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Gazelle Medeo T9 City Review 2022

Monterey, CALIF. (Sea Otter Classic) — Who said mid-drive electric bikes had to be expensive?

At this year’s Sea Otter Classic in Monterey, California — the first edition of the event after a year-long COVID-19 hiatus — Dutch e-bike maker Gazelle quietly touted their all-new Medeo T9 City, the cheapest e-bike they’ve ever built.

This new member of the Medeo lineup isn’t yet available for purchase — part of the reason its presence at Sea Otter was slightly less advertised than some of the other new bikes shown off at the event — but at just $2,299, it’s priced to compete with some of the most affordable Bosch powered mid-drive e-bikes on the market. That’s a lot of motor for not a lot of bucks. Electric Bike Report got a chance to take the new T9 City out for a quick test ride during the show.

Gazelle Medeo T9 City glamor shot

Mid-drive but cheaper — The new Gazelle Medeo T9 City is an affordable electric commuter with a Bosch drive system, quality components and good looks to boot.

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Aventon Level Step-Through Review 2022

Aventon Level Step-Through Review 2022

Aventon Level Step-Through Review: Overview

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The Aventon Level Step-Through is a Class 3 commuter electric bike that combines sleek looks with a powerful motor and battery. The end result? A smooth riding commuter e-bike with fast acceleration and high average speeds, making for an efficient and exciting ride experience.

Our team has been familiar with Aventon for quite some time. Earlier this year we reviewed Aventon’s high-step Level, Aventure, and Pace 500, all of which proved themselves to be quality electric bikes.

I was eager to review the Aventon Level step-through to see how it’s different from the standard Level we reviewed in March.

Nearly identical to its standard counterpart, the obvious change made to the step-through Level is the absence of a top tube on the frame. This can change a bike’s handling characteristics, so that, combined with a handful of small changes Aventon made to the bike since we last reviewed it, left me wondering how the step-through would ride.

In short, despite their similarities, I quickly realized during testing that the step-through version of the Level has its own personality and characteristics that are notably different from the version we reviewed earlier this year.


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Ride1UP Core-5 Review, 2022

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Summary Review: Ride1UP Core-5

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I’m a sucker for sleek, stealthy bikes. I’ve always appreciated the subtle details that can add up into one bike. Ride1UP’s Core-5 is just that, as everything from the sharp angles on the top tube to the low profile battery integration on the downtube screams sophistication. I couldn’t wait to see if the performance matched its looks.

The Ride1UP Core-5 review was an instance of not knowing what to expect when it comes to performance. While it may look nice, it’s what’s on the inside that counts and I was ready to put the Core-5 through the ringer to see how high performance of an e-bike it truly was.

Right away I discovered that the Core-5 is ready to get low in corners and blast up hills. With a respectable weight of just 49 lbs it rides more naturally than some of its heavier competitors. The Core-5 rolls smooth and rides fast thanks to the powerful 500W motor and fast rolling tires; it feels like a true Class 3 e-bike. If you can appreciate a good looking frame design and enjoy getting out for a pedal, check out the Ride1UP Core-5.


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Rad Power Bikes RadRunner Plus Review 2022

Rad Power Bikes RadRunner Plus Review 2022

Rad Power Bikes RadRunner Plus Review: Overview

The Rad Power BikesRadRunner Plus is a modern and intuitive Class 2 electric utility bike from Rad Power Bikes that combines a well thought out frame design with a powerful 750W motor and 48V, 14Ah battery.

If you’re looking for a clean and efficient alternative to your car, a good small cargo bike or you’re simply looking for an electric bike that will seat another person on the rear, the RadRunner Plus is a great choice.

During our RadRunner Plus review we put the bike through our hill climb test, brake test, circuit test and range test to give us a good idea of what the RadRunner Plus is made of. The Runner is a great bang for your buck e-bike with a lot of included quality parts and features, all while keeping the Runner around the $1,700 price point.

By the end of this review you should have a good idea of if the RadRunner Plus is the right Class 2 utility e-bike for you.

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Surface604 Shred Review – 2022

Summary Review: Surface604 Shred

Surface604’s “Shred” is designed to live up to its name, and from our experience testing it, it does just that. With standard mountain bike geometry, an advanced torque sensor, and a powerful rear hub motor, the Shred prowls through light trails with ease.

As a casual or intermediate rider, you’ll appreciate the performance of the Shred right away. Although it took some time, Surface604 developed the Shred to be a quality trail bike that is affordable for the average customer.

The team at Electric Bike Report includes many avid mountain bikers who were looking forward to trying out Surface604’s Shred. Knowing the pride Surface604 has in its finely-tuned motor, we were very excited to see what the Shred could do on our local trails.

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Euphree City Robin Review 2022

Euphree City Robin Electric Bike Review

Euphree City Robin Review: Overview

After reviewing the Euphree City Robin I discovered that it’s a refreshingly lightweight, comfortable e-bike that can be used for a quick trip to the market, your daily commute, or a light trail ride. The City Robin strikes the right balance between sprightly commuter and leisurely rec bike.

It’s not a heavy, lumbering cruiser, nor is it an unruly, lurching e-bike that wants to be a motorcycle. Designed for riders from 5’3” to 6’2”, the Euphree City Robin offers distinct features that cater to those who want something manageable, agile, and peppy.

Euphree currently offers one bike model, with a choice of two performance options. The Performance package offers more power in lower modes, so you can quickly zip up to speed with only light pedaling. The Gradual Power package is mellower, with gentler power settings that comfortably support your cadence and ease you up to speed.

Both calibrations provide excellent handling and have roughly the same top speed. The Electric Bike Report team was able to test both program options on two City Robin bikes, a pink one with the Performance package, and a one white with Gradual Power. Both packages provide swift power and tractable handling. In all modes of riding, the City Robin feels capable but patient, with the good manners to allow you to be in charge.

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Electric Bike Company Model S Review 2022

Electric Bike Company Model S Electric Bike Review

Electric Bike Company Model S Review: Overview

The Electric Bike Company Model S is a well made Class 3 electric beach cruiser powered by a 500W motor. With casual cruiser-oriented geometry and loads of customization, there are a lot of great features that make the Model S one of our favorite beach cruisers.

When we started the Electric Bike Company Model S review, we were impressed with how sturdy the frame was and how clean its welds are. It also came fully assembled, which was a nice touch. It didn’t take long for us to tell that EBC put a lot of effort into their electric cruiser.

Electric Bike Company has one of the most complete online customization tools we’ve seen in the e-bike industry, and our review model of the Model S was decked out with a custom colorway (even on the battery pack!), wood fenders, an upgraded 48V, 18Ah battery and a single speed drivetrain, plus a couple of additional custom features and accessories.

If you’re looking for a comfortable cruiser oriented e-bike that will withstand the tests of time, then we would highly recommend looking into the Model S. During our review its performance and extensive features backed up its looks.

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Electric Bike Company Model X Review 2022

Electric Bike Company Model X Review

In a world where most electric bike companies make nearly every style of e-bike under the sun, Electric Bike Company is something of a specialist.

Instead of attempting to be a master of all, the southern California-based manufacturer has put all their design and engineering chips into just one style of e-bike: Electric beach cruisers. The result is an offering of supremely comfortable, excellent handling and remarkably customizable lineup of e-bikes purpose built for cruising the coast or your local bike path. In this Electric Bike Company Model X review, we’re going to take an in-depth look at EBC’s high-step beach cruiser to get a feel for how it performs in the real world.

Electric Bike Report has reviewed several of Electric Bike Company’s e-bikes over the past several years, so we’re well versed in the company’s modus operandi of heavily customized and high-performing e-bikes. In this case, the Model X we reviewed was decked with a host of upgrades including a dual battery system and a 7-speed drivetrain, among many other things.

To test the Model X’s capabilities, we put the bike through a gauntlet of stress tests designed to demonstrate how the bike performs on climbs, under hard braking and in a myriad of other scenarios so you can get an idea of how it performs.

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Aventon Pace 500 Step-Through Review 2022

Aventon Pace 500 Step Through Electric Bike Review 2022

Aventon Pace 500 Step Through Review: Overview

From the start of our review of the Aventon Pace 500 Step Through the bike didn’t waste any time proving itself as a smooth sailing, comfortable Class 3 electric bicycle.

Our team has tested and reviewed other Aventon e-bikes, including our review of the standard Pace 500. We were all curious to see how the step through version of the Pace 500 varied from its predecessor; it turns out there’s more that’s been changed than just the frame shape.

During our review process we quickly learned that the Pace 500 Step Through is going to be a great option for commuters and cruisers alike. The comfortable contact points and geometry offered me a pleasant riding experience that not only kept me comfortable, it kept me having fun and out riding longer than I was initially anticipating.

If you’re looking for an affordable cruiser or commuter, the Pace 500 ST is a great choice thanks to its Class 3 speeds, comfortable upright geometry and overall ride experience.

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BULLS Grinder EVO Lite Review 2022

Bulls Grinder Evo Lite Electric Gravel Bike Review

BULLS Grinder Evo Lite Review: Overview

I love electric bikes that make me forget they’re electric bikes.

It’s not that I’m one of those cyclists who dislikes e-bikes or even remotely thinks they are cheating, but I am a person that identifies as a “cyclist.” I’m a bona fide, lycra-wearing endorphin addict who not just appreciates, but craves the feeling of physically taxing myself on a bike.

I’m also the type who’s grown to appreciate the help of an e-bike, especially the stealthy superlight variations that’ve grown more popular over the last few years.

That’s why I loved reviewing the BULLS Grinder EVO Lite, a hybrid road and gravel electric bike designed to be an affordable do-it-all e-bike with a motor that compliments your pedaling, but doesn’t overpower it.

It’s got fatter, knobbier tires and disc brakes, but it’s not designed to be a thoroughbred gravel bike. The Grinder is designed for the gravel curious, who maybe want to dabble on gravel roads but also want an e-bike that’ll be equally at home on pavement.

In some circles — probably the same people who thought up the *great* idea of calling non-motorized bicycles “acoustic” bikes — this sort of bike is called an “allroad” bike. This hybrid road/gravel ethos is further evident in the bike’s geometry, which more closely matches that of a comfort road bike than a longer-wheelbase gravel bike.

It’s also designed to be affordable. The Shimano 105 groupset is solid and reliable, but not over the top, and the frame is made of aluminum, helping to keep the cost below the $4,500 mark — pretty cheap for a performance e-bike.

But the Grider does not ride cheap. The component package is utilitarian but solid, even featuring such luxurious technology as hydraulic disc brakes and great tires from Schwalbe.

The cherry on top of this bike, however, is undeniably the Fazua Momentum drive system. This is the second BULLS I’ve reviewed with this lightweight and lightly-powered motor — the BULLS Alpine Hawk EVO was the other — and I’m a very big fan.

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