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John S. Bozick

E-Bike Writer & Reviewer

Originally from a small town in northeastern Ohio, John was eventually drawn elsewhere in the pursuit of self-actualization. What began as a creative background slowly shifted into the technical; John’s early interest in art led him to learn design, fabrication, and manufacturing techniques while attending the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He applied his creative, mechanical, and critical thinking skills in various industries including fine art, orthotics, furniture and interior design, construction, etc. before arriving in his current position at Electric Bike Report. Bikes have been present to varying degrees throughout John’s life; as a teenager, he spent much of his free time on a Diamondback BMX, and during/following the pandemic, a secondhand Specialized trail bike offered a way to blow off steam. Writing has been similarly ubiquitous; a natural skill with the written word developed through formal education into a source of pride and passion. At Electric Bike Report, John uses his analytical mind, technical writing skills, and dry sense of humor to share the best e-bikes with the world!

Get to Know John S. Bozick

Certifications

  • Bachelor of Science, Entertainment Design

Favorite Style of E-Bike

City, All-Terrain, Hybrid Path

Favorite E-Bikes Reviewed

Ride1UP Revv 1

Current Bikes You Ride/Own

Juiced Bikes RipCurrent S

Favorite New E-bike Tested

Magnum Vertex

Hobbies

Cooking, Hiking, Camping, Gaming, and Traveling

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Aventon Aventure 3 Review | Recapturing the Fat Tire Crown?

The newest version of Aventon’s versatile, all-terrain adventure e-bike adds a variety of security and ride customization features to an already stellar foundation.

Aventon Aventure 3 Review

Aventon has largely raised the bar among fat-tire e-bikes with each new model in the Aventure line. The original model delivered a comfortable, capable, and stable ride with its upright geometry, powerful 750W motor, and genre-defining 4-inch-wide tires.

The second-generation bike added a torque sensor for improved responsiveness and range. Great overall performance and value additions like a color display, Bluetooth connectivity, and integrated turn signals cemented it as our go-to recommendation for the best fat-tire e-bike on the market. It also turned out to be one of the best e-bikes we’ve tested and reviewed, period.

Now, Aventon has brought the Aventure 3 to market, boasting a redesigned frame manufactured with the brand’s recently adopted method of gravity casting and equipped with its hi-tech ACU module.

The ACU is noteworthy for its integrated 4G chip, enabling owners to monitor the bike’s location via GPS tracking, limit its riding area through geofencing, and remotely deactivate it in the event of theft. The module also governs the mechanisms for a rear wheel lock and an ejectable battery, along with a motor customization feature in the Aventon app.

Based on our previous experiences with the Aventure and other new Aventon models, the Aventure 3 has been one of our most anticipated releases. We knew to expect refined geometry, improved programming, and a suite of security features, but we weren’t sure how well it would perform. After all, the competition has had a couple of years to catch up.

Did the Aventure 3 continue to build on the excellent foundation laid by its predecessors, or do we expect it to get lost in a sea of superior fat tire e-bikes? Continue reading our full review below to arrive at our verdict!

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Best Electric Bikes for Seniors | 13 Bikes for Better Health

Best Electric Bikes For Seniors

Electric bikes offer one of the most low-impact and senior-friendly modes of exercise. Their motors can help to take the edge off of hills that seniors using traditional pedal bikes might otherwise avoid. Yet, depending on the type of e-bike, they can still require enough physical effort to make for a great workout.

E-bikes have also been proven to help maintain cognitive and mental health among older riders; according to one study, low levels of pedal assistance from an e-bike can inspire confidence and improve self-esteem in older people who may feel limited by mobility issues.

Prospective senior cyclists often ask our team of reviewers for our opinion on the best electric bikes. To answer that question definitively, we decided to put our heads together and created this list of our favorites.

Our Best Electric Bikes for Seniors for 2025

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Best Commuter Electric Bikes | Top 13 Picks From Our Testing

Best Commuter Electric Bikes

The daily commute for an average person can be many different things. It can be dozens of miles spent in a car each morning and evening, an hour or two on public transit per day, a couple of three-block walks, etc. So, why can’t a daily trip from A to B be spent on one of the top commuter electric bikes?

From powerful speedsters and sporty, long-haul pedalers to elegant and comfortable cruisers, our team of reviewers has tested the best commuter e-bikes money can buy. We’ve compiled our favorites to help you pick the bike that fits your needs.

The commuter e-bikes included on this list will not just get you to your destination without sweating through your clothes; they’ll get you there quickly and have the battery capacity to cover long distances with ease.

Because commuting can mean so many different things depending on where you live and work (especially here in the U.S.), we’ve tried our best to stick to bikes designed for commuting as their best-intended use.

These bikes are primarily built for pavement, and their motor and battery systems were chosen with speed, efficiency, and longevity in mind. If you’re looking for a lighter-duty commuter more at home in a bustling urban environment, check out our list of the best city and urban e-bikes—otherwise, keep reading below!

Our picks for the Best Commuter Electric Bikes of 2025

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Fiido Air Carbon E-Bike Review | Fetching & Featherlight

A sporty, crazy lightweight city e-bike packed with tech and value, the Air brings affordable carbon fiber with great handling to the masses.

Fiido Air Carbon E-Bike Review

There’s a good reason why many high-end, performance-oriented bikes are made from carbon fiber. This reinforced polymer material is lightweight and strong but not completely rigid. When used correctly, carbon fiber bikes typically have quick acceleration, a high degree of agility, and a comfortable ride.

When used incorrectly, they sound cool and look nice, but that’s about it.

The term “carbon fiber” has been an increasingly popular buzzphrase in the e-bike industry in recent years, with some brands going out of their way to use the material simply to draw attention. In contrast with these cases, I’m happy to report that the Fiido Air is carbon fiber done right.

Case in point: not only did the Air impress us with its overall design and ride feel, it’s the most affordable carbon fiber e-bike we’ve tested (at the time of writing) with a price point under $2k.

Fiido upped the value factor even more with a handful of uncommon tech elements, including a fingerprint reader and an interface reminiscent of those we’ve seen on bikes 3x its price. The brand even includes a smartwatch that pairs with the bike, giving riders a novel way of operating its functions and monitoring their speed and battery charge level.

On paper, all of that might sound too good to be true. We tested the Air’s performance in our series of standardized Speed, Range, Hill, and Brake Tests to find out if that was the case—read all about our findings in the full review below!

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Aventon Pace 4 Review | Cruise Swiftly with Security & Style

Aventon’s latest take on a city cruiser feels fresh and youthful while hosting an impressive suite of 4G-enabled security and ride customization features.

Aventon Pace 4 Review

Historically, the Pace city cruiser has been one of Aventon’s most iconic rides; it’s the original model that many other brands imitated but never quite matched. Now, having received the same treatment as many of the brand’s latest releases, the Pace 4 widens the gap even more with a refreshed look and feel—and some big upgrades in technology.

The Pace 4 features a largely weld-free gravity cast frame, giving it a smooth and streamlined appearance. It also traded the model’s previously curved Dutch cruiser handlebars for straighter BMX-style bars, resulting in a sporty-yet-comfortable style.

The bike is equipped with Aventon’s 4G-enabled ACU module (short for Aventon Control Unit). Through the brand’s mobile app, the ACU allows users to monitor the bike’s location, set up security features such as a wheel lock and motion detection/alarm system, activate geofencing boundaries, and even remotely disable the bike in the event of theft.

While Aventon dropped the “500” portion of the Pace’s moniker (a change that makes it much easier to number each bike’s generation), the new-and-improved model still hosts a 500W rear hub motor paired with a torque sensor. We noticed quickly that the bike’s updated programming, however, made it feel more responsive and natural than ever.

Having thoroughly tested each previous version of the Pace, we were faced with one question: Is this the best version of the Pace to date? Continue to our full review below to find out how it fared in our series of standardized performance tests!

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Best Moped-Styled E-Bikes | 6 Speedy & Super Fun Rides

Best Moped Electric Bikes 2025

If you’re a speed demon, an adrenaline junkie, or simpy a fun-seeking rider searching for an e-bike with heaps of power and punch, you’re in the right place!

Whether used for cruising, commuting, or playing in off-road environments, moped-style e-bikes are as versatile as they are iconic. They borrow visual elements from motorcycles and dirt bikes, giving them an aggressive look that often matches their speed capabilities. In most cases, they’re also remarkably comfortable!

Also known as moto-style e-bikes, those in this category typically have thickly padded, nonadjustable bench seats. Some offer the ability to carry a passenger, commonly with the addition of a saddle extension, and many include motorcycle-grade suspension systems, durable tires, and lighting features such as full-on headlamps and turn signals.

Of course, moped-style e-bikes also include operable pedals, though we anticipate most riders will rely primarily on throttle power to motor around.

Our team of professional reviewers has tested hundreds of e-bikes of various styles, including moto- and moped-style e-bikes for on-road, off-road, and mixed use. If you’re seeking recommendations for a super speedy commuter or an off-road monster, see below for a list of our favorites!

Our picks for the Best Moped Electric Bikes of 2025

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Best Electric Bikes for Women | Top 13 Options We’ve Tested

Best Electric Bikes for Women 2024

Many products in this world don’t need to be gender-specific: TVs. Computers. Baseball caps. However, many other items need to be made to fit the specific proportions of one gender or the other: Clothes. Multivitamins. And, yes, bikes and e-bikes. Human anatomy is a fascinating thing.

Within each gender, there is a wild variation in sizes and even proportions, but themes and trends do emerge. As a (very) general rule, for a given height, women have longer legs than men, as well as shorter torsos and arms. Also, on average, women are shorter than men.

Most bikes and e-bikes are bought by men (what’s up with that?), so the majority of all one-size e-bikes are made for a man’s proportions. This means that, while women can adjust saddle height appropriately, they will likely be left with a long reach from the saddle to the handlebar, resulting in a potentially uncomfortable forward lean.

We’ve selected a collection of e-bikes that cover a variety of uses, ranging from cruisers and commuters to special-use e-bikes such as eMTBs and even a road/gravel e-bike. Almost all of these e-bikes feature step-thru frames to make them easy to mount and dismount, while a few fit with more traditional expectations of woman-centric design.

To be clear, none of the e-bikes on this list were specifically made for women, but we have selected e-bikes with geometry that is suitable for both genders. This is more a reflection of our decision to focus on e-bikes priced in the $1,000-$3,000 range than what is available.

The fact is, the higher your budget range, the more options that exist. That’s sadly sexist, but our job is to point out the best opportunities we see. The options highlighted below will likely satisfy the budget, comfort, and functionality preferences of most women looking for an e-bike. Let’s dig in!

Our Best E-Bikes For Women for 2025

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Urtopia Carbon Joy Review | Light, Simple, and Lots of Fun

This bike blends elements of a utility e-bike and a cruiser to create a cool, responsive, and highly maneuverable ride with lots of versatility.

Urtopia Carbon Joy Review

Utility e-bikes are great all-around options for those who value versatility. They can do a bit of everything—including carrying a bit of cargo—while having the handling characteristics and manageable sizing of a “regular” bike. Their ability to serve as an all-in-one commuter, grocery-getter, and/or leisure bike also makes them ideal for new riders!

There’s just one problem.

Many utility-style e-bikes are heavy, which can make them difficult to move around. Some are also overpowered to counteract the effects of carrying additional weight when their cargo racks are loaded with groceries or gear.

Urtopia, a maker of carbon fiber e-bikes ranging from the portable, aptly-named Carbon Fold 1 to the high-tech, ChatGPT-integrated Carbon 1 Pro, aims to solve the aforementioned problems with the Carbon Joy.

This light utility e-bike weighs in at just under 60 lbs, including its 5-lb battery, fenders, cargo rack, etc., making it one of the most manageable bikes of its category that our team has reviewed—and one of the most agile. The brand also switched things up by adding a set of curved, cruiser-style handlebars to give the bike a relaxed vibe.

One of the first things that stood out to us about the Carbon Joy was its responsive, natural-feeling pedal assist system (PAS). The bike pairs a torque sensor with its lively 500W rear hub motor, allowing its PAS to adapt to the rider’s effort level. This makes the Urtopia feel like a faster and easier version of a non-electric bike—and a true joy to ride.

We put the Carbon Joy through our series of standardized performance tests to gauge its speed and programming, its braking power, its climbing ability, and its range. See our full review below to find out how the bike performed and how it compares to similar utility e-bikes we’ve tested!

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Aventon Abound LR Review | Connected, Capable, & Secure

This sturdy cargo e-bike packs the punch needed for hauling while offering high-tech security features uncommon at its price point.

Aventon Abound LR Review

In recent years, cargo e-bikes have become all the rage. They allow families to spend more time together while enjoying the outdoors. They encourage a healthy lifestyle while also being environmentally friendly. And they share much of the same functionality as a car, truck, or minivan—be it Doordashing, picking up groceries, or taking the kids to the park.

Whether you’re seeking a trusty cargo bike for work or home, there’s no getting around the fact that it can be an investment. There’s the cost of the bike itself, plus additional expenses such as a good helmet and storage or passenger accessories; the final sum is likely not something you want to gamble losing in the event of theft.

This is where the Aventon Abound LR comes in.

The bike features a powerful 750W motor capable of moving plenty of weight and a high-capacity 708-Wh battery to keep you on the go for great distances. Additionally, it is equipped with a suite of high-tech security features intended to protect your investment and give you control over your ride.

These features—which include a locking kickstand and battery, a motion sensor/alarm system, location tracking through an integrated 4G chip, and more—make the Abound LR one of the most secure e-bikes on the market. We’ve reviewed e-bikes with similar features priced between $4k and $8k, but Aventon squeezed everything in for right around $2k.

With so much on offer, we’re flabbergasted by the Abound LR’s overall value—but does its performance match or exceed that of similar cargo e-bikes we’ve tested? Find out in our full review below!

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Velotric Nomad 2 Review | Roam Free In Comfort & Style

A responsive, powerful, and HUGELY customizable fat tire e-bike for commuting, cruising, or adventuring.

Velotric Nomad 2 Review

Here at Electric Bike Report, our team has had the pleasure of reviewing nearly every e-bike released by Velotric since the brand’s inception. While the company’s first-generation models were appealing due to their bright colors and overall value/affordability, many of them were admittedly fairly basic.

We were highly impressed with the leap made by Velotric’s second-gen commuter e-bike, the Discover 2, and have anxiously awaited the release of other updated models. Now, with the Nomad 2 in hand, we’re thrilled to see that the brand’s fat tire e-bike received the same upgrades and redesign.

There’s no getting around it: the Nomad 2 is a beautiful bike. It has an angular frame with a glossy, automotive-quality paint job decked out with black trim. Great looks have been one of Velotric’s hallmarks from the beginning, and this bike continues the trend.

More importantly, it also has a robust suite of features and a huge range of customization. Whether through the bike’s display menu or the Velotric app, riders can alter the bike’s speeds, choose from three riding modes with different ranges of power levels, and switch between torque and cadence sensing modes to change the feel of the ride.

The bike includes standard features such as integrated lights and fenders, a powerful 750W rear-hub motor, and a sizable 48V, 706 Wh battery. Its ride quality is elevated by extras such as an MIK-HD cargo rack with 66 lbs of carrying capacity, integrated turn signals, a cruise control function, a rocker-style suspension seatpost, and more.

Is this the most comfortable and customizable fat tire e-bike on the market? Our team of test riders put it through our series of standardized performance tests to answer that question and more. See our full review below for the verdict!

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