride an enjoyable experience. Its sizing has limitations for longer legs, and we think the speed profile could be improved a bit, but overall, it only takes a single ride to figure out why it’s such a fan-favorite fat tire e-bike.

Retrospec Boca Rev Review | Check Out The Test Scores!

This e-trike has great performance, handling and comfort all for a great price.

For years, it seemed like the electric trike market had too few options, and not enough affordable ones. That trend has changed in recent years, and Retrospec’s Boca Rev trike we’ve been reviewing for several weeks is a highly compelling option for trike riders not looking to break the bank. Why? Simple, it executes the basics well, and includes nice touches that are often overlooked.

Arguably it’s standout trait we discovered across our miles of testing was how stable and comfortable the ride felt. It has a wide rear axle, appropriately sized tires, and a good balance to the weight displacement throughout the ride. Trikes have different handling in general vs their two-wheeled counterparts, but assuming you know how to ride, you’ll quickly see how stable this feels when moving even when taking that bend in a road.

Comfort is another standout element to the ride. There is a generously paddled saddle with a back rest, a low 17.5” standover height, and a large seatpost that adjust for optimal leg extension. Sizing can be constrained for the tallest of riders with a shorter rise to the handlebar, but assuming you fit the ride, it’s quite comfortable and easy to navigate the roads on it.

This is an e-trike afterall, and Retrospec did a good job with the motor and battery. The trike has a nice spread of speedsa cross the six different PAS levels, and the whole system is certified to UL standards.

For a competitively priced e-trike, the Boa Rev doesn’t have many glaring weaknesses. Most of the factors we consider in our review processes yielded good to great results as you’ll see in our testing sections down below.

Best Electric Tricycles, 2025 | Top 5 Picks From Our Testing

Electric tricycles, better known as e-trikes, are gaining in popularity and availability. The following are our picks for the best electric tricycles that we have personally tested for 2025.

Just like their two-wheel siblings, e-trikes feature a host of nifty components that can really customize your ride. However, unlike two-wheel e-bikes, e-trikes have three wheels that offer riders greater stability at lower speeds, making e-trikes the top choice for seniors or other adults who have special mobility needs.

E-trikes have specific capabilities and limitations related to speed, handling, and range. Keep this in mind as you compare the different trike models and consider how each might meet your needs. For example, an electric trike that’s lighter and sits lower may be more important to you than one with longer range or greater cargo-carrying capacity.

If your primary need isn’t riding-related, you might prioritize having a trike that’s easy to transport in a vehicle and/or easy to store at your house. Depending on where you live, you may prefer a trike with a narrow enough width to fit through your doorway.

As you read our selections for 2025’s best electric tricycles, you might get more ideas and have more questions. We’ve included links on our best electric trikes page that will take you to our in-depth reviews and provide more information on each model.

Our Best Electric Trikes for 2025

Lectric XP Trike
Rad Power Bikes RadTrike
Retrospec Boca Rev Trike
Sixthreezero Easy Transit 750W Folding Electric Trike
Sixthreezero Rickshaw

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Velotric T1 High Step Review | Cool Tech, Sleek Ride

Light, techy, and simple to ride.

The T1 from Velotric is a lightweight city e-bike that can be ridden as either a Class 1 or Class 3 e-bike and offers a very sporty ride. Thanks to built-in GPS and smartphone integration, you can track your e-bike’s location as well as unlock it with your fingerprint. In our Velotric T1 HS review we will look at how this city e-bike differs from many and the particular strengths that make it an exciting ride.

Most city e-bikes lean toward practicality. They offer a nice, upright riding position, fenders, lights and a rear rack to make commuting convenient and safe in low-light conditions. But not everyone is going to commute to work. Not everyone will ride when it’s raining or even when the streets are wet and some of us make sure we’re off the road before the sun goes down. Eliminate those needs and what we have is a different sort of e-bike. Enter the Velotric T1 HS.

What makes the Velotric T1 HS different is, well, everything. Let’s start with the basics. This is e-bike begins with a 6061 aircraft aluminum frame and fork—no suspension. It’s powered by a 350W brushless, geared hub motor and 353Wh battery. It features an 8-speed Shimano drivetrain and Tektro hydraulic disc brakes paired with 160mm rotors.

In a market where most manufacturers are touting the big wattage numbers for their hub, Velotric went in the opposite direction. The question is: Why? The answer is simple enough: With a smaller motor, smaller battery, fewer accessories that add weight and no suspension, Velotric was able to produce an e-bike that weighs just 37 lbs. We rarely see e-bikes that weigh less than 50 lbs., so this is an impressive achievement.

A lightweight e-bike changes the ride experience and because it’s so light, a 350W motor is far more effective than it would be on an e-bike that weighs twice as much. Velotric gave this e-bike another feature that makes it all the more appealing: a torque sensor. The torque sensor sends far more information to the controller than a cadence sensor does, and helps the motor to respond more quickly and in proportion to the rider’s effort, resulting in a sportier experience.

There’s a lot to consider with this exciting e-bike. Let’s dig into the details.

Trek Marlin+ 8 Review | Electrifying A Popular MTB

A Bosch motor, air-spring suspension fork and 12-speed drivetrain make this no ordinary entry-level eMTB.

Part of Trek’s mission statement reads, “We…change the world by getting more people on bikes.” Electrifying an affordable hardtail mountain bike is undoubtedly a step toward achieving that goal.

If the name Marlin sounds familiar, it’s because it’s one of Trek’s most popular hardtail mountain bike lines. The “+” designation signifies Trek’s electrified models, and with the Marlin+ 8, Trek combines its well-loved aluminum frame with a Bosch Active Line Plus motor powered by a CompactTube 400 battery. The bike also features a full RockShox Recon Silver RL fork, a Shimano Deore 12-speed drivetrain, and 4-piston Shimano hydraulic disc brakes—all carefully chosen to balance affordability with performance.

While many e-bikes we review come in just one size or offer step-over and step-thru options with similar reach dimensions, Trek has taken a different approach. The Marlin+ 8 is available in five sizes, a welcome detail for riders outside the average height range. Whether you’re a more petite rider or on the taller side, there’s likely a Marlin+ 8 that fits you perfectly. Our large frame test bike felt like it was made for me.

Trek clearly understands what riders want in an eMTB. Despite aiming to keep this bike more affordable, they didn’t skimp on features. Tubeless-ready tires and rims, along with a dropper post, and solid suspension fork show that this bike isn’t just about appearances—it delivers where it counts.

At the core of the Trek Marlin+ 8 is its Bosch motor, which shines in both subtle and high-demand scenarios. Whether you need a noticeable boost or seamless integration with your pedaling, the motor excels. Its intuitive “set it and forget it” functionality is a standout feature.

There’s a lot to unpack with this e-bike. Let’s dive into how the Marlin+ 8 performed in our battery of tests.

Ride1Up Revv 1 DRT Review | If The Road Ends, The Ride Won’t

The looks are killer, but the bike isn’t just style; off-road fun abounds on this speedy dirt bike-inspired ride.

The Ride1Up Revv 1 DRT was everything I didn’t know I wanted from the brand’s moto-styled speedster.

My previous experiences reviewing the HT and helping test the FS models already convinced me the Revv 1 was a great bike. Both were fun, fast, comfortable and just looked badass!

Now, enter the DRT with the best specs of any Revv1 model. Its enhanced suspension and duo-sport tires sent me further off the beaten path than I’d attempted on any previous Revv1. I immediately found myself enjoying the ride in a whole new light. If you want fun times on paved surfaces or in the dirt, the Revv 1 DRT is an excellent place to look.

I’ll state the (hopefully) obvious: It’s not a dirt bike. But if you want a versatile e-bike that allows you to commute on bike paths, enjoy some double-track, and even hit a smaller dirt jump or two, then the DRT can deliver.

The DRT packs all the hallmarks of a moped-style e-bike. It has a powerful motor, sufficient counterbalance with 4-piston hydraulic brakes, and a large battery for longer ride times.

But all of that is just the tip of the iceberg, and there is plenty more worth discussing. See how it did in our testing down below for all the details.

Rad Power Bikes RadTrike Review | Stable; Affordable

A stable, affordable e-trike for those who are in need of three wheels instead of two

Rad Power Bikes is well-established as a leading e-bike brand having made and refined a large stable of affordable e-bike models over the past several years. But with our Rad Power Bikes RadTrike review, we have something entirely fresh to evaluate from the e-bike giant; creating an electric trike means Rad will be forging ahead on a new frontier for them on the greater e-mobility landscape.

So the question has to be asked, why make the RadTrike? Sure, electric bikes and trikes share handlebars, pedals, tires, motors, batteries, and more, but they have as many differences as they do similarities. There is a pretty large contrast in the way you ride and operate either one which requires experienced e-bike engineers to start from square one when going to develop a trike. So again, why did Rad Power Bikes do it?

“[The RadTrike] is something that the world hasn’t had but really needs. A low, stable, comfortable, and accessibly-priced micromobility product that can be pedaled,” chairman and founder Mike Radenbaugh told us during a review Q&A phone call.

If done right, an e-trike such as the RadTrike has the potential to make e-micromobility more available to all – especially those who aren’t comfortable on two wheels by providing the stability of three.

The RadTrike was built with people who have mobility or balance limitations in mind. Trikes have long been a favorite of seniors thanks to the platform being simpler to mount, and by their nature, they favor slower speeds that are easier to manage.

E-trikes are also highly useful as an alternative means of getting around thanks to higher payload capacities, basket attachments for storing all sorts of gear, and the stability three wheels provide to load and haul it all. E-trikes can be small but mighty, sort of like a “small pickup truck” as Radenbaugh went on to say.

In the world of e-bikes consumers have no shortage of options, but it’s fair to say that the models offered in e-trikes are fewer and further between, and oftentimes finding a quality one means higher prices. The RadTrike is aiming to be one of a small number of less expensive, quality electric trike options that could truly be relied upon in a daily capacity.

Clearly, the RadTrike is a worthwhile endeavor on many levels, but was the brand able to deliver a quality trike that would feel safe, useful, fun, and perform well? We spent the last three weeks riding and reviewing the Rad Power Bikes RadTrike to find out.

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Specialized Turbo Levo Gen 3 Review | Buy Now, or Wait For Next Version?

The next gen model will no doubt find ways to up the ante, but are the discounts of the previous gen the more compelling buy?

Aventon Soltera 2.5 Review | Precise Handling; Lightweight Feel

For a budget-priced bike, it doesn’t feel cheap in the slightest. Aventon’s city bike has a terrific feel on the road, and its lightweight design is easy to manage when out of the saddle.

Burley Dash MIK HD Review | Kid-Tested, Dad-Approved

This solid and reliable child seat attaches better than ever

Mokwheel Basalt ST 2.0 Review | Great Power, Fast Speeds

The Basalt helped put Mokwheel on the map, and now the Basalt ST 2.0 makes strides by adding some improvements to a fun and powerful bike.

Retrospec Boca Rev Review | Check Out The Test Scores!

This e-trike has great performance, handling and comfort all for a great price.

Best Electric Tricycles, 2025 | Top 5 Picks From Our Testing

Our Best Electric Trikes for 2025

Velotric T1 High Step Review | Cool Tech, Sleek Ride

Light, techy, and simple to ride.

Trek Marlin+ 8 Review | Electrifying A Popular MTB

A Bosch motor, air-spring suspension fork and 12-speed drivetrain make this no ordinary entry-level eMTB.

Ride1Up Revv 1 DRT Review | If The Road Ends, The Ride Won’t

The looks are killer, but the bike isn’t just style; off-road fun abounds on this speedy dirt bike-inspired ride.

Rad Power Bikes RadTrike Review | Stable; Affordable

A stable, affordable e-trike for those who are in need of three wheels instead of two

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The next gen model will no doubt find ways to up the ante, but are the discounts of the previous gen the more compelling buy?

For a budget-priced bike, it doesn’t feel cheap in the slightest. Aventon’s city bike has a terrific feel on the road, and its lightweight design is easy to manage when out of the saddle.

This solid and reliable child seat attaches better than ever

The Basalt helped put Mokwheel on the map, and now the Basalt ST 2.0 makes strides by adding some improvements to a fun and powerful bike.

This e-trike has great performance, handling and comfort all for a great price.

Our Best Electric Trikes for 2025

Light, techy, and simple to ride.

A Bosch motor, air-spring suspension fork and 12-speed drivetrain make this no ordinary entry-level eMTB.

The looks are killer, but the bike isn’t just style; off-road fun abounds on this speedy dirt bike-inspired ride.

A stable, affordable e-trike for those who are in need of three wheels instead of two

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