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Momentum Cito E+ Review | Does It Have The Muscle?

With kids, with cargo, or when solo, the Momentum Cito E+ rides nice and easy with a few tricks up its sleeves not all utility/cargo e-bikes have.

If you pay close attention, you’ll notice that many of the biggest names in cycling are quietly fighting for supremacy in the cargo/utility e-bike space. The Momentum Cito E+ (whose parent company is Giant Bicycles) is another of the middle-price-tier cargo-carrying e-bike options that have steadily increased in number.

We appreciate a lot of the Cito E+’s strengths. Its motor is highly effective at moving heavy payloads or producing fast speeds if necessary. Its battery efficiency is decent, but it thoughtfully provides a higher-capacity charger for quicker “fuel-ups.”

There are several ways to outfit the Cito E+ to get the most out of it. Despite a relatively modest wheelbase, it can attach two child seats, a sizeable carrying basket, or an elongated saddle for a comfier ride. It’s also one of a sadly small number of cargo options that comes with some storage built in, thanks to the compartment tucked behind the seatpost.

The Cito E+ is simple to operate. It has a low step-over height that’ll accommodate the majority of riders, 20” tires that make the bike feel like it moves quickly and give it nimble handling, and three different power levels and an intuitive pedal system that makes every ride a breeze to control.

Alongside a handful of nicer-than-most included features like the suspension fork and 4-piston brakes, part of the reason it has a higher price tag is the backing of Giant’s large dealership network. Many riders will appreciate the peace of mind that comes with knowing there is someplace local that can service their ride.

Overall, it feels like a rock-solid entrant into the market – we were virtually complaint-free when riding on the bike. There are only a couple of wrinkles to smooth out that you encounter when the bike is parked that hinder the otherwise positive “Momentum” the Cito+ has. Read the full review below for all the details.

Win A FREE Ride1Up Prodigy XC | E-Bike Giveaway

Ride1Up’s Summer Savings event is still going. While several Ride1Up e-bikes have been discounted, the Prodigy XC is possibly the best deal of the bunch right now. Ride1Up haslowered the price from $2,195 to just $1,495!

What better way to celebrate than by giving one away, right?

We’re happy to announce we’ve partnered with Ride1Up to give a brand new Prodigy XC to a lucky member of the Electric Bike Report audience. All it requires is your email – that’s it!

So, what do you need to know about the Prodigy XC? It sports a fantastic Brose motor that active riders will love. This e-bike makes for a great ride on paths and light trails alike. It’s responsive, nimble, and, most importantly, fun! The lightweight and efficient design will keep you actively pedaling for many miles while you enjoy faster speeds and easier hill climbs.

We originally tested this bike a year and a half ago, but it still holds top marks in some of our tests. The Prodigy XC has a top 10 all-time range result, and it’s hill-climb time is still a top 10 for mid-drive motors.

You can check out our Ride1Up Prodigy XC review or watch our video review of the Prodigy XC here.

If you want a versatile e-bike, this is as good of a sale as we’ve seen and worth getting in on. And of course you can enter for your chance at a free one using the form at the bottom of this page.

Thanks for entering, and good luck!

Rad Power Bikes Deals and Discounts (Verified)

Hi there, savvy shopper! If you’re reading this, you’ve likely honed in on your brand/bike of choice and are ready to pull the trigger on a “Rad” new bike. The only thing better than finding the bike of your choice is getting it with a discount, am I right?

You’ll find the latest on Rad Power Bikes deals and discounts here. We’ll keep this page updated with the latest holiday sales, clearance pricing, or if Rad is feeling friendly and shares a discount code with us (which has been known to happen after we review a Rad bike).

Below, we’ve listed current details on reduced pricing in a rough order of which ones we feel will be best for the majority of people. Good luck, and happy shopping!

Oh, and if you need more info on these bikes, check out all of the Rad Power Bikes we’ve tested and reviewed.

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Current Deals & Discounts on Rad Power Bikes

NOTE: Inventory is limited, and some deals are already selling out. We’ll try to keep this current, but just know that once they’re gone, they’re gone!

RadCity 5 Plus – $700 Off

The Dutch-style commuter from Rad is an exceptionally comfortable ride that’s really versatile. It held a spot on our best overall e-bikes list for years until recent, new Rad models took it’s place. It’s still a top e-bike for commuters.

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RadExpand 5 – $350 Off

Rad’s handy folding bike is a standout for it’s better-than-most handling, and it’s exploring nature. The 4”-wide tires are great for exploring, so this makes a natural choice for RVers.

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RadRunner 2 – $200 Off

A do-it-all e-bike, the RadRunner 2 is great for riders of all ages. It can carry a buddy, tons of cargo, or just be a nice bike for riding down a neighborhood.

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RadWagon 4 – $200 Off + Free Cargo Bag

Rad’s original workhorse is a great way to ditch the car and still carry everything you need with you (items or humans). The Wagon is a pioneer in cargo e-bikes, and the 4th iteration still holds its own today. .

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RadRunner 3 Plus – Free battery

The Runner 3 Plus isn’t discounted, but it is getting a $500 value spare battery! This bike is a highly-capable short-tail cargo option that can be loaded up with hundreds of different accessory combinations. A free battery for double the range is a terrific get. .

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Borealis Keystone Review | Where Can’t It Go?

A Unique, Premium Ride That Is Rugged and Capable for XC & Trail Riding in Any Weather

For some, trail or XC mountain biking is a fair-weather-only activity. Fighting the muck after some rain might not sound like a joyride. For others, local trails may not be the most conducive to riding if you live in a sandy, gravelly, or snowy locale. However, a cure exists for these particular ailments in the form of true fat tire eMTBs for XC and trail riding.

The Borealis Keystone operates in this niche, and it was impressively outfitted to thrive in different riding scenarios.

Borealis has been making fat bikes for a long time—as evidenced by their owning the domain fatbike.com—and their first take on an electric bike is an impressive one. The Keystone has the modern geometry associated with trail and XC riding, is spec’d with a host of desirable Shimano and SRAM parts (hello, electronic shifting!), and lets the rider pick the tires ranging from offensive lineman to sumo wrestler sizes.

One of the most surprising takeaways from our time on the Keystone was how simple it is to ride. The bike weighs 60 lbs, but it feels light by fat bike standards—there are several in the 70 – 90 lbs. range, after all. It was surprisingly easy to maneuver around on our local trails, and we even found it worked well with the motor off.

That’s not to say we didn’t like the motor, though—quite the opposite, in fact. Many fat bikes supercharge the motor, making the bike a bit hard to control on technical terrain. Others don’t bring enough punch and are lacking enough power to charge a hill. This was a third bear “just right” scenario.

The Keystone felt versatile and enabled us to ride trails we’d otherwise pass over because they were too dusted with sand. The fun factor of a bike is high when you feel less restricted.

The bike also impressed us with its excellent performance in our standardized tests. Read on below for all the details.

HPC Trailblazer Pro Review | “High Powered Cycles” Is Right

A punchy motor defines the Trailblazer Pro’s ride experience with thrilling speeds and nearly effortless climbing.

The HPC Trailblazer Pro is pretty different from a lot of other eMTBs we’ve seen, and I think it showcases a pretty clear personality for people who want a rugged eMTB that can go FAST. That is thanks to its blazing motor capabilities and the fact that it’s somewhat of a tweener bike between trail and enduro styling. I guess we could call it an aggressive trail bike – with options to enhance that aggressive edge via motor upgrades.

If you are a larger rider needing an extra boost, or like Lightning McQueen, you tell yourself, “I am speed,” you’ll really dig what this bike can do.

HPC equipped the Trailblazer Pro with many nicer features that make for a great ride experience. Seasoned riders will love the precision of the suspension system with rebound and compression control. The tires’ grip, along with the lighter-weight design, helps it feel nimble through tight turns.

The handling was great despite our wishing for a slightly shorter chainstay length which would have made it feel a bit more agile. When it came time for the downhill though our handling complaints were all but gone, it was a lot of fun to hop around on.

The Trailblazer Pro turned many heads on our rides, either for its neon green accents or for how often we called out ahead to pass somebody. It’s a fun bike with a lot to unpack, so make sure to see how it did in our testing below.

Yakima OnRamp LX Hitch Rack Review | Read This BEFORE Buying

Few hitch racks can come close to matching the weight rating and versatility of the newest design from one of the biggest names in bike racks.

When you consider the number of e-bikes that come with fenders you would think that most hitch racks would have a foolproof way to accommodate an e-bike with fenders that won’t damage the fenders. Alas, such carriers are few.

We’ve been fans of the Yakima OnRamp since its release, but it had one notable flaw: The OnRamp is limited to e-bikes weighing 60 lbs. or less, which leaves out the majority of e-bikes at the value end of the market. There’s a new option, though; Yakima has introduced the OnRamp LX. There’s a lot to it that we liked.

The Yakima OnRamp LX is a heavier-duty version of the OnRamp. It comes in two versions, for 1.25-in. hitch mounts and for 2-in. hitch mounts. The 1.25-in. version can carry e-bikes weighing up to 70 lbs. and the 2-in. version is even more stout, with the ability to carry e-bikes weighing up to 80 lbs., which covers the majority of the market.

What makes the Yakima OnRamp LX so different from other hitch racks is that once in the tray, the e-bike can be held by its top tube or seatpost, thereby completely avoiding the fenders. Few hitch racks grant riders the opportunity to secure an e-bike without bringing an arm down on the front wheel, just in front of the fork, a location which is often occupied by a fender.

Unlike most other hitch racks aimed at e-bike owners, the OnRamp LX includes the loading ramp rather than make it an add-on accessory. It also secures to the rack itself instead of occupying valuable trunk space.

The existing OnRamp can hold e-bikes with a wheelbase of up to 50 in., but the OnRamp LX increases the tray length so that it can now carry e-bikes with a wheelbase of up to 54 in., making it big enough to handle some cargo e-bikes.

RV owners have faced a challenge in terms of trying to find hitch racks that can be mounted on the front of their vehicle; most can’t be used that way and even when they can, they often suffer a reduced weight capacity. Not so with the Yakima OnRamp LX. The 1.25-in. and 2-in. versions preserve their full carrying capacity (70 and 80 lbs., respectively).

Off-road use is possible as well, though that results in a notable decrease in the weight capacity. The 1.25-in. version can carry bikes weighing up to 42 lbs. and the 2-in. version can carry 48 lb. bikes.

Save $700 On One of The Best Performing E-Bikes We’ve Tested!

The Ride1Up Prodigy XC posted amazing results in our testing that still rank amongst the best today. If you’re eyeballing a versatile e-bike for commuting and multi-use trails, this deal is about as good as it gets right now.

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We all get more than our fill of time spent indoors. If you’re itching to get out more and take in more fresh air, then you’ll be pleased to hear that one of the best-performing bikes we’ve tested is having a big sale right now. Ride1Up has cut down the price of the Prodigy XC from the MSRP of $2195 to just $1495.

This is a recent price drop from Ride1Up’s ongoing summer sales event. Several models have been heavily discounted, but this might be the best deal currently.

It is surprising to see such a high sale price. Ride1Up is a brand that routinely maximizes buyer value, offering e-bikes that sell for a few hundred dollars less than what we would typically expect to see from many of its competitors.

In our original review of the Prodigy XC, we noted how well Ride1Up was able to thread the needle of making a bike that’s relatively lightweight, intuitive to ride, comfortable on the rider, and versatile enough to meet the needs of people exploring different places. All of that, plus $700 in savings, would be music to almost everybody’s ears.

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What we think about the Ride1Up Prodigy XC

There is a lot to like about the Prodigy XC.

For one, it has a great motor. The Brose mid-drive motor of the Prodigy XC has a natural feel and is very responsive. Even though we originally tested this bike nearly two years ago, it still holds a top 10 result in our hill test among mid-drive e-bikes. It’s clearly got power, but it’s the subtle delivery of it that makes it great.

That’s not its only top-10 finish, though. The battery range tested went 90 miles in our PAS 1 test, which is one of the longest we’ve ever seen.

The rest of the bike comes together nicely. The frame geometry is comfortable, the Maxxis tires do a great job on varied terrain, and the 120mm air suspension fork makes the journey easy on the rider.

As a nice bonus, Ride1Up has even improved its value since our review of the Prodigy XC, as it now comes with the trusty Tektro Orion four-piston brakes (our tester had two-piston brakes).

The ‘XC’ part of the name means you can definitely take it on light cross-country adventures, but don’t underestimate the Prodigy XC’s do-it-all potential. This bike does great on city paths too for being your daily ride.

This bike was a good value in the $2k range, but at $1495, it feels like a steal.

What to know about Ride1Up

Ride1Up launched in 2018. Normally, such a short track record makes it hard to formulate a sense of the quality of the company’s products and how well they support their products after a purchase. With Ride1Up, we’ve seen the brand grow from just a few e-bikes to a dozen different models.

Considering the effort involved in launching a new product, it is evident that Ride1Up is both competent and thorough. They have also delivered on a level of quality high enough never to have issued a recall.

As we mentioned before, Ride1Up has a proven track record for introducing e-bikes that maximize value to a degree we find surprising; they occupy a tier of high-value e-bikes that few brands can claim to achieve. Even before this sale, they were offering some of the most affordable e-bikes on the market with 8-speed drivetrains and hydraulic disc brakes. Some of their models include a rear rack integrated into the frame, which increases its carrying capacity.

What’s the secret to providing high-quality bikes without the need for retail markup? Ride1Up attributes that to a concentrated effort on keeping costs down to pass savings along to the consumer. That means operating with minimal overhead, largely focussing on the DTC model, and manufacturing at scale.

Our take on Ride1Up and their e-bikes

Some brands sacrifice style and quality in the quest for affordability. As we’ve noted, Ride1Up has maximized quality at every price point, but its e-bikes are also stylish and usually come in different colors.

We’ve reviewed nearly every one of Ride1Up’s e-bikes, and in each instance, we found their models to be attractive, packed with value and features we would expect to run hundreds of dollars more, and offering a degree of versatility that makes them ideal for someone who wants to explore the different ways an e-bike can figure in daily life.

We’re often asked what we recommend to our friends and family. What e-bikes do we believe in? The type that performs well and doesn’t blow the budget is typically the answer. This sale is precisely the type of promotion we would steer anyone looking to maximize their purchasing power.

*Ride1Up reached out to us to promote this sale. While we agreed to it, we don’t publish promotional posts unless that company exhibits a great track record. Ride1Up has proven to be a good manufacturer that supports the products they sell, which is why we were happy to agree to share details about their sales. If you click on one of the links above and purchase that e-bike, we will make a commission from your purchase.

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Bulls Copperhead EVO AM 3 Review | Did It Hit The Bullseye?

This cost-conscious eMTB comes with one of the best motors available and recently became even more affordable.

Bulls Copperhead EVO AM 3 750 E-Bike Review 2024

Any time someone goes shopping for an eMTB, they are quickly confronted with the way that eMTB cost can take off in a hurry. Carbon fiber, high-end suspension, electronic shifting, there are a variety of features that can drive up cost into five-figure territory. For that reason, we are always excited when we run across a full-suspension eMTB that manages to keep the cost to the $5,000 range (or less, as is currently the case).

Enter the Bulls Copperhead EVO AM 3 750. It’s a mouthful, but it’s also true that this is a remarkable eMTB for the money. In our Bulls Copperhead EVO AM 3 750 review we will take a look at how the choices of motor, battery, frame and components resulted in a very capable eMTB that can grow with its buyer.

Let’s start with the basics: The Bulls Copperhead EVO AM 3 750 is a full-suspension eMTB with 150mm of travel front and rear. The frame is welded from 6061 aluminum and comes in four sizes. It rolls on a mullet setup with a 29-in. front wheel and a 27.5-in. rear wheel; the idea here is that a smaller rear wheel helps keep some of the maneuverability of a smaller-wheeled eMTB, but balances that with the smoother rolling of a 29-in. front wheel. Bulls chose the Bosch Performance Line CX motor, which is one of the best motors being spec’d on eMTBs. Powering the Performance Line CX motor is a Bosch PowerTube 750—a 750Wh battery intended to offer great range.

The bulk of the components come from Shimano’s Deore group. Deore is Shimano’s least-expensive 12-speed mountain bike group. It offers most of the features found on top-of-the-line groups such as Shimano’s Deore XT and XTR, such as a 12-speed drivetrain and 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes, but doesn’t run the cost up like they are gold-plated.

Bulls chose plenty of other quality components, including 2.6-in.-wide, downhill-rated Schwalbe tires , a Selle Italia saddle and an SR Suntour suspension fork and shock.

We would be plenty interested in this eMTB at its suggested retail price of $5,500, but as of publication, the Bulls Copperhead EVO AM 3 750 has been discounted to less than $4,000, making what was already a reasonably affordable eMTB much more affordable.

Let’s take a look at how the Bulls Copperhead EVO AM 3 750 performed in our tests.

Aventon Ramblas vs Trek Marlin+ | Power vs Precision

An affordable brand’s most premium e-bike against a premium brand’s most affordable one. The intersection point of great bikes at great prices, but which is best for you?

Aventon Ramblas VS Trek Marlin+ Comparison

I’m a fairly responsible adult (in most things). For example, I can set realistic budgets based on my income and expenses.

I’m also fairly knowledgeable about my passions and hobbies. I can identify and appreciate the differences between entry-level products, mid-tier ones, and premium ones. I tend to prefer the premium ones (go figure).

Sadly, it’s rare that my budget sees eye-to-eye with my tastes in the products I want. I know it’s a bit of an unrealistic ask, but I want top-tier products at rock-bottom prices. Since waiting on that seems foolish, I instead aim at getting the best of the middle tier with a price closer to the entry-level one.

Happily, that description applies well to two hardtail eMTBS: the Aventon Ramblas and the Trek Marlin+. Both are exceptional rides flush with desirable components and features, with a few standout ones that make the ride feel more premium. Either is great for hitting your local trails, and both work nicely as your one and only e-bike if you want to ride around town, too.

They look similar stacked next to each other, and there is plenty of overlap between them when it comes to their use cases and spec sheets. So… which should you choose?

I’ve extensively tested and reviewed them both, logging over a hundred miles apiece. I like both of them for very different reasons. So, if you’re stuck trying to figure out which one is best for you, keep reading below, and I’ll lay out all their key differences section by section.

*Note, we tested the Marlin+ 8, but there is the Marlin+ 6 as well.

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Küat Piston Pro X Review | The Rack I’m Not Giving Back

As a professional e-bike tester, I’ve used numerous hitch racks over the years. It’s not a claim I make lightly, but the Küat Piston Pro X is the closest any product has come to eliminating the major pain points of rack ownership.

All racks serve the same purpose: they help get your bike from point A to point B. Most hitch racks from reputable makers will get the job done as long as the weight rating and wheelbase work for your bike(s).

But many of them have limitations or require extra payment for essential features like security or lighting. Many racks are a pain to adjust. Some transport bikes well enough, but their construction requires me to triple-check that everything is secure each time I use it.

The Küat Piston Pro X was the cure for my past issues. It fits the majority of bikes and has locking features and lights integrated into the frame itself. I swapped out bikes of all sizes and secured them in a few seconds, and once they were there, thanks to the rack’s heavy-duty materials, I knew they weren’t going anywhere.

The Küat Piston Pro X may not be the most budget-friendly option, but its price is justified by its premium features and performance. For those who want to avoid the frustrations of rack ownership, this product is a game-changer. It effectively resolves major issues, leaving only a few minor inconveniences to deal with.

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Pros

It’s one of the easiest-to-use hitch racks on the market. It is highly adaptable to all kinds of e-bikes.
The integrated lights are great for safety and aesthetics.
It has premium materials all over: Kashima coat, Tiger Drylac powder coating, and 99% metal construction throughout.
The included cable lock is great for safety.
No frame contact ensures your bike’s paint job stays nice.
There are helpful accessories like the bike ramp, Pivot 2 (swingarm attachment), and a rack dock for garage storage.
It can be expanded to either a three or four-bike carrier (it will lower the weight rating, though).

Cons

You can add either one tray or two trays. You can’t add one and then one later. Know how many bikes you need to carry upfront.
A rubber stopper for keeping dirt out of the keyhole would have been nice.

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Küat makes a ramp to help roll e-bikes onto the rack to simplify loading.

The Piston Pro X folds up flat against the back of the vehicle.

The wheel blocks can be adjusted up or down to suit the wheel size of the bike or e-bike being carried.

The Piston Pro X includes an integrated cable lock to secure your e-bikes while making stops. The keyhole housed some dirt when no lock was used though.

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The Küat Piston Pro X Hitch Rack features a design similar to the 1Up USA racks in that the e-bike is secured by two arms that swing up to clamp the wheels.

This means that each e-bike can be adjusted slightly left or right within its carrier, which is handy when loading the rack with two e-bikes. This helps avoid conflicts between pedals, handlebars, and saddles that can make it difficult to fit two e-bikes.

The pneumatic piston sliders on the swingarms receive a Kashima coating, and that gold color might as well be a gold standard. That coating ensures smooth, friction-free operation, which is why it is used on the best suspension systems in the world. One frequent complaint from riders is that those swingarms on other hitch racks can get sticky from sitting out in the elements year-round. That likely won’t be the case here.

Küat uses very little plastic in the Piston Pro X. With 99% of its materials being metal, the rack cleans up easily, and there are few opportunities for it to show age or weathering, thanks, in part, due to a powder coat—not paint—finish.

Among hitch racks, one common problem is that many struggle to accommodate more than a couple of wheel sizes. With the Küat Piston Pro X, the FastFit Wheel Chock System can be adjusted to accept wheels as large as 29 in. and as small as 18 in. It’ll even fit tires as wide as 5 in.

The Küat Piston Pro X ships with two trays but can be expanded to carry three or four e-bikes. The rack comes in two different versions, one for 1.125-in. hitch mounts and one for 2-in. hitch mounts.

With just two trays, the Küat Piston Pro X can hold up to 67 lbs. per tray. With three trays, that capacity drops to 50 lbs. per tray, and with four, the capacity shrinks to 40 lbs.

The Küat Piston Pro X is a premium hitch rack and it is price as such, coming in a bit less than $1400. For those who appreciate the flexibility offered by the tire arms, the Piston Pro shaves off $300 as well as a few of the more premium features, such as the LED lights and the Kashima coating.

One detail some potential buyers need to be aware of is that the Piston Pro X has a weight capacity of 67 lbs. per tray; we routinely review e-bikes that weigh 70 lbs. or more, which puts it right on the bubble. Add a third or fourth tray, and that capacity shrinks to a point where the carrier can only handle the very lightest eMTBs and road e-bikes. Many potential buyers may simply need to remove the battery before loading their e-bike.

Also, you need to have a good idea of how many e-bikes you will transport before making an order. While you can expand the rack with either or two more trays, you cannot add a second single tray after adding a first.

Küat makes several accessories for the Piston Pro X and Piston Pro that make it notably more user-friendly. They make an expanding e-bike ramp to allow you to roll your e-bike onto the tray. They also offer a way to adjust the wheel arms and add accessory straps that enable the carrier to accommodate e-bikes with fenders, something most hitch racks struggle to accept.

Because the police will sometimes pull over drivers if they can’t see their vehicle’s license plate, they make a license plate holder for the carrier to make sure it isn’t obscured.

If you already have a premium bike, this rack is a befitting mate. Or even if you don’t drop top dollar on your bikes, but you just want something that is highly adaptable and makes transporting your bike as easy as can be, the Piston Pro X fits the bill.

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Momentum Cito E+ Review | Does It Have The Muscle?

With kids, with cargo, or when solo, the Momentum Cito E+ rides nice and easy with a few tricks up its sleeves not all utility/cargo e-bikes have.

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